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| thelogo |
 Sep 18 2020, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Sep 18 2020, 12:26 PM)  QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Sep 18 2020, 12:13 PM) Take some measurements and do the math...I don't think you'll be able to fit the headlights like you'd like. Having said that, I think it's almost a challenge... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) The Vector solution is the solution. Question will be what headlights, and LEDs may be needed. Nice thing is LED lighting is pretty incredible these days. There's got to be something that is plain enough, as wide as a round H4, and not very tall. Ideally, it's a rectangle or has two round circles...and ideally it offers high/low beams. If my 914 wasn't so period correct, I'd be pretty interested in doing this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) I thought it was just me and weigart but ill order another straight jacket for horizontally-opposed |
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| Mueller |
Sep 18 2020, 04:32 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Sep 17 2020, 10:39 AM) Stop thinking 70s tech And go into the 80/90s but not any further You need pop down headlights Not pop up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) Thank you gerald weigart .vector automotive Something tells me he wasn't concerned about fix it tickets either If its good enough for andre agassi it should work for me This is the way of the future. Think aeromotive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) not automotive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) https://youtu.be/3WEhsS9ybwk I'm betting that headlight design was due to cost. $15 in parts for a car that was grossly over budget with hardly any buyers. Neat car and I applaud him for sticking with it. |
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| Garland |
Sep 18 2020, 05:20 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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2016 Build Link
Halogen in the turn buckets, could upgrade to xenon in the turn buckets but not needed now that I have Upgraded to powerful LEDs in the bumper. (Not shown) I’m in line for one, and a rear. Even Though I did up this hood, two lightweight hoods would be very nice.    |
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Sep 18 2020, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mueller @ Sep 18 2020, 03:32 PM) QUOTE(thelogo @ Sep 17 2020, 10:39 AM) Stop thinking 70s tech And go into the 80/90s but not any further You need pop down headlights Not pop up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) Thank you gerald weigart .vector automotive Something tells me he wasn't concerned about fix it tickets either If its good enough for andre agassi it should work for me This is the way of the future. Think aeromotive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) not automotive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) https://youtu.be/3WEhsS9ybwk I'm betting that headlight design was due to cost. $15 in parts for a car that was grossly over budget with hardly any buyers. Neat car and I applaud him for sticking with it. At least he has some fans. Everyone else thinks the guys a laughing stock And if the lights were 15 $ in parts . The turn signal stock in the vector was out of a monte carlo or buick p.o.s. or something . so cheap and tacky . like a 2$ part Retail . not wholesale. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
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Sep 18 2020, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Garland @ Sep 18 2020, 04:20 PM) 2016 Build Link Halogen in the turn buckets, could upgrade to xenon in the turn buckets but not needed now that I have Upgraded to powerful LEDs in the bumper. (Not shown) I’m in line for one, and a rear. Even Though I did up this hood, two lightweight hoods would be very nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Looks like car of the month to me ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| AZBanks |
Nov 12 2020, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,063 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I am working on a light project for my 944.
This was one iteration but I didn't like the the shape of the light opening Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| AZBanks |
Nov 12 2020, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,063 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region
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This is the current iteration but it's not what I want for the finished product.
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| bandjoey |
Nov 12 2020, 11:22 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Mar 8 2013, 09:35 AM) Here's an intresting headlight mod: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i721.photobucket.com-643-1362756933.1.jpg) looks good but will not pass DOT inspection in most states. Too Low. |
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| Arno914 |
Nov 13 2020, 01:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 13-May 20 From: near Frankfurt, Germany Member No.: 24,260 Region Association: Germany
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How in the world can anybody even THINK of deleting the pop up headlights on a 914??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
They are about the coolest thing on that classic. Point. If you don´t like them, get another car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) All the "conversions" really look like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) Sorry, but that´s my personal opinion. And I have never seen or heard of the pop ups not working. Unless it is a totally neglected piece of 914. Everythin else will fail first... Don´t mess with that rare classic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Have a great 914 day. Arno |
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| Jamie |
Nov 13 2020, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,072 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Arno914 @ Nov 12 2020, 11:33 PM) How in the world can anybody even THINK of deleting the pop up headlights on a 914??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) They are about the coolest thing on that classic. Point. If you don´t like them, get another car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) All the "conversions" really look like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) Sorry, but that´s my personal opinion. And I have never seen or heard of the pop ups not working. Unless it is a totally neglected piece of 914. Everythin else will fail first... Don´t mess with that rare classic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Have a great 914 day. Arno I most certainly agree with Arno, those pop-up night eyes are part of the identity of the 914. Since my first car long ago was a "Bugeye" Sprite, having such pop-ups appear is nothing new to me, except I can feel the additional drag when cruising at Interstate speed.! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 13 2020, 10:49 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,736 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Personally,
I prefer the stock look, but upgraded LED but I like the classic look of the car. I do think there is some cool stuff out there, but that's just me. |
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