speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 03:07 PM |
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Pop-up headlights
I had a great idea (doesn't happen very often), has anyone tried pop-up headlights on a locost?
My idea was to have the lights retract into the nosecone area, and pop out when they are switched on (i think we all know the principle  ).
The great thing is that if it is possible, the car would look like a locost racer with no lights in the daytime and of course, better fuel
consumption.
[Edited on 1-5-07 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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BenB
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 03:19 PM |
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Aren't the pop up mechanisms quite heavy? You'ld also need to re-inforce the nosecone area quite a bit.....
Very impractical!! I love it!! Go for it 
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vinny1275
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 03:22 PM |
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I'm not entirely sure about this, but I think that there has to be a minimum distance between each headlamp, and between the headlamps and the
outside edge of the car - I think if you put two lamps inside the nose cone they'd pretty much be touching.....
If you're already SVA'd you might get away with it of course....
Cheers
Vince
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02GF74
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 03:28 PM |
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pretty sure vinny1275 is on the money here - you would need to make a mcuh wider nose cone.
inevitably one of the motors will seize break and you end up with one of the lamps up permanently; seems a lot of effort for little retrun.
you a better of having inbuilt non popabley lamps like onf e-type jag.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 03:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by vinny1275
I'm not entirely sure about this, but I think that there has to be a minimum distance between each headlamp, and between the headlamps and the
outside edge of the car - I think if you put two lamps inside the nose cone they'd pretty much be touching.....
If you're already SVA'd you might get away with it of course....
Cheers
Vince
Im not sva'd i havn't even started my build. My idea was to have the lights on either side if the nosecone.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Guinness
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 03:47 PM |
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Pretty sure Nitram has swing out headlamps on his?
Mike
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worX
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 04:02 PM |
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I know what you mean, they would swing outwards revolving around a (theoretical) Y axis - you could get clever and use the piece you have removed from
the nosecone, fix it onto the headlight, so that when it's closed it looks like a normal nosecone, and nobody cares what it looks like open!
Steve.
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Im not sva'd i havn't even started my build. My idea was to have the lights on either side if the nosecone.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 04:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
I know what you mean, they would swing outwards revolving around a (theoretical) Y axis - you could get clever and use the piece you have removed from
the nosecone, fix it onto the headlight, so that when it's closed it looks like a normal nosecone, and nobody cares what it looks like open!
Steve.
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Im not sva'd i havn't even started my build. My idea was to have the lights on either side if the nosecone.
That is exactly my idea, im just not too good at putting it into words.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 04:08 PM |
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Any idea is doable if you are willing to put in the time and effort to make it work.
The only problem I can see is finding the space in the nose. Its pretty tight in there, especially if you want a decent sized rad, you'll find
out what I mean when you get that far 
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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nitram38
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 04:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
Pretty sure Nitram has swing out headlamps on his?
Mike
Mine are manual only though!
I have to undo a panel and remove a couple of wing nuts to stow them away.
Makes the car look better though.
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Simon
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 07:12 PM |
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I was toying with this idea as I'm in the process of making a new bonnet anyway.
Was thinking of four lights (2 dipped, 2 main) with the dipped permanently on show (to prevent the need for speedy flashes) with the main coming out
when sidelights turned on.
Also thought about pop out, so whole light hidden.
However, given the length of time the changes I am making have taken, I'm just going to get some smaller lihts and be done with it.
ATB
Simon
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jack trolley
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 07:18 PM |
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 08:27 PM |
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Why is the horn mounted on gas springs?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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