speedracer_not

when I had the front bumper off my car, those OEM headlight assembly was just begging to be replaced.

I wonder if Mazda designed those ugly headlight pop ups because in wanted to have a low leading edge on the bumper while at the same time meeting the DOT reg's for headlight height. And if I do this upgrade, will the car pass state vehicle inspections?

That's it? Spandex and resin !!

BlackWorksInc

I meant the white car, and i have the measurements for a housing using two 4" lens.

I have it all drafted up in AutoCAD, I have yet to finalize a design though...

speedracer_not

Which headlight assembly would be it be best to upgrade too based on size, ease of installment, price, and availiability?

as a start :http://www.usautoparts.net/catalog/?...ght+assemblies

Any better suggestions that I should consider?

drifted

"ihatetheTZ250"-whenever in the game comes in spandex and rubber...hehe...u know thats the trick.


"demonsparw"....cool about the cad/solid works project. when you'll draft it all send me zip i'll use it for my portfolio: )

last post-
this was a seller i considered before i found my projectors.
lots of independent projectors, or whole assemblies waiting to be Frankensteined


http://stores.ebay.com/XENON-LIGHTS-EXPRESS

these are pricey but use keywords and search ebay

Hyper4mance2k

iTrader: (40)

Mazda put pop up headlights in the 7 becuase it was standard practice for all sports cars. In the 40's, 50's, and early 60's it wasn't classified a sports car unless it had popup headlights. That's why i don't get why people get rid of them. It's a homage to classic sports cars.

drifted

agree. i always considered a pop up the biggest jewel of the 1st gen. It is probably single most distinctive feature of the car day time, and at night i can recognize 1st get from far out behind me.

on another here i am building something different, but for stock look +1

drifted

i have found a inexpensive mustang projection headlights, if anybody interested in similar installation. Add says needs minor repair, which most likely (to be verified) means no harm.
here's the link:
http://newyorkmustangs.com/forums/cl...sc-99-04-parts

shezzski

Nice writeup, has anyone seen those lights that CP racing used to make?? (Canada based) Their website is down and may have gone out of business........

Hyper4mance2k

iTrader: (40)

yea everyone who bought their flush mount felt ripped off because it required extensive modification to work and look good. I'd still like a set, but I like my pop ups I just wish they weighed less... the kit did look great when finished.

pogi1

iTrader: (8)

so any updates? this is badass

drifted

Hello.
I dont have any updates directly related to this car
....but winter is coming and i will try to have more work done after i clean up my garage

so far i was busy with another project, and yes...i am planing to "rotary it" in the future
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...er=asc&start=0