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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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for that sleepy look you can stop the headlights half way as they pop up. Just turn the switch back about half way and they will freeze. Not very effective for night driving with your lights pointed two feet in front of you.
Probably not the answer you were looking for but hey...its still kinda cool isn't it?
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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If you want your car to look broken, just bash the headlight motor and linkage with a hammer until it looks "right".
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 03:21 AM
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there one guy i know of that has done that and far as i know there are no kits for it. i know that he made them up by shorten the arms.
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 05:39 AM
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Originally posted by peejay
If you want your car to look broken, just bash the headlight motor and linkage with a hammer until it looks "right".
LOL!!!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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The kit you are referring to is custom.

Some people have modified Miata kits with various results. Note that you get no assistance from the kit supplier...

BadAssRX-7 was making a kit. Everyone's anticipating it, but news on it has quieted down for a while now.

Several others are working on different versions of the kit.

The kits usually include two projector beam lights, side by side. Expect to pay in the $400-$500 neighborhood for this mod.
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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there is a kit, I am not at my home computer (******* around in computer class right now)

I will post the link when I get home.

I think its like $400 though
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:11 AM
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The only kit I've seen is a modified Miata kit that doesn't include a bezel, just the metal substructure, some washers, and cheap spot-lamps for 'headlights'.

Without a bezel it looks like parts have fallen off your car. Without proper headlights your car might end up resembling a crumpled mass of metal after bashing into something you didn't see.
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