Interior / Exterior / Audio Talk about interior and exterior mods including audio.

Vented Headlamp Covers (FD)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-08-12, 09:08 PM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
MX_504's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Vented Headlamp Covers (FD)

Alright, so the rear mounts on both of my headlamp covers have snapped, presumably due to heat soaking. I'm looking to go to the vented right cover, and a stock left, and have them resprayed to match the (faded) paint. I know some of you must have the vented ones, so how are they? Do they actually work (it looks like you have to cut the back of the housing a little bit)? Carbon vs FRP, in terms of durability? And which ones seem to be the best? I like the more bulbous look of the FEEDs, but the material looks like super thin plastic, and not suitable for use on any car, really. I did do a search on this site, and after about 5 pages, found nothing that really answered my questions.

Best,
-Lane
Old 09-08-12, 11:13 PM
  #2  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (9)
 
turboIIrotary's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: dayton,ohio
Posts: 2,618
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I have one with a naca duct. I didn't have to do any cutting. Mine is fiberglass and it did not fit at all but some heat and a little grinding made it work.
Old 09-09-12, 11:09 AM
  #3  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
MX_504's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by turboIIrotary
I have one with a naca duct. I didn't have to do any cutting. Mine is fiberglass and it did not fit at all but some heat and a little grinding made it work.
Does it look like this, to an extent?:
If so, I'm not opposed to that style, but on a stock body, I prefer the look of the more bulbous design. Chargespeed seems to have something similar to what I'm looking for. Would you happen to have any experience with them? And if anyone has any experience with this particular product (they're a bit pricey, so if anyone knows of a good substitute, feel free to throow a link my way), please do make your opinion known: Chargespeed USA - Offering the best in aftermarket body kits

Thanks for the help,
-Lane
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
NotMrButts
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
25
02-10-18 06:36 PM
scissorhands
New Member RX-7 Technical
0
09-16-15 01:25 PM



Quick Reply: Vented Headlamp Covers (FD)



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:07 PM.