Lowered Headlights

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:47 am

Having just purchased an mx5 - I was wondering if there was a way of fitting
differing low line headlights so they dont flip up like startled rabbits. I
had a Honda Integra which had flip up lights but they were oblong ones so
didn't come up so high. Would they be a possible option - any thoughts
anyone? I am sure this is not an original question.
Phil

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:04 am

Firstly, welcome to the list, have you joined the club?

Trust me, you do get used to the lights and they cease to be the obstruction
that they seem to be when you first drive the car. However I have seen
pictures on the web of cars in the States with a smaller, four headlight, (2
in each pop up) set up which might solve your problem.

Others on the list might know where to find those pix, or the light units, I
can't remember. You might want to check the legality of it with LTSA before
you start looking though

Eric

Post by **zorruno** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:54 am

on 12/10/2005 7:47 a.m. Phil wrote:

Having just purchased an mx5 - I was wondering if there was a way of
fitting differing low line headlights so they dont flip up like startled
rabbits. I had a Honda Integra which had flip up lights but they were
oblong ones so didn't come up so high. Would they be a possible option
- any thoughts anyone? I am sure this is not an original question.
Phil

Try this search, there are a few twin round units, and a couple of
oblong/rectangular sets around. Either purchase or DIY options
available. Brainstorm had one from memory, but the kits on offer are
expensive...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lo ... ghts+miata

cheers
zorruno

PS - as an aside, when sending an email to the list please start a new
email rather than replying to an existing one (even if you change the
subject line & delete the text from the email). It stuffs up all the
nice threading (sorting) in the archives and some people's email
programs as it keeps the header info from the previous email(s). thx.

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The headlights you mention are available, however they are REALLY,
REALLY expensive - I did some "googling" and found a couple of options
that were 300 GBP - plus shipping.

You do get used to the barn doors out the front - besides they are only
on at night when no one can see you anyway.

C

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:37 pm

there is a kit threw overseas shops,im sure some one here has done it. MIKE
WEZTY

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:20 pm

Then, of course there is always this way, but the kit is $US6000

http://store1.yimg.com/I/gomiata_1862_52932442

looks cool though!

Eric

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:33 am

I had a look at the MX5 Ireland site and "stole" this picture, which shows
the 4 headlight setup

Eric

http://www.mx5ireland.com/gallery/gway05/03.jpg

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:57 am

Thanks for all the info on lowered headlights - curious that they cost so
much! If one got a set I guess I would need to get them certified...
Phil

WiM · Post by **WiM** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:35 pm

That's my friend AJ's! The car is an absolute stunner with the
Flyin'Miata 12psi Turbo setup, what a car...
WiM

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