kubus1 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Hi, If I take the headlight out at the track, shall I open the air box so the cold air goes directly onto the panel filter? thanks Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 On the same subject, I've seen a few Japanese Supras with a hole/pipe fabricated through the main beam section of the headlight, so there is a direct cold air feed to the intake, anyone tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted April 16, 2004 Author Share Posted April 16, 2004 Sounds good that thing with the pipe. I might try this tomorrow. I m in Poland and they have a qualifications to the Champinship of Poland tomorrow in 1/4mile. Funny think is, that drag racing is a fully recognised motorsport here, not just a weekend hobby. Cuba P.S. Any more tips for tomorrows race?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 so who's being the naughty boy then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted April 16, 2004 Author Share Posted April 16, 2004 I m defending the good name of Supras Worldwide. The BMW M3 and American cars think they rule here, so I have to kick their ass tomorrow....and I m hoping for some good times, perhaps below 12. Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 good luck bud - and let us know how you get on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRuss Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Originally posted by kubus1 P.S. Any more tips for tomorrows race?? yeah, dont lose best of luck fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Originally posted by Nic On the same subject, I've seen a few Japanese Supras with a hole/pipe fabricated through the main beam section of the headlight, so there is a direct cold air feed to the intake, anyone tried this? Or even better try this Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Yeh thats the 1!....no messing around:flame Dev P.S So how did you get on against the Capri??: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Here is a photo, would this be still road legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 And reset the ECU, this lets through more petrol, for the first run only, then reset it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Originally posted by Nic Here is a photo, would this be still road legal? I beleive Terry had a headlamp with an airhole built in to it, so he may be able to say if it was road legal or not. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 As long as the lights work at night, I dont see what the problem is, I mean what difference is it to a hole in the bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Lights arent needed for daytime use in fact you dont even need them in a city centre at night !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 but would it pass an MOT without a full beam light pattern? JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Originally posted by Branners but would it pass an MOT without a full beam light pattern? JB It will pass an MOT with no lights at all !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I believe that you can pass an MOT without lights (or indeed a windscreen) however I think I am correct in saying that if they are fitted then they must work. The problem you have with the set up described is that it IS illegal to have a non symetrical light pattern (I think this is the case whether used as such or not). This is why all the mini's got court orders for trying to replicate the italian job triangle lights as there must be an equal number of lights on each side of the car. This is just going on what I have picked up over the years and I asked my old man (a copper) but he wasn't too sure, said ask an MOT station (he agreed with the non symetrical light pattern 100% though) EDIT - just to add that for you "not to have headlights" all switches and wiring for them must be removed also otherwise you will fail the MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 You can even fail the MOT for having different bulbs in if they emit a slightly different colour of light - a lass I worked with had an MX5 and to replace the bulp on it you had to replace the whole unit, glass and all - she sourced a cheaper alternative and fit that only to find she failed the MOT because one was slightly more yellow than the other! They say this about matched pairs: "A 'matched pair' is a pair of lamps which Both emit light of substantially the same colour and intensity, and are both the same size and shape, so that they are symmetrical to one another" If you removed the high beam for the intake mod I suspect you might still have issues: "Check that the vehicle is fitted with obligatory headlamps, as follows: a. a matched pair of main- beam headlamps, and b. a matched pair of dipped-beam headlamps Note: Main-beam and dipped-beam functions may be provided by a single pair of headlamps" So I think it's an all or nothing situation on this one or you'd need to switch the dipped beam to dual purpose bulbs to do main too? On the theme of no lights at all they state: "If no front or rear position lamps are fitted to a vehicle, there is no legal requirement to fit any other lamp" (This inspection applies to: all vehicles except those used only during the hours of daylight, and which are not fitted with any front or rear position lamps or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked) If you only had one lamp you wouldn't pass an MOT unless your car was pre '72 or had done a bit of lightening "Vehicles first used: Before 1 January 1972, or On or after 1 January 1972 with an unladen weight of 400kg or less, and an overall width of 1300mm or less require only one headlamp" Have a browse over http://www.ukmot.com and make your own mind up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Excellent post and site michael, I think that confirms what I was saying (roughly), I know emin was very interested in the rear L.E.D light situation so it may be worth drawing his attention to that site. Ta mate. P.S - how's the house hunting going, you all sorted now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Originally posted by stealthhosts I believe that you can pass an MOT without lights (or indeed a windscreen) however I think I am correct in saying that if they are fitted then they must work. The problem you have with the set up described is that it IS illegal to have a non symetrical light pattern (I think this is the case whether used as such or not). This is why all the mini's got court orders for trying to replicate the italian job triangle lights as there must be an equal number of lights on each side of the car. This is just going on what I have picked up over the years and I asked my old man (a copper) but he wasn't too sure, said ask an MOT station (he agreed with the non symetrical light pattern 100% though) EDIT - just to add that for you "not to have headlights" all switches and wiring for them must be removed also otherwise you will fail the MOT The wording is 'Permanently Disconnected' normally this means plug off and taped up !!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 BTW if im going to use this on the road it will be with a dummy lamp for the N/S , hence no prob with 'matched lights' !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Originally posted by stealthhosts P.S - how's the house hunting going, you all sorted now? Bah Nowhere near - everything viewed so far has been unsuitable, at this rate a caravan might be on the cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Available soon;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 nice work there mig! how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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