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Turbocharged
2 hours ago, code10 said:

Actually, there are ways to make the "sleepy eyes" on the 200SX.  One way is to buy and install a ready-made kit, like this

Another way is old skool, by tempering the adjusting a screw below each lamp pods. Troublesome, while the effect is quite limited. It's a cheap method though.

 

BTW, "sleepy eyes" involve two headlamps, while "winking eye" involved one headlamp.   Flip-up lamps were a fad (and very cool) during the 80-90s.

Here's a video for all flip-up lamp car lovers

 

Don't those pop-up headlights affect aero dynamics of the sport cars somehow when they are opened?

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@DOBIEMKZ For normal driving situation (say legal speed of 80km/hr), aero wouldn't have significant effect. 

On the other hand, Impact of aero in racing world would be more significant.   Minor tweaks (some are not even noticable) could shave-off a few miliseconds per lap.   Under 20 laps, there is plenty of time saved.

if got time, check out this article about gurney flap, bro.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurney_flap

 

   

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41 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Don't those pop-up headlights affect aero dynamics of the sport cars somehow when they are opened?

I think those pop up headlights have been banned (heard about it some 10 years back) likely internationally too  

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28 minutes ago, BanCoe said:

I think those pop up headlights have been banned (heard about it some 10 years back) likely internationally too  

I believe its cos pedestrian safety regulations would be difficult to comply if there are pop up headlamps. Hence, car manufacturers don't bother anymore. Also, advance in technology means that headlamps can be slim and lowline and doesnt need to be round, so its possible to have a low front for that sporty look.

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Turbocharged
1 hour ago, BanCoe said:

I think those pop up headlights have been banned (heard about it some 10 years back) likely internationally too  

Oh! I googled up and seems that they are banned in many European countries! Mainly due to some safety requirements.

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2 hours ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Oh! I googled up and seems that they are banned in many European countries! Mainly due to some safety requirements.

Pedestrian safety during accident 

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On top of that, flip up lamps cost more money to manufacture..... and they weight (due to drive motor, mechanism, frame, etc) so much more compared to present plastic lamps.

Still, these cool flip up lamps make head turns any day and anywhere.

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Supercharged
21 minutes ago, Hamburger said:

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No need pop up. This design is my all time favourite classic.

 

I like this type of headlight with cover very much, especially the round ones

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1 hour ago, Hamburger said:

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No need pop up. This design is my all time favourite classic.

 

has a nice dev. story behind those lights too

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@Hamburger Indeed this model (Z32) has captured my hearts.   I like it too, esp the low and sporty wedge shape.

Fixing or servicing the engine can be nightmare though.  Just take a look of the tight engine compartment.  However, certain people says it's ok and acceptable, becoz this car got "character".

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44 minutes ago, Gnahp said:

got ugly one too 🤮

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The trade mark horse shoe is not prominent. If it is, people won't complain.🤐

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Supercharged
1 minute ago, Fitvip said:

The trade mark is not prominent. If it is, people won't complain.🤐

last time was less prominent

don't know who and when started the giant badge/logo thing

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12 minutes ago, Fitvip said:

The trade mark horse shoe is not prominent. If it is, people won't complain.🤐

Yes...just like this....😆

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6 minutes ago, Gnahp said:

last time was less prominent

don't know who and when started the giant badge/logo thing

Actually I dislike the huge horse shoe, but, I also cannot afford it. well...😊

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