Derek Nicol
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I wonder if they have any engine cooling issues.
Nice looking Vettes with Attitude here please
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I wonder if they have any engine cooling issues.
Derek Nicol
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Nassau65
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Not to keen on the headlight modifications. I personally think the standard pop up headlights suite the cars shape.
The add on cibie type spot lights do nothing for the car either. They look exactly what they are. A stuck on accessory.
But, as long as the owner likes them, there great.
If we all liked the same thing it would be pretty boring
The add on cibie type spot lights do nothing for the car either. They look exactly what they are. A stuck on accessory.
But, as long as the owner likes them, there great.
If we all liked the same thing it would be pretty boring
Derek Nicol
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Roscobbc
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No - as headlamps are permanently in the 'up' position. Its only when in the retracted position that there is a small obstruction to airflow - if you have cooling issues on a hot day use the headlamp overide switch and if in traffic made sure your have a couple of car lengths between you and the car in front to be sure of cooler air going thru' your rad. Ask me how I know all this...........
Derek Nicol
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No - as headlamps are permanently in the 'up' position. Its only when in the retracted position that there is a small obstruction to airflow - if you have cooling issues on a hot day use the headlamp overide switch and if in traffic made sure your have a couple of car lengths between you and the car in front to be sure of cooler air going thru' your rad. Ask me how I know all this...........
I were on about this one...
Of course, no front number plate helps.
Roscobbc
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One reason why I lowered the front numberplate on mine - see image - l/h side in retracted position - r/h side 'up'. You can see the fibre covers for the headlamps behind the grille - its an interesting concept using BMW type 'halo' reflectors and bulbs but IMHO I think it looks better with the apertures 'blacked-out'. 
Derek Nicol
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Are those plates there to protect the headlights from stones when retracted?
Would it be worth lightening them with a drill?.. or is there something on the other side of them that prevents that?
Would it be worth lightening them with a drill?.. or is there something on the other side of them that prevents that?
Roscobbc
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They are only a plastic material, no weight to them. I'll have to check and see if they blow backwards in the airstream when headlights are in the 'up' position.
Derek Nicol
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You have to treat my posts like youre talking to a woman..
i might have said 'lightening' but its your job to work out what i really mean.
i might have said 'lightening' but its your job to work out what i really mean.
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Derek Nicol
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Dont you love a bit of inefficiency sometimes... 'Chevrolet, converting Gasoline to Noise & Heat for 110 years'
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Derek Nicol
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I could put up with them, overall it looks good to me.
I thought you guys had given up on this thread!
Nassau65
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I’ve got a model of a C5 with this colour scheme. I think it was from the Rolex 24hr race series. Nice model 1/18 by UT.
Chuffer
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Derek Nicol
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