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Old 11-11-2007, 07:45 PM   #1
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Default A question about drag cars (headlights)
I've noticed a lot of drag cars have 1 headlight missing and 1 headlight fitted as normal.

The missing headlight that is missing is left with a big hole.

What's the reason for this?

Does it help get colder air into the engine?

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Old 11-11-2007, 07:47 PM   #2
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yes, normally that is where their air intake is
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Old 11-11-2007, 08:00 PM   #3
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It is an intergral part of Rodger Cordia's intercooling system....actually i think its the only part of his cooling system
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Old 11-11-2007, 08:34 PM   #4
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Yes. Totally to do with air intake for 6's and mainly an E series thing. Those with turbos and those who just like the look!



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Old 11-11-2007, 09:54 PM   #5
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Ok thanks guys.
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Old 12-11-2007, 12:14 AM   #6
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wait a minute. did E series just get a subtle diss again from other ford owners.

or is it just paranoia. rofl.
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Old 12-11-2007, 02:12 AM   #7
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wait a minute. did E series just get a subtle diss again from other ford owners.

or is it just paranoia. rofl.
Paranoia, now go away in your bogan mobile
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Old 12-11-2007, 12:51 PM   #8
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or is it just paranoia. rofl.
Yep totally paranoia!!!! The doof doof is messing with your brain!!!!! :



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Old 12-11-2007, 01:04 PM   #9
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Back in the old days it was a VL thing !!
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Old 12-11-2007, 07:25 PM   #10
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dont f*k with the E series.

theres way too many of us. Grandmas, P platers, hoons,

.... p plater hoon grandmas.

you cant win
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:27 PM   #11
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Yes. Totally to do with air intake for 6's and mainly an E series thing. Those with turbos and those who just like the look!
wow! I.m learning a lot in this thread! Actually I'm planning to do drug racing!!!

But my mom will get anger!!! :togo:
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Old 11-12-2007, 04:43 AM   #12
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But my mom will get anger!!! :togo:
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Old 11-12-2007, 01:04 PM   #13
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it is actually where the turbo goes, all rotors do the same thing, my cousin has a rotor and his turbo is fitted right where the left headlight is.... so maximum airflow.....
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Back in the old days it was a VL thing !!
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Old 24-12-2007, 09:22 AM   #15
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I know of one AU getting around doing the same thing... one day they will learn!

And yes VLs still do it.

I have one of those John Deere Gators at work, and we took the left hand light out to fix it and never put it back in, but it so reminds me of a VL! hahaha
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Old 24-12-2007, 11:04 AM   #16
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.... p plater hoon grandmas.

You must have driven through Melton some time!
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Well ok i have done it with and without light there
I hav a a cold air intake system
And the difference for me was only small but the engine breathes easier and seems to keep cooler
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