why the X on the head lights ?
12-12-2002, 03:27 PM
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why the X on the head lights ?
This may be a dumb noob question but If i dont ask I wont know .... why do people tape x's on their head lights when they are racing .. I have seen it at the strip and in pictures of track cars whats the point ? is it incase the brake like you do with storm windows or something ? im at a total lost for the reason for this ?
I am not making fun of it I just dont understand why ?
I am not making fun of it I just dont understand why ?
12-12-2002, 03:29 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (JDM_SIR_II)
I always thought it was so if they do crack on the track you don't get glass everywhere. But what do I know.
12-12-2002, 03:33 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (vtecvoodoo)
Fawk the headlight WTF is up with the car?
The owner must work at Gateway Country
[Modified by TheBossman, 4:34 PM 12/12/2002]
so it looks like a one-eyed cow.
[Modified by TheBossman, 4:34 PM 12/12/2002]
12-12-2002, 03:39 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (Feuerraeder)
its not my car .. if you wana rag on a car I will post pictures of mine 
but does anybody know why you would tape x's on your head lights like that ?
but does anybody know why you would tape x's on your head lights like that ?
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12-12-2002, 03:44 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (2kTypeRHatch)
Maybe hes from the "dirty souf" Nelly Style!!!
12-12-2002, 03:58 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (JDM_SIR_II)
Back to the subject, i'm wondering too why every track car tapes their headlight, I'd figured if it breaks it won't fall appart?????
Thanks
Jonathan
Thanks
Jonathan
12-12-2002, 04:01 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (civicgsr93)
Dude youve got your answer. Say you got 25 cars on a road cousre and 1 outta 5 of them gets a rock in the headlight and shatters it. The other racers dont wanna drive through debris etc. Never wanna cut down a tire. 
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (jDmDxTuRd)
Dude youve got your answer. Say you got 25 cars on a road cousre and 1 outta 5 of them gets a rock in the headlight and shatters it. The other racers dont wanna drive through debris etc. Never wanna cut down a tire.
12-12-2002, 04:03 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (civicgsr93)
Back to the subject, i'm wondering too why every track car tapes their headlight, I'd figured if it breaks it won't fall appart?????
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Jonathan
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Yes this is correct
Same reason you are only suposed to run water wetter, insted of coolent. Coolent takes too long to dry on the track.!
12-12-2002, 04:03 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (WhiteEJ1)
I always thought it was so if they do crack on the track you don't get glass everywhere. But what do I know.
12-12-2002, 04:07 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (Dominican_Kid)
Honda headlights are made of plastic. So chances of them shattering are pretty slim, but there is ALWAYS a possibility.
Plus, tracks in California are mostly located in the desert where alot of sand and rocks are kicked up in the air during the course.
Plus, tracks in California are mostly located in the desert where alot of sand and rocks are kicked up in the air during the course.
12-12-2002, 04:07 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (Dominican_Kid)
you have to have them taped to run on a track, just because they are made out of plastic dosent mean they wont shatter if you run into the back end of another car.
so yes the tape is supposed to cover the headlights, an X usually isnt sufficent, white civic did it properly.
so yes the tape is supposed to cover the headlights, an X usually isnt sufficent, white civic did it properly.
12-12-2002, 04:12 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (Migs)
my headlights (eg) are glass. the jdm ones are plastic lenses. but not usdm.
the car pictured is the same (well my car isn't that cool.) deal glass lense.
the car pictured is the same (well my car isn't that cool.) deal glass lense.
12-12-2002, 04:18 PM
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Re: why the X on the head lights ? (2kTypeRHatch)
Yes this is correct
Same reason you are only suposed to run water wetter, insted of coolent. Coolent takes too long to dry on the track.!
Same reason you are only suposed to run water wetter, insted of coolent. Coolent takes too long to dry on the track.!
What blue material is everyone running to cover their headlights???
Jonathan
