NA hood with headlight covers - Who makes them?
I know what you mean. I thought I'd want that corner supported too, but it turns out that it isn't necessary at all. I am not using any extra supports on that '4th' (front, outer) corner. I've had no problems and it is nice not to have a brace or support taking up room under the hood. I have inadvertently put my hand on and leaned on that corner more than once, usually while the car is on the trailer. Still, no problems.
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A little off topic but does a NACA duct in the headlight cover do anything for airflow into the intake? Just curious. Aero at the front of our cars seems to be a constant point of debate.
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The fabricator made a run of 6-7 sets, and they have all sold via PM to me on these forums. I simply put the buyer in touch with the fabricator/shop owner.
I don't have any financial interest in these headlamp lids. They are just something that I wanted for myself, had him make, and thought other Miata guys might like them too. I think there have been about 10 cars with these by now (including local guys).
If there is interest, I'll open up a group-by. These are the types of things that are good for the fabricator to make in batches.
Eric - Thanks for posting pics. Great job on the install, and those headlamps look cool, too. *That* is what I should have done for the lights - one single HID on each side that could function as a low and high beam.
FWIW, the aluminum lids have been track tested many times over by now. I've seen 120-130+ MPH many times (NHMS, Summit Point, Mt Tremblant). Absolutely 0 problems. No moving flexing, lifting, etc.
If anyone wants a set, PM me. I may take a few days to get back to you as I don't check in as often as I used to.
I don't have any financial interest in these headlamp lids. They are just something that I wanted for myself, had him make, and thought other Miata guys might like them too. I think there have been about 10 cars with these by now (including local guys).
If there is interest, I'll open up a group-by. These are the types of things that are good for the fabricator to make in batches.
Eric - Thanks for posting pics. Great job on the install, and those headlamps look cool, too. *That* is what I should have done for the lights - one single HID on each side that could function as a low and high beam.
FWIW, the aluminum lids have been track tested many times over by now. I've seen 120-130+ MPH many times (NHMS, Summit Point, Mt Tremblant). Absolutely 0 problems. No moving flexing, lifting, etc.
If anyone wants a set, PM me. I may take a few days to get back to you as I don't check in as often as I used to.
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Sorry that may be a presumption on my part, though I'd be willing to bet(a small sum) that it is lighter than the stock hood and headlight covers. I'll find out for sure.
Everything he makes is pretty light. Hardtop 10.5lbs w/o window, doors were about 5lbs each, trunk lids, etc. His parts are for track cars, doors are essentially shells and I wouldn't run them without a cage and door bars.
Everything he makes is pretty light. Hardtop 10.5lbs w/o window, doors were about 5lbs each, trunk lids, etc. His parts are for track cars, doors are essentially shells and I wouldn't run them without a cage and door bars.
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Mazda Miata Plain Headlamp Doors Rivet on Aluminum 1st Generation One Pair Race | eBay
I think I got the last set of this batch. Apparently, if someone orders more, he will fabricate another batch.
I think I got the last set of this batch. Apparently, if someone orders more, he will fabricate another batch.
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