Headlight out?

Jason1320 · 03-08-2004, 07:01 AM

Alright I have a question. I saw a lot of mustangs with there headlights removed yesteday at the track. I tried it both ways and didn't notice much difference in my times. However, this was my first time and the strip and I'm not consistant.

Who thinks this is effective? Who thinks it's just dumb?

tireburner163 · 03-08-2004, 08:23 AM

I know people that do it. Basicly it just makes a cheap ram air kit.

Does it make a real difference.........maybe. But it only takes like 15 seconds, so why not.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

explicitone · 03-08-2004, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by Jason1320
Alright I have a question. I saw a lot of mustangs with there headlights removed yesteday at the track. I tried it both ways and didn't notice much difference in my times. However, this was my first time and the strip and I'm not consistant.

Who thinks this is effective? Who thinks it's just dumb?

it makes a difference of about .1 and .5mph but it you only really helps if you have a open cone filter and not the stock setup

Jason1320 · 03-08-2004, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by explicitone
it makes a difference of about .1 and .5mph but it you only really helps if you have a open cone filter and not the stock setup

I do. I was just curious because there was a .2 second difference between the run with and without. This could also be related to the fact that it was my first time at the track. I was just getting used to the rules, the tree and my timing.

GodStang · 03-09-2004, 10:28 AM

Another thing that worked for me is removing the rear spoiler. I ran two runs with the spolier and one with out it one night and I got a big improvement from reduced drag.

Jason1320 · 03-09-2004, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by GodStang
Another thing that worked for me is removing the rear spoiler. I ran two runs with the spolier and one with out it one night and I got a big improvement from reduced drag.

I saw a lot of that at the strip too. It seems like it would be a pain. Makes you wonder why ricers add a huge wing!

TARZAN · 03-09-2004, 01:26 PM

The headlight mod does helpat least some. As stated though, thats only if you have an open element filter. Then you get fresh, cool air in there.

Like Josh said, it's easy, free, and can't hurt.

Personally, I've raced plenty of times, and can show proof that its good for at least marginally. And on especially cool days, it helps a good bit

As for the spoiler. I am gonna kep mine on there. The function of a spoiler is to add a down force on the back of the car at higher speeds, helping the rear to not "float" at high speeds. And when you get to the end of the 1/4, IMO, those are pretty high speeds. Its not worth it IMO.

Also, I have a 2000, so I have the "cool" stock spoiler

-Will

03-08-2004, 07:01 AM	#1
Jason1320 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 45	Headlight out? Alright I have a question. I saw a lot of mustangs with there headlights removed yesteday at the track. I tried it both ways and didn't notice much difference in my times. However, this was my first time and the strip and I'm not consistant. Who thinks this is effective? Who thinks it's just dumb? __________________ 2003 Mustang Cobra (Sonic Blue) - Bone Stock!!! Best 1/4 mile - ???

03-08-2004, 08:23 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I know people that do it. Basicly it just makes a cheap ram air kit. Does it make a real difference.........maybe. But it only takes like 15 seconds, so why not. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-09-2004, 10:28 AM	#5
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Another thing that worked for me is removing the rear spoiler. I ran two runs with the spolier and one with out it one night and I got a big improvement from reduced drag. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

03-09-2004, 01:26 PM	#7
TARZAN Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia, MS Posts: 191	The headlight mod does helpat least some. As stated though, thats only if you have an open element filter. Then you get fresh, cool air in there. Like Josh said, it's easy, free, and can't hurt. Personally, I've raced plenty of times, and can show proof that its good for at least marginally. And on especially cool days, it helps a good bit As for the spoiler. I am gonna kep mine on there. The function of a spoiler is to add a down force on the back of the car at higher speeds, helping the rear to not "float" at high speeds. And when you get to the end of the 1/4, IMO, those are pretty high speeds. Its not worth it IMO. Also, I have a 2000, so I have the "cool" stock spoiler -Will __________________ I'm just a guy who has nothing better to do, and loves his stangs. -Will

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