Re: re Re Question [headlights]

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

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Smith, Kirby A wrote:
> 
> Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com> wrote re the RS-2:
> 
> It seems to share the same front end design as the '93-'95 90--at least
> from the pictures I've seen.  Hmmm...I wonder if those neat headlights
> would fit on my 90?  I still haven't gotten a chance to call Phillipe
> about Euro lenses.....
> 
> and Dan Simoes wrote:
> >
> > Based on the 80/90Q.
> >
> and "Tom Saltino" <saltinot@mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
> The RS2 headlights will work on your car, but you would need to add a
> euro-spec bumper to have blinkers.  RS2 lights don't allow the US spec
> blinkers assembly.
> __________________
> 
> and Kirby Smith writes:
> 
> A recent email conversation with Tom Nas led to the following, which I
> publish in the expectation that I would have had permission if I had had
> time to ask.
> 
> >Do you know whether or not the H1/H7 projector Eurolights used on the later
> >90s and S2 fit into the earlier 90s such as ours without having to use the
> >"proboscis" hood and/or other parts? [Kirby]
> 
>         Nope, sorry... this requires the later hood/hood catch plate (BTW
>         This site www.audi80.com has some very interesting info about
>         'cross-dressing' type 89 Audis)

That's a pity...they sure look quite similar from the outside.  Are you
sure we're talking about the same body style?  I'm thinking about the
later 90's, 1993-on with the B4 (81?) body style.  I had looked at that
audi80.com site, but the relevant links (to the B4 body style) are dead.

>         The projectors are phenomenal, but believe me- the H4/H1 lights
>         of the euro 90 are more than enough (unless you want to fry
> rabbits).
 
I don't know about injuring wildlife, but I would like to see a little
better....

> I believe Todd Candey sells the RS2 bumper cover with Porche lights for
> about $1100.  (See Ramana Lageman's site for a view of the RS2 bumper cover,
> and of Brenden Hull's ersatz S2 project.)    All solutions of which I am
> aware that use RS2 or S2 bumper covers require giving up the aluminum
> bumper.  What is crunch protection worth to you?
 
Considering how much the bumper costs, I wouldn't mind giving up the
Aluminum bumper, but I think that it could be done for less than $1100.

> I am investigating less expensive means of adding turn signals that are at
> least marginally aesthetic and retain the present bumper and its cover.
> Progress is slow but continuing.  The solution is expected to require a time
> cost that may be significant.
> 
>                 .... Kirby   (Kirby A. Smith)
>                               2 x 1988 90q
>                           New Hampshire USA

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Elliott