RE: re Re Question [headlights]

["Smith, Kirby A" <kirby.a.smith@lmco.com>]

I was refering to the 88 through 91 90qs; the projector headlights may fit
later 90 models without modification.  Maybe Tom Nas can further illuminate
this.

kirby

> ----------
> From: 	Elliott Potter[SMTP:epotter@abraxis.com]
> Reply To: 	epotter@abraxis.com
> Sent: 	Wednesday, December 23, 1998 11:51 PM
> To: 	Smith, Kirby A
> Cc: 	'Quattrolist'
> Subject: 	Re: re Re Question [headlights]
> 
> [see end]
> 
> 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
> 
> -- 
> Elliott
>