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99GrandTouring
10-06-2003, 10:03 PM
Well Tomorrow I'm going to the track, the air is supposed to be decent and I'm going to get into the 13's one way or another... :)

My question is this, is removing the passenger side headlight beneficial? If so how do you remove it?
Thanks!
RacerGT
10-06-2003, 10:15 PM
Originally posted by 99GrandTouring
Well Tomorrow I'm going to the track, the air is supposed to be decent and I'm going to get into the 13's one way or another... :)

My question is this, is removing the passenger side headlight beneficial? If so how do you remove it?
Thanks!

Honestly, I think removing it DOES help.. but some will say yes, and others will say no. It allows a more clear channel for air to go into the intake. I'd expect maybe .05 and .2mph if even that. But every little bit helps.

As for removing it, open the hood, pull the two tabs out of the top of the headlight (they're black and sticking straight up), pull out the headlight a little bit, disconnect the headlight connector and the corner marker connector and you're set. Have fun. :evilgrin:
AutomaticWeapon
10-07-2003, 11:52 PM
oh yeah, its definatily worth it. on average, its worth a tenth and a full mph to me.

Racer's directions are right on, it take like 30 seconds to remove the headlight.

-Mike
Black and Blur
10-08-2003, 01:05 AM
Yup, works like a charm and when you consider the gain per dollar.............wow, talk about cheap ;)
ChickInHer01GT
10-08-2003, 10:21 AM
my filter is down in the fenderwell, dont think it would help me would it?
Bill Putnam
10-08-2003, 10:24 AM
Originally posted by ChickInHer01GT
my filter is down in the fenderwell, dont think it would help me would it?

Nope.

Removing the headlight helps if you have a open ended filter in the engine compartment. Mostly in the MPH, ET I've never seen more than a 3-4 hundredth difference. Personally I just think it helps the car breath better on the top end.

Bill
Kurgan
10-08-2003, 05:05 PM
And I think it all depends on the conditions OUTSIDE.

With the hot muggy weather we get here in Florida, there's times when I have no doubt that removing the headlight actually HURTS the performance.
Starkie
10-08-2003, 07:18 PM
I'm thinking of taking the passenger side fender off for the showdown with Putnam.....:evilgrin:

Starkie
Bill Putnam
10-09-2003, 12:15 AM
Originally posted by Starkie
I'm thinking of taking the passenger side fender off for the showdown with Putnam.....:evilgrin:

Starkie

You're going to need to pull both fenders and doors to beat me. :)

Bill