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Old 03-03-2012 | 01:16 AM
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Total shot in the dark here, but has anyone found a way to make the Moss Lo-Pro headlight kit NOT slam shut? The factory barn doors are so smooth to open and close, but the moss ones really slam. Anyone ever figure this out or even think about it?
Old 03-03-2012 | 10:30 AM
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i know they use a shorter lever to push it open. i think if you could find a way to slow the motor down, it would be smoother.
Old 03-03-2012 | 11:45 AM
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That's kind of what I had in mind, but I have absolutely no idea how to slow a motor. I only know enough about electronics to be dangerous.
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Have to Lower voltages.
Old 03-06-2012 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
Total shot in the dark here, but has anyone found a way to make the Moss Lo-Pro headlight kit NOT slam shut? The factory barn doors are so smooth to open and close, but the moss ones really slam. Anyone ever figure this out or even think about it?

This used to bother me, but think I stopped noticing it so much, that is, until I read this thread. I might have to look in to a solution now.
Old 03-07-2012 | 12:54 AM
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My old BSP's did the same thing. Finally got tired of all the low-pro crap and sold them bihatches. Got me some stockers coming soon
Old 03-07-2012 | 07:08 PM
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I only track the car in the daytime and the stockers are really bright with a good light pattern if I happen to go somewhere at night. I'm a practical function over form guy though. I would think a resistor would slow them, but I'm no electrical wizard. I studied psychology.
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