Black tape over headlights?

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24 April 2003, 01:59 PM

Justin S

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Hey Guys,
Stoopid question prob, but i've seen a few pics of scoobies @ trackdays with black tape criss crossed over the headlights, what is this for??
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Justin

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24 April 2003, 02:14 PM

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I believe its to stop flying debris smashing the glass on the headlights

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24 April 2003, 02:27 PM

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I though it might be the other way round.
ie if the cars headlight breaks, it minimises the glass thrown
out, onto the track.

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24 April 2003, 02:57 PM

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I would have thought it was for both reasons.

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24 April 2003, 02:59 PM

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dont sit on the fence Mel......lol

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24 April 2003, 03:00 PM

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Foot Tapper got it right.

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25 April 2003, 10:54 AM

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You've got it all wrong. Its to stop all Saxo's and BMW's fog lights spoiling your session when you look in your rear view mirror

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