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However, they were altered to fail safe, so the spring kept the lamps up and the vacuum kept them down. You'd see the lights come up when the cars were parked and the vacuum gradually filled.
Matra used a double-acting servo and once raised or lowered the lamps would remain in the position without vacuum assistance. The system still works every time, even on a car that's nearly thirty years old.
JPB wrote:
I'm not a gambling man, but if I were, I'd bet that nobody could identify any new production car that comes with pop-up headlamps.....
Seriously, I would.
Is that what they mean when they advertise driving gloves for Cavaliers?
I'll get me coat..
I really don't think your joke got the respect it deserved. Top Job lol.
Matt
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.