Headlights

[saleem145]

Hello,

I hope I don't offend anyone but I don't like the headlights Is there a substitute available that I can buy and swap out??? Its the headlight cover that bothers me, the bulbs seem fine.

Saleem

 

[ksnogas2112]

The headlights are designed that way to limit wind noise at highway speed (as I understand it). Cosmetically they are a little bug eyed.

 

[derkraut]

Hello,

I hope I don't offend anyone but I don't like the headlights Is there a substitute available that I can buy and swap out??? Its the headlight cover that bothers me, the bulbs seem fine.

Saleem

Each to his own; I absolutely LOVE the design of the headlights--and, they are aerodynamically functional

 

[EVDrive]

I hated them for the first year and gave up eventually and learned to tolerate their look. That being said, if anyone develops an aftermarket slim headlight, I will buy it immediately. The Leaf would look really sporty with a flat rear bumper and slim headlights. I wouldn't mind the extra wind noise.

 

[downeykp]

They are made that way on purpose so that the air from the headlights goes around the side mirrors.

 

[EVDrive]

They are made that way on purpose so that the air from the headlights goes around the side mirrors.

Yes, success on wind noise reduction but a sad looking design in my opinion.

 

[Nubo]

I find them rather sensual when washing the car. :lol:

 

[Deleted member 3147]

I find them rather sensual when washing the car. :lol:

Oh-Key... I think I'll keep my Leaf away from your wash cloth! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[dcxplant]

I like that the form is for function, instead of form hindering function. It's purposeful, which to me makes its own beauty.

 

[Nubo]

I find them rather sensual when washing the car. :lol:

Oh-Key... I think I'll keep my Leaf away from your wash cloth! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

My velvet washcloth. :lol:

 

[eclecticflower]

Nubo wrote: I find them rather sensual when washing the car.

DoxyLover wrote: Oh-Key... I think I'll keep my Leaf away from your wash cloth!

...And his hose. :shock:

 

[planet4ever]

The headlights are designed that way to limit wind noise at highway speed (as I understand it).

Is it really wind noise? I thought the core issue was increased drag due to the turbulence. In other words, that replacing the headlight covers would reduce your range. [By how much, I have no idea.]

Ray

 

[garsh]

The headlights are designed that way to limit wind noise at highway speed (as I understand it).

Is it really wind noise?

Yes. Without it, you would get extra noise created by the wind passing around the mirrors. The headlight shape deflects the wind away from the mirrors.

 

[Nubo]

The headlights are designed that way to limit wind noise at highway speed (as I understand it).

Is it really wind noise? I thought the core issue was increased drag due to the turbulence. In other words, that replacing the headlight covers would reduce your range. [By how much, I have no idea.]

Ray

Turbulence and noise are closely related. So it might help both ways. On the other hand, it does take some energy to separate and divert the flow.

 

[garsh]

Here's a picture from a wind-tunnel test:

 

[kballs]

The only thing wrong with the headlights is you have to run the high beams for a few minutes to defrost them in winter.