headlights in ST

[Prof. Chaos]

Are headlights required in STx? Under "Engine Electrical" (9.1.4.L.3) it says:

All cars, except cars with pop-up headlights, shall have clear OEM headlight assemblies in place in the stock headlight
positions. If headlight assemblies are used, they may be the clear OEM assemblies for any country in which the car is
sold. Additionally, the headlight assembly may consist of a replica bucket and the OEM lens. There shall be an operational
light bulb within both the low and high beam placements. The operational light bulbs need not be of OEM origin, but must
produce approximately the same light output as an OEM Halogen low beam.

I get as far as the second sentence and read "if headlight assemblies are used..." and begin to wonder if I need any headlights.

On a similar thought, at the opening of 9.1.4.L it says "The electrical system is free provided that:"

Brake lights aren't mentioned...can I ditch the third brake light?

[Greg Amy]

Are headlights required in STx?

Sit tight, this rule may change. Keep an eye on Fastrack.

GA

[Z3_GoCar]

Whatever you do, don't forget to safety wire your oil drain plug in place

[Greg Amy]

Whatever you do, don't forget to safety wire your oil drain plug in place

Oh, crap...

[Matt93SE]

Currently, you are required headlights, yes. And they must work. both high and low beams.

If you use an assembly as opposed to a standalone halogen headlight bulb i.e. most cars made after about 1985.. Then it must be an OEM/equivalent lens assembly. But it can be from anywhere. There are tons of JDM and Euro replacement assemblies w/ HID retrofits and etc out there for Japanese and European cars. they would be allowed.

[Chip42]

As I read it (currently) you only have to have headlights if they are fixed - popups can be deleted so long as the body contours are right and no illegal openings are created.

then again, I haven't read the rules in 15 minutes. you never know.