Headlight Prototype Finished
04-19-02, 07:23 AM
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JerkRacer, the lights I am using mount using a bracket. They sit up off of that floor a little bit, so I can angle them down. Seeing as how the product is not finished, I cannot say for sure how well they light the area right in front of the car. This bucket does however put the light in about the stock position and the lights I am using are better than stock, so my prediction is for an improvement.
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04-25-02, 11:12 PM
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That's an awesome kit for lights!! Good work man! Too bad i don't own an FC or else i'd have you build me one. I'm usually a fan of 2 round headlights, but i think one rectangular one would look good b/c the wood frame looks good enough as it is! Keep up the excellent work
04-25-02, 11:56 PM
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Thanks. I was worried when I saw your name about what you would write!
The quality of the picture thankfully blurs the image enough that it doesn't look too bad. The somewhat rectangular area is just going to be a lexan cover. I will have 2 lights behind that, 1 round & 1 oval. They are Catz XLD.
The kit is now complete. I just need to make up about 30-40 and start selling them.
The quality of the picture thankfully blurs the image enough that it doesn't look too bad. The somewhat rectangular area is just going to be a lexan cover. I will have 2 lights behind that, 1 round & 1 oval. They are Catz XLD.
The kit is now complete. I just need to make up about 30-40 and start selling them.
04-26-02, 02:00 AM
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nice!!! i also made a set of lights similar. here's the thread on it https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...pics+of+my+car
i made mines out of sheet metal, rivits, and plumbers tape. a word of advice: don't try to heat up the polycarbonate lenses too hot or else bubbles will appear and it REALLY stinks. (so dont do it in your moms oven) also make sure the lights you use dont touch the covers or come too close to them or else, you guessd it, more bubbles!!! oh yea! adjust your lights b4 you seal everything all up. i forgot to and am too lazy to re-adjust them so the lighting is poor. but if i adjusted them they would light up better that stock. good luck!!
i made mines out of sheet metal, rivits, and plumbers tape. a word of advice: don't try to heat up the polycarbonate lenses too hot or else bubbles will appear and it REALLY stinks. (so dont do it in your moms oven) also make sure the lights you use dont touch the covers or come too close to them or else, you guessd it, more bubbles!!! oh yea! adjust your lights b4 you seal everything all up. i forgot to and am too lazy to re-adjust them so the lighting is poor. but if i adjusted them they would light up better that stock. good luck!!
04-26-02, 03:18 AM
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i got more pics too. e-mail me and i'll send 'em to you if you want some ideas. flyingoufer@aol.com or if ne1 wants to post them that would be appreciated
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i was the one that stated they looked to much like a camaro with the square lites !
but if you can fit the round ones like the miata links ....they would look good
i just want to see the pics and prices when your done!
i hope this is not a project that will take 10 years to make or that gets deleted !
but if you can fit the round ones like the miata links ....they would look good
i just want to see the pics and prices when your done!
i hope this is not a project that will take 10 years to make or that gets deleted !
04-26-02, 12:45 PM
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vmb, all the hard work is done. I completed the "buck". I just have to get the pieces reproduced. The pics in this thread are not of the actual final "buck" even; that is just a quick test fit.
I stated in the other thread that there will not be pics of the final product for at least 2 weeks. Sorry, I work.
I stated in the other thread that there will not be pics of the final product for at least 2 weeks. Sorry, I work.
05-02-02, 04:24 PM
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Geez vmb, This is the second time I've quoted this so the third time it appears in this thread. Once for each page, I guess.
I am glad you are so interested though. Thanks for the bump. FYI, everyone, the kits are being reproduced now. Hmmmmm.....
I am using FET Catz lights. The kit is not "light specific". I made a bucket, you provide the lights. I wanted to allow for flexibility so some could use HID, etc.
05-03-02, 04:35 AM
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I should have the first pair done in about a week. I will post pics and prices as soon as I'm done.
.....maybe if I could get on the forum faster, vmb!
.....maybe if I could get on the forum faster, vmb!
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Originally posted by E6KT2
Thanks. I was worried when I saw your name about what you would write!
The quality of the picture thankfully blurs the image enough that it doesn't look too bad. The somewhat rectangular area is just going to be a lexan cover. I will have 2 lights behind that, 1 round & 1 oval. They are Catz XLD.
The kit is now complete. I just need to make up about 30-40 and start selling them.
Thanks. I was worried when I saw your name about what you would write!
The quality of the picture thankfully blurs the image enough that it doesn't look too bad. The somewhat rectangular area is just going to be a lexan cover. I will have 2 lights behind that, 1 round & 1 oval. They are Catz XLD.
The kit is now complete. I just need to make up about 30-40 and start selling them.
), i would be replacing the lexan with custom glass pieces when I installed them.Just my 2 cents.
Otherwise, they look pretty tight.
05-03-02, 04:08 PM
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Sorry Node, only one repeat per page!!!
Kurgan, 704 IAA Drive #A1, first apartment in the building on the left side of the parking lot.
This was a cost issue. Lexan scratches, but also polishes. I could also probably package 3 pairs of replacements for the cost of a set of glass. BTW, let me know where you would get your glass from. I will definately look into it. (I'm so DARN PUNNY!)
Nucklez, where did that come from???
Kurgan, 704 IAA Drive #A1, first apartment in the building on the left side of the parking lot.
i would be replacing the lexan with custom glass pieces when I installed them.
Nucklez, where did that come from???
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i was thinking of selling the conversion i made for my car. not sure though. is anyone intrested in buying? look up ^^^ on this page and look for the link again.
never mind. here it is https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...pics+of+my+car
let me know if anyone is intrested.
never mind. here it is https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...pics+of+my+car
let me know if anyone is intrested.
05-14-02, 05:20 PM
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The final product is in production. I can't tell you how long until they are finished because I sub-contracted some work. The pre-production is being done in Texas this very minute. My guy just called at 3:45pm.
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Good news, the kits are being sent back to Illinois already for final assembly. : )
Also, Jaybr said he paid $650 for his Eastbear kit. I paid $240 for my XLD's, so even if my buckets were $400, they would still be cheaper. I don't need to price them that high though. Look out, the finished product is coming soon!
Also, Jaybr said he paid $650 for his Eastbear kit. I paid $240 for my XLD's, so even if my buckets were $400, they would still be cheaper. I don't need to price them that high though. Look out, the finished product is coming soon!