I am sure this has been discussed to death already.... but I couldn't find it using the search function.
I am doing business with a company in Toronto that manufactures and runs molds for interior plastic components, and they have the knowledge/skillset to reverse engineer and make these windows, though I assume there is some printing process involved with the dot matrix/black borders. I really am pretty busy with work and wouldn't want to get involved with this stuff unless there is a real need for these parts, so if the Fierostore windows look and work fine, then I won't even look into this option any further. I am not asking for anyone to commit to buying anything, as there have been far too many dreamers who get others excited, then don't produce any parts and disappear
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I know, but making tail light molds is about 20 times more complex and expensive than the quarter windows. It makes absolutely no financial sense to build new molds for the tail lights- unless someone WANTS to lose about $80,000 in tooling costs. I used to be a mold maker, so I am very familiar with what is involved, and there is not nearly enough demand to justify the expense.
I know, but making tail light molds is about 20 times more complex and expensive than the quarter windows. It makes absolutely no financial sense to build new molds for the tail lights- unless someone WANTS to lose about $80,000 in tooling costs. I used to be a mold maker, so I am very familiar with what is involved, and there is not nearly enough demand to justify the expense.
The Fiero Store made tail lights about 2005 for a short time at a reasonable price. I have a set on my car and no has ever noticed the difference. I don't know why they stopped.
The Fiero Store made tail lights about 2005 for a short time at a reasonable price. I have a set on my car and no has ever noticed the difference. I don't know why they stopped.
Pretty sure the company making the parts went belly up and the molds were lost.
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thanks
After having just read the entire thread of reviews, I'd say there is certainly demand for an alternative - if done right and of consistent quality with the dot matrix screening and GT lettering. I'd be very hesitant to order a set from Chris Cook, Ken H., or TFS after reading those reviews.
I got mine from the fiero store .I am happy with them , I have no idea who made them though .They do not match the forward vertical contour perfectly is the only thing to complain about .I thought that would cause additional wind noise , but it did not .They look good , but not OEM fit .
Yes, very sad. They were the factory molds, I believe.
I'm amazed that whoever owns that company doesn't realize the goldmine he is sitting on. Nor does he want to help out the Fiero community by manufacturing and selling them on his own.
