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doublec4
JAN 28, 06:08 PM
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Originally posted by Amida:
Looks good.
Thanks! Nice compliment coming from someone who does great work.
eunospeed
JAN 31, 09:43 AM
Assuming the heavy mech for the factory headlights can be removed? Seems to me the weight savings is a bonus to an already cool upgrade!
doublec4
JAN 31, 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by eunospeed:
Assuming the heavy mech for the factory headlights can be removed? Seems to me the weight savings is a bonus to an already cool upgrade!
Yes, all of the stock headlight gear is removed. No more motors, brackets, etc. I never did weigh the stock assembly. My lights aren't exactly featherweight either, but there should be some weight loss over stock. Thanks!
mptighe
FEB 02, 05:03 PM
Curious, do we know how long the lenses will stay clear without clouding or yellowing? WHat do you recommend to keep this from happening, and will you sell replacement lenses cheaper for people if they need them?
doublec4
FEB 03, 02:07 AM
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Originally posted by mptighe:
Curious, do we know how long the lenses will stay clear without clouding or yellowing? WHat do you recommend to keep this from happening, and will you sell replacement lenses cheaper for people if they need them?
I think that will depend a lot on the conditions that the lenses are exposed to. I am using a brand name and apparently "UV resistant" PETG plastic to make the lenses, so they should hold up to weathering quite well. Unfortunately, I do not have a R&D department behind me that can estimate exactly how long they will last out in the sun. I do currently sell replacement lenses if people need them. I have been offering them for $60 a pair which is pretty cheap in my opinion considering the time it takes to make them. Thanks for the question!
85sliverGT
FEB 03, 08:04 AM
If you have a junk one maybe it would be beneficial to leave it outside, on your roof or somewhere with lots of direct sunlight. Just to see what happens.
The lights are awesome, your car is awesome. I'm exited to see what you come up with this year
doublec4
FEB 03, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by 85sliverGT:
If you have a junk one maybe it would be beneficial to leave it outside, on your roof or somewhere with lots of direct sunlight. Just to see what happens.
The lights are awesome, your car is awesome. I'm exited to see what you come up with this year
Thanks, I'll definitely give that a try. I have a few spares with defects that will make good test pieces sitting outside.
doublec4
FEB 21, 08:28 PM
Since the lights in my car were prototypes, I'm putting together another kit for myself that better represents the newest REV2 version of these lights.
Just got the buckets and brackets powder coated by a member on here, OneQuickGT, and they look awesome! I would definitely recommend powder coating the buckets and brackets for the best results and a durable coating.
doublec4
MAR 19, 09:12 PM
Updates are few and far between, but I try and make them worth it!
LED tail lights for the notchback with strobe function activated by remote for the parking lights:
They look tinted with the lights off:
Strobing video:
They will be for sale on the forum here with my headlight kits, as well as on my website
Also, I designed some brackets to put C5 Corvette front calipers on the front of my Fiero. I will be switching my Lebaron fronts to the rear and installing a proportioning valve. I've done a few calculations and I may not need to adjust the bias but we'll see with some testing.
This is what the bracket will look like:
Here is one of them cut. I also cut the stand offs (not pictured). I'm considering having them welded to the main bracket but I would have to take it somewhere for that (6061 aluminum)
This is my CNC machine cutting them:
If I had to do it again, I wouldn't machine them on my machine. It's actually a CNC Router not a mill. For one offs it worked well though.
