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nodestination1 · 02-06-2008, 08:33 PM

A board member named Vidiit recently did a project in which he disassembled 2g headlights, but instead of doing the standard robo-mod, he covered up a portion of the headlights with fiberglass, and painted it black. I'll let pictures speak for themselves...

Long story short, him and I have been talking, and we've decided to make a couple copies. Making them out of fiberglass would be a bit difficult, so I'm going to cast his design in a solid polyurethane, and give him a portion of the profits. They will come in black, but if any of you wished to paint these to match your car, it could be done, assuming you use a plastics primer first.

Prices have yet to be set, but we're ballparking around $75 for a set. Unfortunately, high grade polyurethane isn't that cheap.

given that price, we'd like to see if there's any interest in this project. I've made a poll, so please either respond to this thread, or add a vote.

Thanks a bunch! Kurt

Darksurfr · 02-06-2008, 09:21 PM

If i had a 2nd gen i would probably do this or just robo...but if the inside was a little more rounded would be more of my taste.

oohnoo · 02-07-2008, 07:16 AM

I was going to try and do this myself, but if your making them I would definitly buy a set.

VR(ich)-4 · 02-07-2008, 07:26 AM

voted for 1 but ive got a 1st gen so dont call me on it, i just think its a sweet idea... good luck guys

synergytheory · 02-07-2008, 07:29 AM

I was thinking about doing this also.

How are you casting them?

But I'd probably buy a set also, looks pretty good. Would be nice to see them on a car with good paint, and more pics.

lawdogg · 02-07-2008, 07:40 AM

Those are pretty sweet, and I like the front bumper too. Shark teeth ftl.

boardFreak5 · 02-07-2008, 07:46 AM

I would wan't to see a few final outcome pictures before i would buy it, but if they are under 80$ id pick up a set.

david

VinylOrbit · 02-07-2008, 08:00 AM

Would we have to have the 94 glass headlights to do this, like the robo mod, or will this work with all 2nd gen, lexan and glass?

Kelgalis · 02-07-2008, 08:02 AM

That looks awesome! If I had the money, I'd buy a set.

- Kyle

nodestination1 · 02-07-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synergytheory

I was thinking about doing this also.

How are you casting them?

But I'd probably buy a set also, looks pretty good. Would be nice to see them on a car with good paint, and more pics.

I'm using a gelcast method with 85D shore polyurethane. I havent decided if i should paint or pigment them yet, or just leave it up to the buyer.

I've never done the robo mod, but i believe you need glass and not lexan to put it in the oven and get to the internals. someone can correct me if im wrong.

View Poll Results: How interested in these headlight covers are you?
I would buy a set from you right now!	43	29.45%
I love they way they look, but i'm not ready to buy. maybe I'll buy them in the future.	63	43.15%
they're cool, but just not for me. I like the stock look.	29	19.86%
GROSS. don't do it.	11	7.53%
Voters: 146. You may not vote on this poll

02-06-2008, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
nodestination1 professional bench racer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: north shore, MA Drives: it like he stole it Trader Rating: (6)	gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! A board member named Vidiit recently did a project in which he disassembled 2g headlights, but instead of doing the standard robo-mod, he covered up a portion of the headlights with fiberglass, and painted it black. I'll let pictures speak for themselves... Long story short, him and I have been talking, and we've decided to make a couple copies. Making them out of fiberglass would be a bit difficult, so I'm going to cast his design in a solid polyurethane, and give him a portion of the profits. They will come in black, but if any of you wished to paint these to match your car, it could be done, assuming you use a plastics primer first. Prices have yet to be set, but we're ballparking around $75 for a set. Unfortunately, high grade polyurethane isn't that cheap. given that price, we'd like to see if there's any interest in this project. I've made a poll, so please either respond to this thread, or add a vote. Thanks a bunch! Kurt __________________ Accumulating parts until the ice melts....

02-06-2008, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darksurfr Stealth Like A Ninja Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Drives: '91 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (14)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! If i had a 2nd gen i would probably do this or just robo...but if the inside was a little more rounded would be more of my taste. __________________ ECG '05- '08 / Attended NEG '05 - '08 / Attended

02-07-2008, 07:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
oohnoo Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LI,NY Trader Rating: (156)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! I was going to try and do this myself, but if your making them I would definitly buy a set. __________________ ----------------[2007 Ride of the Year *"Stroke" her I did.* Retired - TD04 WRX19t's = 513awhp @ 18psi on PUMP

02-07-2008, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
VR(ich)-4 Sandstone Club Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: carmel, ny Drives: '93 vr-4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! voted for 1 but ive got a 1st gen so dont call me on it, i just think its a sweet idea... good luck guys __________________ my baby's toys:borla catback//k&n cone//blitz bov//swoosh turbo timer//NGK laser etched iridiums//12 l/b's of boost//moda r6 18x9(full set now ftw thanks to njstealth)//removable sunroof//SANDSTONE exterior

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02-07-2008, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
synergytheory Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix & Sydney Drives: 1995 VR4 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! I was thinking about doing this also. How are you casting them? But I'd probably buy a set also, looks pretty good. Would be nice to see them on a car with good paint, and more pics. __________________ 1995 3000GT VR4 Mods: ATR Downpipe, K&N FIPK, AutoGauge Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges, Greddy Type-S BOV, Intrax Springs, HHH Hybrid Logger. Uninstalled:Greddy Profec II

02-07-2008, 07:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (65)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! Those are pretty sweet, and I like the front bumper too. Shark teeth ftl. __________________ 94 VR-4: 11.8 @ 116, 17psi, pump, 13Ts

02-07-2008, 07:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
boardFreak5 Now a VR-4 driver Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Peoria, Illinois Drives: 94 VR-4, 93 fwdtt. Trader Rating: (1)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! I would wan't to see a few final outcome pictures before i would buy it, but if they are under 80$ id pick up a set. david __________________ Gewalt evoII's

02-07-2008, 08:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
VinylOrbit Just Cruisin' Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Warrenton Drives: 2 your mom's 4 BJ's Trader Rating: (10)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! Would we have to have the 94 glass headlights to do this, like the robo mod, or will this work with all 2nd gen, lexan and glass? __________________

02-07-2008, 08:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kelgalis Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Drives: '92 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (7)	Re: gauging interest on a new product for our cars - everyone chime in! That looks awesome! If I had the money, I'd buy a set. - Kyle __________________ '94 3000GT Base ATX - Sold '94 Stealth RT/TT - Sold '92 3000GT SL Pearl White Xbox Live Gamertag: \| 3STwinTurbo \|