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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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Thumbs up RE Sleek Headlight kit clear curve covers

Ok guys, I finally got the cover done. This cover is very strong and strong enough against stone chip. Top surface is curved not flat like some others. I made it a bit more pop up than RE ones. The sides are wrap around. Now you done have to paint the inside part black. Whole purpose of that was to cover up the black silicon adhensives. You can now screw on the sides or silicon them. Keep the top part full clear and paint the base to match your car color. That would make your sleek light kit look more like a Farrari 360 headlight. I had to make a aluminum molding for this. Below are some photos...




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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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price?
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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How do you recommend attaching them?
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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yeah.. price?
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very interesting
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How do you recommend attaching them?
I would screw on the sides, but make sure you are using flat head screws, cuz might not be enough room on the side edge. Using silicon will be just too messy and easy to notice if yo mess up.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Yeah, how much are these going to be? I'm in need of one.

BTW - Did you ever make the brackets for the lights? I was in contact with you a while ago about this and you said that they where being made and that you'd get back with me when they were finished. Whats the news???
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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ok, what about the holder, is that the RE part?

could you reproduce that too? if you could do that you would have a whole kit.

and you have a PM
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Yeah, how much are these going to be? I'm in need of one.

BTW - Did you ever make the brackets for the lights? I was in contact with you a while ago about this and you said that they where being made and that you'd get back with me when they were finished. Whats the news???
I'm trying to find a way not to cut the headlight frame on the car. Looks like only way is to find a right fog light. Once that is done, then I'll make the bracket.
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Originally Posted by Swolbynos
ok, what about the holder, is that the RE part?

could you reproduce that too? if you could do that you would have a whole kit.

and you have a PM

I have the base made long time ago... comes with base holder brackets.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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price please, also can u make them in smoked color???
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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I have the base made long time ago... comes with base holder brackets.

ok, that is awesome. how much for both all of it?

i am assuming that i will have to get the lights myself?
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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ok, I'm just getting into rx7s so i'm out of the loop, but are you a manufacturer or did you do this at home. What are the covers made of, are they injection molded. lmk I have lots of carbon fiber experiance and was toying with trying to make my own headlight conversion but i didn't know how to do the covers.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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price please, also can u make them in smoked color???
You could always just get a local chop to tent them on the inside.... Not too hard.
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good idea...
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I'm trying to find a way not to cut the headlight frame on the car. Looks like only way is to find a right fog light. Once that is done, then I'll make the bracket.

Thats cool, I'm probably going to end up fabbing some up on my own. As for the price on these... what are you thinking?

I also noticed you only had the driver's side cover in the pictures, do you have the other side yet?
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Originally Posted by jxl914
ok, I'm just getting into rx7s so i'm out of the loop, but are you a manufacturer or did you do this at home. What are the covers made of, are they injection molded. lmk I have lots of carbon fiber experiance and was toying with trying to make my own headlight conversion but i didn't know how to do the covers.
Cover is done by hot press with aluminum molding. Had to trim the edge myself.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by tookwik
Thats cool, I'm probably going to end up fabbing some up on my own. As for the price on these... what are you thinking?

I also noticed you only had the driver's side cover in the pictures, do you have the other side yet?
I have both sides. They all look similar.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Keep in mind I have never examined this kit personally but is there in fact room for the cover to fit down between the headlight bucket and the fender/front bumper?

That's a nicely made part.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Keep in mind I have never examined this kit personally but is there in fact room for the cover to fit down between the headlight bucket and the fender/front bumper?

That's a nicely made part.
There is still a bit gap to fit.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Nice job!

It only took 10 years a smart person like you come along... that should be a big improvement. Got a price/timeline for production?


Originally Posted by fd3s777
Ok guys, I finally got the cover done. This cover is very strong and strong enough against stone chip. Top surface is curved not flat like some others. I made it a bit more pop up than RE ones. The sides are wrap around. Now you done have to paint the inside part black. Whole purpose of that was to cover up the black silicon adhensives. You can now screw on the sides or silicon them. Keep the top part full clear and paint the base to match your car color. That would make your sleek light kit look more like a Farrari 360 headlight. I had to make a aluminum molding for this. Below are some photos...




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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Nice job!

It only took 10 years a smart person like you come along... that should be a big improvement. Got a price/timeline for production?
hahaha ... I didn't realize its been 10 years. Thanks!

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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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can you please PM me with a price for just the clear cover please i would like a pair asap.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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Very nice piece. My interest is very high with this one, so long as the pricing stays within reason. Excellent work.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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will these fit the east bear headlight kit? they look the same
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