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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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i feel the same. i lost my job, however i was just a temp any way, so i should have another soon and be back in the game.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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I installed my East Bear with HID's...no V8 or 2 rotor here
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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i envy ur 20b. could i ask for a couple of favors? what i need to know is the diameter of the light units, and a couple of pictures (overhead so i can see how far out the lights come, and one at night, from the side of the car with the low beam on showing where the light hits the ground in front of the car).

if you could do that for me i would be very appreciative.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I have subscribed to this thread. I wish you the best of luck on this. I love the look of the EVO-R kit but like most people i hate the lighting, i was just thinking of keeping the flip up lights and doing something different but if you can make a kit that looks good and functions well then i would be all for it.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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thanks for your support. i am very excited for this, one because i love designing it, its like problem solving (sorry im a nerd), and two because of all the help i have received its like its made for us, by us.

new price update: kits will be $100 more for those with a v8 swap, this is simply a disciplinary measure.

































just kidding
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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bastard. lol
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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bastard. lol
since i like you i will make you a deal. go back to a rotary and i will overlook your blasphemy.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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is this a FS thread? I don't get it, why are you bumping the thread with no update?
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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I'd like to see something more than a drawing...

Any works in progress for a mock-up?

Any composite studies?

Any progress, other than talk?

A good quality sleek is a huge project, I'd really like to see a private party show the manufacturers how it's done.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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I can assure you he is working on it and is past the drawing stage. Having done my own conversion I know these things take time and unfortunately don't occur overnight.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by prometheus
i'd like to see something more than a drawing...

Any works in progress for a mock-up?

Any composite studies?

Any progress, other than talk?

A good quality sleek is a huge project, i'd really like to see a private party show the manufacturers how it's done.
+1

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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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I can assure you he is working on it and is past the drawing stage. Having done my own conversion I know these things take time and unfortunately don't occur overnight.
much appreciated david. i have a 1:2 scale model as well. i am leery of releasing anything until i am to a point where i will be able to move very quickly. i may be paranoid but i dont want to take any chances in someone or a company ripping it off, i have put a lot of time and work into this project.

and the reason i was bumping it was that i would like as much input as possible to plug ideas as i go.

also how do you guys feel about LEDs starting under the low beam projector and sweeping up the outside curve of the head light. i will have a new 1:2 scale model soon.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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I'm not sure about LEDs. I have seen a lot of problems where they burn out and such. And on some cars they can look extremely tacky. I think I would have to see them before I made a decision about them.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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I'm not sure about LEDs. I have seen a lot of problems where they burn out and such. And on some cars they can look extremely tacky. I think I would have to see them before I made a decision about them.
heres what im feeling, i can keep the projector units i bit closer to each other, and fill void on the out side edge with the LEDs. that way it doesnt look empty.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Smells like disappointment in here.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Hmm, I can imagine how it could look good honestly but I would have to see I suppose.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Smells like disappointment in here.
then maybe you should leave then

Originally Posted by kalinakona
Hmm, I can imagine how it could look good honestly but I would have to see I suppose.
like i said earlier i have had a minor set back, but i am working on another model. the thing i dont like about the model is that it isnt quite the same. i do have an idea though.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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cant wait to see your kit man! i got the evo r and it sucks ***. I regret buying!!
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Not too into the LEDs.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Not too into the LEDs.
i just made another model and i am leaning away from the leds. how ever i may offer both with and without LEDs.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Please make sure you keep this as a 'project' thread, as soon as you start talking about pricing and offering product it'll get locked quickly---- not fair to our paying vendors. If you're interested in becoming a vendor there is a sticky at the top of the classifieds section. Thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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my bad. as of now nothing concrete and i plan on on be coming a vendor once i finish.

Just to be clear, this is not a sale thread, i am NOT selling anything, currently gauging interest. i will not sell anything on this thread
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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I am interested. I need something..I don't even have stock lights and I wish I did...that's how bad my lights are. RX7Boutique working on sourcing me some knightsport lights (in back of a line of a whole host of people) so anything sooner would be better.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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*not selling

i hope to have a finished prototype in like 3 months. i think i am very close to a final design, i am bouncing ideas off of some other members and have made a lot of progress.
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