new sleek kit
#202
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I would strongly reconsider how you plan on mounting the lens. Having screw or rivets through the clear lens will ruin the look. That's the main reason why I haven't picked up the RE-A kit. Evo-R uses adhesive and it works fine, as do most factory cars with a clear lens (G35, 350Z, etc.) The problem with the RE-A kit is that there is not enough surface area for the adhesive to work properly or it was installed by someone with no experience.
You can go to the nissan dealarship and get the adhesive, I modified my G35 lights and this stuff worked great. It will improve the look of your lights drastically, screws to hold the covers on will kill the whole "sleek" look.
Or at least don't pre-drill the holes, so then we have the option of using adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
You can go to the nissan dealarship and get the adhesive, I modified my G35 lights and this stuff worked great. It will improve the look of your lights drastically, screws to hold the covers on will kill the whole "sleek" look.
Or at least don't pre-drill the holes, so then we have the option of using adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
#205
I would strongly reconsider how you plan on mounting the lens. Having screw or rivets through the clear lens will ruin the look. That's the main reason why I haven't picked up the RE-A kit. Evo-R uses adhesive and it works fine, as do most factory cars with a clear lens (G35, 350Z, etc.) The problem with the RE-A kit is that there is not enough surface area for the adhesive to work properly or it was installed by someone with no experience.
You can go to the nissan dealarship and get the adhesive, I modified my G35 lights and this stuff worked great. It will improve the look of your lights drastically, screws to hold the covers on will kill the whole "sleek" look.
Or at least don't pre-drill the holes, so then we have the option of using adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
You can go to the nissan dealarship and get the adhesive, I modified my G35 lights and this stuff worked great. It will improve the look of your lights drastically, screws to hold the covers on will kill the whole "sleek" look.
Or at least don't pre-drill the holes, so then we have the option of using adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
#208
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The general layout looks good to me, perhaps just a slight adjustment to better follow the line of the hood, but what you're after seems like it will look good.
#209
granted there would be a 3rd light but u get the idea.
if you look at the C6 vette headlights they are very clean/refined. the biggest issue in my design vs. vette design is i need a design that will bolt in an already existing structure, where the vette light was designed with the car. so im at a slight disadvantage.
#214
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superdan,
Just my $.02.
Be careful with that design. You'd be surprised how much a C6 resembles an FD with certain headlight designs.
My FD gets mistaken for a C6 or gets commented on how it "resembles one" all of the time. Im talking in real life not through the forum. For the most part it doesn't really bother me but sometimes it does get under my skin as I have come to realize that by having such similar looks it really takes away from the uniqueness of the FD. The sad part is I started my vision about a year before the C6 came out lol...
A pic so you can judge for yourself.
Just my $.02.
Be careful with that design. You'd be surprised how much a C6 resembles an FD with certain headlight designs.
My FD gets mistaken for a C6 or gets commented on how it "resembles one" all of the time. Im talking in real life not through the forum. For the most part it doesn't really bother me but sometimes it does get under my skin as I have come to realize that by having such similar looks it really takes away from the uniqueness of the FD. The sad part is I started my vision about a year before the C6 came out lol...
A pic so you can judge for yourself.
#216
superdan,
Just my $.02.
Be careful with that design. You'd be surprised how much a C6 resembles an FD with certain headlight designs.
My FD gets mistaken for a C6 or gets commented on how it "resembles one" all of the time. Im talking in real life not through the forum. For the most part it doesn't really bother me but sometimes it does get under my skin as I have come to realize that by having such similar looks it really takes away from the uniqueness of the FD. The sad part is I started my vision about a year before the C6 came out lol..
Just my $.02.
Be careful with that design. You'd be surprised how much a C6 resembles an FD with certain headlight designs.
My FD gets mistaken for a C6 or gets commented on how it "resembles one" all of the time. Im talking in real life not through the forum. For the most part it doesn't really bother me but sometimes it does get under my skin as I have come to realize that by having such similar looks it really takes away from the uniqueness of the FD. The sad part is I started my vision about a year before the C6 came out lol..
but thanks for the input.
#217
Don't worry be happy...
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I had the stock pop ups for the first 8 years of ownership and not one single person made a comment of the like. But as soon as I chaged the lights the comments flooded in. I'm not trying to start a debate . I'm just giving you my experience and a heads up.
Either way keep up the good work!
#218
i see what you are saying. i think (myself personally) for those i look to impress are rx7 enthusiasts and other tuners and they will be able to tell the difference. just like my license plate that read jdm rx 7 the people that dont know what JDM means wouldnt get the significance any how.
do others feel the same?
do others feel the same?
#221
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FYI Even with the annoyinng comments I still love my lights, otherwise I would have changed them by now. Ok I'm done crapping the thread. Sorry Dan back to business!
Last edited by Montego; 08-05-10 at 02:24 PM.
#222
Just to clarify: the ones "in the know" are the ones that say "it resembles a C6". The ones in the don't know mistake it for a C6.
FYI Even with the annoyinng comments I still love my lights, otherwise I would have changed them by now. Ok I'm done crapping the thread. Sorry Dan back to business!
FYI Even with the annoyinng comments I still love my lights, otherwise I would have changed them by now. Ok I'm done crapping the thread. Sorry Dan back to business!