DIY KS Pop-up Headlight
02-03-11, 08:50 PM
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DIY KS Pop-up Headlight
It seems that alot of people are interested in a replica kit of the Knightsports Headlight.
I managed to get an original set of these and Im planning on making a replica of the headlight, but this time, Im planning on fitting it with hella 90mm headlights.
For the time being, I already found somebody to make the shroud in CF (thanks to forum/vendor widebodyseven) so it will be whole lot stronger than the original fiberglass.
I will be in the process of building the frame for the headlights so I will keep you guys posted on these.
I managed to get an original set of these and Im planning on making a replica of the headlight, but this time, Im planning on fitting it with hella 90mm headlights.
For the time being, I already found somebody to make the shroud in CF (thanks to forum/vendor widebodyseven) so it will be whole lot stronger than the original fiberglass.
I will be in the process of building the frame for the headlights so I will keep you guys posted on these.
02-04-11, 04:20 PM
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What kind of timeline are you thinking? It seems there are a lot of people making kits right now but none with a reasonable time to market.
Good luck and I know I'm very interested... so +1
Good luck and I know I'm very interested... so +1
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02-10-11, 12:59 PM
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I would much rather see someone try and replicate the old veilside kit...imo its the best looking popup headlight unit for the fd.
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/sleepy-rectangle-headlights-889701/
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/sleepy-rectangle-headlights-889701/
02-11-11, 10:17 PM
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The mold for the shrouds are done and i should be able to make the 1st carbon parts some time next week. The fiberglass version will be hand laid with a black gel coat and the carbon versions will be vacuum infused with clear gel coat.
02-14-11, 04:44 PM
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02-16-11, 06:11 AM
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It's gel coat, normally it would of been black not brown. But as you could see in the 1st picture the original part i'm using to make the mold is black, so if i use black gel coat on a already black surface it would be hard to tell if i have a even coat or missing some area. I use a red pigment to turn the black gel coat brown.
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02-17-11, 03:53 AM
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I've use orange before but didn't have any on hand. I'll probably pick up 5 gallon pale after my black tooling is gone.
BTW nice mold, i like the support on there.
BTW nice mold, i like the support on there.
02-26-11, 02:37 AM
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I'm not really happy with this piece bc there are some flaws but here is a picture. I'll get more pictures tomorrow installed with out the lights tho since i don't have them.
Also this piece is very strong compared to the original flimsy KS shrouds. Which was the main goal of this project. The original KS shrouds are made out of a thin layer of hand laid fiberglass. My version is full carbon vacuum infused.
Also this piece is very strong compared to the original flimsy KS shrouds. Which was the main goal of this project. The original KS shrouds are made out of a thin layer of hand laid fiberglass. My version is full carbon vacuum infused.