TRACK headlamp covers....
05-30-2008, 03:17 AM
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When I was peeling off painter's tape yesterday I was thinking, "those covers would be useful right about now." I'll be back at VIR for the Grand Course in 2 weeks. If they are ready by then I'll take a set, if not I'll pick them up over my summer hiatus from track events.
Looking good!
Looking good!
05-30-2008, 11:20 AM
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All right guys did some test fitting this week on a few Z's, including a '07 last night and everything fits great. A couple minor adjustments but no big deal. The major difference I did see however which was no big suprise is that the people w/ the stock setup..(hood and bumper) these things fit extremely snug - very tight fit. Aftermarket hood and bumpers... aka seibon, there was much more clearance.
Because of this phenomena, the pre-drilled hole in the bracket was a few millimeters off randomly on each car depending on the original fit of the bumper and hood used on each car....I labeled this as kind of an X factor because the hole would align slightly differently in each fitting. Of course I could squeeze it into place but I didn't want to do that.
Therefore these will be sold w/ the bracket un-drilled. The end-user will drill the hole in the bracket to fit their specific fitting. This is the best solution to ensure proper alignment. I guess I'm just picky., but your guy's thoughts are always welcome. Within the next couple of days I will have a detailed post showing everything , (mounting, contact points, ect..) w/ official pricing and a 1st-run interest list. Shortly following the list the 1st batch will be produced w/ a primary for-sale thread so people don't have to sift through this thread for all the details.
Because of this phenomena, the pre-drilled hole in the bracket was a few millimeters off randomly on each car depending on the original fit of the bumper and hood used on each car....I labeled this as kind of an X factor because the hole would align slightly differently in each fitting. Of course I could squeeze it into place but I didn't want to do that.
Therefore these will be sold w/ the bracket un-drilled. The end-user will drill the hole in the bracket to fit their specific fitting. This is the best solution to ensure proper alignment. I guess I'm just picky., but your guy's thoughts are always welcome. Within the next couple of days I will have a detailed post showing everything , (mounting, contact points, ect..) w/ official pricing and a 1st-run interest list. Shortly following the list the 1st batch will be produced w/ a primary for-sale thread so people don't have to sift through this thread for all the details.
Last edited by Crom; 05-30-2008 at 11:45 AM.
06-02-2008, 05:11 PM
#106
Ok guys here's the official 1st version. All testing and fitting has been done and the hero copy has been complete. This design represents the compilation of 3 months of trial and error to bring you something I am pleased w/. These will be made to order so no mass production and they will come in either flat black or a low sheen ( semi-flat ) black color-( your choice ). These are extremely flexible, ABS covers that will not crack. The price for these will be $249 for a pair plus shipping. These are intended for off-road use only and are not made for daily driving. They will not work w/ eyelids or any other headlight cosmetic trim piece. All questions are welcome and 1st run interest list is will be in the following post.
06-03-2008, 05:32 AM
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Yeah $250 is way too much for me. I can get full replacement headlights for less than that, shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...spagenameZWDVW
06-03-2008, 08:12 AM
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No worries..this is def not for everybody., but the ease and functionality -to me , make it worthwhile...you couldn't pay me a couple hundred bucks to remove my bumper and swap headlights every time I went to the track. On a side note, alot of people purchase eyelids for a hundred dollars which look kinda cool, but have no function whatsoever...and removing them - forget about it.
06-03-2008, 08:43 AM
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I appreciate all of your work on this and I do think they look nice. However, for that price it's a bit too steep for me. Maybe I'll double-layer my painter's tape!
What if all those that were interested did a "group buy" so that you had a larger count, which would increase your profit and then you just decrease the margin based on the volume.
Just throwing out ideas.
What if all those that were interested did a "group buy" so that you had a larger count, which would increase your profit and then you just decrease the margin based on the volume.
Just throwing out ideas.
06-03-2008, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by OPTIMO
I appreciate all of your work on this and I do think they look nice. However, for that price it's a bit too steep for me. Maybe I'll double-layer my painter's tape!
What if all those that were interested did a "group buy" so that you had a larger count, which would increase your profit and then you just decrease the margin based on the volume.
Just throwing out ideas.
What if all those that were interested did a "group buy" so that you had a larger count, which would increase your profit and then you just decrease the margin based on the volume.
Just throwing out ideas.
I'd be down for a group buy for the 1st run of these covers...prob going to be around 5-10 pairs. I've sold a couple one-offs so far and the response has been great. But in the end, I'd like to see a handfull of these things put to good use within the next few weeks and get some quality feedback. For the GB for the 1st set, a price of $179 + shipping w/ no paypal fees.
06-03-2008, 01:57 PM
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I'd be in for that price if we can get enough people. Unfortunately, my next event is a week from Friday and I won't be back on track until September (4 events this fall though). Let's make it happen so I can run these at VIR next weekend! 
1. OPTIMO-SEMI Flat
1. OPTIMO-SEMI Flat
Last edited by OPTIMO; 06-04-2008 at 02:15 AM.
