Where to find these..., difficulty level 5 |
Where to find these..., difficulty level 5 |
Feb 20, 2003 - 1:17 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Bay Village, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
where can I find these headlight protectors?
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Feb 20, 2003 - 1:37 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
those are actually just covers that go over the headlights to make them flush with the front bumper. I have no idea where you can get them, but I have a feeling they were produced by forgmann who are no longer in business. in short, it would probably be easier to get a one off custom job instead of tracking down the original manufacturer.
disappointing, I know. I was looking for them a while ago as well. |
Feb 20, 2003 - 3:42 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '02 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they are fine looking...damn i wish i was skilled in the art of well...projector making lol
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Feb 22, 2003 - 12:05 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
You know, those would be really easy to make. Would they be glass, or some sort of plastic?
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Feb 22, 2003 - 6:09 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 5, '02 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
All you would have to do is get a clear plexiglass and mold it to the shape of the holes so they sit flush with the body. And then just make a lip on the inside so you can drill holes into your body or use some kind of epoxy to keep them on. Not really hard if youthink about it.
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Feb 22, 2003 - 10:01 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
from other pics I have seen, they appear to be clear plexi.
how many of you guys are interested? mb we can get them made. |
Feb 22, 2003 - 6:46 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Bay Village, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
For sure I am interested. I have been looking for these since b4 I joined c.net! Does anyone know what kind of material was used on the old ferrari GTOs, I would like to use that material.
Edit: pics of celica and GTO This post has been edited by 1_Winged_Angel: Feb 22, 2003 - 6:56 PM |
Feb 22, 2003 - 7:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 13, '02 From BC, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i kinda like the look of the celica lights just the way they are...
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Feb 22, 2003 - 11:39 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
It looks more professional with the covers. I'm interested. I'm gonna go see some friends that do glass and see if they can do it.
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Feb 23, 2003 - 12:22 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '03 From Adelaide, South Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
IMO the headilights are very stylish the way they are and I don't see why anyone would wan't to change them. That said, the covers do look good! I guess it is a bit of a challenge to make a celica look awful. |
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Feb 23, 2003 - 12:50 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
make them out of a good quality plexiglass and use boiling water to bend the glass... that way you dont have to use alot of epoxy
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Feb 23, 2003 - 2:30 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 5, '02 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If your friends hook you up and it looks badass you should see about gettin a GB on the covers for people that want them also. |
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Mar 5, 2003 - 12:50 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Well, I went by to talk to my friends taht own the glass shop today. They can't do it. So we suck again. Any ideas anyone? I'm gonna try and fidn some thin acrilic or plexiglass like Neverstop said. I've never molded anything before though... I have one other friend that I'm gonna check with up in TN. We shall see.
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Mar 9, 2003 - 7:10 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 9, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I think those covers look good, wish they still sold them.
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Mar 9, 2003 - 9:13 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '02 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i think i like the way they look stock, them being set back in the front of the car is what distinguishes them from every other car with headlights that are flat with the front of the car like civics, accords anything..with the exception of my cousin's integra..hers are like ours but just round, im not sure what gen that is..
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Mar 10, 2003 - 1:10 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 5, '02 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yea the set back look is cool and all, but have you ever washed your car and had a shiit load of water thrown back at you because of the headlights being concave?
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Mar 29, 2003 - 7:27 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '03 From cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i thing i will try and make them here in cyprus i'll let you know if everything works
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Mar 29, 2003 - 10:53 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
another thing i could add to my list.... no promises, ill look into it.
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Mar 31, 2003 - 11:43 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lol, yeah, I always have to hit the front of the car with an angle and close my eyes -------------------- [img]http://photos-081.facebook.com/n6/081/n15913038_30266081_3342.jpg[/img]
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Mar 31, 2003 - 6:45 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '02 From South Sioux City Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that was exactly what i was thinkin...theres no way to clean them out w/o getting all wet. |
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