GB: Clear Lenses for headlights, 10/07/07 Update: Payment now being accepted! Options

[dustin15brown]

Background: Ok guys here's the deal. We have found a company to make us cleared plastic lenses for the celica. As of right now the regular pricing on these would be $110 for the lows or $105 for the highs. In a previously relayed e-mail from Lovo, the pricing was set at $100 but after further inspection of the lights and some long phone calls, the price went a bit higher. Shipping is also a standard $10 on all of his lenses.

News: Here's what I can tentatively offer right now. *All deals must also include appropriate paypal fees if paying by that*
1)Clear low beam lenses for $90 plus $8 shipping.
2)Clear high beam lenses for $85 plus $8 shipping.
3)All four lenses for $170 plus $10 shipping.
That is a decently priced savings on an already good price in my opinion.

Details: I am mailing out a set of lenses tomorrow so that he can make the mold. The bad part about this is that I will be losing ALL four lenses because of how he makes the lense. And honestly that REALLY sucks. (if someone would like to donate their old lenses to me upon receiving the new lenses it would be much appreciated) The turn around time is not set in stone either. Expect to wait around few weeks to a month before getting these. In order for us to obtain these prices I must get atleast 10 (TEN) customers for each set.

PLEASE READ: Because the light output is unknown at this time, I will be taking before and after pictures to ensure you are as informed as possible about what you will be getting into. Generally speaking, the light outpout onto the road will not be as good. It most likely will be a lot more focused and not spread out on the road. This brings up the question of HIDs. I will most likely buy a HID set to test out the before and after on these also atleast for the low beams. With all that said, these lenses will NOT meet DOT certification and are technically for "offroad use only" I will not be liable to problems associated with the lenses at ALL. I will provide a how-to on how to properly install these.

Other options: I will be pricing out how much it costs to chrome the inner front housing piece also. I plan to fiberglass and bondo the ridges to get a smooth appearance then test out the chroming option. I do not have a price for this yet.

Please e-mail ME with all questions as though Josh will not likely answer emails due to his busy schedule. As of today, I'm at the head of this operation and in charge. This means to email me with all questions and I will compile a FAQ and relay the questions to Josh. Thanks

With all of this said; let the list begin:

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
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This post has been edited by dustin15brown: Oct 7, 2007 - 4:22 PM

[rzanology]

im in for highs and lows....i told yall im coming back

the chrom sounds nice d...but how about some black??? could you find out about that as well? a niiiice glossy black!

This post has been edited by rzanology: Jul 10, 2007 - 11:06 PM

[j0e_p3t]

i'm in for all 4. and i suppose i am relatively happy with the prices. hopefully they turn out great.

[dustin15brown]

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
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[6gcSTVT]

I may do this, but as always, once i see pics you'll have a def no or yes. It sounds like a great find and price for us guys that want clear lenses without paying projector prices

This post has been edited by 6gcSTVT: Jul 10, 2007 - 11:22 PM

[BloodyStupidDave...]

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4) BloodyStupidDavey
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4) BloodyStupidDavey
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This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jul 11, 2007 - 5:38 AM

[DeW_H0e_GT]

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4) DeW HoE GT
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
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[CaliJeff]

possibly interested, just waiting on sum pix

[doGGy]

ONE SMALL THING:

These lenses will only be GOOD if you are going to RETROFIT projectors in your headlights. If you put these clear lenses on your STOCK lights - you will not have ANY CUT OFF - and will be blinding EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. Cuz frosted lense on celica headlights is for proper light disperse and proper cut off.

On the newer cars (when they have clear glass and NO projectors) reflector housing is formed so - that it could disperse the light and make the cutoff, glass has no impact on all this. On our celicas - its vise versa (glass disperse the light and makes cutoff - reflector only focuses light to the glass)

[Lovo]

you know i'm down, all four please =)

This post has been edited by Lovo: Jul 11, 2007 - 7:24 AM

[fanboy95]

i think i'll wait for some pics to say where i'm in or not

[REDDRAGONCELI]

im definetly in but cant pay until mid next mos but i definetly want these bills are killer when u wanna buy sumthin for ur car

[goferris]

i would def be interested but would like to see pics b4 i can say for sure. sounds like these are going to be great

[dustin15brown]

ONE SMALL THING:

These lenses will only be GOOD if you are going to RETROFIT projectors in your headlights. If you put these clear lenses on your STOCK lights - you will not have ANY CUT OFF - and will be blinding EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. Cuz frosted lense on celica headlights is for proper light disperse and proper cut off.

On the newer cars (when they have clear glass and NO projectors) reflector housing is formed so - that it could disperse the light and make the cutoff, glass has no impact on all this. On our celicas - its vise versa (glass disperse the light and makes cutoff - reflector only focuses light to the glass)

That is what I'm kind of thinking... Although you won't be blinding people from everything I've read, the light will just be a lot more focused and potentially not helpful for nighttime driving. But, these are perfect for those planning on retrofitting projectors or those using these primarily for show use

[95celgt]

im in for lows..

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4) DeW HoE GT
5) 95celgt
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
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[lubu]

im high

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4)lubu
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[BloodyStupidDave...]

Clear Lows:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4) BloodyStupidDavey
5) DeW HoE GT
6) Lovo
7) REDDRAGONCELI
8) 95celgt
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Clear Highs:
1) dustin15brown
2) rzanology
3) j0e_p3t
4) BloodyStupidDavey
5) Lovo
6) REDDRAGONCELI
7) lubu
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This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jul 11, 2007 - 12:42 PM

[K-ESD]

I'm def. interested, however the biggest issue is not knowing the quality of the lens. I don't want something that will haze within a couple years, I have to know if these lens will withstand the harshness of winter and road crap blast.

How thick will these lens be? What type of plastic will be used? Any protection coating and UV resistance? Will the lens be the exact shape of the old lens (on the outside)?

This post has been edited by K-ESD: Jul 11, 2007 - 3:42 PM

[Rayme]

ONE SMALL THING:

These lenses will only be GOOD if you are going to RETROFIT projectors in your headlights. If you put these clear lenses on your STOCK lights - you will not have ANY CUT OFF - and will be blinding EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. Cuz frosted lense on celica headlights is for proper light disperse and proper cut off.

On the newer cars (when they have clear glass and NO projectors) reflector housing is formed so - that it could disperse the light and make the cutoff, glass has no impact on all this. On our celicas - its vise versa (glass disperse the light and makes cutoff - reflector only focuses light to the glass)

yea this should be on the first post, if you dont retrofit any projectors you will blind everybody and you won't see where you go. I might be in, but as for everything, I like to SEE what I buy.

This post has been edited by Rayme: Jul 11, 2007 - 4:32 PM

[dustin15brown]

ONE SMALL THING:

These lenses will only be GOOD if you are going to RETROFIT projectors in your headlights. If you put these clear lenses on your STOCK lights - you will not have ANY CUT OFF - and will be blinding EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. Cuz frosted lense on celica headlights is for proper light disperse and proper cut off.

On the newer cars (when they have clear glass and NO projectors) reflector housing is formed so - that it could disperse the light and make the cutoff, glass has no impact on all this. On our celicas - its vise versa (glass disperse the light and makes cutoff - reflector only focuses light to the glass)

yea this should be on the first post, if you dont retrofit any projectors you will blind everybody and you won't see where you go. I might be in, but as for everything, I like to SEE what I buy.

something to this sort was already in the first post... in fact it was in BOLD to make sure that everyone read it....