2003.5 Custom Fog Light Kit

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Once we receive metal cuts from the fabricators (hopefully real soon), I'll assemble a set, paint it, put it on the car, and take pictures. This is when we call it FINAL - we'll let you know when we will be taking orders.

- Brian

 

[II-Savy]

Ok sounds good. I'll be the first to do. Na matter how cold it is, I get these babies on!

 

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Everyone!

Great news! After having a long conversation with an expert on this fabrication at a fabricators about 20 minutes away from here that does top quality aircraft and other work, he was able to get my digital pictures, converted CAD drawings, etc. all set for his laser machinery. We decided on 18 GAUGE (yes, thicker) mild steel that can be painted. He recommended a paint to me (which I already use) that he said he uses heavily on durable parts such as truck brakes, etc. The gentleman is a pleasure to work with and the only one so far that knows his s***. He has to speak with his production manager (which is out) and his boss (since we're special) and promised to call me back Monday. I already know I'm going to have to spend some money for the time he has spent, as well as a quarter of an hour on setup time on his laser machine amoritized over the initial order of five sets. Cost - hell, I don't know yet - but by industry analysts that I talk to, I think I'm in the sweet spot as what I have posted on the board. If all goes as planned, I should have something done by mid next week. Then, I will be placing orders in batches of 5-10 sets (depending on cost). He also offers powder coating - though he said it's not really needed as the paint used should work just fine.

Cheers. Impatiently waiting.

- Brian

 

[II-Savy]

Cool, sounds like you got a good guy there to work with....and hell I don't even care about the paint, personally I wouldn't mind going to the "Depot" and buying primer and paint.....or like you say power coating here in South Winsdor.

I'll be in the first 5 orders.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sweet deal!!! thanks for the awesome product. cant wait to see them!!!

ps Ive got the Laser Blue MSP also, if i order a set could you paint them form me??? lol i suck at painting.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

1 ? what is the difference between a fog light and driving lights???

 

[Bijou-MP5]

better and better~

 

[II-Savy]

Fog lights give off a flood of light a short distance, KINDA for when it's foggy, driving lights are more a beam style that will go a farther distance to light up your path. Personally I feel driving lights are more useful. Especially when you drive fast on country roads, you get to see more ahead of you. It is possible to over drive your lights.

 

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As BIJOU-MP5 just said, it get's better and better...

I got a FIRM price from a member off this forum that happens to work for a fabricator. As far as I see, it's a done deal, ordered ten sets, awaiting shipment. As always, it's who you know. If all goes well, I should have everything by the end of next week. Test laser prints on paper line up "exactly" to the interior of the fog light opening on the bumper.

Pricing has dropped as well... $95.00 for Fog/$115.00 for Driving and $35.00 shipped for the main assembly.

It won't get any cheaper then this.

So, depending on your trust in me, despite my statement of "when I get it and it's on the car", if you would like to preorder, I am more than willing to accept Paypal and escrowing it appropriately. Waiting for my FEIN.

What is everyone's thoughts?

- Brian

 

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!

The 4" driving light (NOT THE FOG KIT) has to be nixed. This recent addition would have to make a major engineering change to accomodate the light due to the 4" full size diameter versus a 4", 1/4" face and 3.5" full size rear diameter. There would be no way to affix the unit (though center/side mount) to the plate unless it was welded - which we can't do, because the housing is PLASTIC.

I have updated the web site accordingly.

Sorry, we will look for another set by a different manufacturer.

FYI - Most 2.5"-3.0" center/side mounted lights do work (CATZ FET, PIAA Type), but it does not provide the flush OEM look hence why we did not mention them. We were concentrating on 4" purely. They do have 3.5" halo ringed lights that do work as well at Pep Boys.

- Brian

 

[Newf]

I cannot not wait to see the final thing

sucks with the driving lights though.

 

[II-Savy]

That sucks giant monkey balls....but maybe you can find a set of driving? also didn't somone say you can change out the bulbs to make them driving lights?

I just found out, driving lights are shaped differently in the back. That's what does it....hmmm I hope you can find some driving lights. I will send money right away.

 

[INiTiAL33]

Good job on everything you did so far and just wanted you to know that we are all really appreciative of what you have done and is doing.......

I really hope we can find another set of fogs tho coz im still being anal and im kinda iffy about these pilots..... just doesnt look good to me

 

[Newf]

big big BIG props for all the effort into this though

MEMBER OF THE MONTH!!!

 

[INiTiAL33]

anyone wanna do some research on these fogs? theyre so nice... would it fit the kit?

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[Bijou-MP5]

pm protege5lava that's he car right there

 

[enigM@]

i'd so get it if they fit in the brackets

 

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Update:

a) Waiting on a call/Email regarding production in Michigan.

b) Waiting on call Monday from a shop that did not quote me any $$$ yet, but seemed knowledgeable.

c) Received a quote from a local place, would have to charge $20 more for each kit, and possibly wait four weeks for first five sets.

Waiting on a) and researching more lights. See, the biggest deal is to have a face of 4" and a circumfrance of no more than 3.5-3.75" for flush mouting.

- Brian

 

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The Hella's do not work (Optilux) because they are not center/side mount but lower/side mount.

See:

http://www.hellausa.com/optilux/newoptilux/ProductPages/model2500.html

to see what I'm talking about.

- Brian

 

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These would work (but not flush):

http://www.hellausa.com/optilux/newoptilux/ProductPages/model962.html

and so would:

http://www.hellausa.com/optilux/newoptilux/ProductPages/model1300.html

and these would too:

http://www.hellausa.com/optilux/newoptilux/ProductPages/model1372.html