progress pics of the lat 42 headlights [Archive]

lat42MS

09-13-2010, 09:59 AM

Getting close, maybe another month or two until they're for sale. This has been a lonnnnngggggggg project, I'm excited to see it come to fruition.

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/47269/2843451440066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2843451440066827514lDLSnx)

(remember, this is still a work in progress, I know the fitment isn't 100% yet)

EDIT: 12/20/10 - Installed pictures on page 8

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/32927/2589127570066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2589127570066827514pYTwQo)

green-lantern

09-13-2010, 10:08 AM

Are you the guy that sprayed foam in a bucket and posted pics? If so you have come a long way because that looks pretty good. If not it looks good anyway. Not sure how they will look close up but it’s definitely not bad at all.

EvanH

09-13-2010, 10:21 AM

Thats ol nodestination1 from 3si

boosted3s

09-13-2010, 10:51 AM

Any plans for a Stealth version?

lat42MS

09-13-2010, 12:47 PM

It fits the ES and base, but I won't make a specific version for the R/T. A member is going to try and make them work on an R/T; we'll see how it goes.

And no, I'm not foam bucket guy. I remember his thread though, funny stuff.

Blue91SL

09-17-2010, 03:51 AM

Dude, I still say I love them!
What's this I hear about a front lip for 1g?

lat42MS

09-17-2010, 10:00 AM

Dude, I still say I love them!
What's this I hear about a front lip for 1g?

All in due time... It's going to be a nice one too, not fiberglass. But it can only happen if the headlights sell, so spread the word!

Austin@STM

09-17-2010, 10:22 AM

Lights are looking good, glad to see you didnt rush them, should be a really nice piece.

-Austin@STM

Blue91SL

09-18-2010, 08:58 AM

All in due time... It's going to be a nice one too, not fiberglass. But it can only happen if the headlights sell, so spread the word!

Spread the word shall be, my friend.

Atrosity

09-19-2010, 07:13 PM

Love them!!! Couple questions...

How much are you going to price them?
Are you going to be able to mass produce this?
Are you going to have a glass/lexan piece to cover the headlights?

lat42MS

09-20-2010, 10:06 AM

Love them!!! Couple questions...

How much are you going to price them?
Are you going to be able to mass produce this?
Are you going to have a glass/lexan piece to cover the headlights?

1. I'm thinking I'll run a pre-sale for $750 a set, then $800 a set thereafter.
2. I'm doing a production run of 50 sets. If those 50 sell, I'll make another 50.
3. There's a professionally thermoformed XL10 Lexan cover.

UTRacerX9

09-21-2010, 01:02 PM

I'm still in for this, I won't be going back to 3SI so if you need to send me a message regarding this, please do it on this site. :)

lat42MS

09-24-2010, 11:42 PM

DISCLAIMER!

This is NOT the final product. This is still prototype work; once everything it fit and finished we will commence production.

Sets will be ready for sale in 1-2 months.

I've gotten a lot of work done, so it's time for an update.

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/33525/2380995450066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2380995450066827514dsNOkU)

The brackets finally got made. I was being pushed around by the metal fabricator, so I canceled my order and found someone new. If the price is right, I'd still like to do powdercoating or anodized aluminum. I just painted these for the effect.

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/22360/2106015670066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2106015670066827514SkROgi)

The lens fits right. It actually still touches slightly at the back where the hood meets, but I like it. Now the other side can finally be made.

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/6909/2140423590066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2140423590066827514Fiqixi)

As you can see, the lens is currently attached to the bracket via a nut and bolt. It works, but it's a bit... obvious and in the way. If anyone has any suggestions for fasteners that aren't as bulky, please post em' up.

Perhaps I'll offer it for less without the lens.

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/30212/2142750530066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2142750530066827514kHHcem)

His and Lows on at the same time! much better!

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/45715/2536759770066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2536759770066827514PVsmHr)

Can you tell the difference?

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/24322/2349456570066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2349456570066827514hcgPIU)
(just lows)

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/47789/2971761890066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2971761890066827514Xwldro)
(High Beams on)

Here's another spot where I could use your help and suggestions.
The factory 1g setup uses a dual filament headlight with 3 leads. In order to switch to a 2 headlight setup, I wired in a simple relay. It works just fine, but if there's an easier way I'd love to hear it.

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/22061/2639569210066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2639569210066827514vZqjkO)

If this is the best way, I will pre-wire and shrink wrap all the connections and harnesses. all you'll have to do is cut two existing wires and crimp them to the relay assembly.

Which brings me to my next question - is it acceptable to have a relay this exposed? It'll be covered by the headlight, but I'm sure moisture and rain will get into the bottom of the bucket.

I'm open to hearing criticism or solutions.

More pictures to come....

TheRedStealth

10-06-2010, 01:09 PM

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/45715/2536759770066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2536759770066827514PVsmHr)

netflix FTW

as for the bolts on the top of the lens, I know they have 'button' style boltsthat have a tapered head that sits flush. OR, which might be harder cause of how far alog you are in the project, you could have the 2 metal brackets replaced with the lense cover itself, by this I mean have the lense continue out all the way to the headlight bucket and then bolt the lens directly to the car.

UTRacerX9

10-06-2010, 02:52 PM

lat42MS

10-07-2010, 10:45 AM

Looking good! As far as the relay is concerned, I would just make sure it gets mounted off the "floor" of the bucket, and tie it up somewhere high. If some water does get into the bucket, then it will not affect the relay. Alternatively, you could build a small box out of sheet metal and put it inside that, using silicon or whatnot on the seams.

I don't care for my car, it's never driven in the rain so it's a non issue, but after I get a set I'll see if I can come up with some good ideas as well.

I actually figured out how to do it without a relay - and it was a lot simpler, lol. But while I'm here, let me post up a new pic of the lights and my front bumper.

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/47194/2971463890066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2971463890066827514XUirKI)

Blue91SL

10-07-2010, 12:41 PM

Still looking awesome. :)

lat42MS

10-13-2010, 07:13 PM

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/44773/2243589770066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2243589770066827514alWsQw)

Austin@STM

10-13-2010, 07:29 PM

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/44773/2243589770066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2243589770066827514alWsQw)

sick!

DocWalt

10-13-2010, 08:47 PM

sick!
:thumbup1:

Austin@STM

10-13-2010, 08:54 PM

just next time be sure to shim the piece off the paper so that it doesnt bridge like it did on that one.

Good work so far though, props for not rushing production of them.

lat42MS

10-15-2010, 09:49 PM

just next time be sure to shim the piece off the paper so that it doesnt bridge like it did on that one.

Good work so far though, props for not rushing production of them.

Haha, yeah I normally wouldn't put the object directly on the table, but this one is going to be resanded and cast later, so it's no biggie.

It came out really nice, I hope they sell and I don't go bankrupt = )

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/46184/2447038330066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2447038330066827514xkjYZI)

http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/3135/2093800500066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2093800500066827514lLqtwz)

http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/42689/2501191250066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2501191250066827514lMhTaD)

And my freshly painted and washed rear end... I'll be painting the front soon too.

http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/4754/2886240060066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2886240060066827514NWwOko)

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/45901/2634833900066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2634833900066827514mXYoqy)

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/30380/2877733540066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2877733540066827514DIIgni)

Austin@STM

10-15-2010, 10:13 PM

Judging by those pics you won't have an issue, it really changes the front of car, bumper is looking good to.

Scorch

10-16-2010, 12:51 PM

I don't know if anyone has brought this up or not yet, might be completely impossible. But I sort of like the "robo" look of the headlight without the casing installed yet. I'm not a huge fan of the curvy piece that you painted red. For some reason it looks too organic to me (from what I can tell in the few images here, I know everything's still in development and a lot remains to be done). However, would it be possible to make headlights without that painted piece so we can see the interior workings of the light like the robo modded cars? Just curious, I might be the only one here.

After looking at the images again, I didn't notice the one with the black colored lens on top, I think it looks much nicer with that particular piece, but I'm still interested in the robo-mod.

lat42MS

10-16-2010, 02:15 PM

I'm totally open to requests. If you want a set with just the lens and the headlights and brackets, I'd be more than happy to sell you one. I'm going to try to be as accommodating as possible, so don't hesitate to ask.

terrets

10-16-2010, 03:00 PM

Looking gooood. What would be pricing with all or just the lens, headlights, and brackets?

Mr Faust

10-16-2010, 08:23 PM

Looks really good, I'm looking forward to more progress on these babies!

Nationalmilkman

10-16-2010, 09:21 PM

I'm like the lights without the black lenses. Looks more modern like the new corvettes. Looks good.

Goallie11

10-16-2010, 10:33 PM

I like em too without the black, how much will that be?

lat42MS

10-16-2010, 10:36 PM

Looking gooood. What would be pricing with all or just the lens, headlights, and brackets?

I'm doing a group buy for $750 a set, then $800 thereafter. As for a set without a fiberglass insert... we'll cross that bridge when we get there, but as a rough estimate, $600.
Thanks for the support guys! If you're interested in a set please let me know.

FlamboyantStealthTT

10-21-2010, 10:11 PM

I'm like the lights without the black lenses. Looks more modern like the new corvettes. Looks good.
yea they kinda do with the matching red. much better looking than 2g headlights too.

Dark-Hawk

10-23-2010, 03:20 PM

Prior to seeing the pictures of the lights painted, my initial thought was "Meh, they look alight."

Then you posted shots of it painted. Really nice work, it absolutely gives the front end a much cleaner and updated look. I hope these sell well for you!

lat42MS

10-26-2010, 11:06 PM

I got the passenger side lens Friday afternoon and found some time to work on the housing over the weekend. The passenger side is almost done. It needs some minor tweaking, but that won't take me long. I'm just waiting on my vendors right now. The lens manufacturer and I are figuring out the final trim heights for the lens, and the new bracket manufacturer is getting a powdercoating quote for me this week. I'd really like to have the brackets powdercoated in a matte black.

So here's some pictures I took today:

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/48089/2130786280066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2130786280066827514yYccLl)

Top quality GM OE H9 connectors and the required butt connectors and ring terminals from Performance Connection Systems.

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/46476/2593564140066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2593564140066827514jDSFVX)

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/44620/2288537530066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2288537530066827514APmzix)

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/44198/2875995320066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2875995320066827514ykVtGu)
(How about that smooth road? The pavement is atrocious here)

I know I'm not a great photographer, so I'm going to have a friend/professional come take the video and final shots. Today was the last drive before I take the VR4 off the road for the winter, so I needed to take a couple pictures.

Stealth_E

10-27-2010, 12:31 AM

Beautiful Work Sir!

I bothered you in your "welcome" as a sponsor thread over on 3si for some more pictures of your progress, as I didn't realize you had made a thread over here too. They look GREAT though man.

I'm sure you haven't forgotten, but I still want Santa to bring me these! Make it so :).

lat42MS

10-27-2010, 08:59 AM

Goallie11

10-28-2010, 06:04 PM

Looking good, really update the look.

x2percentmilk

10-28-2010, 08:51 PM

You know I really thought you were crazy and didnt like the look of these things.

Those last shots changed my mind. Well done, and glad you stuck to your guns. Maybe some sort of dual projectors for the flip up lights next? :)

CoreyB

10-28-2010, 10:34 PM

Looks very Ferrari, I like.

lat42MS

10-29-2010, 10:26 AM

Thanks guys!

Milk, I've been considering trying to fit the Hella 90s into the stock housing. I have all the parts already so it'd be an easy project.

DocWalt

10-29-2010, 11:53 AM

Looks really good!

Blue91SL

10-30-2010, 02:48 PM

This is so sex.
I wish I wasn't parting out my '91 now...
You should consider producing your version of the bumper as well.... I love it with those lights. Package deal maybe?

lat42MS

10-31-2010, 10:02 AM

This is so sex.
I wish I wasn't parting out my '91 now...
You should consider producing your version of the bumper as well.... I love it with those lights. Package deal maybe?

If I make it I'll definitely offer a package deal. I'd really like to get it made out of something other than fiberglass though. I like the stock plastic piece, it would be awesome if I could get it made out of ABS plastic. But to my knowledge plastic bumpers are injection molded, which only becomes cost effective in large quantities-something we don't have here. If anyone has more info on how to make ABS plastic and urethane body parts please share.

lat42MS

11-04-2010, 06:28 PM

Brackets are going to be 16 gauge galvanized with matte black powdercoat. I'm pretty excited to see them! Should only be a couple weeks now until I officially open.

Austin@STM

11-04-2010, 07:48 PM

Brackets are going to be 16 gauge galvanized with matte black powdercoat. I'm pretty excited to see them! Should only be a couple weeks now until I officially open.

Congrats.

lat42MS

11-17-2010, 09:32 AM

Thanks STM, love your work and maybe I'll get to visit the shop some day.

I met with the thermoformer today - lenses won't be ready until after thanksgiving = (

I was really hoping to have them for sale before Christmas, but it's looking like I won't have the first set of XL10 lenses until early December at best.

The good news is that the lens is looking awesome. Right now a pattern is being made to trim and drill holes in the lens. They'll have a nice clean professional looking edge. I've decided I'm also going to sell the lenses and accompanying brackets individually. That way, if anyone wants to use their own lights or make their own insides they can.
*All I ask is that nobody uses the lenses to make their own product and sell it in return.*

Also - Since I now have to shoot the installation video entirely indoors, I've decided to use this idle time to upgrade my shop a bit. It's a 2 bay 30x30 space with 16 foot ceilings (future lift?). One wall is cement brick, but the other three are uninsulated. I bought a 125,000 BTU propane heater and I've been insulating and drywalling the exposed walls. Then tape and paint. It's going to look baller and be incredibly warm this winter.

TheRedStealth

11-17-2010, 03:26 PM

nice! cant wait to see.

blackrob

11-17-2010, 04:06 PM

The good news is that the lens is looking awesome. Right now a pattern is being made to trim and drill holes in the lens. They'll have a nice clean professional looking edge. I've decided I'm also going to sell the lenses and accompanying brackets individually. That way, if anyone wants to use their own lights or make their own insides they can.
*All I ask is that nobody uses the lenses to make their own product and sell it in return.*

Maybe you should consider putting a "max order cap" on how many parts you can order...like say 4. Just a thought.

lat42MS

11-17-2010, 11:24 PM

that's a good idea actually.

Sparty

11-20-2010, 12:29 AM

I really hope that this goes well for you and I appreciate the logic that there are a lot more non RT - RT/TT cars produced originally. But, I'm not real sure that there are that many owners of non turbo vehicles that will spend $750+ for new head lights. My thinking would be that a much larger percentage of turbos still on the road and that the owners of them would be more likely to spend money on the mod.

Of course this is coming from a '92 RT/TT owner who would like to do the mod. :Hi:

Any update on the testing with a RT/TT to determine how much the mod would need to be mod'd?

lat42MS

11-21-2010, 08:32 PM

We can't test them on an R/T until they're done... but it's awful close. I'd say about two weeks. The second set is going to an R/T owner on here, UTRacerX9. I believe he has a spare set of turns to fool around with. AFAIK, here's what R/T guys will have to do:
1. cut the metal bumper bracket where the front bumper meets the headlight bucket. easy with a sawzall, dremmel, etc. I think it sits up too high on the R/T.
2. cut the turn signal in the front were it's a snake eye lens.
3. Maybe paint the surrounding turn signal to match area to match? depends on the look you're goin' for.

Atrosity

11-22-2010, 11:10 AM

I can't wait for some good quality shots of the completed project, I'd like to get a set for my car after my car is running right.

lat42MS

11-23-2010, 10:42 AM

I can't wait for some good quality shots of the completed project, I'd like to get a set for my car after my car is running right.

I know, me either. A member with a nice 1g is coming up in December to have the first set installed. we'll take lots of pictures and video.
I'd like for you to get a set too! Thanks for the support. I'll add you to the presale list; that way if you ever decide to get a set they'll be $750 instead.

Atrosity

11-23-2010, 11:44 AM

The timing is looking like after my Tax Return Check comes in! :)

My car won't be completed until mid january.

lat42MS

12-03-2010, 10:45 AM

Time for a long overdue update.

Christmas came early! I picked up the finished brackets yesterday. They came all wrapped up and opening each one reminded me of Christmas morning. They look awesome.

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/20032/2207393010066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2207393010066827514INRdID)
http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/47336/2137273610066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2137273610066827514Ewfnnl)

So a kit (lens/housing not pictured) will look something like this.

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/18061/2667651290066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2667651290066827514ctcamj)

You also have to remember that I'm not just making headlights, I'm building a business for the long term. I got two big things done last week: I insulated and drywalled my shop, and I got a winter/tow vehicle to take my car to NG11.

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/29655/2712249940066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2712249940066827514JLdbud)
1992 Suburban 2500 with a 454 big block! I practically stole it from the PO, but at 8-10mpg I can see why he wanted to get rid of it :D

Next up is some promotional gear.

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/28824/2959750570066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2959750570066827514gBuDnr)

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/14809/2877053170066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2877053170066827514LzDhIb)

I appreciate you guys being patient and I wanted to thank you. I have a limited supply, but I'll try to hook up those of you that have been patiently waiting for me to finish.

As far as the lens goes, They're supposed to be ready today or early next week!

Thanks,

Kurt Snavely
Latitidue 42 Motorsports.

Austin@STM

12-03-2010, 10:56 AM

Great news, cant wait to seea set on a stealth. I plan on some serious cosmetic work to my car this winter, and i dont think what im doing will be able to support the pop-ups properly ;) (yeah theres gonna be some cutting).

I hope everything works out for you, and congrats on the tow rig, those things got some balls for sure.

Stealth_E

12-03-2010, 11:58 AM

Very cool!

I continue to be impressed by the quality, thanks for not cheaping out on the final product.

FeaRpb

12-03-2010, 12:06 PM

Can't wait to see some pics, great work so far.

lat42MS

12-06-2010, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the support guys! I'm going to pick up the first 20 lenses in a couple hours. The sets are essentially done, I'm just waiting for Paul to come up on around the 18th to shoot the installation video. It'll give me some time to get everything in order.

Austin - Perhaps there can be some mutually beneficial parts trading in the future?? lol

DocWalt

12-06-2010, 02:38 PM

These look fantastic, keep up the good work. I appreciate the hard work put in, and I hope to see a lot of sets out there. These should also be significantly safer for night use as well, which is sweet :)

FeaRpb

12-06-2010, 03:17 PM

No kidding, my pop ups are so dull, its almost like they aren't even on at night. Hopefully you pop out some more custom items.

IPD

12-06-2010, 04:51 PM

512M lookalike. seriously. very nice work on this. best 1g projectors ever; and i've seen about 6 different kinds offered. shame it has taken so long for such an wonderful product to come to fruition.

GTOJOE

12-07-2010, 04:29 AM

Looking good :D

UTRacerX9

12-08-2010, 10:50 AM

Eagerly awaiting... :)

ictponder

12-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Are the lenses going to be completely clear or are you going to offer something with a partially painted inside?

lat42MS

12-09-2010, 02:09 PM

Thanks everyone! All your kind words inspired me to go take some more pictures.

http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/18962/2086322950066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2086322950066827514bYhXIm)

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/47763/2229312940066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2229312940066827514ykkqik)

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/11056/2754036910066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2754036910066827514eJdiMi)
I was psyched to see the thermoformer kept the original protective sheets- I'm totally leaving them on there.

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/47044/2216433370066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2216433370066827514YtaBLt)
robomodded? just checking fitment.

Then I decided to take pictures of the PS housing, which is done and ready for primer/molding.

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/45966/2718197570066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2718197570066827514jOVZdM)

http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/44553/2200918880066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2200918880066827514OSbdCD)
my cat immediately tried to eat it...

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/18940/2148014290066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2148014290066827514tSXMWZ)
and then showed off his nose licking ability.

UT, your set will be ready very soon. I'm having someone come to do an installation video next weekend. If you'd like I might be able to send them out before then, but I thought you'd want to wait until I finish the instructions = D

ictponder- I will paint the inside of the lenses at no charge upon request. Customers can also do it themselves if they don't like the pattern I use.

I'd also just like to say that we've begun discussing a 1g lip, so if you have any input or want to hear more about it, the thread is - http://www.3sgto.org/showthread.php?2724-1G-Bumper-Lip

Atrosity

12-09-2010, 03:04 PM

oh man, I can't wait to see a complete set done!! I will be picking up my set sometime in january/february.

FeaRpb

12-09-2010, 03:11 PM

As I have stated many times, I wanna see these with an angry eye hood.

UTRacerX9

12-09-2010, 05:51 PM

I can wait a lil bit longer. :) Looks great, I think we'll all be very happy. Is there still enough room to mount a ballast for HID lighting underneath?

lat42MS

12-09-2010, 08:19 PM

There's plenty of room in there, I'm sure you can fit it. Did you see the retrofitting faq I posted?

J_Parker

12-10-2010, 01:24 AM

Just throwing out a random idea for you. Would you consider making a mold of the lexan lenses to accomodate a 2G hood? perhaps an evil eye hood/lense package? I love the look of the lights as well :D Keep up the good work!

IPD

12-10-2010, 12:35 PM

wow. that thermoforming is tits. you really should look into doing some clear covers for 99's.

lat42MS

12-10-2010, 03:58 PM

angry eye lenses and 99 lenses are both good ideas, but I think I'm done with headlights for a little bit. If I ever decide to make another headlight for the 3S platform, it will probably look something like this....

http://www.clutchd.com/wp-content/gallery/24_november_2009-ego-revolt/ego_revolt__2_.jpg

(Original Ego Revolt concept drawings, not mine)

FeaRpb

12-10-2010, 04:44 PM

Just do the angry eyes like the 2nd gens do it, via the hood. Use a piece of card board to see how it looks.

J_Parker

12-10-2010, 06:25 PM

lat42MS

12-10-2010, 11:59 PM

The height of the assembly is adjustable, so it would be easy to extend the hood over the lens. I'm not too crazy about angry eyes, but I might experiment when I get a FG hood.

Parker - It's a dream of mine to build a Supercar off the 3S platform. I don't know if I can turn it into a reality, but I'll sure try.

J_Parker

12-11-2010, 12:08 AM

Perhaps if I ever come into some money I'll come help :p Since I've been into the platform I've always wanted to see nothing but the best for it.

Alias Is Apac

12-11-2010, 02:29 AM

quality assurance kitteh approves of your mold's structural integreteh...

:P

lat42MS

12-21-2010, 01:32 PM

I finally finished and sold the first set. Paul came up from CT to help us do an installation video. It took us about 4 hours and came out awesome. He was incredibly happy with the product and the installation process. He drove home (3+ hour drive) in a snow storm and said the lights worked great. He's going to take some daytime pictures and make a thread, but until then here are a few from last night.

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/32927/2589127570066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2589127570066827514pYTwQo)

http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/20872/2573232340066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2573232340066827514JsEvPY)

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/45655/2875468760066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2875468760066827514kWpfKy)

http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/47731/2854178580066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2854178580066827514hqFSgk)

Those pictures don't really do them justice. The guys shooting the video said they looked like factory lights.
I'm going to work on editing the video over the holidays and make a set for UTRacer so we can see a set on an R/T. I'm making the fiberglass inserts by hand and it takes a long time, but I'll do my best to get some sets out after Christmas.

G.C.W.

12-21-2010, 02:29 PM

Wow! Very nice sir.First glance deceives you into thinking it's 2nd Gen.I just discussed these lights with UTRacerX9 yesterday.You know i can't wait to see pics of them on his car.
When you say you're making the inserts by hand,does that mean you don't have a mold for them yet? If not are you going to make one or are you having someone else make it?

lat42MS

12-21-2010, 03:30 PM

I do have a mold. it came out alright, but I'm probably going to make another some time soon.
To make a set of inserts - I need to wax the mold, spray it with 10+ coats of PVA, 2 coats of gelcoat, light chopped strand, heavy csm, cloth, demold and repeat. It took me like 12 hours to make paul's set, and then I primed, sprayed color and clear coated them too.
I'm going to shop around for someone to make the inserts for me. If the price is low enough I'd like to outsource them so I can focus on designing new parts.

CoreyB

12-21-2010, 03:33 PM

Nice work man, they really came out great.

thor'svr4

12-21-2010, 04:22 PM

Nice work man, they really came out great.

+1 im pretty happy with them lol

G.C.W.

12-21-2010, 04:40 PM

Man that is a lot of work!I'd like to help you out if i can.Just some modern techniques may help.I'm a professional FG moldmaker,so i see all the work your having to put into it.First off i hope whoever told you about the PVA also suggested chemical release as well.Chemical release is expensive to buy,especially for the few molds you may be doing.But if you plan to do more it will pay for itself.The release system i bought still works after 8 yrs.In fact the cost of one light set should pay for it then it's all gravy.Offset that against the amount of PVA your using per part.I'll explain...
Standard is: wetsand part to make mold or mold to make parts.wetsand 220,400,then 600 or up to 800.Metal polish that is also used for FG for small parts i use a dremel.Now the Chemlease release system or latest equivelent.3 part system, 2 passes with the cleaner.Then 3coats of the sealer.1 coat every 15 min.Now the Semi-Permanent(oxy-moron i know) pass.Same as the sealer.
Now your mold will release dozens of parts with the same shine as the original.After five to 10 parts i start waxing anyway.
wax/gelcoat/layup/pull/trim/done.

Austin@STM

12-21-2010, 04:43 PM

Great job, i'd love a set on the stealth if its easy to get them to fit.

Any chance you could weigh a set of them with bulbs and all, ready to drop in, i'd like to know the difference in weight.

Thanks
-Austin@STM

x2percentmilk

12-21-2010, 06:20 PM

As I stand now, id only ever own a first gen.
If I ever wanted to ditch the flip ups, this would be the only thing to touch my car. Well done.

Im interested in weight also, total and just for the lense. This would be good for a road race car that doesnt want the extra drag when you want some light.

UTRacerX9

12-21-2010, 06:48 PM

These headlights are the sexiest things I've seen all day. Granted, my gf isn't home yet so I can compare headlights, but these may give her a run for her money! :D

skyrunner

12-22-2010, 11:46 AM

I'm very tempted... Have you accepted any more orders at this time? Do you have any idea how well you will be able to sustain production? I wouldn't be able to order until Spring unless I really move some things around but I don't want you to get so backlogged by the time I order that I won't see them for months.

lat42MS

12-23-2010, 03:19 PM

Thanks everyone! Skyrunner, I don't think you'll have to worry about me being backed up. I'm backed up right now, but that's because I have preorders to fill. I'm considering outsourcing the production of the inserts to GCW so I can focus on putting kits together and designing new parts.

Austin, the stock headlights are ~30lbs and the Lat42 lights are ~10. I'll try to get some more exact measurements, but I can safely say the weight savings is around 20lbs.

Austin@STM

12-23-2010, 03:25 PM

EvanH

01-01-2011, 05:27 AM

Any word on what a kit with out the lenses and the buckets would cost?

And has the R/T been tested yet? I am wondering if he is having luck?

Can you post your instructions? I am curious as to how these are adjusted.

UTRacerX9

01-01-2011, 10:40 AM

And has the R/T been tested yet? I am wondering if he is having luck?

He isn't done with my kit yet, but when he is I will be installing it and posting pics for the R/T guys. I've got a spare set of snake eyes I can cut up to play with.

EvanH

01-01-2011, 01:52 PM

I would really rather not cut up my snake eyes. But we cant always haven everything.

Gearhead

01-03-2011, 04:03 AM

I may end up buying a second pair of snake eyes if this looks good enough. I've still got high hopes for the pop-up projectors though.

luke_hkd

01-12-2011, 06:33 PM

Scorch

01-12-2011, 10:43 PM

I was on autotrader today and stumbled upon this. It's very similar to yours, I can't really tell. Anyway if I had money and 3kgt bumper, I'd find a way to get lat42s. Nice job on the lights sir! Cars for Sale: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 in STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT 06076: Coupe Details - 291719175 - AutoTrader.com (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=291719175&dealer_id=65934581&car_year=1993&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&model=3000GT&showZipError=n&pager.offset=25&search_lang=en&start_year=1981&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=both&body_code=0&first_record=26&distance=0&address=68787&drive=All+wheel+drive&rdm=1294856217577&marketZipError=false&sort_type=priceDESC&advanced=y&awsp=false&make=MIT&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=1265&standard=false&rdpage=thumb)

Wow! Those looks amazing. I don't know if its just the camera angle or what, but I haven't seen a good pic of the lat42 headlights. I've seen all of the pictures of them, installed and everything, and for some reason everything's just too shiny and you can't really tell what you're looking at. I love the lights on that car though, it looks stock and great. Maybe it's the black on the lens there that does the trick.

lat42MS

01-12-2011, 11:54 PM

Wierddd! I got my '85 Jeep CJ7 in Stafford Springs. It's awfully similar to my VR4.

Scorch, I know what you mean. The lexan lens always reflects light in pictures and makes it difficult to see. I've said several times that pictures don't do them justice. When you see them in real life, they look stunning. I guess I'll just have to trailer my car to NG this year so everyone can see them... along with my prototype front bumper and 1g lip. = )

i3igpete

01-13-2011, 03:39 PM

I guess I'll just have to trailer my car to NG this year so everyone can see them...

you should probably bring along a few sets of headlights to capitalize on the impulse buyers ;)

Scorch

01-13-2011, 10:11 PM

you should probably bring along a few sets of headlights to capitalize on the impulse buyers ;)

At an insane markup of course!

IPD

01-13-2011, 10:13 PM

justified markup. he'd be bringing them to the customer, personally.

Scorch

01-14-2011, 08:12 AM

I know I was just joking around because impulse buyers would typically pay more. Possible even from seeing them in person if they're as nice looking as he says, which I'm sure is true.

UTRacerX9

01-14-2011, 10:39 AM

I just paid for mine, so we R/T guys will get to see what they look like soon.

luke_hkd

01-14-2011, 06:17 PM

As an R/T guy I can't wait to see how that turns out! The ice on my flipups makes me nervous to open them!

FeaRpb

01-14-2011, 08:43 PM

Could someone with photoshop possibly do an angry eye hood with those pictures please?

IPD

01-14-2011, 08:51 PM

why with a hood? you can pretty much do whatever you with with the lenses. :p

FeaRpb

01-14-2011, 08:55 PM

I like it better with the hood, as I may get a hood made if it looks good with them. Which means I will also buy these lights.

IPD

01-14-2011, 09:34 PM

having a hard time picturing how an "evil-eye" 1g hood would differ from an "evil-eye" 2g hood.

FeaRpb

01-14-2011, 11:18 PM

I need to install photoshop, im just lazy hahaha.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6665/lat42angryeye3.jpg

J_Parker

01-15-2011, 07:06 PM

lat42MS

01-17-2011, 07:07 PM

I'm going to start working on an upper lens cover soon. I'm picturing a thin fiberglass piece that wraps around the top half of the lens. It'll be oversized so you can trim it to your liking.

Atrosity

01-18-2011, 11:06 AM

hmmm wow the evil eye 1g look doesnt look bad at all...

IPD

01-18-2011, 03:35 PM

i'll have to see a finished hood on it. for now, i'm not really seeing much difference between that and 2g.

p.s.

j-parker...that's precisely what my idea is. i like the angry eye look, but i don't like a straight line there--it messes with the lines on the car. perhaps not as bad on a 1g, but still....

thor'svr4

01-19-2011, 07:32 PM

I need to install photoshop, im just lazy hahaha.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6665/lat42angryeye3.jpg

lol paint FTW. i think the first gen 99 bumper with the lip kit would look really nice with these lights. kinda a poor mans 99 conversion lol.

lat42MS

01-29-2011, 02:39 PM

I just painted my mold plugs in case anyone wants to see a black set on a red 3S.

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/27993/2888583610066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2888583610066827514kQJVAk)

I'm going to make some fiberglass eyebrows and paint them red to see how they look.

EvanH

01-29-2011, 03:14 PM

Price for just the lights wiring and brackets?

FeaRpb

01-29-2011, 05:25 PM

Can't wait to see some eyebrows

DocWalt

01-31-2011, 10:33 AM

That looks really good. By eyebrows, you mean the angry eye things, right? All I can think of otherwise is those ugly car-lashes.

lat42MS

01-31-2011, 11:18 AM

Like this, except switch the colors around, and instead of painting the lens imagine a thin piece that goes on top of the lens and is painted to match the car. I dunno how it will look, but I'm going to try.

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/45901/2634833900066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2634833900066827514mXYoqy)

YoshiBishi

02-01-2011, 05:04 PM

I'm trying to figure out if I should go red or black headlights on a 92 stock red VR4.

I'm going to do a 99 1st gen front bumper too. A bit different from all the other 99 conversions =).

1949

IPD

02-01-2011, 07:11 PM

well with black, you can always sell them to ANYONE...later. with red, it will blend a bit better with the body color (assuming it's a perfect match). tough call. i'm sure black is an easier choice on stealths...

lat42MS

02-01-2011, 07:53 PM

tough decision... it'll look great either way! Is that your esprit in the background? *drool*

YoshiBishi

02-01-2011, 08:23 PM

I wish, haha. My girlfriend considered buying it as her project car. However, she has decided on obtaining a pink S2000 instead -_-.....

That picture is the one from the dealership that I bought my car from. The car has been in my garage for maybe a week in the past 6 weeks, so I haven't had time to take new pictures. I just picked it up from 3SX this morning =).

YoshiBishi

02-01-2011, 08:24 PM

IPD

02-01-2011, 09:42 PM

didn't even notice it. wow. hope it's the v8 tt; those are TEH SEX.

Scorch

02-02-2011, 12:36 AM

I didn't even see the Esprit there. By far one of my favorite cars ever.

YoshiBishi

02-02-2011, 12:24 PM

Yup, it was a V8 TT. They have some nice and weird exotics. Here is their latest find: 1979 Matra Bagheera O.o
http://1.photos.ebizautos.com/used-1979-matra-bagheera-s-8698-6562063-1-640.jpg

lat42MS

02-03-2011, 10:43 AM

I believe someone requested eyebrows?

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/44965/2536080290066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2536080290066827514mwFARg)

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/8198/2296509390066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2296509390066827514blPTSt)

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/45407/2339844310066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2339844310066827514sGvhPd)

I didn't feel like breaking out my spray equipment, so I spray bombed them generic red.
http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/45898/2140520730066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2140520730066827514ztNdEe)

This is just a test set. They're intentionally oversized so I can cut them back to where I want.

Here's my question: would you rather have them come oversized so you can trim them to your liking, or precut and ready to paint?

I'm going to sell these separately for $40 a set. They can be added at any time.

Scorch

02-03-2011, 12:10 PM

I REALLY like those eyebrows. A lot. It's almost like a sleepy mod for projector lights. I honestly think the lights look 100x cooler with those, but it might just be that they photograph easier with the eyebrows. Could you try to make an angry set? We should have one for each emotion and have them interchangeable based on how you feel that day.

CoreyB

02-03-2011, 12:11 PM

Haha thats a good idea

lat42MS

02-03-2011, 12:53 PM

There's about 1" of room to play with around that line. You can cut it however you'd like. I think I'm going to sell them as a cut yourself part.

3000GTPro

02-03-2011, 05:52 PM

lat42MS

02-03-2011, 07:43 PM

Scorch

02-03-2011, 07:58 PM

I would be interested in buying this 100% if I didn't like my snake eyes lenses so much, but dang... I think I like the black with red eyebrows the best. It really is like the car has a personality now.:drool:

Are your snake eyes stock? I keep going back and forth between liking and disliking mine. I tried removing them but it doesn't look so good on a bone stock car as it does on some modded cars.

And the flip-up projectors look great so far, I'm seriously considering those. Do you have a rough ballpark for the price?

Stakie

02-03-2011, 08:38 PM

Can't wait to see more pictures of these. =3

3000GTPro

02-03-2011, 11:03 PM

Are your snake eyes stock? I keep going back and forth between liking and disliking mine. I tried removing them but it doesn't look so good on a bone stock car as it does on some modded cars.

And the flip-up projectors look great so far, I'm seriously considering those. Do you have a rough ballpark for the price?

They are stock, but I smoked them using stick on vinyl.

lat42MS

02-03-2011, 11:31 PM

Ballpark $400 a set. They're kind of complicated to install, so I'm thinking about having you send me your headlights and I do the conversion and send em back. Kind of a costly item to ship though. Maybe I'll offer cores if I get some good working lights. I'd also like to make a piece that replaces the snake eye and covers up the exposed bolts when you remove it.

3000GTPro

02-04-2011, 02:09 AM

if you like your snake eyes, maybe you'll be interested in the flip up projectors I'm working on. They're still a ways off, but you get the idea.

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/45474/2823831660066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2823831660066827514UpoArD)

Oops forgot to reply about this.

I'm definitely interested to see where this goes, so I subscribed, but I have HIDs and would like to keep my high-beams HID as well. So I was thinking of something more like a single projector with a moving shutter to allow me to "flash to pass" without using a quick halogen bulb. Someone near me did a retrofit with HID projectors from a Nissan FX-35 I believe.

3000GTPro

02-04-2011, 03:26 AM

I need to install photoshop, im just lazy hahaha.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6665/lat42angryeye3.jpg

try to whip one of those up with a little curvature toward the front end of the bumper. I think that'd look pretty agressive.
I thought I'd try out a quick little paint edit to see what it would look like more curved. What do you all think?

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i313/degamer/Car%20Parts/Gen1Projectors-Angryeyes.jpg

IPD

02-04-2011, 03:45 AM

i kinda like it. then again, it's kinda hard to say for sure if i like it more than the pics above.

CoreyB

02-04-2011, 10:11 AM

Would have to see it on both lights, and paint his bumber for him too.

Scorch

02-04-2011, 10:12 AM

They are stock, but I smoked them using stick on vinyl.

Got a picture? I was thinking about smoking mine because then they'd be close to the body color, might look nice.

lat42MS

02-04-2011, 10:18 AM

I don't see why everyone is so hell bent on making the line go to the hood. I've tried it in real life; it's too far down and it looks weird if the black upper part is exposed.

They're supposed to be an homage to my first headlight design, seen here in these 2+ year old pictures.

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/18439/2773899150066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2773899150066827514TtVOMh)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/44157/2069436260066827514S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2069436260066827514MbrmEp)

DocWalt

02-04-2011, 11:45 AM

I think the full angry eyes look pretty bleh on 1G's. The eyebrow is better, IMO.

3000GTPro

02-04-2011, 04:20 PM

I don't care for the angry eyes really. I just thought I'd see what it would look like, and share.

Got a picture? I was thinking about smoking mine because then they'd be close to the body color, might look nice.

Check this out and see what you think: http://www.3sgto.org/f11/photoshoot-norcal3s-calender-1824.html It's about what you would expect it too look like. Plus with stick on vinyl, it still looks great with lit up snake eyes.

Scorch

02-04-2011, 10:24 PM

I don't care for the angry eyes really. I just thought I'd see what it would look like, and share.

Check this out and see what you think: http://www.3sgto.org/f11/photoshoot-norcal3s-calender-1824.html It's about what you would expect it too look like. Plus with stick on vinyl, it still looks great with lit up snake eyes.

like that, and the signals tinted too, fits the mustache nicely, the mustache on mine is a lighter gray though. I think I'll go for the snake eye mod though, looks great on yours.

x2percentmilk

02-05-2011, 12:54 AM

I just dont like the angry eye or eyebrows. What you currently have looks great.

IPD

02-05-2011, 02:12 AM

like that, and the signals tinted too, fits the mustache nicely, the mustache on mine is a lighter gray though. I think I'll go for the snake eye mod though, looks great on yours.

this. the mustache just "sets off" the front of a 1g 3k, and having the snake eyes / turns match is MONEY. add a black kaze lip & it's pure sex.

3000GTPro

02-05-2011, 06:26 AM

like that, and the signals tinted too, fits the mustache nicely, the mustache on mine is a lighter gray though. I think I'll go for the snake eye mod though, looks great on yours.

Thank you. I'm happy with how it turned out, even though my original idea was I wanted my mustache painted over in the future.

IPD

02-05-2011, 06:46 AM

that's a mistake (imho) i've seen a lot of people make. painting it body color (on anything other than a black car) makes it look like there's a bunch of pointless lines running across the bumper. filling it in (like what has been posted in this thread) is a little bit better, but it loses some character.

imho, you either go eurospec, or you do what you've done, and nightshade the turns so that the mustache FITS. the pervert in me wonders what a mustached, nightshaded eurospec would look like--but i don't think anyone will ever do that.

regardless of what anyone says, i'm convinced that the fugliest external OEM feature on all of these cars was amber turns. the 99's got it right. the rest just stick out like an eyesore--especially 1g 3kgt's. even going to JDM tails doesn't quite fix it; sure it looks better because it matches--but it still doesn't fit right. a lightly applied coat of nightshades does wonders for the amber.

lat42MS

02-05-2011, 10:39 AM

I originally wanted to make my bumper work with the eurospec turn signals, but where do you even get them?

IPD

02-05-2011, 05:18 PM

i think you actually need the eurospec bumper or do some modification to the USDM one. no idea on who carries the eurospec turns though. even JDM was the same as UDSM.

GTOJOE

02-05-2011, 08:27 PM

To buy eurospec ones you would need someone in europe to check the local dealer for part numbers. Alternatively there is a russian website kind of like rockauto that you can search caps onlione and get part numbers etc. Perhaps they have euro spec part numbers listed?

UTRacerX9

02-17-2011, 02:54 PM

Bumping this, as I've finally had some time to play with these headlights with an R/T. Long story short, it looks like it will work very well if you cut the snake eyes in a certain way. Because of the way you have to do it though, the snake eyes piece must be the same color as the fiberglass housing, or it would look really stupid IMO. If you plan on painting the housing to match your car, plan on painting the R/T corners to match.

I'll post up more details and some pics this weekend, I simply haven't had much time to devote to much of anything lately. Right now I have it just sitting in the car with no wiring done or anything because I wasn't sure I could make it fit properly, and passenger side only. (The fiberglass housing piece for the drivers side needs a bit of work to fit properly.)

So, R/T and TT owners, if you were on the fence about this, stay tuned for some pics in the next few days, but it looks like it will turn out just fine for us. :)

Austin@STM

02-20-2011, 12:00 PM

UTRacerX9

02-21-2011, 03:55 AM

Yeah, they are coming. Had a problem with my digital camera so no pics yet. However, I'm not really pleased with the way it turned out after modding the R/T corner. I don't really care that much, because my original intent was to switch to a 97-98 front bumper with these lights anyway. I'll post pics in the next day or so. What I think would be beneficial to R/T owners is if the Lexan cover was extended in the front. I don't think it would be that hard for Kurt to do that, and it would make this look a whole lot better for us.

IPD

02-21-2011, 05:00 AM

seems like an awful lot of trouble if you're switching to a 2nd gen front.

lat42MS

02-21-2011, 10:37 AM

What I think would be beneficial to R/T owners is if the Lexan cover was extended in the front. I don't think it would be that hard for Kurt to do that, and it would make this look a whole lot better for us.

They're all cut and finished. It would be impossible.

UTRacerX9

02-21-2011, 11:05 AM

seems like an awful lot of trouble if you're switching to a 2nd gen front.

Well, I'm just switching the bumper. I never planned to go with a 2nd gen hood or lights to match, so I was going to have to do a bit of fiberglassing to get it to line up correctly. I started working on my own projector headlight setup about two years ago, but Kurt had already started his, so I scrapped mine. Mine was going to replace the entire headlight and snake eyes piece, but then, once I switched to the new bumper, I'd have to start all over, so I stopped working on it.

Kurt, I'm sure this production run is all cut and finished, but for future orders, if the lexan extended down about another half inch around the front, that would mate up better with the R/T bumper, and after the lens was sealed to the housing, a little black spray paint on the inside of it would work great with the black snake eyes (which would still have to be cut, but not like I had to do it.) Just a thought, for future production runs. I'll post pics today or tomorrow so you can see what I mean, battery for my camera is dead and won't hold a charge, have to borrow another.

UTRacerX9

02-21-2011, 07:50 PM

As promised, here are some pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210362.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210361.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210359.jpg

Here you can see how the front of the snake eye kind of angles up, since there is no screw to hold it down now to the front bumper, so I cut it to where it would slide under the lexan housing, so when that is bolted down, it will keep the front of the snake eye in place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210358.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210363.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210364.jpg

On this one, if the lexan housing just could be left about an inch longer around the curve and in front of the fiberglass housing, it would extend down to the bumper. Then, after attaching the lens to the housing, you would just need to spray paint the bottom of the lexan black from the inside.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210365.jpg

Pic of the actual headlights. They look great, and should convert to HID easily.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210366.jpg

One bad thing is that I already have an aftermarket hood, so I had a little bit more gap than a stock hood. Now with an aftermarket headlight, the gaps are a bit bigger. It would blend in a lot more after the housing is painted black though.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210360.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/utracerx9/P2210357.jpg

x2percentmilk

02-21-2011, 08:41 PM

Is leaving enough of the stock snake eye to go all the way around not an option? Also, little bit of fiber glass and bondo can fix anything :P

Also except for that front issue it looks great with the stealth turns

UTRacerX9

02-21-2011, 09:14 PM

It might be possible. I completely gutted the backside of the snake eyes, what you see wrapping around the front is only the first layer of curved plastic, it's about 2-3mm thick. The way the lexan sits and the r/t corner piece though, as they approach the front bumper, they overlap. So it might be possible to just sit the snake eyes in front of the lens, but I don't think that would look very good, and it might crack since it's so thin and being bent out of shape. I'm going to play with it some more when I have time, paint the fiberglass, etc, but I doubt I'd be truly happy with it until I get my 97-98 bumper.