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Old 08-05-2005, 10:04 PM
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This is a feeler post to gauge interest. One of our newest rennlist members has commissioned a kit to be manufactured and I will be teaming up with him to organize a group buy. I hope to have the first kit here and installed on my car within the next few weeks. Everything will be included to install this in your car! Price will be set shortly. Please post any questions you may have, and if you are interested or not. We need to get a feeler post to see if this is even going to happen. We need at least 10 people to commit to a kit to make this happen. Here are the pictures:










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Old 08-05-2005, 10:18 PM
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Thats a very neat idea, but why doesn't the headlight pop all the way up? Or if i see correct, you have a droplink to adjust the rise?
Old 08-05-2005, 10:27 PM
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Would that fit early or n/a cars?
Old 08-05-2005, 10:32 PM
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If they fit early and late cars, and have a way of retaining the functionality of the stock "pop-up" mechanism I'd be interested. . .
Old 08-05-2005, 10:34 PM
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How much? Not that I have the money to toss at this (unless it's just that cheap) but someone's gonna ask...

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Old 08-06-2005, 12:46 AM
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Don't count on it being cheaper than 500 or so.
Old 08-06-2005, 12:49 AM
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I would buy one for sure if it works well.

Wait a minute... do the headlights stay up all the time??
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it looks like they are pointing straight at the ground? not straight out as they should be to see farther ahead...
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The headlight covers and black bucket fronts are different on 951/S2 cars compared to 924/931/944/944S cars. Unless he makes a separate, differently shaped set for them, these aren't going to work on anything other than 951/S2 cars. The difference between the two shapes is minor, but enough to mean the difference between a nice-looking product and one that fits like buttox.

They look nice, I'm certain 10 people will be interested on here. Thanks for making this work Ted.
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coooooool
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They kinda look droopy...but hey, I'm interested!

Can you take a level head on shot?
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I'm certainly interested, but not for right now (no moneys). If this kit is going to be something that's availible for a while, I definitely see myself buying one eventually.
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What lenses and bulbs are you using?

Better do something better about that wiring kit as your voltage is still going to drop, especially at the right side. The more I look at the picture, the more I think you need to improve it.

But it is a start for people that want that look. You got the hard part done, mounting the lenses. You probably don't need to worry about lighting performance much anyway because the guys that would do this are more interested in the fashion statement.
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From what I understand, the light output is MUCH better than stock. I can't say for sure that it can compare to your light cannons but like you said, people who want this kit are more interested in it for the styling.


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