New improved GTS headlight kit in the pipeline
03-29-2008, 04:24 PM
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As for the VZ hood, I think it's lighter than 10 kgs. Just to pick a stock metal one up and then the c/f one, it felt about 60-70% lighter at a guess. It is being 'finished' by a local guy who will also put in some vents and it wasn't cheap by the time it got to me down here let me tell you. Expensive to ship.
Hi Patrick, when I fitted mine I took with me some bathroom scales (which I doubt are that accurate at these weights) and if I remember correctly the original metal one was approximately 20kg or more and my CF one was showing 9kg. It feels lighter than that if I'm honest, but either way a 50% reduction without compromising day to day usability makes it worthwhile for me
03-30-2008, 12:42 PM
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SO>>> When will these be available?
I'm in desperate need. I've got the GT Racing headlight kit now. It's so bad, I have a hard time looking at the front of my car.
TonyG
I'm in desperate need. I've got the GT Racing headlight kit now. It's so bad, I have a hard time looking at the front of my car.
TonyG
03-30-2008, 06:30 PM
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Development Update 
I spent most of the day today working on the re-developed housings which are now looking very good and will now work with both LHD and RHD cars.
Next I need to develop the new revised fitting kit which will utilize the original triangle oem pivot brackets to which a new bar will be molded in to the FRP / CF housings and then the front will feature 1 single mounting adjuster bracket. This method will allow for perfect alignment.
We are still interested in developing a dual round Hella kit at a later stage for those expressing an interest after we develop the same rectangular kit for 924 and 944 n/a owners. The only problem I see with this is going to be the significant increase in product costs as the Hella lights I use in my avatar cost £220 or $440 in US money which is excessive in my opinion (but performance is fantastic). Also my current dual Hella conversion puts out excessive heat which could cause a few issues. I do have an additional dual light option which I can obtain for less than half the price so I'll keep you all informed.
Will take some pictures of the progress ASAP
I spent most of the day today working on the re-developed housings which are now looking very good and will now work with both LHD and RHD cars.
Next I need to develop the new revised fitting kit which will utilize the original triangle oem pivot brackets to which a new bar will be molded in to the FRP / CF housings and then the front will feature 1 single mounting adjuster bracket. This method will allow for perfect alignment.
We are still interested in developing a dual round Hella kit at a later stage for those expressing an interest after we develop the same rectangular kit for 924 and 944 n/a owners. The only problem I see with this is going to be the significant increase in product costs as the Hella lights I use in my avatar cost £220 or $440 in US money which is excessive in my opinion (but performance is fantastic). Also my current dual Hella conversion puts out excessive heat which could cause a few issues. I do have an additional dual light option which I can obtain for less than half the price so I'll keep you all informed.
Will take some pictures of the progress ASAP
03-31-2008, 01:42 AM
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Hi Patrick, when I fitted mine I took with me some bathroom scales (which I doubt are that accurate at these weights) and if I remember correctly the original metal one was approximately 20kg or more and my CF one was showing 9kg. It feels lighter than that if I'm honest, but either way a 50% reduction without compromising day to day usability makes it worthwhile for me
Mark, thanks for the updates. Good to feel that progress is being made. So much in the automotive industry moves at a Glacial pace.
03-31-2008, 04:04 AM
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Yes mine is a VZ one, the only problem I had was a little shipping damage that is easily repaired. The finish and fitment seems good, however I just quickly fitted it, I'm sure the guy doing my bodywork will do a better job at aligning it. The one issue I had was that I needed to enlarge the slots in the hood supports on the car to get it positioned correctly.
03-31-2008, 05:35 AM
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Peter, you have similar body mods to what I will soon enough. Have you weighed your car as it is? How's your project going anyway? You got that s/c on it yet??
03-31-2008, 07:29 AM
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Hi Patrick, I've not weighed the car for ages so I will get it on the scales as soon as I've got it back.
The car's still in pieces waiting to be painted so it'll be short a while before the SC goes on, but I'm pretty confident I've got everything ready for it now.
The car's still in pieces waiting to be painted so it'll be short a while before the SC goes on, but I'm pretty confident I've got everything ready for it now.
03-31-2008, 08:39 AM
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It's going to be a beast when done. Light, very responsive, and no rust! You're going to scare plenty on the track when it's all up and running Peter. Make sure to post some video.
03-31-2008, 07:38 PM
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03-31-2008, 07:51 PM
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sorry, don't want to steal the thread but since Olli posted a pic of the kit I have...
Here's another view of a fixed light 951
(NOTE! there is no lamp covers installed at the moment...)
Looking forward to the Deutsch Nine products! This community really needs a high quality body parts vendor
Here's another view of a fixed light 951
(NOTE! there is no lamp covers installed at the moment...)
Looking forward to the Deutsch Nine products! This community really needs a high quality body parts vendor
03-31-2008, 10:35 PM
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Looking great Duke and thanks for the comments mate 
If you need a set of Plexiglas covers just drop me or Beni a PM and we'll sort you out mate
If you need a set of Plexiglas covers just drop me or Beni a PM and we'll sort you out mate
04-01-2008, 09:04 AM
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For a lot of people who are considering changing to these, it's not a looks issue. Primarily it's a weight and space issue. I think that they can look good anyway, but I also agree that Marks Twin pop-ups look really slick too. Nice to have a choice.