I too would be in for some clears, although price is a factor. $50ish seems do-able.
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I too would be in for some clears, although price is a factor. $50ish seems do-able.
For $50 I would actually buy 2 pair, so I have a back up in case one breaks or I win the lotto and buy a 2nd VX ;)
So, add another to the order, thats 2 pair for me.
Bart
im so broke....i hate you but im in for a pair. if no one has an extra pair i guess ill send my pair in.
(COLLECTIVE) Thank You,Quote:
Originally Posted by MZ-N10
it looks like you're the first to step up and offer, so expect me to keep you in mind and ask you when it's time.
When ClearConers.com did the prototype on mine I had sent Mike my stock marker and turn signals - drove around without them hooked up for a good month.
I have to admit, even though Mike's at CC were kinda "chinsy" with that slapped on flo-light lense, I did like that flat, low profile look. Not all bulbous like the OEMs. I miss those.... even if I did smash the passenger side one up when I ate the wall, heh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyrk
np, the vx basically sits there anyways (driven maybe 2000 miles in a year) might as well make use of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyrk
debating how either of these would look: smoke or semi-smoke on an IronMan...
I think clear would be totally lost against the white paint...
but with nothing else clear or smoked on the car (Well except my weathertech window shades), I wonder if they will look out of place...
Thoughts anyone?
need two clear side lenses @ $50 each. if they ship to my P.O Box
Count me in for some Smoke
I have the same concerns. I think smoked would look better, although if you got clear, you could always smoke them later with some of that nightshade stuff. I think I am going to get a set of each and see which looks better, then just hang on to the other set for safe keeping.Quote:
debating how either of these would look: smoke or semi-smoke on an IronMan...
I think clear would be totally lost against the white paint...
but with nothing else clear or smoked on the car (Well except my weathertech window shades), I wonder if they will look out of place...
Thoughts anyone?
I'll take one set, although not sure which yet. Decisions, decisions....
Okay, I really hope this is not a glitch...
Got an email from them last night, and they mentioned this about the deal:
"Also i want to mention that this price is for lenses only, but we can make some housings too, it usually doubles the price."
Do we need the housing too? I haven't taken my lenses off to check things out, but we would still only need the lenses, wouldn't we?
"The price of smoked or colored lenses adds 5-10$ per set. Shipping is extra."
That's not bad, in my opinion. And I expected shipping.
When more get's said and planned, we can start dealing prices a bit.
Is anyone's interest changed by any of this?
I'm still 100% in for 2 sets at this price.
But yeah, we do need to find out what they mean by "housing".
Bart
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Originally Posted by cyronman
Well, I may be a cynic, but I sort of figured that the price would start creeping upwards. Let me quote my first post in this thread:
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"If you think they can KEEP it at $40-$50 shipped, I'm definitely in.
If it creeps up to $80 with a $20 shipping/handling fee, than I'm sort of out.
Fifty bucks seems like a good overall comfort level."
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Guys, bottom line, we're talking about a couple of pieces of plastic here. If this company wants to BOOST the price now that we've pretty much guaranteed 30 or 40 or 50 orders, that just starts to sound greedy.
Sorry; I don't mean to sound negative. I'm just disappointed.
I asked them to 'clearly' explain it. They made it sound like something extra that some COULD be interested in.Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
I don't blame you for taking it this way however,Quote:
Originally Posted by PHO2GR4
It didn't sound as if it was a neccesity, just something extra they were capable of adding to it. Like I said, I haven't taken my lenses off yet to check things out but I would imagine the lenses just being all we need to replace.
I also told them that if they "forgot" to mention the extra details that could inflate their original guestimate, that they should expect to see quite a few of the requests retracted. I told them that we would like very much to have these produced, but that we're giving them a business opportunity in submitting such a request.
I have not heard back from them yet today, I will update again when I do.
keep'em crossed...
Well I will still be interested if the original deal comes about. I am not concerned with getting the housing, as long as it is something we don’t need to replace. My participation will depend on the final outcome. 50ish dollars for a set of clears is what I would be in for, two sets at that price.
Is there a way to get a sample? I kind of don’t want something that I will be disappointed in. Ron's clear fronts don’t seal and are flimsy, for the price they are OK by me, but anything more expensive like these are looking to be had better be satisfying.
Hey Cyronman,
My previous message reads like I was a bit PO'd, so I just wanted to clarify that I really respect the time and effort you are putting into this project! I'm disappointed in that COMPANY'S pricing model, but that's all.
I think that it could be a cool product, and I certainly hope it all works out. Again, thanks for taking point on this!
i have taken them off to add Tone's sidemarker kit and install bulbs. the side marker is one piece (lens and housing).
don't know how you could separate them, to add the clear lens only. i suppose someone could figure a way to do it. however, i'd be concerned with getting it right.
i was tempted to purchase Ron's, when available. unfortunately, there was an issue with separation of the lens and housing and he has made them unavailable till he got it right.
$50 seemed low. that's probably fair for the lens, if one is willing to pay that amount. their new price reflects the 'whole' piece. with the amount of orders, he may reconsider the price. who knows.
-jose
yea as far as i can tell there is no way to seperate the housing from the lens except to bake them to melt the glue then glue the new one back on.. which would not be fun/ im sure would lead to many problems
Well now...
After that info, I may be in if the complete assembly is 100 or less.
:_brickwal "@*!^" !Quote:
Originally Posted by etlsport
These were my feelings exactly. For ~$50 though I was willing to try them out blind. I asked and they said they didn't really have samples to send out, but maybe they can send out a single lens, a throwaway maybe, as collateral when we send our pair in for the mold. Then they can get an idea of the price, and we can get an idea of the quality. I'll ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrnCnn
No harm, I didn't take it the wrong way.Quote:
Originally Posted by PHO2GR4
I am beginning to feel the frustration of perhaps letting the cat out of the bag on this one when I missed an important factor or two!
Cool. Thanks for doing the work on this. I am sure everyone appreciates it, whether it works out or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyronman
yeah im thinking that the final price will be around 100 smoked and shipping together...
So where does this stand now?
Tax dollars deposited in the account and looking to blow.... and the WRX is REALLY hungry. I don't want to feed it all to her, but the temptation is there. :p
OK...
between starting a (very time-consuming) new job and having company for a week, I feel like I haven't checked this thing in a month.
Anyway,
Klearz is ready for us to send in the OEMs for a mold, unfortunately, as some have brought to our attention, it appears as if we need to have the housings replicated as well. Or has anyone else proved otherwise?
I don't know if this cancels anyone's previous interest or not.
I would like to get them a pair of OEMs so that we can get a more accurate estimate for continuing further.
Where I will get a pair of housings to send them I don't have a clue?
A pair of "housings"?
What mean you?
You don't mean the bulb harness do you?
I don't see why they need any more than the lense assembly, and that is a pretty simple thing.... amber lense glued to plastic backing. I would consider those 2 mesh pieces the "housing".... 'splain please!
Please put me down for 2 sets, I would like to have a back up set ... just in case...
Thank you for going through the trouble of getting this project rolling. Very nice.
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Originally Posted by WormGod
The way they made it sound, I was thinking that they need them seperated to create the molds. Would they, or just one mold of the "assembly"?Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
I say, just send them the lenses. They're a large company, Im assuming that if they want to mass produce them and make some money, they can work it and get it done. Just my 2 cents.
I was wondering how this project was coming along. I'm still VERY interested in 2 sets of clear lenses (with or w/out housing).
I'll check back.
I'm very eager to have those things on the side either clear or smoked.
Tyler
(Proton)
Same here? Any word?
Same here, my Tinted Side Markers from Ron at VXConcepts just completely fell apart last time I washed my car so I am in need of some replacements.
Sorry everyone,
been busy with LIFE lately...moving, on-call 24/7 new job, etc.
Anyway,
I contacted Klearz last Monday (and will again this afternoon), and they are back in full production, though still busy. However, they've been waiting on me to send in a pair of lens kits for molding which I just ordered yesterday (thanks Gasmask) and should receive early next week. I plan on getting those out to Klearz immediately and then we'll sit back with our breaths held and await a quote. They did mention that they were still booked for about 2 months, but the faster we get the ball rolling the faster it COULD happen.
I have actually been reconsidering blackening mine out as some have tried, but after getting many of you worked into a frenzy about the lenses I didn't want to turn my back on the project.
Hang in there all, I will keep you all posted.
Cy
Awesome Cy, keep on them! I am still in for 2 pair.
Bart
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Originally Posted by cyronman
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah I want some too!!
Clear is cool!
So I ordered a new pair of side marker assemblies to send in to Klearz, and now they're telling me that to seperate the lens from the lens backing (which they have offered to do) it will compromise one or the other.
So, they need an additional pair to replicate a "quality" product.
The place that I ordered the first pair from does not have the lens seperate from the backside, I would have to order another pair.
So, does anyone know where to get either the lenses themselves, or the back, "lens housing" plastic part seperate from the lens before I have to buy another pair that will go to no use once they're molded and mailed back to me?
Or does anyone have these pieces that they are willing to LEND?
On a more positive note, they are ready to start their next project in the next two weeks. I was advised that besides this request, they have one other one that they're waiting on to begin. If I can get them a second pair of lenses by next week...they can start on these first.
I sent the pair I had in to them, so if they're not sure what they're talking about based off the pics I emailed them, we'll find out when they receive them next week.