Clear SIDE lenses Group Buy

[cyronman]

Quick work dude.
Thanks again!

[WormGod]

Hmm, my initial thoughts are, what adhesive are they using, what is the life of that plastic housing (just how brittle are they?), and is the adhesive/seal gonna be cleaner looking than what is pictured?

In my experience with many aftermarket lights I have had for all of my cars, they tend to be climate dependent. Cold, cool, warm, and hot weather have different reactions to plastic.... so that is my main concern. I have had some haze over, crack, and even dry rot in less than a year. If we cant get a guarentee on product replacement, it would be nice to at least be able to get a "this is what you can expect" in case we have to switch them out with an OEM set for certain seasons.

Just some thoughts....

[nfpgasmask]

...and I will purchase 2 pair post haste!

Bart

[LittleBeast]

Looks great I am in, you said before they would offer smoked or tinted right?

[cyronman]

Hmm, my initial thoughts are, what adhesive are they using, what is the life of that plastic housing (just how brittle are they?), and is the adhesive/seal gonna be cleaner looking than what is pictured?

In my experience with many aftermarket lights I have had for all of my cars, they tend to be climate dependent. Cold, cool, warm, and hot weather have different reactions to plastic.... so that is my main concern. I have had some haze over, crack, and even dry rot in less than a year. If we cant get a guarentee on product replacement, it would be nice to at least be able to get a "this is what you can expect" in case we have to switch them out with an OEM set for certain seasons.

Just some thoughts....

Worm-
I forwarded your concerns to them and here is the response I got:

" As far as the quality of our product, let me say this:

We have been in production for 2 years and we have not had anyone come back and tell us they had problems with their lenses.
The plastic we use is uv resistant so it wll not yellow in the sun.
We use clear epoxy to bond the lenses to the housings and have had no report of failure to date.
In the begining we did have issues with some lenses not being 100$ sealed and foging, but we have since resolved that issue.

The lenses in the pictures are not perfect, the edges will be alot cleaner in the products we ship out,
but you can still see the epoxy in the lens, its a clear lens, you are going to see whatever is in there. no way around it.

Its worth mentioning that this product is hand made, so it might not always be 100% perfect, but we only send out quality product."

[cyronman]

Looks great I am in, you said before they would offer smoked or tinted right?

Right.

HERE is a sample of the different housings/lens colors combinations.

Advice from them also:

" The silver housings are nice for silver cars or any other car where you dont want the clear lenses to pop out so much.
The black housings are nice for the smoked lenses, it makes them darker.
The black housings are also nice for the clear lenses, it gives it just a slight darker effect."

[WormGod]

Thanks for sending my concerns and thanks to them for the response.

Cyronman, how are orders going to be set up? Are they going to list them on a site or are we ordering through you?

[vxDAKINECHICvx]

I'm ready for them....

[AK VX Lvr]

Just waiting for particulars of how we can proceed? I'd definately like a set of the black housing/clear lenses.
Dave

[djkymar]

so whats the total price now?

[cyronman]

I should have some answers tomorrow on when they'll be ready to accept orders, and how they'd prefer to do it.
I don't have a problem taking orders, and payments, but as long as they are the business doing business I'd be more comfortable not being a middle man.
You never know what can happen.

One of the last questions I asked them was about discounts for more than 1 order, or 2, or whatever.
They shot down any chance of any kind of discount, so as it stands they will run $80 per set. Or $75 with a white housing as opposed to silver or black for $80. (see posts above for info on colors)
A tad more than I would have hoped for, I'll be the first to admit.
However, there's been a lot of interest for them and I think the majority will be pleased they are available.
I can't say it enough times...I hope they are quality.

And for those owners that never got a chance for the FRONT clear lenses that Ron provided, they will be working on them also. Why I didn't have them do those first, to get a sample of their work, is beyond me.
Of course Ron was still around then and I had no idea of the process it would be supplying them with lenses for the molds, and the wait time, etc.
And I already had Ron's clears.
Oh well...

[creeg]

I think I have a pair of Amber front lenses if you want to send those off for prototyping- send me a private message as to where you want them sent, and I will send directly to them (or to you if you prefer).

Craig

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, it would be nice to have fully molded front clears, as opposed to the lay over types from Ron.

Bart

[cyronman]

I think I have a pair of Amber front lenses if you want to send those off for prototyping- send me a private message as to where you want them sent, and I will send directly to them (or to you if you prefer).

Craig

Creeg-
They already have mine, but thanks!

[cyronman]

Yeah, it would be nice to have fully molded front clears, as opposed to the lay over types from Ron.

Bart

Yeah, and of course some might want smoked or tinted too.
I just hope the price is reasonable.