Sneek Peak Project (Clear Side Markers)

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metatrox
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12/6/2010
Alright everyone! Here are some new photos of what the finished product will look very close to.
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Alright. I'm working hard to make something I know most all of us USA peeps really want. Its been a long trial and error project but I think things are finally coming along.

Bare in mind this is Prototype #1. I have a lot more to accomplish (Smoothing, clear lens, mounting, and finish. I just really wanted to share what I have so far.

The prototype and final product will be made of Polyurethane Plastic with UV resistant Clear lenses. The final project should be about 3/8" thinner than the original ones so to provide a more flush look and Euro look. They wont be white either.

Sorry for poor photos quick iPhone shots.

This is the Prototype, Front
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Back with light mount.
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Put together with the rubber seal/gasket from original light.
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This one makes you wonder what Suzuki America was thinking?!?!?
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Temp Mounted to Bumper.
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uforaverwill
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Your car is gonna look sick. Can't wait till you post the pics of the finished product.
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autopiolet
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I agree. I think this is going to be a really good look. I'm very curious how you are going to make the clear lens.
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jblanchard5
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Probably a stupid question, but what light is this? Driving, Fog, or Backup?

I want to add fogs to my Kiz sometime down the road.
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metatrox
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Uforaverwill : lol thanks! I real work in progress that's for sure.

Autopiolet ; thanks. Well I'll have a lot more info about it once it's done and I have them for sale.

Jblanchard5 : in the states the kizashi has a side marker on the side of the front bumper. They are ugly orange.
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jblanchard5
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I see now.
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Metatrox wrote:Uforaverwill : lol thanks! I real work in progress that's for sure.

Autopiolet ; thanks. Well I'll have a lot more info about it once it's done and I have them for sale.

Jblanchard5 : in the states the kizashi has a side marker on the side of the front bumper. They are ugly orange.
im going to need this
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metatrox
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Just letting everyone know that I AM still working on these. I have not forgotten hem. LOL. I'm currently waiting for my second prototypes to come in.

I have modeled them in 3D and am having them printed. I should receive them by the end of this week.

Once i get them I'll be able to start producing them.

They will be black with clear lens. They will have either a metallic or chrome reflection behind the lens. They will also be about a total of 3/8" thick that's about half the thickness of original.

I'm really looking forward to getting the prints in.
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mapeterson2
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Hey, good on you. That was the first thing I said to the dealer, was that the orange lenses were STUPID! lol
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TheHolyGhost
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Me too. I was like "Do those things come off?" I thought they were just reflectors. He tried to explain how useful they were. Needless to say, I wasn't convinced.
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