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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Thanks Crom. I felt pretty shitty about it and tried to strong arm the wife into another purchase but it was not to be (apparently lamps from Restoration Hardware are more important ).

No worries... I found out that a bottle of wine helps out in all couple descision making processes followed by a very brief mentioning of car modding afterwards. - works everytime.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Yeah. She loves the Barbera.

It didn't help that my track spreadsheet needs some fresh tires and another set of brake pads to finish out the year. I'll slip it in before I get back on track in September though if not before then.

Thanks again - looks to be a great product. People should hopefully post up more pics soon.
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Thanks z-mini....yours will ship this early this week.
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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crom these will workout great when i head too sebring.
but when i received them all the foam peanuts stuck to the paint any ideas on how too remove that?
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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serious ?.....I think my assistant needs a lesson in packing. Soap and water should take care of it., or glass cleaner - but nothing stronger.
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alright man sounds good will try it in the morning, but i was very impressed with these covers very sturdy.
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Cool keep me updated - make sure you apply a decent amount of pressure on them so the fitment is tight before you drill the hole in the bracket to ensure a snug fit.
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will do man i will take pics and post them if youd like.
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Ok, so I got mine and they fit ok. Small bulge in the middle and the velco lifted due to the ambient temp. So a C-hair of shaving and forming (via heat gun) for the perfect angle and they worked great. I took them to Willowsprings and they worked fine. As a matter of fact, I had the misfortune of having to test them coming off the launch pad after some bonehead went off track and then right back on. Rocks everywhere! One, in particular, hit the pass side cover about 3 inches up from the bottom. If I was running just tape, that one would have been a new headlight. Cover worked well. It's got a good size chunck from the rock, but both it and the light are intact. I am having the divot filled and painting the cover.

Real world track test = Passed!

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Originally Posted by Fooshe
Ok, so I got mine and they fit ok. Small bulge in the middle and the velco lifted due to the ambient temp. So a C-hair of shaving and forming (via heat gun) for the perfect angle and they worked great. I took them to Willowsprings and they worked fine. As a matter of fact, I had the misfortune of having to test them coming off the launch pad after some bonehead went off track and then right back on. Rocks everywhere! One, in particular, hit the pass side cover about 3 inches up from the bottom. If I was running just tape, that one would have been a new headlight. Cover worked well. It's got a good size chunck from the rock, but both it and the light are intact. I am having the divot filled and painting the cover.

Real world track test = Passed!

Cool...thats good news. have been actually trying to sneak away from work to buzz you, but my job now is kinda lame w/ pers. calls so I'm stuck to browsing for most the day. I liked your warming up solution you mentioned. I'd like to show you how mine fit sometime cause you are def the 1st one w/ the bulge....sorry how that sounds. I'm off of wilshire blvd. now during the day, maybe we could meet up and I'll bring the car up.
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Going on vacation for a week or so and will resume production per request. Thanks everyone.
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What paint do you use?

If it's auto paint, it took my set of homemade covers at least 3 days to fully dry.

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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
What paint do you use?

If it's auto paint, it took my set of homemade covers at least 3 days to fully dry.

Its the krylon quick dry stuff for the base....it fully dries in 24hrs then 2 coats of matte clear.
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All right guys back open for business..got the next batch coming in next week (about 4-5 pairs) and will begin paint and prep. Once again, a quick thanks to everyone on the initial group buy. These are now being run off in Semi- Matte only ( Like Pictures )....All feedback and ?'s are welcome.

Price is $ 189.00 + shipping. no Paypal fees.
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For the Socal guys I'll prob attend the dyno day in Long Beach this upcoming Sunday if you wanted to check them out.
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Sent you pm!
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PM replied....
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Payment received.. I'll keep you updated on the progress.

-Thanks.
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1st pair of Flat black - no gloss coming soon.
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Thanks GT...Flat black shipped your way. Let me know how they work out.



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