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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Hi all,

I've successfully produced true clear corner reflectors to replace the OEM amber reflectors in the tC headlight assembly. One would have to bake their headlights (easily done) to install the reflector pieces. These are completely accurate, functional pieces identical to the OEM reflectors.

Pics will be posted soon, however I would like to guage the interest of this new product so I'm asking you, the tC community, who wants clear corners?! Based on the response and number of responses I would be able to determine the feasibility of producing and selling sets of these.

Thanks all,

Jason H.

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Different color options would be available. The "smoked" look (vs. vinyl overlays) could be a possibility. Keep in mind, to be DOT/"street-legal" you must have amber light emitting/transmitting through your sidemarkers. Therefore colors like red and blue would be for off-road use only (disclaimer to cover my end). Amber multi-directional LED bulbs could be used to appear clear and colorless behind the reflector until the lights are turned on.

Pricing at this point looks to be around $60/pair (subject to change) and simple instructions will be included. Stay tuned for more info on avaliability.

PS- Pic will be up very soon.
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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id take some
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Any pricing estimates?
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Most defenitely...pics and prices needed though.
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Step by step instructions on how to bake with pics would probably ease my worries, then I would take some.
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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I'm interested. But it would depend on the installation.
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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i would like smoked ones if possible.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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I'd take some. I am collecting parts for headlights overhaul so reflectors would be perfect.
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Different color options would be available. The "smoked" look (vs. vinyl overlays) could be a possibility. Keep in mind, to be DOT/"street-legal" you must have amber light emitting/transmitting through your sidemarkers. Therefore colors like red and blue would be for off-road use only (disclaimer to cover my end). Amber multi-directional LED bulbs could be used to appear clear and colorless behind the reflector until the lights are turned on.

Pricing at this point looks to be around $60/pair (subject to change) and instructions will be included. Stay tuned for more info on avaliability.

PS- Pic will be up very soon.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:07 AM
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yes! would defenitaly beat just overlays. but also im a little worried about having to Bake my lights...just seems cruel!.

why did they make the tC head lights so hard to get into?

but for sure interested!
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:10 AM
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The best option would be to actually have headlights already cleared. For me, i'd like to keep my originals and swap it with the clear headlights instead of taking apart my existing ones..
Besides taking apart the headlight option, only one other option exists (for now): http://www.clearcorners.com/products.../tc1/F_hlamp1/ their extremely $$$$ and i'd maybe consider them if they were HIDs.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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i want some
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 06:06 AM
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Im a defenite at $60, but I would need to see some pics first.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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i'm def interested. $60 aint that bad. lets see some pics.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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R2D2...those are a sweet setup lights...whats the price on that?
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Those clearcorners.com headlamp assemblies cost over $1300. You can make those with a little DYI skill for much less, however clear corner lenses have been unavailable which is why I have invested in developing them.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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Step by Step instructions with pics will be very helpful too!!!
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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$60 seems kinda high to me.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Its better than $1300 for the only other option avalable at this time.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Default Re: Probing Interest: Clear Corners for tC

Jaski21,

I made a post about this a while ago it seemed that members said for the price they would cost plus the install they didnt want to do it. Maybe they have changed their minds since but everyone was saying they would wait for a full headlight replacement, Id take a set though..



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