Umnitza tC Projector project - UPDATES ONLY!!!
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Umnitza tC Projector project - UPDATES ONLY!!!
Update as of July 31, 2007
This thread is for Umnitza and Umnitza only to post updates concerning the projector housing project. Please, for the love of all things good, do not post here unless you are Umnitza.
Originally Posted by üm•nitza
We wait for the MFG - turns out they have a development time frame of over 2years on most of their projects.
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Thanks for starting this.
New update is that the headlight sent to one MFG was declined for quote.
We are getting it back Tuesday and will seek another avenue shortly. Will keep you posted with the information as much as I can. This is a hot interest on our part, please stay tuned.
New update is that the headlight sent to one MFG was declined for quote.
We are getting it back Tuesday and will seek another avenue shortly. Will keep you posted with the information as much as I can. This is a hot interest on our part, please stay tuned.
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for everyone who wants updates without having to post, you can simply click the "watch this topic for replies" link, and you will be notified when somebody posts something.
This thread is exactly what is stated. If anyone besides Umnitza posts, your post will be deleted.
Thank you!
This thread is exactly what is stated. If anyone besides Umnitza posts, your post will be deleted.
Thank you!
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Update.
Today we received the light back from our original MFG. They have declined to proceed as our mutual pricing goals were not compatible. No harm no foul - just an unforeseen delay.
So, starting tomorrow, we will begin to dissect the light ourselves and provde a mockup within a few days - probably by Friday next week. We've acquired some parts so we think we can put something together.
Today we received the light back from our original MFG. They have declined to proceed as our mutual pricing goals were not compatible. No harm no foul - just an unforeseen delay.
So, starting tomorrow, we will begin to dissect the light ourselves and provde a mockup within a few days - probably by Friday next week. We've acquired some parts so we think we can put something together.
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Ok, weekly update #2.
We have had 3 shops decline the work because they are "too busy" but don't worry.
I'm in discussions with a major Taiwanese firm that we do business with. I'm going to fly over there in a month or so and we'll get cracking on it then. In the meantime, I'm going to send that light to them to see if they can make it for us.
We have had 3 shops decline the work because they are "too busy" but don't worry.
I'm in discussions with a major Taiwanese firm that we do business with. I'm going to fly over there in a month or so and we'll get cracking on it then. In the meantime, I'm going to send that light to them to see if they can make it for us.
ok i spoke to Umnitza VIA PM and this is what i asked them, and this is what they said.
They are in the hands of our MFG. we meet with them on May 19th at 9am to discuss the future.
Please inform everyone on that thread that we are working very hard on these.
they are still working on the lights and hopefully they will be worth the wait and money.
please do not delete this post per Umnitza's request (why they didnt post this i donno i just posted this because they asked me too out of the kindness in my heart)
Originally Posted by umnitza
Originally Posted by davedavetC
i have a couple questions about the Scion tC projectors you are currently in the process of developing.
1: are they going to look like this tC Projectors
and
2. How are they coming along
1: are they going to look like this tC Projectors
and
2. How are they coming along
Please inform everyone on that thread that we are working very hard on these.
please do not delete this post per Umnitza's request (why they didnt post this i donno i just posted this because they asked me too out of the kindness in my heart)
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A response to my Umnitza PM yesterday:
Originally Posted by umnitza
I'm in Taiwan, I have photos of my and my supplier working it out and we have a GREAT plan for everyone!!!! INcluding LED tails as a package!!!
Originally Posted by umnitza
well, yeah, they have to start somewhere
We're trying to get them to:
Stick LED into the top section to light up as parking lights.
Stick angel eyes integrated around the projectors.
Stick angel eyes integrated around the high beams.
and that's pretty much it
We're trying to get them to:
Stick LED into the top section to light up as parking lights.
Stick angel eyes integrated around the projectors.
Stick angel eyes integrated around the high beams.
and that's pretty much it
Originally Posted by umnitza
well, let's run the numbers based on what I know our supplier sells them to us for other cars for:
Assume the headlights alone will be $349-399 with the angel eyes built in.
Assume they will be in 2 flavors - D2S - $325 more, or H7.
The H7 are ONLY for halogen, though I'm sure some "birdie" will allow you to "play" and do "things" to it...hint hint.
The D2S will be ONLY HID.
So about $650 for everything with angel eyes (ours) and HID and new projectors.
The look will be similar to this:
Assume the headlights alone will be $349-399 with the angel eyes built in.
Assume they will be in 2 flavors - D2S - $325 more, or H7.
The H7 are ONLY for halogen, though I'm sure some "birdie" will allow you to "play" and do "things" to it...hint hint.
The D2S will be ONLY HID.
So about $650 for everything with angel eyes (ours) and HID and new projectors.
The look will be similar to this:
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**Not sure if this is news to anybody else (It was to me)**
I emailed Umnitza yesterday and asked if there were any updates with the projectors. The reply I got was that they are planning on a christmas release.
I emailed Umnitza yesterday and asked if there were any updates with the projectors. The reply I got was that they are planning on a christmas release.
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Just an update. I didn't receive permission from Umnitza to post this...but I don't believe you guys should be kept in the dark. This is my first and last post in this thread. Once again, sorry.
Not actual product, concept headlights
Originally Posted by umnitza
We have talked to the MFG - they are just about to finally complete product development plans.
In the next 3 weeks, we will finally have a fully working model on which they will begin making a production example.
At that point, in October, we anticipate being able to get our hands on the first model.
Those of you that paid $20 to get this off the ground will get first glimpses via email - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE IT TO ANYONE.
Then, we hope to begin producting in first part of November with delivery on Dec 1st.
In the next 3 weeks, we will finally have a fully working model on which they will begin making a production example.
At that point, in October, we anticipate being able to get our hands on the first model.
Those of you that paid $20 to get this off the ground will get first glimpses via email - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE IT TO ANYONE.
Then, we hope to begin producting in first part of November with delivery on Dec 1st.
Originally Posted by umnitza
the frist 100 depositors for $20 are over. There are no more deposit opportunities.
If you want to know what they are supposed to look like, this is it:
If you want to know what they are supposed to look like, this is it:
Originally Posted by umnitza
you are confused aren't you;)
That's the prototype on which the detailed plans will be based, that's not the final revision prototype (CAD) nor is it the production model.
It's basically a whet the appetite sort of photo. It's not the final.
That's the prototype on which the detailed plans will be based, that's not the final revision prototype (CAD) nor is it the production model.
It's basically a whet the appetite sort of photo. It's not the final.
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[we] Had a very good meeting today [11/3/06] with the product team.
They set a tentative timeline of prototype by end of November/Early December.
Also they think the finished product can begin being built in early January - finally.
They set a tentative timeline of prototype by end of November/Early December.
Also they think the finished product can begin being built in early January - finally.
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I'm taking time out as much as possible to give you updates as I get them.
I hope that I'm treating you all with respect by not uselessly giving you meaningless updates about nothing.
As of now, there has been an inclusion of another financier of this project, further forcing the hand of our developer. If there is nothing done within the next 2 months, this financier and I will shop it with another vendor here in the states for faster turn around.
I hope that I'm treating you all with respect by not uselessly giving you meaningless updates about nothing.
As of now, there has been an inclusion of another financier of this project, further forcing the hand of our developer. If there is nothing done within the next 2 months, this financier and I will shop it with another vendor here in the states for faster turn around.
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I guess my patience has worn thin as well.
We have received many unfulfilled promises from the company we are using.
We have resisted going the Anzo projectors route because after discussions with Anzo, the quaity of the projectors and more importantly, the overall aesthetics of the headlights could not be revised to fulfill our expectations.
We took all of your $20 payments, made a list, sent it to the MFG along with $5K in parts, materials, and money.
We aren't giving up just yet, but it's not as rosy as it once was when we first started.
We will continue to keep you informed but we are working long hours and don't often have time to update the site.
We have received many unfulfilled promises from the company we are using.
We have resisted going the Anzo projectors route because after discussions with Anzo, the quaity of the projectors and more importantly, the overall aesthetics of the headlights could not be revised to fulfill our expectations.
We took all of your $20 payments, made a list, sent it to the MFG along with $5K in parts, materials, and money.
We aren't giving up just yet, but it's not as rosy as it once was when we first started.
We will continue to keep you informed but we are working long hours and don't often have time to update the site.