Stealth Light Cannons: Development process
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What wire are you talking about, as far as cutting? When I installed Depo's on my FRC, I remember removing a small harness for the motors etc, I didn't have to cut anything, there was a quick disconnect on them
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St. Jude Donor '08
Yes you can go in fron the top....in fact it's essential that you do. The Aluminum shrouds (we'll call them bezels to keeep from confusion) should arrive today.
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Lol, im already confused on the whole bezel/shroud thing
so can't wait for pix
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To Paint or not??
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St. Jude Donor '08
bezels arrived 5 minutes ago. The final "base" version will be installed on my car tomorrow (I have a lovely sinus cold that's not very condusive to particulate Aluminum, ABS and PETG shavings) 
The good news: the prototype lights have been on my car now for over 2 weeks in everything from 90+ degree days to snow and rain. An initial concern from one of the meembers was concerning condensation buildup. I noticed that evern when the windows fogged up like mad, the headlights were still clear because of the magnitude of ventilation allowed in the design.
The final design incorperates a LOT of adjustment options to fit just about any car (including those that have had body work done)
Since none of the cars in my inventory have OEM headlights anymore (
) The install guide will include a mix of previous install guides. I will be showing you how to install the kit on my car. (i will make a video as well which will be made available on youtube for easy access)
Stay tuned for finished pics....and the first SLC GP!!!
The good news: the prototype lights have been on my car now for over 2 weeks in everything from 90+ degree days to snow and rain. An initial concern from one of the meembers was concerning condensation buildup. I noticed that evern when the windows fogged up like mad, the headlights were still clear because of the magnitude of ventilation allowed in the design.
The final design incorperates a LOT of adjustment options to fit just about any car (including those that have had body work done)
Since none of the cars in my inventory have OEM headlights anymore (
) The install guide will include a mix of previous install guides. I will be showing you how to install the kit on my car. (i will make a video as well which will be made available on youtube for easy access) Stay tuned for finished pics....and the first SLC GP!!!
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bezels arrived 5 minutes ago. The final "base" version will be installed on my car tomorrow (I have a lovely sinus cold that's not very condusive to particulate Aluminum, ABS and PETG shavings)
The good news: the prototype lights have been on my car now for over 2 weeks in everything from 90+ degree days to snow and rain. An initial concern from one of the meembers was concerning condensation buildup. I noticed that evern when the windows fogged up like mad, the headlights were still clear because of the magnitude of ventilation allowed in the design.
The final design incorperates a LOT of adjustment options to fit just about any car (including those that have had body work done)
Since none of the cars in my inventory have OEM headlights anymore () The install guide will include a mix of previous install guides. I will be showing you how to install the kit on my car. (i will make a video as well which will be made available on youtube for easy access)
Stay tuned for finished pics....and the first SLC GP!!!
The good news: the prototype lights have been on my car now for over 2 weeks in everything from 90+ degree days to snow and rain. An initial concern from one of the meembers was concerning condensation buildup. I noticed that evern when the windows fogged up like mad, the headlights were still clear because of the magnitude of ventilation allowed in the design.
The final design incorperates a LOT of adjustment options to fit just about any car (including those that have had body work done)
Since none of the cars in my inventory have OEM headlights anymore (
) The install guide will include a mix of previous install guides. I will be showing you how to install the kit on my car. (i will make a video as well which will be made available on youtube for easy access) Stay tuned for finished pics....and the first SLC GP!!!
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St. Jude Donor '08
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Been reading this thread off and on for a month and I gotta give you mad props for all the work you've done on these lights. Tho upgrades on my 01 vert aren't in the near future these or the cannons are definitely on my wish list. Keep up the good work.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Unfortionatly there's been another slight setback, the aluminum shrouds miss the main lens clearance by about 1/4" (see pics below)
The final plan is to have the Aluminum cut at an angle (as pictured) The sunlight will still focus on the same area, but the aluminum will not be affected.
In addition, my hardwaree supplier sent me the wrong size bolts
I will be contacting them to get the proper size shipped out ASAP.
On a brighter note, the heavy mist and fog allowed me to capture some awesome shots of the prototype setup:
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I like the bezels BTW! I think they will look killer in a nice brushed and clear anodized finish.
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I apologize, but I am confused by the above bold statement. Are you saying that after you cut the top of the aluminum bezel to clear the lense that the sunlight will still be focused and potentially burn a hole in the shroud, or the sunlight will still be focused but the focal point will hit the inside of the bottom portion of the aluminum bezel? Help me understand, just trying to picture this in my head. TIA!
I like the bezels BTW! I think they will look killer in a nice brushed and clear anodized finish.
Steve
I like the bezels BTW! I think they will look killer in a nice brushed and clear anodized finish.
Steve
Also, if it's the latter, what happens when the sun hits at a different angle? Would the focus now be beyond the bezel?If we powdercoat the bezzle, are we going to burn a hole in our powdercoating?
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The purpose of the new shroud design is to put the aluminum in the "danger zone" of where the sunlight will focus. Aluminum is renound for it's heat dissapating qualities and is often used in radiators and heatsinks for this reason.
powdercoating will be dependant on the type of powdercoating used. There are some techniques that are used on exhaust headers (that will get WAY hotter than even focused sunlight)
At a customer's request, i will paint the aluminum bezels with high-temp black.
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Couldn't something be done like the DEPO lights, where you have a small aluminum piece beneath the projector to protect the shroud?
Like this...
Please tell me these will arrive before Christmas, lol I hate pressuring you but if I dont get them before then they may have to sit around for a while, at which point I might as well sell them
Like this...
Please tell me these will arrive before Christmas, lol I hate pressuring you but if I dont get them before then they may have to sit around for a while, at which point I might as well sell them
Last edited by Quik Z06; Dec 13, 2009 at 05:48 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Couldn't something be done like the DEPO lights, where you have a small aluminum piece beneath the projector to protect the shroud?
Please tell me these will arrive before Christmas, lol I hate pressuring you but if I dont get them before then they may have to sit around for a while, at which point I might as well sell them
Please tell me these will arrive before Christmas, lol I hate pressuring you but if I dont get them before then they may have to sit around for a while, at which point I might as well sell them
I'm hoping to have these ASAP, but getting them by christmas may be cutting it a little short. This stupid bezel fitmant issue is what's holding everything up. If i thought everyone was going to paint their main lens with an eyebrow, it would solve the problem.