JWM Projector Lights- Lower Opening Version- Thread 3
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Now that I am largely settled in after moving to SoCal a couple months ago (with lots of the usual new-home tasks still to complete), I will be aiming and testing my Sun Guns in the coming couple of weekends. Mine are poorly aimed right now since I never had a chance to do so as I had to leave for my new job here within a couple of days of installing them. I'm anxious to get back to this though. They are awesome lights. 
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The seem to work well for me at V-0 or maybe a little higher (the install docs may be a tad conservative). I also found you can get better side to side with them adjusted left of center (just the beginning of the incline in the cut off a little left of the crosses, not right at them). Still zero flashes and way better reach and somewhat better side to side.
All in all, very satisfied.
Good luck Patches
And . . .because I know how you are (Patches), that being that we cant leave you and the car alone in the garage for ten minutes without you figuring out some super clean way to attack a problem, namely the lack of shrouds . . .
I just threw something together just to cover the area while the proper shrouds are being worked out. Its just something cut out of plastic, a binder actually, just to cover the area for now. Figured I'd give you a head start
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All in all, very satisfied.
Good luck Patches
And . . .because I know how you are (Patches), that being that we cant leave you and the car alone in the garage for ten minutes without you figuring out some super clean way to attack a problem, namely the lack of shrouds . . .
I just threw something together just to cover the area while the proper shrouds are being worked out. Its just something cut out of plastic, a binder actually, just to cover the area for now. Figured I'd give you a head start
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The molds for the shrouds are still being worked on. They were jacked up a few times as the compound contours of the design is very hard to mirror from one side to the other.
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It's been over a month since this post. Any new developments? Any possibility for buying shroudless version?
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Probably not at this time. However I've ordered a couple complete sets of the Hella projectors in order to have an R&D set (other than the set in my ride...) plus a spare. I might be talked into selling those down the road, but I'll have to consult with JW when that time comes before I'll do that. I am kind of holding/saving one of those sets for him.
Sorry Joe, no pictures until I'm satisfied with the finished molds. However you will be one of the first to see the shroud when that happens as I'll need you and the other testor's approval. We'll all be posting the pictures of them at that point.
FWIW; I am going through some significant and time consuming changes re-locating from Reno, NV to McCall, ID which includes a new job and a new house. This was the original reason I engaged a composite shop for help as I won't have the time to continue developement of the shrouds until I'm settled in.
But, the new house has a 4 car shop on the property big enough to build my own composite/paint shop in the back so ultimately I'll be producing the entire headlight assembly myself.
My goal is this will help me organize and produce the lights better, enable JW to offer periodic GP's as well as keeping the price affordable to everyone.
Hopefully you ALL can appreciate the challenges the recent economic situation has forced on many such as myself and that my choice to take a new job in a new location was a step in insulating myself (and this project) from future such situations. Small consolation, I know, for those that still can't see while driving their C5's at night.
Thanks to all for your continued interest and patience,
mtndv8
Sorry Joe, no pictures until I'm satisfied with the finished molds. However you will be one of the first to see the shroud when that happens as I'll need you and the other testor's approval. We'll all be posting the pictures of them at that point.
FWIW; I am going through some significant and time consuming changes re-locating from Reno, NV to McCall, ID which includes a new job and a new house. This was the original reason I engaged a composite shop for help as I won't have the time to continue developement of the shrouds until I'm settled in.
But, the new house has a 4 car shop on the property big enough to build my own composite/paint shop in the back so ultimately I'll be producing the entire headlight assembly myself.
My goal is this will help me organize and produce the lights better, enable JW to offer periodic GP's as well as keeping the price affordable to everyone.
Hopefully you ALL can appreciate the challenges the recent economic situation has forced on many such as myself and that my choice to take a new job in a new location was a step in insulating myself (and this project) from future such situations. Small consolation, I know, for those that still can't see while driving their C5's at night.
Thanks to all for your continued interest and patience,
mtndv8
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Waiting + update on whats going on > Waiting in a vacuum 
I'll just be waiting here, in my small garage, where I cant even open the doors on my car, fondeling my projectors, while you move into your four car place . . .good for you
<mumbles>"must be nice . . ."
We're still working on the revision of Corvette Marketing Rule #623 : Once you offer an aftermarket product that people want, you are no longer permitted to have a life outside of the service of that product.
But as we speak, it's still in effect so . . .get on your horse
Mahalo (<= did I say that right?)
Keep us posted Mike
Edit: I do notice that #623 may not apply due to the product not technicaly being in the "offering" phase, but there's no sense in passing up an opportunity to poke you a little
I'll just be waiting here, in my small garage, where I cant even open the doors on my car, fondeling my projectors, while you move into your four car place . . .good for you
<mumbles>"must be nice . . ."
We're still working on the revision of Corvette Marketing Rule #623 : Once you offer an aftermarket product that people want, you are no longer permitted to have a life outside of the service of that product.
But as we speak, it's still in effect so . . .get on your horse
Mahalo (<= did I say that right?)
Keep us posted Mike
Edit: I do notice that #623 may not apply due to the product not technicaly being in the "offering" phase, but there's no sense in passing up an opportunity to poke you a little
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Headlights
If you're not familiar with these check out this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...hread-2-a.html
Project "Sun Guns"
Updates:
1. We still need to develop the shroud. No ETA on them yet.
2. We have at least 5 CF members with these lights (or soon to have them) to complete some beta testing. We want no QC issues with these.
3. We have a minor setback with the motor designs throughout the C5 run causing problems with the mount frames. We should have that fixed.
4. We're still shooting for a high $700 price tag with 55 watt HID kits.
Question- When will they be ready????
The truth is we don't know 100% yet. You have plenty of time to save
We will post up when they're 100% ready. We want to iron out all problems before offering them to the public.
These will be the best lights out there for the C5 based on the quality, price, and light output they will provide.
Pics:
Project "Sun Guns"
Updates:
1. We still need to develop the shroud. No ETA on them yet.
2. We have at least 5 CF members with these lights (or soon to have them) to complete some beta testing. We want no QC issues with these.
3. We have a minor setback with the motor designs throughout the C5 run causing problems with the mount frames. We should have that fixed.
4. We're still shooting for a high $700 price tag with 55 watt HID kits.
Question- When will they be ready????
The truth is we don't know 100% yet. You have plenty of time to save
We will post up when they're 100% ready. We want to iron out all problems before offering them to the public.
These will be the best lights out there for the C5 based on the quality, price, and light output they will provide.
Pics: