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jp kelly
23-09-08, 04:49 PM
found these on ebay saying they will fit, but does anyone know if they will?



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250298460693
KevG
23-09-08, 05:51 PM
No!, that kit is just a "Fish Eye" type lens, have a look at the ZT with HID headlight and you will see that the headlight has no reflector, same goes for the Vx vectra etc.

The headlights both have parabolic reflectors built in, you would have to heavy modify the headlight make it work properly.
jp kelly
23-09-08, 08:32 PM
ok cheers dude
stamford
24-09-08, 07:29 AM
They make a strong claim though don't they! Compatable etc, road legal etc and quote the relevant quality numbers. £200 is a bit steep for something that isn't spec'd right.
midcuk
24-09-08, 09:41 AM
i saw them as well and quite fancied them, but if they dont fit then :(
jp kelly
24-09-08, 05:37 PM
a zs would look evil with some angel eyes, thats the one thing they should have made if nothing else
Shafz
24-09-08, 06:05 PM
a zs would look evil with some angel eyes, thats the one thing they should have made if nothing else

if your brave enough you could make your own like i am for the ZR.
Yes i know there are angel eyes for the ZR but they are soo poorly made and rubbish
Shafz
24-09-08, 06:07 PM
i recently bought some faulty angel eyes for a little project im working on

so i cooked them (250c for 10 minutes)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/DSC01561.jpg


prised them apart
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/DSC01564.jpg


and then took of the inserts and OMG the design of the angel eyes is soo shabby! i was going to cut of the clips so they look "unbroken" but when i checked, i found they are there for a reason...to hide the LED bulb!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/DSCN2785.jpg



i can see why the angel eyes failed, dont think they will last very long tbh....
im puzzled as to why they have been designed like this. all other aftermarket angel iv have seen for other cars seem spot on

hopefully il be able to redesign these and improve on them :trampoli:

preview
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/DSCN2794.jpg

some one off lights coming soon :headbang:


update*
just been working on the Halo tonight, loads of trial and error and still not perfect but here are a few progress pics

The halo first started off as a clear acrylic rod. which was baked for 5 mins at 200oc :D
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2859.jpg

once it went soft i quickly shaped it before it harden again
here you can see i got it pretty much spot on
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2862.jpg

Then i chopped off the plastic clips at the front
(the rod fits nice and tightly which is a bonus!)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2863.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2864.jpg


Then i made the grooves the give the ring the angel eye effect
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2865.jpg

and tested with 2 blue leds (this is just for testing purposes, i will be using ultra bright white LEDS

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2867.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2873.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2874.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/angel/DSCN2875.jpg

still needs a lot of work doing to it atm


*update*
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/ring2.jpg

*update*
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/DSC01636.jpg

*update*
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/stripped/DSC01638.jpg

....
Andyf
24-09-08, 07:38 PM
Looking good mate, I saw that 'how to' on the internet a while ago but the bit about putting my lights in the oven put me off!
Shafz
24-09-08, 07:46 PM
alternatively you can use a hairdryer or hot air gun...just might take a little longer
Andyf
24-09-08, 08:39 PM
alternatively you can use a hairdryer or hot air gun...just might take a little longer

It is also the thought of taking them apart that worries me! If I had a spare set i'd like to have a go, they would look good on a ZS I did a photoshop a while ago;

http://a770.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/19/l_7ed78a6dbfd8c170ce02d21facb41a29.jpg
Shafz
24-09-08, 08:46 PM
that does look sweet as mate! DO IT!
Andyf
25-09-08, 07:02 PM
It does look good, maybe if I can find a cheap set of lights i'll have a go.
TjP
25-09-08, 07:57 PM
It is also the thought of taking them apart that worries me! If I had a spare set i'd like to have a go, they would look good on a ZS I did a photoshop a while ago;

http://a770.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/19/l_7ed78a6dbfd8c170ce02d21facb41a29.jpg

:w00t: :hump: :cigar:
(Looks awsome!)
stamford
26-09-08, 07:35 AM
I agree, they do look the business.
jp kelly
26-09-08, 07:40 AM
shafz would you make me a set if i could get a set of lights etc id pay you like :beer2:
stamford
26-09-08, 07:44 AM
I'm sure there would be a high demand for something if they were spec'd correctly and met the relevant standards.
midcuk
26-09-08, 08:08 AM
I'm sure there would be a high demand for something if they were spec'd correctly and met the relevant standards.

id have a set :)
mrt_04
26-09-08, 10:31 AM
Looks like Shafz`s oven maybe permanently on!!!!!!!!!!! :yikes:
Shafz
28-09-08, 07:31 PM
Looks like Shafz`s oven maybe permanently on!!!!!!!!!!! :yikes:

LOL my mum might have something to say about that!

im still working on mine atm matey, Trial and error, and iv had to go back to the drawing board a fair few times...iv been meaning to get mine finished for a while now but just havent had the time :(
i will test the lights extensively before i put it all back together and use them on the road