Elliot Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I know somebody somewhere's probably checked this out, but... For the clear light mod, are there any other cars that use the same lenses? You'd think there might be another Toyota car/truck or something. I suppose the easiest thing would be to check the part number (if there is one for the lense!) Has anyone done this? BTW - I'm after a couple for the mod. I don't want the LEDs etc so haven't contacted Ray yet, but sure I will at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I know somebody somewhere's probably checked this out, but... For the clear light mod, are there any other cars that use the same lenses? You'd think there might be another Toyota car/truck or something. I suppose the easiest thing would be to check the part number (if there is one for the lense!) Has anyone done this? BTW - I'm after a couple for the mod. I don't want the LEDs etc so haven't contacted Ray yet, but sure I will at some point! I think Ray was looking into this not sure if he came up with anything. I checked with Toyota here to see if the lenses were available separately but no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 Well Ray - Any luck? I thought these big car manufacturers went for the value engineering and stuff, so thought it would be something they'd do to save money. There might even be similar ones on other manufacturers cars, as I know certain car manufacturers swap parts between themselves etc It seems too good to be true though, I'm sure someone will come on and ruin my dreams in a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprachargedtt Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 How bout ford puma lights? they look similar and are probably alot cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 It's only 2 lenses, but they'd obviously have to be the same size. Anyone got a Puma to check!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 How bout ford puma lights? they look similar and are probably alot cheaper? i was also going to suggest the puma but iirc i looked at these phsically before and they were smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 It's only 2 lenses, but they'd obviously have to be the same size. Anyone got a Puma to check!? My dad's got a puma....but he aint in sorry! from memory they look smaller by quite a bit but i will check by ripping my dad's puma light apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 My dad's got a puma....but he aint in sorry! from memory they look smaller by quite a bit but i will check by ripping my dad's puma light apart Or just getting a ruler to measure the diameter! (might be easier!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 When I was on my way back from Portsmouth yesterday & sitting in traffic, I saw... Mazda 323f (these looked a good size) Ford Puma (like Leet said - too small) Renault Clio 02 Honda Accord 04 (maybe too small) Toyota Celica 05 (think they stick out, rather than just a lense) It's raining at the moment, but if it's nice tomorrow or Monday, I might pop down the scrapyard with a ruler and see if there are any of these or others. I suppose they'll need the etched lines crossing down them like the existing ones, so it might prove difficult, but worth a try I guess! Also, I've seen a lot of BMWs with front lights that could have caps that might be similar. Still seems a long shot though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper in the long run to get some clear lens made up by a plastic moulding firm? You could use any colour original lenses to make the moulds. There's only two sizes of lens and once the moulds are made producing lenses would be pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper in the long run to get some clear lens made up by a plastic moulding firm? You could use any colour original lenses to make the moulds. There's only two sizes of lens and once the moulds are made producing lenses would be pennies. You're talking £10K+ for a set of tools for injection moulding. CLEAR CORNERS advertises rears with clear lenses for the Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 You're talking £10K+ for a set of tools for injection moulding. CLEAR CORNERS advertises rears with clear lenses for the Supra. That seems a good site, might be worth e-mailing them to see if they sell the lenses seperately. I doubt it though, as I'm sure they'll make more money doing the whole conversion themselves. I don't think Jake meant buying the tools, just finding a company whole could 're-create' them! I suppose there'll be copyright issues? Might be worth checking out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 That seems a good site, might be worth e-mailing them to see if they sell the lenses seperately. I doubt it though, as I'm sure they'll make more money doing the whole conversion themselves. I don't think Jake meant buying the tools, just finding a company whole could 're-create' them! I suppose there'll be copyright issues? Might be worth checking out That's what I meant, £10K+ to 're-create' new tooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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