Got my Astra Bi-Xenon headlamps today ...pics
04-04-2007, 12:12 AM
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Thanks a ton for the compliments 
Joe - I dont work for a body shop man .
I like my 0 labor cost better , Im not doing anything differently than any other person or body shop that does fabrication work would do .
Joe - I dont work for a body shop man .
Originally Posted by John
dude u should just get a body shop to mold those in
04-04-2007, 02:18 AM
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04-04-2007, 02:52 AM
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I wish I knew how to fiberglass, than I would make my own headlights like youre doing rather than buying those Ebay lights, they are nice and all but I like the idea of a less, mass produced look lol.
04-04-2007, 01:12 PM
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Working with Fiberglass Resin and Cloth/Matte is easier than you think. I did a custom fairing/headlight setup for my CBR using this stuff.
Sorry, Silver... didn't mean to thread jack. The lights look great and I can't wait to see the final pics, and I still hate you for beating me to it
Sorry, Silver... didn't mean to thread jack. The lights look great and I can't wait to see the final pics, and I still hate you for beating me to it
04-04-2007, 01:33 PM
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Converted to US dollars , I paid $135 for the pair ....plus $89 shipping fron the UK . Completely awesome considering I got the complete lamps , the ballasts , DS2 bulbs , the active forward lighting controllers ect ect . I got them on Ebaymotors.co.uk . Hint hint on wheels too on the Euro Ebay ...Opel uses 5x110 . Theres some cool different wheels to choose from over the US offerings .
Jimmy and DC - As soon as I get the wiring figured out . Im trying to get "competent" wiring diagram for these lights . I did contact Hella , there who manufactued it . All the wiring is internal to the headlight . Theres an assload of wires for the swilvel projector base that looks like its mixed in . The ballasts and AFL controllers acutally plug into the headlamp base and theres only 1 external connector to power the lamp .
Shermen- I would love to , I really like doing stuff like this ....but time is my enemy . Its probably gonna take me a month working on and off to get my set done
Thanks for the comments . Im about to pull the lens off one of the Astra lights and see just whats in store
Jimmy and DC - As soon as I get the wiring figured out . Im trying to get "competent" wiring diagram for these lights . I did contact Hella , there who manufactued it . All the wiring is internal to the headlight . Theres an assload of wires for the swilvel projector base that looks like its mixed in . The ballasts and AFL controllers acutally plug into the headlamp base and theres only 1 external connector to power the lamp .
Shermen- I would love to , I really like doing stuff like this ....but time is my enemy . Its probably gonna take me a month working on and off to get my set done
Thanks for the comments . Im about to pull the lens off one of the Astra lights and see just whats in store
This is a good idea! Since I'm already here in the UK....I think I'm going to go to the local Astra dealership and check the price...I don't want to pay $225 for these
04-04-2007, 01:35 PM
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04-08-2007, 12:33 PM
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ay yo silver, man i need to see these headlights finished... i dont think i ever been so pumped about something thats not even for my whip lol...i mite need to pay you to do this for me
04-08-2007, 01:37 PM
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Working with Fiberglass Resin and Cloth/Matte is easier than you think. I did a custom fairing/headlight setup for my CBR using this stuff.
Sorry, Silver... didn't mean to thread jack. The lights look great and I can't wait to see the final pics, and I still hate you for beating me to it
Sorry, Silver... didn't mean to thread jack. The lights look great and I can't wait to see the final pics, and I still hate you for beating me to it
TxLonghorn#1- Keep your eyes open man . I got mine cheap on ebay.co.uk from a guy who tried to make them work in a Astra that had the regular headlights .....its not possible to do so . I would have to say though , being over their I dont think I could resist picking up a Arden Blue VXr and throwing on some 18x8 TDR pro race 1.2 wheels , even as much I love my SS .....that would be beyond hot .
Thanks for compliments again , their coming along SLOWLY
I should have some more update pics tonite , the outer bezel on 1 lamp is nearly done .It would cost a absolute fortune . Injection molding and tool and die work is my profession . I could easily see $100K plus in molds to recreate this . Each chrome bezel is a separate piece , and the bezel itself has some really intricate shapes to it . It would be WAY to costly of a mold to try to cast the bezel as one piece , so your left with needing about 8 different molds to make the bezel , shrouds and reflectors . Thats not including the headlamp base . BIG BUCKS man .
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04-08-2007, 02:06 PM
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^^^Well 100,000 isnt to bad if you charge around $400 or a set of lights. I mean you'd only need to sell 250 sets to make the money back and If the lights turned out sweet Im sure you'd sell over a 500 sets.