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Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by racing geek
Since we have to paint the black grid lines ourselves and pay $200, I don't think I'm interested anymore. Plus, without the DOT numbers on the lenses, wont they be illegal?
$200 is not bad for a pair of lenses at all if it's decent quality and they will guarantee it from fading for at least 2 years.
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Originally Posted by camaropunk
I was interested until I found out this not a whole tail light. If someone pays 200 for just a lense they are not very smart....
do you have any idea how much this type of things costs.... ?
didn't think so.
Last edited by Kandied91z; 02-12-2008 at 02:21 AM.
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Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by Camaro5690
These taillights arent DOT approved, which is gonna turn away most people (like me). If a cop sees you with clear corners, your getting pulled over in most states. But I guess theyd be good for show cars, if I was to get one it would be the all red one.
in order to dot you would have to have the original stamp mold which is well in excess of $100,000 dollars to obtain.
people here are having a hard time wanting to pay $200 for a pair and this is thirdgen lover paradise. what company would be stupid enough to pak 100k on such a gamble? gm won't even keep a stock of the originals.
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Originally Posted by I H8 WWD
29 interested so far, should be easy to get this done.
The E-mail:
Hi, It seem we have gotten a good amount of interest in making the camaro tail light lenses. We require 15 down payments of 20$ to start the project. This is to assure that we will sell a minimum amount of lenses. The down payments are non refundable unless the project does not work out.
We will also need a set of oem lenses in good condition.
all of you must understand that for them to make a mold and make it good they need a next to perfect brand new lense to take the mold from... if they have the equipment they should do this and only this. if they are taking molds off of used old worn lenses i don't want a set either but if they are using new lenses i'd buy a few sets.
Last edited by Kandied91z; 02-12-2008 at 02:27 AM.
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Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
One major question... what process are they using to make the mold, is it silicone? if it is your lights will fade in a few months under the elements and no more then a year on a trailer queen. this is important for the clear buyers... those that are paying to have them tinted well i agree with the other posts that stated go buy $5 can of tinted paint.
great idea though on the clear and colored units. hope they come out for you guys!
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
Got an email from Tina yesterday
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Hi there,
Yes we got them yesterday, i ment to send you an emial. They are ALOT bigger then we thought, but im pretty sure we will make them for 200$ anyway.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by Kandied91z
One major question... what process are they using to make the mold, is it silicone? if it is your lights will fade in a few months under the elements and no more then a year on a trailer queen. this is important for the clear buyers... those that are paying to have them tinted well i agree with the other posts that stated go buy $5 can of tinted paint.
great idea though on the clear and colored units. hope they come out for you guys!
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Originally Posted by KLEARZ
Hey, We use resin casting and not injection molding. Our clear resin is made specificly for lenses and will not yellow over time. We got the oem lenses a few days ago and they are ALOT bigger then we thought, but we will probably still go ahead with the price of 200$.
Tina
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Originally Posted by KLEARZ
Our lenses are made with UV resistant material and will not yellow overtime but may darken like all stock lenses.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by IROCZman15
they look gross.. why do u guys want to rice out ur cars??
First of all, Its not ricing out our cars. It makes are cars look different. And this isn't a thread about how you like them its a thread to buy them. I know that it is your oppinion, but honestly I think you should have kept it to yourself.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by Jason @ KLEARZ
Hello,
We have the process about half finished. We've had some trouble with our mold making materiel the last 3 weeks, and
need to be sure the problem is solved before we pour a $1000 set of molds plus all the labor into prepping for them. That would be a huge loss if these molds didn't turn out nice. I think we have the problem solved, and I am actually doing a couple smaller molds right now to be sure. If all goes well, we will be ready to make the passenger side tail molds by the end of the week, with the drivers side being made the following week. These lenses are a lot bigger than we originally thought, and take a lot more material and time to prep them. An overestimate would be that we will have the first set of tails ready to ship to you in one month.(It will probably be two weeks, but tell the forum people a month to be safe). We'll be able to make about one set every two days once they are in production. The estimate of a year to recieve lenses is way off, but the last few people who gave deposits, might be looking at up to two months before they recieve their tails.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
I never specified what color lenses I wanted, will they contact me or what? Also, I was hoping to see some pictures of the finished product in a few different color schemes before I made a decision, will this be possible?
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by camarobeast84
I never specified what color lenses I wanted, will they contact me or what? Also, I was hoping to see some pictures of the finished product in a few different color schemes before I made a decision, will this be possible?
Im sure they will contact those who made their DP's first in which case they will ask what color....
I will e-mail later today and ask if they are going to make some before hand...for display purposes.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
If you had read the post, when you order your lenses, you'll be able to choose from whatever colors they have, if you wand green reverse sections, done, If you clear revearse, done.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
So, in this day and time, there are no losers....at least, thats what they want you to teach your kids now.
But yeah, I kind of forgot about these (good thing someone asked for an update) because I have a 300zx in which case I have been all over the Z31 forums lately.
I actually just got some new bulbs for my 300.
They are 13 Watt High Power LED Bulbs, the brightest for any automotive bulb I've seen.
The yellow lensed bulbs are the WHITE COLOR BULBS and the clear lensed bulbs are the AMBER COLOR BULBS. Notice the sticker color...
I am waiting for a flasher relay for these bulbs (for the turns signals) and if everything goes smooth Im buying the last 4 red ones for my brake lights then purchasing a set for the camaro in preparation of the new tails. Dark smoked baby.....
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
These bulbs are found here. They are from Hong Kong so expect a 10-18 day delivery. My bulbs took about 2 1/2 weeks. My relay is on its way.
ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU CAN BEFORE BUYING....Look through his feedback and decide how you want. Remember, bid at your own risk....
Ebay Store
1156-1157 Bulbs (Make sure you know which ones you need. Im pretty sure 1156's are the outer 2 bulbs and the turn signal you'll have to get in a 1157 bulb and buy a flasher relay. Now with my 300zx the relay was direct fit replacement, Im not sure how the flasher relay is for the camaro)
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
FYI, When I sent my payment thru paypal with my color selection of smoked red with clear reverse lights, they replied:
"Hi,
Thank you for the down payment, just to let you know we cant do 2 different color on the lenses. So we can do the whole thing smoked red.
Klearz
Tina"
So to answer all your questions, you cannot mix and match colors or schemes.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by kewl_blades
FYI, When I sent my payment thru paypal with my color selection of smoked red with clear reverse lights, they replied:
"Hi,
Thank you for the down payment, just to let you know we cant do 2 different color on the lenses. So we can do the whole thing smoked red.
Klearz
Tina"
So to answer all your questions, you cannot mix and match colors or schemes.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
I guess that doesnt bother me...Im getting all black anyway...but the license plate lenses will be clear...I dont care how clear backing up is, I back into my driveway and pull out just like in parking lots...no need for someone behind me in a parking spot needing a bright reverse light in their face saying stop biotch...HAHAH....
Im still good, but this is a dissapointment if you guys cant get smoked red with clear reverse...we might have to look into a custom mold setup for that.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by I H8 WWD
we might have to look into a custom mold setup for that.
Isn't that what we are doing now
I am really disappointed, I guess I'll have to get clear and paint them areas I want red. I think we need to get a count of who wants clear reverse with the rest red. Maybe if enough of us want them that way, they will do it.
I mean if the factory can do 3 colors on one lense, why can't they do it?
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
Tina stated that they would do clear smoked on all the sections and then I would have to paint the parts I wanted Red with translucent red spray paint.
For over $200 they plan to charge for these parts, they should be the ones painting. What happens if you ruin the part? Would they send you replacements? Don't think so.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
The only reason I'm getting these is to get rid of the clear reverse sections.
If you want stock looking lenses, look on e-bay. The whole point is to get the complete blacked out look..
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by Kandied91z
did anyone order clear, that's all i care to see as those paying for tinted should have just painted them properly for $10 and saved your cash.
We haven't got that far. All we have done is sent down payments then we have a choice of color after the molds are complete. At least thats how I understood it.
I'm ordering all clear so as long as thats offered i'm happy, and it depends if they offer tinted clear, i want to see how dark it is before i make my decision to go with that or just paint mine.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
I am happy, i think some people are jumping too far. I also think some people need to just WAIT it out a little longer and see what happens before jumping to conclusions.
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
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Originally Posted by Stevo
I am happy, i think some people are jumping too far. I also think some people need to just WAIT it out a little longer and see what happens before jumping to conclusions.
Agree completely. The fact that they're delaying in order to get the molds and production RIGHT says a lot!
Re: Group Buy: www.KLEARZ.com Camaro Tail Lights ( Clear, Smoked, Red, DARK Smoked )
I agree 100%.. a 20$ initial investment isnt a big gamble. Wait and see how they come out. I would rather wait a year for excellent repos, than rush outa set that looks like poop and doesnt fit.