would any one want??

Atkins Dan · 05-22-2009, 05:53 PM

metal head light lids????
The plastic ones are getting old enough that they are braking apart so here is the idea I have in my head..

These would be all stock looking to start with & after a wile I can add in a air duct in the top of the lid for more air into the engine bay..

Post up on what you guys think on this idea..

Price tag TBO @ a later date..

Dan

hades · 05-22-2009, 06:27 PM

I would probably like one when mine breaks. Really it depends on how much and what material - weight still matters.

Caim · 05-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Yeah, i think that would be a great idea due to the fact that i have became one of the victims of the plastic head light covers.....

But i will not surrender to a stupid high price. That is the only catch that would stop me from getting them.

***Herblenny*** · 05-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Hmm.. I do like the idea.. at material would these be made out of?? Steel or Aluminum?

Signal 2 · 05-22-2009, 08:07 PM

I've never had issues with my OEM covers. Decent used ones are still available. AFAIK so are new ones. So I would buy them only if...
A. They aren't rediculously expensive...at least close in price to MAZDA new. Given the low volumn, that might be tough.
AND
B. There was some tasteful but effective way to vent them. Hard to imagine, and it might be self-contradictory but there you go.

speedjunkie · 05-23-2009, 02:23 AM

I might be interested in some. I'm planning on making a set of headlights similar to R Magic by cutting the headlight covers into that shape and using the whole headlight as a air inlet as well, and since I've already lost a headlight cover before, I'm pretty sure the way it will be shaped will make it even more vulnerable to flying off. So having a metal one would hold up better I think.

classicauto · 05-23-2009, 07:40 AM

If they fit well, I'd direct all the customers I have with broken covers to atkins. But for me thats the biggest issue. Some guys pay huge dollars for a POS vented cover that fits like ass. Price won't matter to me, but if they don't fit worth a crap I will never buy or recommend them.

I've only had one FD I painted taht didn't need at least one headlight cover due to the little "brackets" tearing off the lid.

blwnrtr93 · 05-23-2009, 08:16 AM

What about the possibility of a FG cover with steel or aluminum mounting points/reinforcements, Dan? That could keep your costs lower and still allow for a product more resistant to the breakage most of us have seen from our factory covers.

Atkins Dan · 05-25-2009, 09:19 AM

ok there is some interest on these.. I will order up some new lids and see what I need to do to make this happen..

blwnrtr93 : sorry but I have to ask what is FG mean????

Dan

Signal 2 · 05-25-2009, 12:30 PM

I think that means Fiber Glass.

Atkins Dan · 05-25-2009, 11:31 PM

thanks that makes sense to me I was just thinking it was a meaning for something else..

Dan

GreatShamanGT · 05-26-2009, 01:44 PM

Can you also make some with Vents like the FEED headlight covers?

albertomg · 05-27-2009, 09:15 PM

Seems like a cool idea.

05-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
Atkins Dan Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 18	would any one want?? metal head light lids???? The plastic ones are getting old enough that they are braking apart so here is the idea I have in my head.. These would be all stock looking to start with & after a wile I can add in a air duct in the top of the lid for more air into the engine bay.. Post up on what you guys think on this idea.. Price tag TBO @ a later date.. Dan __________________ 82 SuperCharged rx-7 {my toy not the daily driver anymore now under restoration} 88 B2200 rotary powered with a 7inch Camden SuperCharger !RIP! Jan/4/2007 2001 626 5-speed 80k on the clock all stock {Truck replacement} 2005 MAZDA6 V6 WAGON now that is a pimping ride all stock for the moment.. Paid off WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

05-22-2009, 06:27 PM	#2
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	I would probably like one when mine breaks. Really it depends on how much and what material - weight still matters. __________________ This is going to tear

05-22-2009, 06:36 PM	#3
Caim Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Rep Power: 17	Yeah, i think that would be a great idea due to the fact that i have became one of the victims of the plastic head light covers..... But i will not surrender to a stupid high price. That is the only catch that would stop me from getting them. __________________

05-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#4
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Hmm.. I do like the idea.. at material would these be made out of?? Steel or Aluminum? __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

05-22-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	I've never had issues with my OEM covers. Decent used ones are still available. AFAIK so are new ones. So I would buy them only if... A. They aren't rediculously expensive...at least close in price to MAZDA new. Given the low volumn, that might be tough. AND B. There was some tasteful but effective way to vent them. Hard to imagine, and it might be self-contradictory but there you go. __________________ Jim VR R1 FD

05-23-2009, 02:23 AM	#6
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	I might be interested in some. I'm planning on making a set of headlights similar to R Magic by cutting the headlight covers into that shape and using the whole headlight as a air inlet as well, and since I've already lost a headlight cover before, I'm pretty sure the way it will be shaped will make it even more vulnerable to flying off. So having a metal one would hold up better I think.

05-23-2009, 08:16 AM	#8
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL Posts: 379 Rep Power: 18	What about the possibility of a FG cover with steel or aluminum mounting points/reinforcements, Dan? That could keep your costs lower and still allow for a product more resistant to the breakage most of us have seen from our factory covers. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

05-25-2009, 09:19 AM	#9
Atkins Dan Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 18	ok there is some interest on these.. I will order up some new lids and see what I need to do to make this happen.. blwnrtr93 : sorry but I have to ask what is FG mean???? Dan __________________ 82 SuperCharged rx-7 {my toy not the daily driver anymore now under restoration} 88 B2200 rotary powered with a 7inch Camden SuperCharger !RIP! Jan/4/2007 2001 626 5-speed 80k on the clock all stock {Truck replacement} 2005 MAZDA6 V6 WAGON now that is a pimping ride all stock for the moment.. Paid off WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

05-25-2009, 12:30 PM	#10
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	I think that means Fiber Glass. __________________ Jim VR R1 FD

05-25-2009, 11:31 PM	#11
Atkins Dan Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 18	thanks that makes sense to me I was just thinking it was a meaning for something else.. Dan __________________ 82 SuperCharged rx-7 {my toy not the daily driver anymore now under restoration} 88 B2200 rotary powered with a 7inch Camden SuperCharger !RIP! Jan/4/2007 2001 626 5-speed 80k on the clock all stock {Truck replacement} 2005 MAZDA6 V6 WAGON now that is a pimping ride all stock for the moment.. Paid off WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

05-26-2009, 01:44 PM	#12
GreatShamanGT Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	Can you also make some with Vents like the FEED headlight covers?

05-27-2009, 09:15 PM	#13
albertomg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 91 Rep Power: 18	Seems like a cool idea. __________________ 93 Vintage Red R1 Power: Street Ported Motor, 99 Twins, V-mount, DP>SMB cat/MP> RB cat back, PFC, 1300cc secondaries, Fuel Pump, ACT clutch, RB lwfw, etc Steve Kan tuned - 310rwhp at 10PSI Suspension: Tripoint custom valved Koni + Ground Control coilovers, Eibach sway bars, SuperPro bushings, Corner Balanced and accurately aligned Brakes: RacingBrake 4 corner BBK SSR Integrale 17"x9" +45, Dunlop Star Specs 255/40