Headlight "Eyelids" Info
12-01-2003, 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by Elara
They were advertisements that some of us mods didn't realize weren't allowed.
They were advertisements that some of us mods didn't realize weren't allowed.
12-14-2003, 05:07 PM
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Yea, Dugless had them on his 8 at the last meet in Tustin.
They looked real good in person. see them here https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...hlight=eyelids
They looked real good in person. see them here https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...hlight=eyelids
12-14-2003, 10:35 PM
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Hey mikeb
R magic sell eyelid for 8's...on corksport site
i know car color of link is ugly but only take care of the eyelid shape.....
http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?p...3Fcat%3D260824
R magic sell eyelid for 8's...on corksport site
i know car color of link is ugly but only take care of the eyelid shape.....
http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?p...3Fcat%3D260824
12-15-2003, 09:56 AM
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Mikeb - $193 from corksport.com as 'Gecko' stated above - below is a link to the R Magic RX8 with Eyelids - better quality photo - just scroll down
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ht=r+magic+lip
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ht=r+magic+lip
12-15-2003, 10:13 AM
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Blackbeard - Alot of questions because you're the first to have them that I know of. Thank you in advance for your help.
Where did you buy them? How much did they set you back and do they all come unpainted? If so, what are we looking to pay to get them the color of our cars? How do they attach to the car - adhesive/ clips?
Where did you buy them? How much did they set you back and do they all come unpainted? If so, what are we looking to pay to get them the color of our cars? How do they attach to the car - adhesive/ clips?
12-15-2003, 10:52 AM
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I bought them from rotaryextreme.com for $150. That is the cheapest price around. I always do my research! They are made from a flexible black plastic. You would have to get them painted from an auto body shop even if u have a black rx8, like myself. The back of the eyelid has and adhesive tape which would tape to the headlight cover. I might take the adhesive tape off a replace it with Velcro. This way when u take ur car to a store or a mall u can take the eyelid off and place it in ur car. For $150 and getting it painted from an auto body shop u don't want someone ripping them off ur car. I'm going to an auto body shop tomorrow to get an estimate. I will let u know how much the total price will cost.
12-15-2003, 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by blackbeard
I bought them from rotaryextreme.com for $150. That is the cheapest price around. I always do my research! They are made from a flexible black plastic. You would have to get them painted from an auto body shop even if u have a black rx8, like myself. The back of the eyelid has and adhesive tape which would tape to the headlight cover. I might take the adhesive tape off a replace it with Velcro. This way when u take ur car to a store or a mall u can take the eyelid off and place it in ur car. For $150 and getting it painted from an auto body shop u don't want someone ripping them off ur car. I'm going to an auto body shop tomorrow to get an estimate. I will let u know how much the total price will cost.
I bought them from rotaryextreme.com for $150. That is the cheapest price around. I always do my research! They are made from a flexible black plastic. You would have to get them painted from an auto body shop even if u have a black rx8, like myself. The back of the eyelid has and adhesive tape which would tape to the headlight cover. I might take the adhesive tape off a replace it with Velcro. This way when u take ur car to a store or a mall u can take the eyelid off and place it in ur car. For $150 and getting it painted from an auto body shop u don't want someone ripping them off ur car. I'm going to an auto body shop tomorrow to get an estimate. I will let u know how much the total price will cost.
While you're at it, take your mudflaps and muffler tips too. That way you can rest easy while you're walking around the mall.
12-15-2003, 01:14 PM
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has anyone thought of just having the eyelids just painted on the lens of the car by a professional shop.
has anyone thought of just having the eyelids just painted on the lens of the car by a professional shop.
12-15-2003, 05:06 PM
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BB - I understand your concern w.r.t. the eyelids being stolen. I would just hope the RX8 is being purchased by a group of individuals that wouldn't do that sort of thing. Who really knows though. I would tend to think that only custom wheels or stereo equipment would the things that would be at risk. I have had both of those items stolen from my cars in the past. Its not fun and it always makes you think, "Will this happen to me again?"
I choose to enjoy it while I have it and if it gets 'jacked' than thats what I pay insurance for. JMO.
I choose to enjoy it while I have it and if it gets 'jacked' than thats what I pay insurance for. JMO.
12-17-2003, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by blackbeard
I have them but i'm waiting for them to get painted. I will post some pics when they are done.
I have them but i'm waiting for them to get painted. I will post some pics when they are done.
bulletproofautomotive.com
has them for 110 but says it takes 4 weeks to get them
12-18-2003, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
How long did you wait to get these from RE
bulletproofautomotive.com
has them for 110 but says it takes 4 weeks to get them
How long did you wait to get these from RE
bulletproofautomotive.com
has them for 110 but says it takes 4 weeks to get them
12-25-2003, 09:54 PM
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hey mike i found a diferent type of eyelids. I dont know if you'd even call these eyelids, but here ya go http://pac-gate.co.jp/run/rx8.htm
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