Carbon Fiber Headlamp rings

[Carbon Joe]

Shipping to the UK for the rings is $25.00 but I can send a bulk order over to save on shipping. If everyone that want's a set can agree on one person to send them to the shipping can be split so many ways. Who do I send them to???

[alfiebug]

bleedin' hell...beautiful!

OK..so how many of us want bits and bobs over here in the UK. Seriously wanting those headlight rims and running boards in red carbon!!!! Must have 'em!

...also Mr Carbon Joe...would you do me a RHD 1303 dash without a hole for the CD - coz mines under the dash...in red of course!

How much would these all come to in pounds?

Cheers

John

[BigPhattyVW]

Who makes them? If anybody knows the price could they reply please!!

Thanks!

Clint

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[vujade]

BigPhattyVW

Carbon Joe makes them and they run about $40 a pair I believe

[lastplace]

can you give me an estimate in USD on carbon fiber bumpers, stone guards, headlamp rings, and running boards?

[Carbon Joe]

lastplace,
Sorry I'm not making bumpers but for the other parts please take a look at my site www.carbonjoe.net

Thanks,

[oasis]

I saw the price for the headlamp rings and was wondering why I PayPal'd so much ... until I saw the original posts were from 2002.

(Blood pressure returning to normal. )

[Bill K.]

Joe,

Do you have plans (or have you already) made early head light rings with mounting holes at 5 and 7 o'clock?

Thanks,
Bill

[Carbon Joe]

Bill,
Yes I'm going to be making early headlamp rings, are the screws at 5 and 7 for adjustment or mounting? I thought there was only one mounting point.

[boygenius]

Originally Posted by Carbon Joe

Bill,
Yes I'm going to be making early headlamp rings.

Excellent...

[Panelfantastic]

They are for adjustment of the light beam.
Dang, now I'm gonna have to start converting the oval from cal-look to GL.

[Kataplun]

joe, i love the carbon parts, i mabey getting the door panels for xmas :P but ill order some headlamp rings when i get the money, i wanted to ask where did you get thoes cool headlams they look so clear and probably blinding cool :P



you once told me that i would pay you bya wester union, remember i live in the dominican republic and dont hav e aPO box so how much would the sending of the lamps cost ?

[Bill K.]

Originally Posted by Carbon Joe

Bill,
Yes I'm going to be making early headlamp rings, are the screws at 5 and 7 for adjustment or mounting? I thought there was only one mounting point.

Awesome -- that's going to look sweet with my 911 lenses and other C/F parts.

You're right on the mounting hole -- just one. I want early C/F headlight rings with adjuster screws at 5 and 7 oclock. Sorry to confuse. Here's a full-on clarification on the early rings

There are 3 styles of rings. I got these pictures and info from www.wolfsburgwest.com. I won't be surprised if there is more to the story...
1. Adjusters at 9 and 12 oclock -- OEM on pre '54 w/ bosch headlights

2. Adjusters at 5 and 7 oclock -- OEM on '54-'62 and pre '54 w/ hella headlights; used with aftermarket "American Assemblies"

3. Adjusters at 2 and 7 oclock -- OEM on '63-'67; used with aftermarket "European Assemblies"

They all have a third hole in a mounting tab at 6 oclock for securing the ring to the fender. There is a nylon sleeve that goes under the tab to keep the tab from bending too far when the screw is tightened.

I recommend you start with the 5 and 7 style. These seem to be the most common aftermarket "American Assemblies". They are $100/pair, vs. $300/pair for the "European Assemblies" . I'm modifying mine like the "European" ones based on a tip I got from aircooled.net -- bust the fluted glass out of H4 lamp holder and use 911 fluted lenses. The light output is great with this combo, plus you get a stealth running light. I'll post this setup when it's finished in a couple weeks...

The 2 and 7 style would be needed for those with OEM assemblies from 63-67 or the aftermarket "European" headlight assemblies. Is anyone interested in this style trim ring?

You probably can rule out making the 9 and 12 style since it's so old and odd-ball.

We need to get a good OEM ring for your mold. The aftermarket ones are aren't worthy of carbon fiber -- oval shape is off, rim doesn't go tangent to lens, etc. Does anyone have a good OEM 5 and 7 ring to donate? I'll start looking.

So much for a simple answer...

[Bill K.]

Joe, do you need a perfect finish (chrome) on the master part to make a good mold?

[SilverBullet]

Kataplun, thoses headlamps are from CSP.