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by **Blue Darkness** » Sat 17.03.2007, 21:50

Enright13 wrote:Here are the pics Roger sent me:

looking good! :wink:

by **surfboardfiller** » Sun 18.03.2007, 14:10

Thanks for the helpfull suggestions on the light spacing. The master (model) is pictured finished; so no big holes will be cut into it, the small holes you can see in the face are 'key points' for small mould parts to lock into. It's a bit more work for me on each one but it keeps the cost down and gives you guys more choice!

This means I can have one main mould for the panel and seperate moulds added for the different sized, spaced or styled light holes, when a light size is chosen by the customer I will assemble the mould and then laminate the GRP over the top. This is just the main part of a 6 part mould which will be used for any light system you might want; future proofing!

When you come to order the panel you have the option to specify these details. How's that for customer service! :-D

Costas' back panel has a different sized reg plate, so the spacing will be different.

by **Marc33** » Mon 19.03.2007, 02:06

surferphil wrote:Thanks for the helpfull suggestions on the light spacing. The master (model) is pictured finished; so no big holes will be c

Costas' back panel has a different sized reg plate, so the spacing will be different.

This is a rear lights of a Fiat Coupe on my Elan:
http://www.lotuselancentral.com/forum/d ... hp?id=3002

by **F1 LOTUS** » Mon 19.03.2007, 02:30

surferphil wrote:... the small holes you can see in the face are 'key points' for small mould parts to lock into.

Nice one Surfers

by **F1 LOTUS** » Tue 20.03.2007, 08:59

F1 LOTUS wrote:Or...you [I] could do a few layouts in Photoshop with different spacing and positioning?

by **Monty** » Tue 20.03.2007, 12:16

IMO Costas light spacing seems spot on.

I wasn`t intending to get any lights yet but there was some elise S2 type on ebay just for oneside, it worked out for 1 inner & 1outter he wanted £80 + postage, made an offer and got them for £55 + postage. Now i`ve got to find another set for the otherside :roll:

So phil i`m ready for half a light panel lol :-D

by **Enright** » Tue 20.03.2007, 12:20

If I were going for this I reckon I'd choose 2nd from bottom left.
(The Elise spacing is 1")

by **surfboardfiller** » Tue 20.03.2007, 12:53

Enright13 wrote:If I were going for this I reckon I'd choose 2nd from bottom left.
(The Elise spacing is 1")

I agree!

Nice one Brian! Have a look at this drawing for spacing as the reg plate recess on mine changes the appearence from other panels.

I managed to pick up a set of Elise S2 lights (not the LEDs) at Donny, so I can make panels for both later type Elise lights. Dapinky also got a set so we are well on our way Monty, I'm sure you'll get the other two as elise owners upgrade to LEDs

Cheers,

Phil

by **Darren** » Tue 20.03.2007, 13:57

Looks the business Phil

For my 2p worth, I still need convincing about the LED strip to light the number plate, as it may be easier and more asthetically pleasing to use the rear lit number plate option as per the TVR and Chris's use of it in this thread

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-Rear-Numberplate-Semi-Transparent-Number-Plate_W0QQitemZ260095842892QQcategoryZ108792QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Anyways, I'm in regardless :wink:

Darren.

by **GeoffSmith** » Tue 20.03.2007, 14:00

With Phil's recess....

by **Enright** » Tue 20.03.2007, 14:05

I think we have a winner - nice one Phil (and Geoff). The recess is important to "keep it in the family".
The illumination could even be mounted in the bootlid and have it's wiring running down the hinge.

by **Monty** » Tue 20.03.2007, 14:20

Think Rogers solution to the number plate lighting is a clever one. Just 2 little holes at the side :-D

by **Elanlover** » Tue 20.03.2007, 14:45

Monty wrote:Think Rogers solution to the number plate lighting is a clever one. Just 2 little holes at the side

It should be easy to find a relatively cheap LED light source for either side of the plate that's small and could possibly fit into those little holes.

by **surfboardfiller** » Wed 21.03.2007, 11:07

Thanks Darren, the prototype/#1 should convince you (and me) although there is enough room behind the reg plate to back light it. :-D

Thanks Geoff, turned up trumps again!

Yes the led strip is waterproof and hides behind the boot lid!

The cleverest thing about Rogers Reg plate light, is that he has used the old light and doesn't have to faf about trying to find an alternative solution. :-D

I don't think a pair of LEDs would be bright enough but then that could work to your advantage! :wink:

by **DeeAitch** » Wed 21.03.2007, 11:50

Only my 2p worth but I prefer the outer unit more towards the outside edge - more visability for side on folk which I believe may be a legal requirement on new stuff for some countries? Saves on side repeaters.
Can I suggest that as they are close to the boot shut line, as on Geoffs excellent photo shop render, then it might be best to increase the spacing a tad and equi space them about this line?

by **Monty** » Wed 21.03.2007, 19:52

Have to say that the lights are a little to close to each other for me

Just a slightly more gap would look better IMO

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 21.03.2007, 20:06

Monty wrote:Have to say that the lights are a little to close to each other for me Just a slightly more gap would look better IMO

I only did what Stupid Boy said! How's this?

by **ailwyn** » Wed 21.03.2007, 20:09

geoffsmith wrote: I only did what Stupid Boy said! How's this?

by **Ekapol** » Wed 21.03.2007, 20:15

geoffsmith wrote:
Monty wrote:Have to say that the lights are a little to close to each other for me Just a slightly more gap would look better IMO

I only did what Stupid Boy said! How's this?

Too far apart for my taste. Between those 2 would be perfect for me.

2nd right from the top.

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 21.03.2007, 20:23

It's a good job that Phil's design is going to be infinitely variable then isn't it! :twisted:

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