Interest in a rally/driving light bracket for E30's?

[kamotors]

But I don't want one that fits the way your new ones do, I want the lights further back like the original setup... :(

the new hole is only 1mm lower,and the light now sits about 1mm lower and little more forward, it not a noticeable difference until you open the hood.
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its just enough to clear the hood.

[Fidhle007]

well, I've messed around with the prototype and drilled 2 more holes into it, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to sell it, but I'll get you a good deal on a nicely made one that should fit perfect. Now that I now whats needed to make one I'll just start making a bunch.

But I don't want one that fits the way your new ones do, I want the lights further back like the original setup... :(

[dinanm3atl]

well, I've messed around with the prototype and drilled 2 more holes into it, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to sell it, but I'll get you a good deal on a nicely made one that should fit perfect. Now that I now whats needed to make one I'll just start making a bunch.

Word!

[kamotors]

Couldn't you just flip the bracket upside down?

yes, actually you could, I never thought of that, but the angle of the light would change because the angle of the holes is not centered(on purpose).

[kamotors]

Mine hits the hood too, I have to unbolt it for any real work but yours would be a massive improvement in sturdiness over my current setup. Let me know how much you want shipped to 03440 for your prototype and I'll be on it like shit on velcro. :)

well, I've messed around with the prototype and drilled 2 more holes into it, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to sell it, but I'll get you a good deal on a nicely made one that should fit perfect. Now that I now whats needed to make one I'll just start making a bunch.

[chadthestampede]

It's probably stupid and poitless, but how about putting them BELOW the bumper?

Would look cool, just not sure about the light output.

Couldn't you just flip the bracket upside down?

[thornado327i]

It's probably stupid and poitless, but how about putting them BELOW the bumper?

Would look cool, just not sure about the light output.

But since - in theory - the beam should be aimed upward a bit, then putting the lights below the bumper (flipped - mounted form above) should make the light kind of flood the street - could be nice as fog-breakers...

Or am I missing the point?

[Wh33lhop]

w/ new covers on

That looks really good. (honestly, a LOT better than I had imagined it would) How much are you thinking, ballpark? Just curious.

[325ixE30]

I want one!

[Fidhle007]

sure? it might hit the hood though, it was just a prototype, it needs some paint, It was the bracket I was going to use on my car, on my car it had like 2mm of clearance and it wasn't fully tightened(so in the end it would be less clearance. I'm making one out of some smaller round tubing, and its going to be not so bulky looking without sacrificing strength, it will have 4 attaching points so it should be sturdy with out putting to much stress on the car.

Mine hits the hood too, I have to unbolt it for any real work but yours would be a massive improvement in sturdiness over my current setup. Let me know how much you want shipped to 03440 for your prototype and I'll be on it like shit on velcro. :)

[kamotors]

I like it, but does it leave a big dark spot at night when driving with the high beams on? Looks like it would block the light, could you make one where the lights are a little closer together?

I don't think its in the way, but this is just the prototype so I will move them in if needed.

[dinanm3atl]

I like it, but does it leave a big dark spot at night when driving with the high beams on? Looks like it would block the light, could you make one where the lights are a little closer together?

Photo is not straight on and the highs just scatter light. Don't believe this will be an issue.

[leland21]

I like it, but does it leave a big dark spot at night when driving with the high beams on? Looks like it would block the light, could you make one where the lights are a little closer together?

[dinanm3atl]

I say make 25-30 each. Maybe even make 50 each. Depends on how much your time is worth to you :)

[kamotors]

Figure out cost of metal/materials and add on 5 or 10 bucks, or whatever you want, for every hour it takes of assembling.

get these going I'm interested in getting one

yeah I don't know how much to charge for labor, this one took me a while to make because it was the first one, to make it I have to weld,cut,drill,grind, measure,and test fit. Whats a fair price that you guys would be willing to pay, it really is a super sturdy piece, it wont bend, flex or anything. I'll add up what it costs for me to make one and I'll try to give a fair price without feeling like I'm doing a bunch of work for only $5 of profit.