AACStyle has a new product...

And it's a headlight lid just like I was about to buy!


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http://i8.tinypic.com/2iv1aab.jpg

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From his email:

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Here are the pictures of the headlight lid that I was talking about. This lid was designed from a factory headlight lid and was test fitted before it was sent off to production. I have yet to fit it since I got it but everything should fit fine. As you can tell the legs were made in metal so that they can be bent to make sure of proper fitment. The unit is very tight and easily weighs a pound or less. Having these mass produced will only take a few weeks once I have a comitment from at least 10 people for the $89.00 intro rate. Shipping should be under 10 dollars for anywhere in the continetal U.S. I will have my paypal account setup tonight and we should be good to go for taking orders.

The money can be paid up front intially and then when the pieces come in and I have a set shipping rate, the rest can be sent for shipping. If you are interested we can make this a reality! Also if you know anyone who would like one please have them email me so we can get to 10 units!

P.S. I only have driver side units right now but if there is a large enough demand for passenger side I will have those made in the future as well.

Thanks
Steve
AKA Xflashjr

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Here's some more pics:

http://i18.tinypic.com/4cmaf6x.jpg

http://i6.tinypic.com/2q0kit4.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/47vqema.jpg

Looks pretty good to me. He had mentioned these a LONG time ago but I never heard anything back, then he just PMed me on the ::Batman:: board.

I think I'll be getting one. What do you guys think?

No affiliation, blahblahblah. Here's his email: [email protected]

That ought to be worth at least thirty Bling points.::Banana::

















Looks good.

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Originally Posted by Radio-Active

That ought to be worth at least thirty Bling points.::Banana::

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Dang, it's been over 10 minutes and BR hasn't posted... ::rock::

I like them but I'd end up painting them. I prefer the solid black thing I got going.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

I prefer the solid black thing I got going.

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Does that mean you'll be painting the silver rim on the wheels?

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Does that mean you'll be painting the silver rim on the wheels?

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I just realized that your avatar kinda looks like you ::Blink::

http://i7.tinypic.com/4d6pbut.jpg

::EvilBana

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

I just realized that your avatar kinda looks like you ::Blink::

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A little spik-ier hair and you've got it... with all my green, rippling muscles! :D

I don't think those are muscles....... ;)

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Does that mean you'll be painting the silver rim on the wheels?

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:rolleyes:

those are RICE... arent the OEM pop-ups made of aluminium and there for super light already...just like the hood.

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Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

those are RICE... arent the OEM pop-ups made of aluminium and there for super light already...just like the hood.

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That's kinda what i was thinking. It looks like they took a stock lid, cut a V, and overlayed it with CF and epoxy.

Now if it was make out of some dry weave carbon/kevlar mix = sexy

Then you get something like this
http://www.revlimiter.net/mods/pix/scoop1.jpg
http://www.revlimiter.net/mods/pix/scoop1.jpg

This guy also has Moss lo-pro lights and uses the 4" NACA duct. (Hint BR)

Yea it really does look like that. But what I wanna know is.....what happens to all that water when it rains.....can you say wet engine bay?

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Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

Yea it really does look like that. But what I wanna know is.....what happens to all that water when it rains.....can you say wet engine bay?

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Same thing happens when you go barreling down the road and hit a puddle... wet engine bay.

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Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

those are RICE... arent the OEM pop-ups made of aluminium and there for super light already...just like the hood.

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Just curious... are you having a bad day? All you've seemed to do today is complain :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Nexus Flux

That's kinda what i was thinking. It looks like they took a stock lid, cut a V, and overlayed it with CF and epoxy.

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That's an NACA duct, aerodynamically shaped to provide the most airflow. It almost sucks air in. BTW Revlimiter (whose car you posted) actually designed this thing.

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Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

Yea it really does look like that. But what I wanna know is.....what happens to all that water when it rains.....can you say wet engine bay?

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And you're worried about that why? Is you're engine bay too pretty to get wet? :confused: I've never heard of anyone having problems and there's quite a few headlight lid intakes on the market.


EDIT: Holy crap that looks like my car::Blink::

I'm having a great day actually. I was just voicing my opinion on this head light lid.

My engine bay is actually decently dirty, but its dry none the less.

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

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That's an NACA duct, aerodynamically shaped to provide the most airflow. It almost sucks air in. BTW Revlimiter (whose car you posted) actually designed this thing.
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Well I just thought you would want the best duct possible. And thanks for letting me know that this guy designed the one on the first page.

The ideal lid I'm talking about is most likely one piece multilayered CF, that employs the aerodynamic principles of the NACA duct. No rivets, no overlay, no metal.
Just CF and epoxy.

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Originally Posted by Nexus Flux

Well I just thought you would want the best duct possible. And thanks for letting me know that this guy designed the one on the first page.

The ideal lid I'm talking about is most likely one piece multilayered CF, that employs the aerodynamic principles of the NACA duct. No rivets, no overlay, no metal.
Just CF and epoxy.

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Er... that's what this one is. I think it was mistaken for a stock lid overlaid because he had the presence of mind to use metal mounting clips.

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Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

Yea it really does look like that. But what I wanna know is.....what happens to all that water when it rains.....can you say wet engine bay?

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I have had my NACA duct on for about a year and have not had any problems. Yes, it gives another entry point for water into the engine bay, but it isn't like the engine compartment is a sealed compartment to begin with.

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/attachmen...1&d=1137550631

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/attachmen...0&d=1137550623

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/attachmen...9&d=1137550616

On this pic
http://i8.tinypic.com/48gwe85.jpg

It looks like there has been some fiberglass used to build up the duct.

I've been wanting to do something with my lids. Initially I thought an old school touch of louvers. Lately thought that idea is not as appealing. I'm now thinking of doing something along the lines of what Revlimiter did. I actually like the rivets.

The stock lids are actually stamped steel. Not heavy to begin with but CF would be lighter.

Another thing I've considered is the Zoom Engineering lids.

http://www.zoom-eng.com/catalog/images/ex070.JPG

http://www.zoom-eng.com/catalog/images/ex070a.jpg

http://www.zoom-eng.com/catalog/images/ex010c.jpg

BR, NO!!! Bad BR!!

Get something flush. I think that would ruin the outline of your car which is seeexy right now. Those just somehow look really silly.

EDIT: Oops, and my bad about the aluminum lids ;)

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Originally Posted by black roadster

http://www.zoom-eng.com/catalog/images/ex010c.jpg

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Now those I like. ::Banana::

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Originally Posted by Nexus Flux

On this pic
http://i8.tinypic.com/48gwe85.jpg

It looks like there has been some fiberglass used to build up the duct.

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Nex they are built like the headlights that I had they have a fiberglass base with multi layers of CF.

http://www.zoom-eng.com/catalog/images/ex010c.jpg

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Now those I like. ::Banana::

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I think its funny that he has those vents to cool his engine off, but he still has his license plate blocking all that airflow...;) I have mine JDM mounted to side on my front bumper for max flow haha and it looks funny:D

Update... preorders are being taken.

LINKIE to the CR.net thread ::Banana::

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Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

http://www.zoom-eng.com/catalog/images/ex010c.jpg

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Damn, I like that BRG! :clap:

Wonder what it would look like in black! ;)

Pics are in of the mounted lid, here ya go :D

http://i9.tinypic.com/2ecnf5c.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/43yrbkp.jpg

More:

http://i12.tinypic.com/2w3t2qh.jpg
http://i14.tinypic.com/452gl6f.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/29qjouf
http://i12.tinypic.com/4dq5wcl.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/2dl2etl.jpg

By the way, I did learn that this lid is not being produced by AAC, it's being produced by Steve from AAC. He was a bit disillusioned with them for a few issues they had so he went his own way and started designing this lid with the help of Revlimiter. The first manufacturer he had (who had a better price) flaked out on him and he had to find another, which accounted for the delay and slight change in price.

Remember that Moss sells one of these for $200 + shipping, this one is $99 shipped.

I can't wait for mine ::Banana::

meh...

::Yawn::

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

Pics are in of the mounted lid, here ya go :D

http://i9.tinypic.com/2ecnf5c.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/43yrbkp.jpg

More:

http://i12.tinypic.com/2w3t2qh.jpg
http://i14.tinypic.com/452gl6f.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/29qjouf
http://i12.tinypic.com/4dq5wcl.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/2dl2etl.jpg

By the way, I did learn that this lid is not being produced by AAC, it's being produced by Steve from AAC. He was a bit disillusioned with them for a few issues they had so he went his own way and started designing this lid with the help of Revlimiter. The first manufacturer he had (who had a better price) flaked out on him and he had to find another, which accounted for the delay and slight change in price.

Remember that Moss sells one of these for $200 + shipping, this one is $99 shipped.

I can't wait for mine ::Banana::

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Adam aka: RevLimiter deserves more credit than that. He gave Steve all the info. and even designed the lid based off his experience building his own.

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Originally Posted by Sharpie

Adam aka: RevLimiter deserves more credit than that. He gave Steve all the info. and even designed the lid based off his experience building his own.

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Yup, I was impressed with his homemade lid. Glad somebody is producing them.

And BR... if ya can't say something nice... (Bambi quote :D)

Looks good. Don't worry about incoming water unless you aren't running a filter. You would literally have to soak the plugs to notice anything and some silicone is good for that. Just wipe down after rainy excursions. If you left the plastic drip panels on the hood behind the lights, you really don't need to worry about intake of water.

hi mate, i love mine more ;)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/bratfass/6c_1.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/bratfass/aa_1.jpg

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Originally Posted by black roadster

meh...

::Yawn::

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Originally Posted by bratfass

hi mate, i love mine more ;)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/bratfass/6c_1.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/bratfass/aa_1.jpg

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That's what I'm talking about! Tasty JDM Goodness! ::Good::

You called it BR. If I don't go pitcrew or fix that is what I'm looking at.

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Originally Posted by driftdevil

Nex they are built like the headlights that I had they have a fiberglass base with multi layers of CF.

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FG and CF don't really mend too well
since one uses resin and the other epoxy.
There are two kinds of weaves for carbon fiber, matt and cloth,
ofcourse cloth is the one CF is known for but matt is way stronger.
2 layers would more than suffice for strength (IMO)

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Originally Posted by Mouglie

FG and CF don't really mend too well
since one uses resin and the other epoxy.
There are two kinds of weaves for carbon fiber, matt and cloth,
ofcourse cloth is the one CF is known for but matt is way stronger.
2 layers would more than suffice for strength (IMO)

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If you've seen the headlights you'd get a better idea of what I'm talking about.