Vinnie_Hki Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I am planning to have a number of custom headlamp brackets made. These brackets will use the standard diameter tube powder coated black as usual, so will fit in the S3 pinch bolt mount. It will also have the standard boss on the end to accept the usual selection of headlamp and indicator pods etc. The prime difference is that this bracket will be extremely simple. 200mm long, straight tube including the boss on the end. This length will be sufficient for wide track cars running 7" headlamps. My own car in the pics has been running these brackets on wide track (both "wide track" and "aero" style wishbones) for several years so I do not think they will foul each other. I've even burst a Nitron on a pothole in Bulgaria 😔 - I think I had full deflection for that one, and not seen bracket to wishbone contact.... The pics show my car as it returned from a run down to Greece through the Alps and Transfargasan highway, it has 5 3/4 lamp units, wide track aero and a blister on the nose cone for the Reverie air intake. The car has been in this trim for five years now and we've not seen any issues. Note also that the cycle wing stays on this car have been chopped so the wings themselves are a little lower than standard (about 15mm I guess). As you can see, with this bracket the headlamp is located much lower and further back than a standard unit. FWIW, there was plenty of night driving on the run down to Greece for example and the lamps were generally sufficient for some "quite quick" driving Pic 1 Pic 2 If anyone would like a pair I am offering these at 50 pounds per pair (Incl P&P) delivered to an EU address. Payment will be bank transfer to a UK bank account. Register interest here please, I have two takers already, looking for another eight pairs to be sold to get this off the ground. Vinnie Edited by - Vinnie_HKI on 18 Feb 2014 14:48:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 seriously tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Quoting mav: seriously tempted. When I get in a car now with the big headlights and standard brackets I get quite frustrated with how much they obscure the view. It's like driving about with two big discs in front of you. On the lowered brackets they sink down out of the eyeline, and smaller shells just make them "disappear". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin b Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Not having my car in the garage at the moment, would these fit a CSR too ? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Was that Anthony's car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Quoting Martin B: Not having my car in the garage at the moment, would these fit a CSR too ? Martin Not having paid attention to the bracket on a CSR I cannot say for sure, but looking at a std bracket from Caterham parts for the CSR the diameter etc looks the same as an S3 - I guess it has the same pinch bolt clamp on top of the chassis rail. Best checked but it certainly looks like it. Vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Quoting Jon Stewart: Was that Anthony's car? Yes. It's changed a bit, SLR cage rather than the hoop he had, clear aero rather than carbon, lowered floors too. But essentially yes. VInnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I recognised it from the Vauxhall stickers 😳 as Anthony sorted out a few for mine. I saw it taking shape over a few years....extremely sad outcome ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Vinnie, Put me down for a pair. Perfect for my car. Clive Edited by - Ivaan on 13 Feb 2014 08:39:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Quoting Ivaan: Hi Vinnie, Put me down for a pair. Perfect for my car. Clive Edited by - Ivaan on 13 Feb 2014 08:39:05 Noted, will be in touch (Once we have all the details in place) Vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Jon mentions Anthony's car. Is that the guy from Zermatt that used to post details of trips all over Europe? Been missing his postings and wondered what had happened to him. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Quoting David Brown: Jon mentions Anthony's car. Is that the guy from Zermatt that used to post details of trips all over Europe? Been missing his postings and wondered what had happened to him. David I think you are confusing Anthony Mellor with Anthony Burgess. By coincidence, Anthony Mellor has stayed here at my house near Helsinki on one of his trips, and of course Anthony Burgess' former car lives here permanently. Vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin b Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Any idea on timescale Vinnie ? Ta Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Apologies for the slow reply!! Saw it when posted and thought I had replied...ooops Just waiting for numbers really, am only about halfway there right now. However I need to order some large items soon and so I may well just bite the bullet and take some stock, so I would guess I'll have the items in my hands within 14 days or so. Any more for any more? 😬 Vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin b Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Put me down for a set please Vinnie Ta for organising Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hi Vinnie, I'd like a pair, if I'm not too late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie_Hki Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Quoting Paul White: Hi Vinnie, I'd like a pair, if I'm not too late? Noted Vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pellert Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi Vinnie, Again I am late, are there any brackets available? Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Lef Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 cant seem to make the pic links work? could you BM them to me? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweeky Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 interested but carnt see the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Interested, but like tweeky, cannot view pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 12, 2014 Member Share Posted October 12, 2014 Pictures don't work. Please could you post the raw URLs?ThanksJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Gone very quiet on this BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregs79 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Pictures don't work. Please could you post the raw URLs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Just going to resurrect this thread .. .. though I didn't know of its existence until about 2 minutes ago.Hope that I'm not treading on Vinnie's toes here.I have recently had 20 pairs of these brackets made, they are half way to being nylon coated as I type this.FInal costs won't be known until bill comes back from coaters - but the plan is a to fix a price per pair and then any surplus goes to NtL.Of the 20 pairs, 2 have already been sold (to me) so there will be 18 available. PLEASE don't post any interest on this thread. I will post something in "For Sale" and/or "Chit-Chat" when all details (including total production costs and shipping costs) are known.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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