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      09-06-2016, 01:30 AM   #45
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Alright, I got some prototypes and will fit them onto the car and take some more pics.

Trying to see if I should make them in the matte or gloss finish; what do you guys think?

The actual production ones will be similar, but I need to fix the honeycombs slightly.
Very cool! Love the homeycomb one. I would definitely do the matte finish on these, not glossy, since I think these are supposed to look like deep vents.
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I think better in matte black...Price aprox when you finish??
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Very cool! Love the homeycomb one. I would definitely do the matte finish on these, not glossy, since I think these are supposed to look like deep vents.
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I will have the cost up in a few days, gonna install the prototypes onto the car and take some pics first.

Expect to start making and delivering these in about 45 days.
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I will have the cost up in a few days, gonna install the prototypes onto the car and take some pics first.

Expect to start making and delivering these in about 45 days.
Sounds great...
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I will have the cost up in a few days, gonna install the prototypes onto the car and take some pics first.

Expect to start making and delivering these in about 45 days.
Awesome, please count me in for a set (assuming a reasonable price)!

Can't wait to see some installed pics.
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I will have the cost up in a few days, gonna install the prototypes onto the car and take some pics first.

Expect to start making and delivering these in about 45 days.
Very much looking forward to the photos!
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Very cool! Love the homeycomb one. I would definitely do the matte finish on these, not glossy, since I think these are supposed to look like deep vents.
+1 on the matte finish! Match the honeycomb front bumper finish
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+1 on the matte finish! Match the honeycomb front bumper finish
Same here
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Thanks again for everyone's feedback and interests!

I shall have some pics up tomorrow and let's see what you all think once installed!
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Thanks again for everyone's feedback and interests!

I shall have some pics up tomorrow and let's see what you all think once installed!
Topman..........
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Can't wait to see the finalized product!! I'll be in for a set as well.
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Matte is my choice. Let's get these made!
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I will have the cost up in a few days, gonna install the prototypes onto the car and take some pics first.

Expect to start making and delivering these in about 45 days.
I can't wait to see how they look on the car, can't wait to order them as well.
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Thanks again for everyone's feedback and interests!

I shall have some pics up tomorrow and let's see what you all think once installed!
Woohoo! You da man! Can't wait to see these pics!
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Thanks again for everyone's feedback and interests!

I shall have some pics up tomorrow and let's see what you all think once installed!
Still anticipating uploading pics today? I'm super excited
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To my surprise, the honeycomb style didn't show up that well compare to the other type. From a small distance, the honeycombs are not that obvious because it has a solid back not mesh like. But up close, it's pretty descent.

I am going to make another prototype to increase the size of the individual honeycombs, maybe it'll help making the honeycombs more obvious.

Matte finish turns out pretty good, what do you guys think?
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Hard to see the detail with camera...
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I reckon both look good, either are an improvement over the red reflectors.
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Forget the reflector, I want more photos of the yellow M2!!!

I wanted them to offer speed yellow so bad

But reflectors looks good. May I suggest using the same honeycomb size as the front mesh? It may help.
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Looks already really good👍
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Looks already really good👍
Prototypes look really good; I applaud your efforts.

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