For those of you looking for an alternative to the eyelids....
Jan 20, 2005, 08:22 PM
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For those of you looking for an alternative to the eyelids....
Hey everyone! I'm new here.... I'm 18 yrs old and living in Central Illinois. I used to own a 2003 red Lancer OZ Rally but last saturday i traded her in (plus cash) for a black 05 Ralliart manual transmission. Being that the OZ Rally was the first car I ever drove, this baby feels like a beast! I love it to death. I've already dropped more money in it than I can afford (Red Streetglow Gold Series Underbody kit) but I'm looking for more.
To the subject at hand... I dunno about you guys but I'm not a huge fan of the headlights on the 04-05's. Aside from that, I'd like my Ralliart to stand out from the others in town (Theres a Mitsubishi plant here in town so needless to say, this is a Mitsubishi town!). Even though I'm one of only two Ralliarts.... lots of ES, OZ, etc. Anyway... I looked into buying the eyelids but there was a few things I didnt like about them.... I love the look but I dont want to have to go thru the hassle of getting them painted plus playing 50 bucks plus S&H. I was searching around the net though and found these Vinyl eyelids for the 04-05 Lancers. It's only 25.99 plus like 8 bucks shipping and it comes ready to stick on the headlight. This site also sells the lancer paintable, polyurethane eyelids for 49.99.
Here's what they had to say about their vinyl eyelids:
Sticker type base product, which is very thin. Installs very easily and produces great results. Recommended to great excellent results for low cost. This product is installed with adhesive on the back of the eyelids.
Oh yeah, plus you select the color and they will match it to the color of the make and model.
Sounds good to me! I think i'll give these a shot. I'll let you know how it goes. Just thought this would be those who dont want to drop about 90 bucks on eyelids!
Thanks guys,
Travis
To the subject at hand... I dunno about you guys but I'm not a huge fan of the headlights on the 04-05's. Aside from that, I'd like my Ralliart to stand out from the others in town (Theres a Mitsubishi plant here in town so needless to say, this is a Mitsubishi town!). Even though I'm one of only two Ralliarts.... lots of ES, OZ, etc. Anyway... I looked into buying the eyelids but there was a few things I didnt like about them.... I love the look but I dont want to have to go thru the hassle of getting them painted plus playing 50 bucks plus S&H. I was searching around the net though and found these Vinyl eyelids for the 04-05 Lancers. It's only 25.99 plus like 8 bucks shipping and it comes ready to stick on the headlight. This site also sells the lancer paintable, polyurethane eyelids for 49.99.
Here's what they had to say about their vinyl eyelids:
Sticker type base product, which is very thin. Installs very easily and produces great results. Recommended to great excellent results for low cost. This product is installed with adhesive on the back of the eyelids.
Oh yeah, plus you select the color and they will match it to the color of the make and model.
Sounds good to me! I think i'll give these a shot. I'll let you know how it goes. Just thought this would be those who dont want to drop about 90 bucks on eyelids!
Thanks guys,
Travis
Jan 20, 2005, 08:30 PM
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ooo post some pics when u get them and post some pics of ur black RA with the red streetglow =)
i was gonna do seomthing liek that but then again ... no money =P
i was gonna do seomthing liek that but then again ... no money =P
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Sure thing... Stupid site says "allow 5-12 days for processing and 5-7 days for shipping." Hell... if could be 2 weeks before I get these things. I'll give you feedback as soon as they are installed. The only thing I'm worried about is that they will just look like black stickers. Which I guess that's what they are but they wont have the little 3D effect that the expensive one's have. It's worth the shot!
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if you go to your local vinyl sign shop, they will have left over garbage vinyl that they cut off the sides. we just grab those and you should have enough for a few sets of stick-ons
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i would be interested to see how it looks. if you get it make sure to post pics at with your lights on. i'm currious about if the vinyl is thick enough to keep light from coming through.
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What you are getting is a sticker, and it will look like a vinyl paste.. the polyurethane is just like those thin magnets you put on your fridge cut flat, both are not molded so it will not hug the curvature of the lights..vinyl also doesnt hold paint very well and fades quickly.. best of luck with them.
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Jan 23, 2005, 01:47 PM
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i have the material that I got for the tail overlays. They are too dark for overlays but would work great for eyelids. If anyone wants some, I can send you a 15" x 15" cutout of the vinyl for $5. what a deal! 
its in black and lays on just like a window tint. 10yr life time in outdoor exposure. should hold very well and wont need adhisive. pm if interested.
its in black and lays on just like a window tint. 10yr life time in outdoor exposure. should hold very well and wont need adhisive. pm if interested.
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Originally Posted by Arithmetic
sounds good, im also opposed to pay $100 for painted eyelids. Post pics when you can. Im def down to buy these.
Congrats on your RA purchase.
Congrats on your RA purchase.
www.autoaccesorystore.com
Go to Interior and you will find the eyelids from there. They also offer Carbon Fiber Eyelids for something around $79.99. I sent a question to them earlier this evening asking if the vinyl sticker is the same shape as the Polyurethane eyelid. I'll let you know what I find out...
Also, for the guy who wanted me to post a pic of my red Streeglow Gold Series kit on my RA..... I had this kit on my old red OZ and have since taken them off for the winter. I plan on putting them on my black RA sometime late Feb. I'll post pics then.
