AWESOME! You rock Mike.
Where are the details?
Price?
Available when?
Bulb type(s)?
etc.
etc.
I want em now.
Is that some bumper sag? Oh and now you have to paint that oval and mesh it. Doesn't look right in stock form with those headlights.
yup.................sign me up!!!!!! Rough estimate on price?
And are they HID? or 900 series bulbs?
I like them in black a lot, too. Some slight angle shots and side shots would almost change my perspective greatly. Still an amazing looking product Mikey, congrats on the good work to all of you, and can't wait to hear final info so I may buy a pair from them.
gerard and harold both from morette france hard at work on a hot day.
on an SE.
i cant stop looking at these.
Mikey you did a great job setting everything up.
Mikey, those are so awsome!
Again, a special thanks to harold and gerard from morette france, as well as patrick from morette usa.
Oh yeah.. the black one's looks like a photoshop design that Mikey did awhile back on a true cold air intake design.
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
Wow. 
Awesome,
Now the only problem is sorting out my HID Situations.
The way the previous owner did the retro fit, will probably require me to get some new bulbs at the least.
Wonder what the black ones would look like ona silver car...
*hears a whip snap*
I think the black one pictured is a comparison of Mondeo vs Contour.....
so, when are they going to be released for pre 98's? Are those crickets i hear?
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
Wow.
We've all got a pretty high price on our minds dont we, whos to say how much less!
J/K lol
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
The high beams don't look right.. they are "too high" mounted. amazing looking product Mikey, congrats on the good work to all of you, and can't wait to hear final info so I may buy a pair from them.
this is the very first set of PROTOTYPES and there will be more pics posted at various angles. i was jumping up and down too long to get more pics.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
The high beams don't look right.. they are "too high" mounted. amazing looking product Mikey, congrats on the good work to all of you, and can't wait to hear final info so I may buy a pair from them.
this is the very first set of PROTOTYPES and there will be more pics posted at various angles. i was jumping up and down too long to get more pics.
Oh I bet Mike! Can't wait. Are you guys doing some more fittings tommrow?! So, did you put the stock hood back on just for this shoot? I'm a bit curious how they would look in black with the CF hood... oh... oh my, I see it in my head.... WOW.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
1. Ex-cellent
2. Ex-cellent
3. Hmmm....I assume this means some wire splicing and new bulb purchases?
for the SEs.
Those look hot!
I might just have to have me a set.
Nice job Mike!
All I have to say is
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1. Ex-cellent
2. Ex-cellent
Yup.
Mikey sure deserves a lot of gratitude on our behalf.
looks great for a first fitting! i am assuming, however, that they will still be revised? i assume that the answer will be yes, but just thought i would ask. the gaps are just a tad large.
really looks great though. thats awesome that morette is actually going the mile (+ some as far as im concerned) for contours. something only a few companies are willing to do for us these days.
again, AWESOME!!!
p.s. less than we thought, huh?! thats GREAT news!
well, thanks for letting me something that I can't get for my car and then thinking how hot it is and I am going to make this one really long run on sentence so I can you mad because I can't have lights like that.....and a deep breath now.
anyone wanna photocop that so see how it will look on black?!?
Those look hot sign me up.
Aaron
Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
anyone wanna photocop that so see how it will look on black?!?
btw for me cause I have HID's I will have to get these that will fit in the morettes 
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
I like them in black a lot, too. Some slight angle shots and side shots would almost change my perspective greatly. Still an amazing looking product Mikey, congrats on the good work to all of you, and can't wait to hear final info so I may buy a pair from them.
if you do I want your projectors!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
anyone wanna photocop that so see how it will look on black?!?
btw for me cause I have HID's I will have to get these that will fit in the morettes
Thats sweet! I was contemplating HID's until this Morrette GB, but maybe I can have my cake and eat it too.(sorry for the corny line)
-tropictour
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
looks great for a first fitting! i am assuming, however, that they will still be revised? the gaps are just a tad large.
again, AWESOME!!!
yeah this is the first time that these guys have ever been in front of the contour. the only lights they have seen were the ones i sent them in april.
this was an awesome first test fitting and i wish i would have gotten a pic of the cm by cm measurements that were taken to fill in the gaps. gerard was meticulous with these lights. morette is a first class company with first class employees. it was a pleasure to host them for this fitting.
see the morette usa booth at sema this year.
You said they will cost less than we think...How did that come about? Did they tell you a price, or did you say "this is how much people are estimating the final cost to be" and they said "it will be less than that."
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
these are patrick's exact words....
i'll have my pics up asap
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
these were patrick's exact words.
Great, they look awesome. Good job Mikey. Talk about a standup company.
Beautifull, I'm in for a set.
So this is what envy feels like.
Good work, they are beautiful.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
morette is a first class company with first class employees. it was a pleasure to host them for this fitting.
I have to agree. I expressed concerns about how the plastic tabs on the OEM housings easily break (I have at least one broken tab on all four of my housings). Both Herold and Gerard explained (well, Gerard could only show since he doesn't speak English) how they took that into consideration when fabricating the prototypes. The mounts are much more flexible than OEM ones. I was also impressed with how well the prototypes looked despite Morette designing them without ever having touched a Contour until today. Mikey was right; Gerard did a lot of work today and I know that the final product will be first class.
I know some are concerned about cost, but I have to say after seeing them in person I'm completely sold on these. We need to show these guys that we are serious about our aftermarket. If cash is a concern for you, do what pole120 and I are doing and start saving now.
Congratulations! Those are beautiful! I will have to get a set when they're released!
Yea, I am def. getting a set....just nice haveing a number.
Originally posted by Pudmunkie:
Awesome,
Wonder what the black ones would look like ona silver car...
I was planning on getting some lights but now I think i'll wait! Let us know as soon as more info is released. until then
Wow, those look tight!
Mike for President!!!
ok those are HOT, I guess I am going to have to spring for a pair even if it takes me longer to save for the 3L Swap. Anyone want to do a photochop of them in T-red? thanks,
mj
nice work, they did a pretty good job for not having a contour in their possession.
so how much did you have to fork out to get these guys to come out from France?
alright what has to be done to get a set of these made for pre98's??? mikey how'd you get these guys to make them for post98's??
OH MY GOD... this is the shot I was looking for... now THAT looks great!
I'm sold.
OH MY GOD... this is the shot I was looking for... now THAT looks great!
I'm sold.
Oh, goonzy... you wish!
Holy [censored]!! Those look amazing!!!
Damn, i'm gonna hafta try real hard to save for a set.....those are a "must have"
Mikey, I haven't seen anything about these being 'DOT certified'? Are they going to do that? Or are they going to be labeled "For Off Road Use Only" etc.?
Just curious.
It'd be awesome to get a night shot of em, i'd be interested in the beam pattern, that and to be honest I don't know jack about diff. bulb types. What's the hype about H seires bulbs? are they better for some reason?
Cool! Red x lights!
(stupid Gov't firewall...
)
damn those are hott. i am lovin those, i am wondering what the final price will be on them,but then again i dont care i will have a pair. now will they go into the same bulb harness or will there need to be some cutting of wires for these lights. damn i cant wait i am gonna explode i want a pair NOW.......
Sign me up Mikey. Great job!!!!!!!
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
damn those are hott. i am lovin those, i am wondering what the final price will be on them,but then again i dont care i will have a pair. now will they go into the same bulb harness or will there need to be some cutting of wires for these lights. damn i cant wait i am gonna explode i want a pair NOW.......
Originally posted by Freedom Fry Guys:
H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
Found just a few pages back. They WILL have to be spliced.. and I am going to assume that the bulb harness will have to be cut, spliced, and taped to work, although there are companies that make conversion kits from 9005 to h7, etc. Possibly Morette will either incldue or offer these for sale on their site or what ever.
here ya go
PhotoShopped
Black on Black:
Black on Silver:
Oops, the last one has a tinted cornerlight, LOL
Thats it right there. That is absolutly hot! Anyone wanna do some more photoshoppin? Put mikeys CF hoo dback on and paint the ring black like the lights. Leave the grill "aluminum colored".
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
Thats it right there. That is absolutly hot! Anyone wanna do some more photoshoppin? Put mikeys CF hoo dback on and paint the ring black like the lights. Leave the grill "aluminum colored".
Aint askin much are ya? LOL j/k
So can SOMEONE tell me the benefit of H4&H7 bulbs?
I'm so happy I'm going to cry!
Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
I'm so happy I'm going to cry!
stupid bandwith limitations.
have to move those pictures, just a min.
Here you go
the black does look goooooood, but with clear corners...thats how i will have mine done
Originally posted by tropictour:
Thats sweet! I was contemplating HID's until this Morrette GB, but maybe I can have my cake and eat it too.(sorry for the corny line)
-tropictour
My thoughts too!! And to repeat an earlier question, what's the deal with H4/H7 bulbs? Are they supposed to be better than H3's, etc, or is it just a different base? Even tho Chad says he saw where the wires would have to be spliced, I didn't see it. Is he right or did I miss something?
And Mike, I know it's been said before but will continue to be said for many months to come, "Mike, you've really gone and done it now!!!" A sincere, heartfelt thanks to you for what you've done for CEG. After years of crying and complaining about not being able to get Morettes, IT'S ALMOST OVER!!!!!! You should never have to buy yourself a beer for the rest of your life!!
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
the black does look goooooood, but with clear corners...thats how i will have mine done
Ya, that was an accident. I forgot to mask that out when I checnged the color. Just IMAGINE it with clear corners, LOL
Oh My God, Brian! That looks great! If I buy these, I may have to be "de-striped" to get a CF hood, CF trunk lid, and paint the roof black to match... oh the thoughts and ideas.
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
Oh My God, Brian! That looks great! If I buy these, I may have to be "de-striped" to get a CF hood, CF trunk lid, and paint the roof black to match... oh the thoughts and ideas.
that would look sweeeeeet
I just made a mess
Who wants to buy my projectors?
how about those in a black car!!?!?!?
Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
how about those in a black car!!?!?!?
yeah what he said
u mean like this?
Originally posted by Stazi:
Who wants to buy my projectors?
Me too?!
I will buy anyones quad projectors?
Originally posted by Stazi:
Who wants to buy my projectors?
pm me with a price
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
Originally posted by Stazi:
Who wants to buy my projectors?
pm me with a price
[Dr Evil] ONE MEEELLLION DOLLARS [/Dr Evil]
No "pricing" or "selling" will be discussed until AFTER these lights are actually AVAILABLE.
a mill thats it, cool i'll have it to ya,hahahahahaha yeah after these are done and we have them i wanna buy them from you. so i will have stockers,morrette's,and quad projectors.
You are a crazy mofo.
You'd have the most expensive pile of paper weights. But I won't stop ya.
edit: This GB is for MORETTE and I want NOTHING to do with taking the focus away from MORETTE, like I said.. wait til these are done and ready to buy, then ask me.. I'll make a decision when the time comes whether or not I want to part with these near one-offs. So..stop PM'ing me (in the last 12.3 minutes.. 11 people have asked me for a price)
Sheesh. Guess me and Stazi won't have a big ordeal sellin if thats our chosen routes.
LilStrypedSVT don't give me a price just give me your address and I will help myself to your quad projectors when you are sleeping it would be alot cheaper for me
Ok back on topic, I can't wait for these lights to be finished and I'll be one of the only people in my area with these headlights
Aaron
I also will sell my quad projectors..... All Blacked out,and in great shape. Pm me
Originally posted by NVS SVT:
LilStrypedSVT don't give me a price just give me your address and I will help myself to your quad projectors when you are sleeping it would be alot cheaper for me
Ok back on topic, I can't wait for these lights to be finished and I'll be one of the only people in my area with these headlights
Aaron
Hahaa.. will do. I keep a a set of screwdrivers in the garage and I'll leave the hood popped for ya.
Originally posted by NVS SVT:
I can't wait for these lights to be finished and I'll be one of the only people in my area with these headlights
Aaron
Heck... I'll be the ONLY people in my area with em. I live in a hick town! LOL
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
Originally posted by NVS SVT:
LilStrypedSVT don't give me a price just give me your address and I will help myself to your quad projectors when you are sleeping it would be alot cheaper for me
Ok back on topic, I can't wait for these lights to be finished and I'll be one of the only people in my area with these headlights
Aaron
Hahaa.. will do. I keep a a set of screwdrivers in the garage and I'll leave the hood popped for ya.
Excellent makes my job alot easier and quicker
Aaron
Those look really sweet, you think they could whip up something for the pre98 Stique?
All you guys in on this are lucky.
Wow... thanks for 'accidentally' tinting those corner lights! Now I know what I'm going to do with my extra can of niteshade
er... unless Morrette offers smoked corner lights.
Originally posted by BrianW:
Here you go
Originally posted by Stazi:
Who wants to buy my projectors?
ME!!! If you sell them to anyone else I'll punch you in your sack!
Originally posted by EuroTour99:
Originally posted by Stazi:
Who wants to buy my projectors?
ME!!! If you sell them to anyone else I'll punch you in your sack!
ok ok! Before the moderators get on here and break your knees, no discussions of personal stuff for sale is supposed to be in here (PM, email, classifieds only)
besides... it's OT 
Mikey is the man, way to organize the production of the best aesthetic mod availble for 98+ contours IMO anyway
yes i will have 3 styles of headlights, that will be cool. change the lights with my mood,hahahahahaha
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
yes i will have 3 styles of headlights, that will be cool. change the lights with my mood,hahahahahaha
Can I have some spare change?! 
Or... If I sell em' to ya... I'll jack the price up since I know you are loaded.
j/k
Originally posted by morbid:
Wow... thanks for 'accidentally' tinting those corner lights! Now I know what I'm going to do with my extra can of niteshade
You're right, it does look pretty good.
i am farrrrrr from loaded, i have a wife and 2 kids and a nagging ex wife so i am farr from loaded. i wanna have different styles for my car for different set ups. some think i am crazy but i eventually wanna have an oem cf hood and a pre 98 cf trunk so i will have 2 of each since my cf trunk w/spoiler is on its way and i already have the cowl cf hood. it will be good for shows to be able to go to 2 different shows in 1 day and look different,ya know.hey what do i say i am unique
No no.. thats cool. I'm jealous, for sure! I've been thinking about buying one of those "dion" trunk lids. I liek them. I think that combined with the CF cowl hood, black morettes, and black trim rims would look really hot.
Ryan,
Take into consideration the pain in the arse it
might be with swapping headlights for every car show, or everytime your mood changes. If you have to splice wires to make the Morette's work, do you really want to mess with it everytime you want to change headlights? I say buy the Morettes and DON'T LOOK BACK!
Mark
i think it would man so the "dion" cf trunk lid with my cowl hood + morrettes will be the wild svt and the oem cf hood and pre 98 cf trunk + either the projectors or oem headlights will be the mild svt
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
AWESOME! You rock Mike.
Where are the details?
Price?
Available when?
Bulb type(s)?
etc.
etc.
OMFG
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
some think i am crazy but i eventually wanna have an oem cf hood and a pre 98 cf trunk so i will have 2 of each since my cf trunk w/spoiler is on its way and i already have the cowl cf hood. it will be good for shows to be able to go to 2 different shows in 1 day and look different,ya know.hey what do i say i am unique
A) None of those CF products will last very long if they are removed/installed repeatedly.
B) They are not quick swap items and will require major fine tuning. All require fabrication and hood latch adjustment.
Your desires are well noted, but completely unrealistic.
Oh, you mean Ryan... yeah, he's lost.
Count me in for a set. Good job to Mikey and Morrete
am i the only one who thinks the black lights on silver looks horrible?
This is going to turn into the new 'must have' mod for the SVT :P.
The new K&N Ru3530
*edit* I also think the photochop of the black lights on the silver car looks a bit funky. Ill have to wait and let someone else do it, and actually see it on the car before i decide.
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
am i the only one who thinks the black lights on silver looks horrible?
no...definitely must be painted to match.
Originally posted by scottd60:
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
am i the only one who thinks the black lights on silver looks horrible?
no...definitely must be painted to match.
Originally posted by R_G:
Originally posted by scottd60:
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
am i the only one who thinks the black lights on silver looks horrible?
no...definitely must be painted to match.
Originally posted by elraido:
so, when are they going to be released for pre 98's? Are those crickets i hear?
you can almost taste it eh
Originally posted by Cris'pus:
Originally posted by elraido:
so, when are they going to be released for pre 98's? Are those crickets i hear?
you can almost taste it eh
Yeah, also pre98 Mystique too.
Well I dunno, come to think of it, that might look weird on a pre98 Stique, anyone that could photochop one with these?
Originally posted by NVS SVT:
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
Originally posted by NVS SVT:
LilStrypedSVT don't give me a price just give me your address and I will help myself to your quad projectors when you are sleeping it would be alot cheaper for me
Ok back on topic, I can't wait for these lights to be finished and I'll be one of the only people in my area with these headlights
Aaron
Hahaa.. will do. I keep a a set of screwdrivers in the garage and I'll leave the hood popped for ya.
Excellent makes my job alot easier and quicker
Aaron
no no no....i want thoses lights and the morettes....we are in canada...me and aaron will most likely be the only 2 on ontario with them.
Wesley
Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
no no no....i want thoses lights and the morettes....we are in canada...me and aaron will most likely be the only 2 on ontario with them.
Don't count on it. As soon as I get my new job I will have a set !
Originally posted by BrianW:
Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
no no no....i want thoses lights and the morettes....we are in canada...me and aaron will most likely be the only 2 on ontario with them.
Don't count on it. As soon as I get my new job I will have a set !
I'll just take yours then closer drive than Michigan . Anyone near me that has them I will have to take I want to keep the exclusivity of those lights
Aaron
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
looks great for a first fitting! i am assuming, however, that they will still be revised? the gaps are just a tad large.
again, AWESOME!!!
yeah this is the first time that these guys have ever been in front of the contour. the only lights they have seen were the ones i sent them in april.
this was an awesome first test fitting and i wish i would have gotten a pic of the cm by cm measurements that were taken to fill in the gaps. gerard was meticulous with these lights. morette is a first class company with first class employees. it was a pleasure to host them for this fitting.
see the morette usa booth at sema this year.
Mikey,
That is the best coordination job I have ever seen for a product on these cars! My hat is off to you and I will definitely put a set of those silver ones on my list. I couldn't imagine paying for another set of factory crap that is going to craze, glaze over or fog up.
Wow. I hope they can be used with standard bulbs..or affordable bulbs. Will they?
The should be affordable. I know the HID's were like 400. Reg bulbs should be 25 ea. And by regular I mean silverstars.
Originally posted by MapOfTaziF�³sh�³:
The should be affordable. I know the HID's were like 400. Reg bulbs should be 25 ea. And by regular I mean silverstars.
HID's are hott, if you get the right ones that is..I think HID's in those morettes will look sooo hott
Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
Originally posted by MapOfTaziF�³sh�³:
The should be affordable. I know the HID's were like 400. Reg bulbs should be 25 ea. And by regular I mean silverstars.
HID's are hott, if you get the right ones that is..I think HID's in those morettes will look sooo hott
True. When will we know the price on these Mikey.
-tropictour
Originally posted by tropictour:
When will we know the price on these Mikey.
-tropictour
Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
HID's are hott, if you get the right ones that is..I think HID's in those morettes will look sooo hott
Quote:
I love wasting posts quoting what other people say and not adding anything to it
Originally posted by SVT Driver627:
Originally posted by tropictour:
When will we know the price on these Mikey.
-tropictour
any word on a price yet...i can spend around 200 each....hopefully i can get a pair.
Originally posted by ContourRacingChris:
i can spend around 200 each....
HIGHLY doubt that'll happen
Originally posted by pole120:
Originally posted by ContourRacingChris:
i can spend around 200 each....
HIGHLY doubt that'll happen
so it's gunna be 400+ for the set?
We don't know price yet. Speculation was around $600, but Mikey said we'd be pleasantly surprised by the pricing (based on what he could figure out in French
).
if i'm not mistaken.....the conversion price on mondeo morettes from pounds to dollars came to $800, i'm guessing the contour morettes will be less, but i'm not sure
I hope so cuz I want a set BAD.
-tropictour
PMD for a set no matter the cost
. Will they come painted to match as an option??
Originally posted by RTStabler51:
Mikey, I haven't seen anything about these being 'DOT certified'? Are they going to do that? Or are they going to be labeled "For Off Road Use Only" etc.?
Just curious.
Quote:
Is there anything amazing, people should know about Morette? i.e. what they're made of etc.
People should know that to make a kit to our standard takes around 650 working hours (3months) in design and development, and all our kits are TUV approved (German standard, recognised by every country in Europe) and also shortly they will be DOT (standard for the USA) which explains the price (you get what you pay for).
http://www.morette.com/about_us/MAIN%20ABOUT%20US.htm
OK, so Mikey had a two day meet with these guys right? 9th and 10th? I wonder what happened on day 2 that has kept him from posting an update.
They must have taken Mikey hostage.... or they gave him a set of free headlights and he's still recovering.
Thanks!
Originally posted by hetfield:
Originally posted by RTStabler51:
Mikey, I haven't seen anything about these being 'DOT certified'? Are they going to do that? Or are they going to be labeled "For Off Road Use Only" etc.?
Just curious.
Quote:
Is there anything amazing, people should know about Morette? i.e. what they're made of etc.
People should know that to make a kit to our standard takes around 650 working hours (3months) in design and development, and all our kits are TUV approved (German standard, recognised by every country in Europe) and also shortly they will be DOT (standard for the USA) which explains the price (you get what you pay for).
http://www.morette.com/about_us/MAIN%20ABOUT%20US.htm
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
some think i am crazy but i eventually wanna have an oem cf hood and a pre 98 cf trunk so i will have 2 of each since my cf trunk w/spoiler is on its way and i already have the cowl cf hood. it will be good for shows to be able to go to 2 different shows in 1 day and look different,ya know.hey what do i say i am unique
A) None of those CF products will last very long if they are removed/installed repeatedly.
B) They are not quick swap items and will require major fine tuning. All require fabrication and hood latch adjustment.
Your desires are well noted, but completely unrealistic.
incorrect, the headlights would be the only thing needing fabrication each time you change them out, hoods are verry simple.
Originally posted by Sl33stak:
OK, so Mikey had a two day meet with these guys right? 9th and 10th? I wonder what happened on day 2 that has kept him from posting an update.
they were only at mikeys the 9th, they test fitted some SRT headlights the 10th, mikey left for a couple days i think.
Originally posted by pole120:
Originally posted by Sl33stak:
OK, so Mikey had a two day meet with these guys right? 9th and 10th? I wonder what happened on day 2 that has kept him from posting an update.
they were only at mikeys the 9th, they test fitted some SRT headlights the 10th, mikey left for a couple days i think.
Cool, thanks for the heads up.
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
some think i am crazy but i eventually wanna have an oem cf hood and a pre 98 cf trunk so i will have 2 of each since my cf trunk w/spoiler is on its way and i already have the cowl cf hood. it will be good for shows to be able to go to 2 different shows in 1 day and look different,ya know.hey what do i say i am unique
A) None of those CF products will last very long if they are removed/installed repeatedly.
B) They are not quick swap items and will require major fine tuning. All require fabrication and hood latch adjustment.
Your desires are well noted, but completely unrealistic.
incorrect, the headlights would be the only thing needing fabrication each time you change them out, hoods are verry simple.
Keep in mind that the fasteners for the hood are molded in and repeatedly changing the hood will eventually cause them to loosen and/or break out. The trunk fasteners are probably the same. They're just not something to be constantly screwing with.
Hey, if he wants to buy all these things and do this, let him. He obviously has the time and money to do so.. and eat the problems that may arise. Hell, if anything, atleast he's throwing money into our economy.
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
incorrect, the headlights would be the only thing needing fabrication each time you change them out, hoods are verry simple.
Uh, no. You are incorrect. 
If you read my post regarding this, you would realize that different latch adjustments are needed for each type of hood - spacers, dremeling, latch height adjustments, etc.
Have you ever had a CF hood on your car? Have you ever installed one? Have you seen how the hood mounts on the hinges?
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
incorrect, the headlights would be the only thing needing fabrication each time you change them out, hoods are verry simple.
Have you ever had a CF hood on your car? Have you ever installed one?
Check Ryan's sig.
yes i have a cf cowl hood on my car and all i had to do was bolt it on and its good to go. the latch is perfect. everything was perfect. only dremel work i did was to drill holes for the hood pins
Originally posted by J "BBQ"CSVT:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
incorrect, the headlights would be the only thing needing fabrication each time you change them out, hoods are verry simple.
Have you ever had a CF hood on your car? Have you ever installed one?
Check Ryan's sig.
I know, he has the cowl hood - which from the 4 that I have seen in person - require modifications. The OEM CF hood require mods that differ than the cowl hood.
I've installed 2 different types of OEM CF hoods and both required different mods to the latches - different from each other and different than the cowl hood. Getting the hoods to line up perfectly front-back and side-side was not easy either.
Maybe it's me, but I've never heard anyone claim that it's easy to swap hoods.
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by J "BBQ"CSVT:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by ryanblacksvt:
incorrect, the headlights would be the only thing needing fabrication each time you change them out, hoods are verry simple.
Have you ever had a CF hood on your car? Have you ever installed one?
Check Ryan's sig.
I know, he has the cowl hood - which from the 4 that I have seen in person - require modifications. The OEM CF hood require mods that differ than the cowl hood.
I've installed 2 different types of OEM CF hoods and both required different mods to the latches - different from each other and different than the cowl hood. Getting the hoods to line up perfectly front-back and side-side was not easy either.
Maybe it's me, but I've never heard anyone claim that it's easy to swap hoods.
so...how bout them headlights?
A moderator hijacking a forumn... that's like Jesus Christ using God's name in vaine!
Just messin, had to drop that one on ya Pete.
As far as Your hood Ryan, in your pics, there seems to be a bit of a larger gap on the drivers side comapred to the passenger side, is there not? This is what adjusting takes care of.. hours of tinkering from what I have read.
Originally posted by LilStrypedSVT:
As far as Your hood Ryan, in your pics, there seems to be a bit of a larger gap on the drivers side comapred to the passenger side, is there not?
and the games begin!
Been there, seen that. So what abotu Ryans hood... just messin.
I'm REALLY interested to see what design Morette has come up with for the SRT-4.
Is it just me, or does it look like the line on the Contours side (Runs from quarter panel to rear quarter panel, kinda creats a little flat shelf on the doors right under the windows) is missing on the Mondeo? Sorry if this has been asked before, and maybe my eyes are deceiving(sp?) me, but it looks like that, is that why body parts from the Mondeo don't match up with the Contour?
Amongst MANY other things, yes. I hear that the overhead console and the rear tailight bulbs are about the only compatible parts.
Wow, the lights look awesome!!!
Although I do not think that they will give the look I want my SVT to have.
Looks like i'll just be hitting up all the projectors and painted lights that will be finding themselves for sale! YES!
hey guys i am back from a small vacation. as far as the questions, you know as much as i do at this point. harold and gerard have left for france and will be returning to attend the sema show in nov?
as far as the splicing comments, i havent heard any news on this and my lights did not need to be spliced so i dont know how stryped came up with that. to stop all the confusion please dont answer questions that you dont know the answers to. thank you and cant wait to get more info on these.
cool so its a direct connect to the stock wiring harness then, thats awsome man....and no my gaps on my hood are even
Originally posted by mikey boy:
...and my lights did not need to be spliced...
So you got a set?
Originally posted by BrianW:
Originally posted by mikey boy:
...and my lights did not need to be spliced...
So you got a set?
the ones they test fit on the car didn't need splicing....
Didn't see it answered yet, so I looked it up:
H7: 55w 1350 lumens, +/- 12%
H4(low): 55w 910 lumens, +/- 10%
H4(high): 60w 1500 lumens, +/- 10%
9006: 55w 1000 lumens, +/- 15%
9005: 65w 1700 lumens, +/- 15%
Source.Those are Silverstars, btw. I'm kinda confuzed on what would be on when you have it on low beam... all 4 lights on with the H4s on low, or just the H4s on low? Oh well, something we'll just have to find out...
Since the lumen output is lower on the H4/H7, I'll have to assume the round reflector is more efficient, which is why the lamps put out less lumens.
Anyhow, Maybe if I order a set of these I can just pick my set up at the factory (if they're made in France) since I'll probly be in Germany by the time these are being produced...
it be nice to have a projector retrofitted in there, it be a pain to do it but it look interesting
just got off the phone with patrick. the morettes will be plug and play no splicing.
any chance they will consider making a version with a clear lense like the stock lights. i just dont think i like the "openness" of the lights. the curvature of the lenses and matching up to the curvature of the bumper is lost because now the front of the light is recessed back further than where a clear lense cover would sit. i like the dual light look just better with a clear lense over it.
so what are everyones thoughts about putting HIDs in those? is that possible with an exposed bulb or would that be retarded blinding? for some reason i think retarded blinding, but i havent ever seen a light housing like that in person.
if it isnt possible, i may have to attempt a projector retrofit because i really dont want to go back to halogens. im spoiled like that
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
so what are everyones thoughts about putting HIDs in those? is that possible with an exposed bulb or would that be retarded blinding? for some reason i think retarded blinding, but i havent ever seen a light housing like that in person.
if it isnt possible, i may have to attempt a projector retrofit because i really dont want to go back to halogens. im spoiled like that
you can put HIDs in those, you'd have to get a D2R bulb so you dont blind people THAT badly..lol
projectors would be excellent
Mikey,
Did you get a chance to see if empty housings (w/o HL's but w/ turn signals) could be purchased?
no i did not get that information. as things get rolling i will inquire about different options.
I'm hoping they do..... but even if I have to buy a complete set to gut..... I will
I have already talked about Mike as far as retroing projectors in these. As soon as I get my set, I will get to work on them...
Originally posted by Quicksilver:
I have already talked about Mike as far as retroing projectors in these. As soon as I get my set, I will get to work on them...
With the morette's you're already one step ahead, these can't leak!
Come on now Mikey, you know I can't go walking around work with a boner! So what's the scoop? Am I correct in thinking that they are revising the lights to be a closer fit? There won't be a gap at the bottom right?
Mark
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
There won't be a gap at the bottom right?
Mark
Thats what I am hoping...
Originally posted by Digital Slacker:
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
There won't be a gap at the bottom right?
Mark
the gap in the pics is caused by a bit of interference with a portion of the bumper, my understanding is there will be a template supplied to remove the offending piece. they removed it on mikes car, but after the pics, very simple to do.
Pole
Ummm, I don't get it? Supplying a template to do what? To put into the gap? What was removed from Mike's car?
Mark
Sounds like a portion of the bumper (under the lights may have been pushing up on the housings) will need to be trimmed, hence the template. I hope this trimmed portion would not be seen if factory headlights have to be reinstalled at any time.
I seriously hope this is NOT the case. If so, count me out as I'm not hacking up my bumper to make them fit. Say it aint so!
Mark
I'd have to agree about that...
there is a tab under the lights that needs to be trimmed off with a dremmel that took less time then it takes me to type this. i am now running stock housings and there is absolutely no problem. thank you for your concern.
Thanks for the call Mikey! I now know what Pole was "trying" to say
. There is a small tab on the bumper, where the headlights mount that will need to be trimmed. Once this is trimmed, the headlights will be able to come down and rest on the bumper as if it were stock.
Mark
Originally posted by mikey boy:
there is a tab under the lights that needs to be trimmed off with a dremmel that took less time then it takes me to type this. i am now running stock housings and there is absolutely no problem. thank you for your concern.
Mike, can you take a pic of the area trimmed?
you buncha wimps!! backing out because you have to trim something a little? Whayt I gather is that there is a small piece of bumper (picture a small raised poertion on the bumper) that is not allowing the bottom on the light to sit flush. Simply take a dremel, or a file even (depending) and get it flush with the bumper. Then it wont be pushing up on the light, and there will be no gap. It's a 5 second modification. Jeesh...
Ummmm no.. From my first conclusion, I was under the impression that we had to get the hacksaw out and go to town which = me not wanting to fark my bumper up.. Mikey called me and verified that the only thing that needs cut, is the mounting tab on the bumper..
Mark
Originally posted by Plastique_synthetiX:
LOL, Noobs (j/k) You'd be having a cardiac arrest from what I had to do to make my Pre98 Morettes fit....
.......no doubt...i'll still have the pm you sent me about that....i still might give it a shot though..
Originally posted by posthuman63t:
you buncha wimps!! backing out because you have to trim something a little? Whayt I gather is that there is a small piece of bumper (picture a small raised poertion on the bumper) that is not allowing the bottom on the light to sit flush. Simply take a dremel, or a file even (depending) and get it flush with the bumper. Then it wont be pushing up on the light, and there will be no gap. It's a 5 second modification. Jeesh...
Nah. I believe in reversible mods. Everything I have done to my car is reversible. So, Mike if you can, please provide a pic.
Thanks!
If you have ever had the bumper off you'll see that there is an alignment tab for the stock headlamp assembly. It is redundant because the screw holes are what align the lamp. Anyway, it is nothing to remove it, won't affect the bumper integrity in any way, doesn't have any clearcoat paint on it or shouldn't and won't affect either light system in any case.
Don't worry about it.
I later found that out. I don't mind cutting a small tab. But like I said, had we needed to chop away a portion of the bumper cover itself, I'd be out. With the cost of a front bumper, I wouldn't do it. I also like reversable mods. Thank God we don't have to worry about it though!
Mark
Hows that 3.0 liter reversable mod comming along
?
Originally posted by Pudmunkie:
Hows that 3.0 liter reversable mod comming along ?
HAHA!
Hmmm,
Morettes!!
If the fit and finish is anything like this, I'd have to do it. It should, from all the measuring it seemed they were doing.
BTW, picture from
chillduke's post.
Originally posted by Pudmunkie:
Hows that 3.0 liter reversable mod comming along ?
It comes out easier than it went in.. Ironic, that's also what your sister said
Mark
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by Pudmunkie:
Hows that 3.0 liter reversable mod comming along ?
It comes out easier than it went in.. Ironic, that's also what your sister said
Mark
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by Pudmunkie:
Hows that 3.0 liter reversable mod comming along ?
It comes out easier than it went in.. Ironic, that's also what your sister said
Mark
Hahah nice.
Im going to pretend I have a sister because that was a good one
light installed...
tab cut out of header panel (quarter for size reference)...
looking straight down...
so that is the modification that had to be done to get the prototype lights to sit down on the bumper. it took about 10 seconds with a dremmel and it is to the header panel not the bumper itself.
pic taken without the tab cut out. sorry no pics of the after. my bad...
these are the newest optics being used in the morettes. they are a � New Design� Extremely powerful light energy � Innovative Lighting Technology � With clear real-glass lens �"E" Marked and SAE homologated.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
these are the newest optics being used in the morettes. they are a � New Design� Extremely powerful light energy � Innovative Lighting Technology � With clear real-glass lens �"E" Marked and SAE homologated.
Awesome! Cannot wait.
-tropictour
Originally posted by tropictour:
Originally posted by mikey boy:
these are the newest optics being used in the morettes. they are a � New Design� Extremely powerful light energy � Innovative Lighting Technology � With clear real-glass lens �"E" Marked and SAE homologated.
Awesome! Cannot wait.
-tropictour
Is that a small bulb down on the one side? What's it for? And if this is new technology, what is the availability (and subsequent cost) of replacement lens, bulbs, housings, etc? Questions you probably don't have answers for...yet.
And BTW,
!
Man, these look fuggin awesome! Can't wait for the release, I will be all over these! Was contemplating trying to get them from overseas...now I dont have to.
Thank you sooo much Mikeyboy.
-Cfcsvt
Originally posted by wa2tuff:
Is that a small bulb down on the one side? What's it for?
It's a city light. From what I read about the base I'm going to in Germany, you have to turn these on when you park in certain areas b/c there are no street lights.
They said to not park an American spec car in those areas b/c you'd have to leave your parking lights on all night.
I think they're just little LEDs, but could be a bulb like the ones in the 3rd brake light and door handles.
Shows what they do...
Originally posted by Kane:
Originally posted by wa2tuff:
Is that a small bulb down on the one side? What's it for?
It's a city light. From what I read about the base I'm going to in Germany, you have to turn these on when you park in certain areas b/c there are no street lights.
They said to not park an American spec car in those areas b/c you'd have to leave your parking lights on all night.
I think they're just little LEDs, but could be a bulb like the ones in the 3rd brake light and door handles.
Shows what they do...
That brings back some memories. I was stationed in Germany while in the Army. I bought an Opel GT (looked like a mini Vette) while I was over there. One of the features was in the turn signal stalk. With the ignition off, you could put the stalk in left or right "turn mode" and the front and rear signal lamps would stay on. They would act as markers for the car in darker areas. Mine were fairly bright so they really got the attention of passing drivers. The car also had a rear fog lamp that was much brighter than the tail lights for driving in foggy areas. Couple of good ideas we could use on our cars here.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
tab cut out of header panel (quarter for size reference)...
Not too bad of a modification. Thanks Mike!
no problem just want to make sure that everyone knows that it isnt a big deal at all.
Man , they look sweet as hell . Wish I could afford to do it .
Originally posted by Kane:
Originally posted by wa2tuff:
Is that a small bulb down on the one side? What's it for?
It's a city light. From what I read about the base I'm going to in Germany, you have to turn these on when you park in certain areas b/c there are no street lights.
They said to not park an American spec car in those areas b/c you'd have to leave your parking lights on all night.
I think they're just little LEDs, but could be a bulb like the ones in the 3rd brake light and door handles.
Shows what they do...
Also, Mazda has a set of those in their headlights in the high beam area if I'm not mistaken. They are on whenever the lights are on and gives a nice little output that complements the lights nicely. IIRC it is the Mazda 6?
Originally posted by Y2KMondeoSVT:
Man , they look sweet as hell . Wish I could afford to do it .
What is the cost?
What do i do about picking a pair of these up?
Originally posted by Cody Jackson:
What do i do about picking a pair of these up?
study.....
Originally posted by zgendron:
Originally posted by Y2KMondeoSVT:
Man , they look sweet as hell . Wish I could afford to do it .
What is the cost?
I dont think Mikey knows yet. Unless I missed it, which I doubt cuz I am constantly checking this thread.
-tropictour
Originally posted by zgendron:
What is the cost?
Originally posted by pole120:
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
1.Price?
2.Available when?
3.Bulb type(s)?
1. less than you think
2. soon
3. H4-H7...newest, just released lenses.
these are patrick's exact words....
Originally posted by 98_HO_Contour:
Also, Mazda has a set of those in their headlights in the high beam area if I'm not mistaken. They are on whenever the lights are on and gives a nice little output that complements the lights nicely. IIRC it is the Mazda 6?
I think they also are able to stay on when/if your bulb blows so that people don't think you're a motorcycle.
Cool option!
I hope to see some pre98,s made
Originally posted by outkast:
I hope to see some pre98,s made
I'd agree, as long as the 98+ are first... 
Originally posted by posthuman63t:
Originally posted by outkast:
I hope to see some pre98,s made
I'd agree, as long as the 98+ are first...
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
update
WHERE???
Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
update
WHERE???
Yeah, no [censored]. Everything you have read thus far is EVERYTHING you will EVER know for th enext SEVERAL months. Mikey!!!! PLease come on here once a day and say "HEY guys, MOrrete is making these lights!"
If you go to the website morette.com they have a news popup that says: coming soon lights for the contour. I would assume that if they are advertising on their own website, that they are probably making them. It's just a matter of time now.
Originally posted by 98sport:
If you go to the website morette.com they have a news popup that says: coming soon lights for the contour. I would assume that if they are advertising on their own website, that they are probably making them. It's just a matter of time now.
Yeah, waiting sucks. 
-tropictour
Originally posted by SVT Driver627:
patience is a virtue.
that most people on this board to not have,
Virtues that is
Originally posted by dubkatz:
Originally posted by SVT Driver627:
patience is a virtue.
that most people on this board to not have,
Virtues that is
Money as well.
I already got the money saved up... ohh baby I can't wait.
Originally posted by auiotour:
I already got the money saved up... ohh baby I can't wait.
how can you have the money saved up if no one knows the price?
im guessing you can expect about 600. if they are less than that i would be surprised, and i dont think they will be tons more if they are indeed more.
i dont expect a product until at least SEMA, when they said they would be back IIRC.
Will we end up buying them from this group buy. Or will they just let us know when we can get them from morette. Or will we have to go through a third party distributor
Originally posted by 98sport:
Will we end up buying them from this group buy. Or will they just let us know when we can get them from morette. Or will we have to go through a third party distributor
as far as i know there wont be a "group buy" as such but it will just be announced that they are ready to sell the units. i am sure that there will be 3rd party distributors that will buy up a lot of these lights to sell to people that arent on the sites. there are contour owners that arent on the ceg?
look for an update very very soon.
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<--------is waiting
Originally posted by XxPlAyBoYpImPxX:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz,
<--------is waiting
Originally posted by IWishIHadASVT:
Originally posted by XxPlAyBoYpImPxX:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz,
<--------is waiting
Originally posted by Sl33stak:
Originally posted by IWishIHadASVT:
Originally posted by XxPlAyBoYpImPxX:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz,
<--------is waiting
<----------Jumps on bandwagon!
guys...we know everyone's anxious to see these finished and available, but lets keep this thread a little clean
Originally posted by ZeroHour:
Originally posted by auiotour:
I already got the money saved up... ohh baby I can't wait.
how can you have the money saved up if no one knows the price?
Because I have money thats why! I put an extra $1000 in savings so that I could get these without spending the current savings. There is like a 1% change it will be more, and I think thats pushing it even.
haha yeah I use to have a 800 dollar spending pillow, but now that i'm going to school, there really isn't a pillow and its all going towards that.
kinda sad though because I thought maybe they'd be around 300, but 600 is no where near what i'd pay. I would go buy headers first.
I know there hasn't been a price posted for these yet,, but I see that we are talking probably over $500 right?
Maybe it's just me, but that seems like way too much for some headlights. These headlights are probably worth that much, but still, like the other poster said.. I'd buy some headers. Atleast they'll do something for your car other than just look good.
Originally posted by foldthecorners:
Maybe it's just me, but that seems like way too much for some headlights.
It's just you.
Dayum folks, this car has been out of production for 5 (FIVE!) years and a company is stepping up to manufacture a kickass part that is nominally more than you'd pay for FoMoCo lights at the dealer. Do you see anyone else making lights for this car?
Just STFU about pricing already. It is what it is and we should be happy Morette has taken up this venture for what will surely be MINIMAL profit.
[/rant]
Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
Originally posted by foldthecorners:
Maybe it's just me, but that seems like way too much for some headlights.
It's just you.
Dayum folks, this car has been out of production for 5 (FIVE!) years and a company is stepping up to manufacture a kickass part that is nominally more than you'd pay for FoMoCo lights at the dealer. Do you see anyone else making lights for this car?
Just STFU about pricing already. It is what it is and we should be happy Morette has taken up this venture for what will surely be MINIMAL profit.
[/rant]
update:
morette is sending me a set of the lights for me to test. i will check the light quality, fit quality and keep a journal of different conditions that the lights are put through and how they perform. look for more pics and updates soon.
are you guys ready?
Originally posted by mikey boy:
are you guys ready?
Always
HORRRRAYYYY...lemme know when i can come and try em on my car again
..u know..to...to...to...test the effects of wisconsin weather on the lenses....yeah, thats it to test the
do you think you could take some pics of the light patterns those things put out? im going to be nit picky and ask for low beams against a wall, and both low and high down a road or something. if you dont have time, ill live. just thought i would ask.
im just curious to see what kind of light output we can expect.
that is exactly what i will be doing. morette is a top notch company and i would expect nothing less than an excellent product both aestheticlly and performance wise when they release these lights.
Don't know if anyone has brought this up already but, while these lights do look amazing, I'm wondering just how well they will hold up to paint chips, rocks, etc. I'd hate to paint them and then have to re-paint every couple of months. If only there was a lens on the outside that covers the entire housing, they would be perfect.
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
Don't know if anyone has brought this up already but, while these lights do look amazing, I'm wondering just how well they will hold up to paint chips, rocks, etc. I'd hate to paint them and then have to re-paint every couple of months. If only there was a lens on the outside that covers the entire housing, they would be perfect.
Is there a lense on the outside of your front bumper and hood? I'd be more worried about repainting an entire bumper(~$300) or hood(~$150) than a headlight(~$50).
Mark
Do you guys think they could produce these with an invisible layer around them so nothing touches them?
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
Don't know if anyone has brought this up already but, while these lights do look amazing, I'm wondering just how well they will hold up to paint chips, rocks, etc. I'd hate to paint them and then have to re-paint every couple of months. If only there was a lens on the outside that covers the entire housing, they would be perfect.
Yeah! Kinda like regular headlights!
Sounds like you want Hightower headlights with projectors, not Morettes.
Originally posted by Plain ole' todras:
Do you guys think they could produce these with an invisible layer around them so nothing touches them?
or we can just add another $500+ product to the front of our cars that we will need to repaint beside the front bumper, and oval
Wonder why the new corvette,ferrarri,and any other car that have painted housings that has it done right have a lens covering the painted housing?
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
or we can just add another $500+ product to the front of our cars that we will need to repaint beside the front bumper, and oval
Wonder why the new corvette,ferrarri,and any other car that have painted housings that has it done right have a lens covering the painted housing?
It looks like a lot of people won't be buying these just for that reason...... I SAY GOOD!!!!!! It'll be one less car that will look as cool as mine then!
Ummm, have you guys ever heard of 3M clear coat? SP? anyway it protects paint from chips, scratches, etc... that would be a good investment on something like these, they also make custom cut rock shields for glass lens
That would work for lights I guess... but it doesn't shine up that well. I had a friend that had it on his mazda 3, as a clear bra and even after a wax it didn't shine like the rest of the car
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
or we can just add another $500+ product to the front of our cars that we will need to repaint beside the front bumper, and oval
Wonder why the new corvette,ferrarri,and any other car that have painted housings that has it done right have a lens covering the painted housing?
no not really its compairing headlights w/ headlights and which ones were designed properly. It has nothing to do with the cars themselves.
you should be thankful that someone is even making these....there are no aftermarket lights for this car besides the ebay crap.....if you dont like them or dont think they are a good idea then dont buy them....its as simple as that.
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
no not really its compairing headlights w/ headlights and which ones were designed properly. It has nothing to do with the cars themselves.
yes, really.
contour=car that has been out of prodction for 5 years, and was a $15-24K car at the time.
c6 corvette=brand new production, and $50K car.
don't get me started on the ferarri.
plus, these are @$500 aftermarket headlamp assemblies, not oem at near supercar levels (go price them out if you would like to compare).
quit pissing on this thread.
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
no not really its compairing headlights w/ headlights and which ones were designed properly. It has nothing to do with the cars themselves.
Not designed properly? Give me a f***in break! Until YOU come out with, or find a company to produce a better set, STFU! A lot of people(including myself) like the look of the Morettes, and the recessed lenses. But honestly, take a look at the lights, look really hard! How much painted surface is there to get rock chips? Not a lot! So like I said, if you get enough rock chips to require repainting them, you're out ~$50 or less. But if you want to tailgate every car to the point that you get THAT many rock chips, you deserve it anyway.
Mark
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
Wonder why the new corvette,ferrarri,and any other car that have painted housings that has it done right have a lens covering the painted housing?
Not 100% sure, but I would suspect on Corvette and Ferrari, those covers serve much more of an aerodynamic purpose than a paint protection one. Kind of how the old Jag E types had covers over their lenses.
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
But if you want to tailgate every car to the point that you get THAT many rock chips, you deserve it anyway.
Mark
Originally posted by TEAMSVTOUR:
Don't know if anyone has brought this up already but, while these lights do look amazing, I'm wondering just how well they will hold up to paint chips, rocks, etc. I'd hate to paint them and then have to re-paint every couple of months. If only there was a lens on the outside that covers the entire housing, they would be perfect.
I wonder if clear GTS light covers would fit???????
Actually that's a good idea. Wouldn't be something I would do but it might work. Wonder if they still make clear ones for the Contour.
i will be painting the housings if they arent sent to me already painted. i will be reporting everything good and bad about the lights as i run around with them on the car. i will also be doing a tour of meets in the midwest so that you guys can see them in person.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
i will also be doing a tour of meets in the midwest so that you guys can see them in person.
We meet once a month in Denver, see you there ! -B.
Think the old lens covers from our old headlights could be put over them?
Nevermind, most everyones will be fogged over anyway. I love the look of the morettes and I don't want to buy new OEM lenses every three years. THat is mainly why I want to buy these.
Mike,
Where are you going to be? Actually, if you are passing anywhere close to Alabama, Mississippi, or near there, let see if you can make one or two stops.
I'll buy your coke for you!
I really want to see them in person. Also, is it too late to get in on whatever initial list of group buy you made? I realize that I may have to wait and buy them later at full price but I'm really interested if someone backs out and assuming the price isn't outrageous.
Hey Mike, are you going to b stopping by our sept. 3 big bash?
hey tom i dont think there will necessarily be a group buy as we know group buys. the product is already being made without any investment from us. i posted this in the group buy section because it is a new product development and there is less turn over in threads in this section than, lets say, the pics and vids section. everyone will be paying the same price and i dont know what that price is going to be yet. when they are released everyone gets a pair that wants one.
TEAMSVTOUR
Newbie
Reged: 06/07/05
That is all I have to say
Originally posted by Quicksilver:
TEAMSVTOUR
Newbie
Reged: 06/07/05
That is all I have to say
PWNED and fragged, then fragged again for good measure
freakin headlights are awesome! I'm only sad because I'm to poor to buy them!
owned an SVT since 2000....ya I'm a newb
How long you have owned a vehicle isn't the only indicator of being a noob.
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
How long you have owned a vehicle isn't the only indicator of being a noob.
Thanks you. WE have members that have been on here for years and still ask Dumb questions....Is that now being one as well
look for another update pretty soon.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
look for another update pretty soon.
Sounds good to me.
Originally posted by warmonger:
Mike,
Where are you going to be?
hey tom can you make it to des moines on the 13th of august? buckshot is having a meet out there and i will be attending.
I'll be there, you'll have your lights in by then right?
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by warmonger:
Mike,
Where are you going to be?
hey tom can you make it to des moines on the 13th of august? buckshot is having a meet out there and i will be attending.
I should be there, that would be awesome if you brought an extra few sets
Originally posted by mikey boy:
morette's website
Very - thanks Mike.
suweeeeeet dude, now where the heck are ours.hehe
Now how about tail lights mikey
Originally posted by mikey boy:
morette's website
Wow they lied a lot about the neon there.
Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Originally posted by mikey boy:
morette's website
Very - thanks Mike.
very nice mike
and the ones for the neon look awesome as well.
please dont thank me. thank morette and morette usa for all of their work. i didnt do anything. look for morette usa's website soon.
Originally posted by unisys12:
the black one's looks like a photoshop design that Mikey did awhile back on a true cold air intake design.
I hated that design
the test set of morettes have been shipped. as soon as i get them they will be installed to test the fit. pics coming soon. then it is off to paint and hopefully ready for the show by the 31st and more pics.
hell yeah i cant wait,. that only means we are getting closer to having them avalible for all of us then
Originally posted by mikey boy:
then it is off to paint and hopefully ready for the show by the 31st and more pics.
Oh yes.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
then it is off to paint and hopefully ready for the show by the 31st and more pics.
i'm now even happier that i'll be there
Jul 26, 2005
7:01 A.M.
LOUISVILLE, KY, US
the test set of morettes have arrived in the usa. i will start a new thread when these are delivered and i start the testing phase. louisville isnt too far away.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Jul 26, 2005
7:01 A.M.
LOUISVILLE, KY, US
WAIT!!! Don't leave Morettes! Stay here with me! AH! They are so close, yet so far away.
Kick Ass man. Hurry up and test fit those sucka's. We need pics!
Originally posted by nasty1:
Kick Ass man. Hurry up and test fit those sucka's. We need pics!
-tropictour
Jul 28, 2005
4:29 A.M.
CHICAGO, IL, US
DEPARTURE SCAN
where did you get the clear lenses, they look much better than the ones i have in mine, and how much for just the lenses
thats the way morette is designing them...i'm not sure if the light fixtures are interchangeable...
I want to see pictures this evening!
He has to get them painted.
damn these things are gonna be hotttttttt
please see new thread
"morette (test phase) thank you.
