[Shehadehd]

I didn't want to reply until I could show off a bunch of finished covers... But I guess is might as well.

I have a total of 9 covers made. 5 of them were tests that I used to get the perfect shape for the final runs. I have since made 4 of the final covers, bent, formed, and sealed them.

I have run into some speedbumps though.

1. The dzus connectors I'm using are two thin for the stock clip and so the clip must be swapped out to use the clear cover. I don't like that, so I'm looking for dzus connectors that are exactly the same. I've found a couple, but none of them have the d-ring that let's you close them by hand. Yesterday, I found a place in the uk that has them so I'm waiting for samples.

2. The male defroster connector that needs to be used for the LEDs was only made for porsche and bmw.... So the minimum order qty to get them is 36000. If anyone knows another way to get them please let me know. I've found a supplier that will let me minimum order 100, but they don't come with the internal bullet connectors. If I can find the bullet connector elsewhere, then we're in business.

3. The defrost button that is used to turn on the LEDs will only turn on for 15min before auto shutting off. To avoid having to press it on and off all the time, I've made an adapter between the Button and the wiring harness with some logic to auto turn the lights back on when they turn off on their own.


On a side note, I took out the car on Saturday for a drive up Mt.hamilton to the observatory if anyone knows the area, and even after an hour of slow but intense driving, the cover was no more than warm to the touch.

Last update, in probably going to also make 0.5inch covers as well. The only limitation if finding a dzus connector for it. If I can't find one that long, I'll probably tap the hole to 0.25" to be able to use the other dzus connectors.

Oh, I'll add pictures as soon as I get home.