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BRAN 01-31-2016 01:49 AM

super nice renders...dunno how many polys, but your 986 models should be converted to Assetto Corsa, as there haven't been any 986s in any games since Porsche unleashed 2000.

"The God father of all water cooled roadster is the 986 and not the 718/550, no matter how hard Porsche tries to tell us" :D

01BOXYS 01-31-2016 07:34 AM

Seeing all these great renderings of each type of projector on the cars really is making the choice difficult!


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Nine8Six 01-31-2016 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01BOXYS (Post 482146)
Seeing all these great renderings of each type of projector on the cars really is making the choice difficult!

I'm aware and apologize for that.

At the end of the day, each and single one of those 3 models brings 'one' end result. I don't need to explicitly describe what that result is, judge by yourself mate. Those renders are to help with this ;)

jaykay 01-31-2016 03:32 PM

Fred,

Could you render these views with tourismos to compare.....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 482129)
Ah! yes, the Luminoso Series. Certainly the hottest kit in town but bloody difficult to machine :/ Hence their slightly higher price tag (+15%)

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/139477235@N07/24096389013/in/dateposted-public/" title="GTCollection.com - Luminoso Series - Iguana Green"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1557/24096389013_1be770c3fb_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="GTCollection.com - Luminoso Series - Iguana Green"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/139477235@N07/24095040814/in/dateposted-public/" title="GTCollection.com - Luminoso Series - Artic Silver"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1515/24095040814_7408da9363_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="GTCollection.com - Luminoso Series - Artic Silver"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


particlewave 01-31-2016 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykay (Post 482090)
The next trick is to slide another smaller diameter projector in there and redo the deflector cup to take it....and then electrical? I see lots of room there!

It's tight in there.

Photoshop concept:

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...1B91F07364.png

I don't have the sweet machining equipment that Fred has, so I had to settle.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...otos/030-1.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...4239D8A078.jpg

01BOXYS 01-31-2016 03:45 PM

Charles - those look sweet! I would love to see these in operation.


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Nine8Six 01-31-2016 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykay (Post 482193)
Could you render these views with tourismos to compare.....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykay (Post 482090)
The next trick is to slide another smaller diameter projector in there and redo the deflector cup to take it....and then electrical? I see lots of room there!

Jay mate, not in an ideal position to toast those for you right away but will get them done. I'll get the 3 series lined up, not in Iguana green however. That green rendering belongs to a member here btw (sent you his youtube channel by pm)

RE dual-projectors. If one day I feel that there is a strong demand for dual-projectors I might consider throwing the required R&D and time into this. Atm you are the second guy who asked for this. And as you've already guessed, it would indeed need a serious redesign of the stock headlight. The Bi-Xenon Projectors you see now are designed with an emphasis on simplicity and really, that what works for the majority. Effective, safe, lightweight, easy-to-install, what else... ah yes; reasonably priced (important).

ps: if you want a guesstimate for a quality & functional quad-xenon, by all means feel free to PM - I'll make those for you with passion. However something tells me you'll change your mind as fast as your idea came up +$$+ ;)

Nine8Six 01-31-2016 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykay (Post 482193)
Could you render these views with tourismos to compare.....?

See above note Jay... in a meantime:

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/139477235@N07/24116449083/in/dateposted-public/" title="GTCollection.com - Turismo Series Arctic Silver"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/24116449083_d20b7867f3_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="GTCollection.com - Turismo Series Arctic Silver"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fintro11 02-01-2016 07:56 PM

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1454385114.jpg


almost as good as your renders fred :Phttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1454385346.jpg

jaykay 02-01-2016 08:57 PM

Wow C is for Crafty no doubt! Beautifully done!

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 482194)
It's tight in there.

Photoshop concept:

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...1B91F07364.png

I don't have the sweet machining equipment that Fred has, so I had to settle.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...otos/030-1.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...4239D8A078.jpg


jaykay 02-01-2016 09:10 PM

Very much appreciated, the view helped a lot! I like your 986 render design lines perhaps just as much as the real shape...very tastefully done!

Yes I do like to push the envelope a bit....:D as you know. Thanks for the thoughts and info!



Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 482225)
See above note Jay... in a meantime:

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/139477235@N07/24116449083/in/dateposted-public/" title="GTCollection.com - Turismo Series Arctic Silver"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/24116449083_d20b7867f3_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="GTCollection.com - Turismo Series Arctic Silver"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 482224)
Jay mate, not in an ideal position to toast those for you right away but will get them done. I'll get the 3 series lined up, not in Iguana green however. That green rendering belongs to a member here btw (sent you his youtube channel by pm)

RE dual-projectors. If one day I feel that there is a strong demand for dual-projectors I might consider throwing the required R&D and time into this. Atm you are the second guy who asked for this. And as you've already guessed, it would indeed need a serious redesign of the stock headlight. The Bi-Xenon Projectors you see now are designed with an emphasis on simplicity and really, that what works for the majority. Effective, safe, lightweight, easy-to-install, what else... ah yes; reasonably priced (important).

ps: if you want a guesstimate for a quality & functional quad-xenon, by all means feel free to PM - I'll make those for you with passion. However something tells me you'll change your mind as fast as your idea came up +$$+ ;)


geraintthomas 02-02-2016 01:37 AM

Some incredible work! Unfortunately I'm in the UK, otherwise I'd be saving up for a number of what you're making :(

Nine8Six 02-02-2016 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fintro11 (Post 482381)

Cool visuals Martin, thanks for those buddy :cheers:

edit: taking time to look at these again reminds me I should have noted how clean and well cared your wheels are Martin (in & out). Respect man. Personally speaking, and as a sport car fan, nothing annoys me more than seeing great sport cars with neglected wheels. Thanks for that pic, nice one there mate.

Nine8Six 02-02-2016 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykay (Post 482387)
I like your 986 render design lines perhaps just as much as the real shape...very tastefully done!

The body lines are an exact copy (stencil) of the factory boxster 97-04 (bird view, profiles, front/rear). The visual difference you see is the perspective mode the render software has... which I'm not yet comfortable using. Kinda slightly bubble the car (fisheye-lense effect) when rendered at close distance.

Bah... gives a good idea, close enough some would agree ;)

Nine8Six 02-07-2016 02:05 PM

Happy chinese new year!!!
 
While the kids are outdoor playing their favorite trampoline, some kools are setting the city on fire everywhere and parents are indoor with friends and families celebrating & eating like there-is-no-tomorrow! Everybody couldn't care less about their problems! Brilliant festival - thanks hosts ;)

To all my Chinese friends subscribed to this thread (and beyond!), Happy New Year, luck-luck-888-happy-happy and Gong Xi Fa Cai!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1454882339.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1454882427.jpg

^ that actually happened 2 weeks ago or sthg like that.
Youtube kwords China Children Porsche. Disturbing content: PG++ ratings lolll

boxsterada 02-08-2016 04:01 AM

Hello Nine8six

Happy Chinese New Year. I want to retrofit my halogen headlights with your projectors but just can't justify the price difference. In comparaison with the retrofit kits on ebay for example :D

Are you willing to drop your price? {?!}

JayG 02-08-2016 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxsterada (Post 483081)
Hello Nine8six

Happy Chinese New Year. I want to retrofit my halogen headlights with your projectors but just can't justify the price difference. In comparaison with the retrofit kits on ebay for example :D

Are you willing to drop your price? {?!}

Are you serious?
Have you read this thread and understand the difference between Fred's projectors and the others?

Nice first post. Maybe an intro would be nice :troll:

Nine8Six 02-08-2016 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayG (Post 483098)
Are you serious?
Have you read this thread and understand the difference between Fred's projectors and the others?

Nice first post. Maybe an intro would be nice :troll:

Stuck in a longer than expected family dinner but plan on helping Boxsterrada as soon as I get home... on a faster typing device. Those kind of intro are tto be expected, I agree with the little monster lollll

What are the real justifications is hard to say without offending others vendors but I'll give it my best shot ;) still debating if I should.. we'll see

JayG 02-08-2016 07:26 AM

Your product speaks for itself
That and 30 pages of posts

geraintthomas 02-08-2016 08:26 AM

Maybe I'm being ridiculous but I can't actually find where to buy these :( Could someone link me to a page where I could look at the different options and prices?

Or is it an 'enquiry & made to order' product?


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