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Old 01-10-2020, 07:09 AM   #1
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You remind me, where is my old (oem) windscreen glass panel... completely lost track of it. Possibly lost it somewhere... garbage that'd be I'm sure lol

Starter986, snap it in... "plug" it into some juice... and your are good to go, correct:
1. simply flip out the old panel
2. drill a miniature 3mm diameter hole in the bracket's bottom groove (for the 3mmOD wire)
3. Slide in the new SkyBreaker
4. Place the controller in the console compartment, run the wiring down to the ashtray's 12Vdc
5. Done. The whole install takes 30-45min max

The panel cutting is done by myself and so are all those fancy custom designs you saw. I'll post & PM on the ordering procedures when we are ready to crack on the production. *Note* that you can always design your own and send over the vector file if you need something really special (some did that too). For "vector" graphic design use https://inkscape.org (no jpeg, png, or anything pixelated... need "vector" AI, SVG, EPS, etc).

Starter986, I'll take you out from the list for now, sorry for the confusion. If you are 100% convinced this is for you then just let us know here and we'll hop you back in
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Old 01-10-2020, 08:08 AM   #2
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You remind me, where is my old (oem) windscreen glass panel... completely lost track of it. Possibly lost it somewhere... garbage that'd be I'm sure lol

Starter986, snap it in... "plug" it into some juice... and your are good to go, correct:
1. simply flip out the old panel
2. drill a miniature 3mm diameter hole in the bracket's bottom groove (for the 3mmOD wire)
3. Slide in the new SkyBreaker
4. Place the controller in the console compartment, run the wiring down to the ashtray's 12Vdc
5. Done. The whole install takes 30-45min max

The panel cutting is done by myself and so are all those fancy custom designs you saw. I'll post & PM on the ordering procedures when we are ready to crack on the production. *Note* that you can always design your own and send over the vector file if you need something really special (some did that too). For "vector" graphic design use https://inkscape.org (no jpeg, png, or anything pixelated... need "vector" AI, SVG, EPS, etc).

Starter986, I'll take you out from the list for now, sorry for the confusion. If you are 100% convinced this is for you then just let us know here and we'll hop you back in
Thank you.

The SkyBreaker. This means the entire unit, correct? The frame... the snaps... the "glass"... the LED module. I sell my existing part... get the cash... pull from my wallet the difference... pay you. Yes? No?

And... the part will run ~$200? Please add me to that list if affirmative on all counts.

Thank you for your consideration. You Rock.
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Old 01-10-2020, 09:38 AM   #3
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The SkyBreaker is:

1. Polymethyl methacrylate (pmma) clear panel (direct replacement of your existing one)
2. A stylish and lightweight thermal enclosure, all custom CNC to adapt the lighting system
3. The lighting system itself (previously a single color flex led strip, now a pcb with RGBs).
4. A controller to remotely manage features such as colors and brightness. Enclosure also CNC.
5. A custom high resolution laser etching/design of your choice
6. Quite a few man hours for kit assembly, edge polishing, surface anodizing of parts, etc.

To note: The frame and the snaps are not included. You get to keep your existing hardware but can safely dispose of that oem clear panel/glass/acrylic/window thingy afterward.
Hope this help, let me know if you have any questions!

ps: have a look at the first 2 or 3 pages of this old thread for parts visuals!
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The SkyBreaker is:

1. Polymethyl methacrylate (pmma) clear panel (direct replacement of your existing one)
2. A stylish and lightweight thermal enclosure, all custom CNC to adapt the lighting system
3. The lighting system itself (previously a single color flex led strip, now a pcb with RGBs).
4. A controller to remotely manage features such as colors and brightness. Enclosure also CNC.
5. A custom high resolution laser etching/design of your choice
6. Quite a few man hours for kit assembly, edge polishing, surface anodizing of parts, etc.

To note: The frame and the snaps are not included. You get to keep your existing hardware but can safely dispose of that oem clear panel/glass/acrylic/window thingy afterward.
Hope this help, let me know if you have any questions!

ps: have a look at the first 2 or 3 pages of this old thread for parts visuals!
Thank you very much. Clear now, and I'm in.

Have a great weekend!
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Old 01-10-2020, 10:18 AM   #5
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Welcome to the SkyBreaker Club!
Starter986, TTGator, robdelorenzo, Kboggs, Dubaday, maytag, bg305, Troy.Boxster, rick3000, Bran, Jeffrey

Thanks guys, and have a wonderful weekend too
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