love it!!
my only concern is will these things fit 100% like factory flawless and perfect.
very keen on group buy but still looking around to see if there's anything that can top this.

Here's a close up on the metal showing the fit and finish.....
 

 
I'm also making these in red for the U.S market as they have red triangles as standard on USDM cars. Is Oz the same as U.K where all turn signals/indicators must illuminate amber?

"Is Oz the same as U.K where all turn signals/indicators must illuminate amber? "
 
Yes.

Sorry to drag this thread back from the dead, are you still around wolfie308 ?

I bought a full 4 piece set of the smoked kouki lenses from eBay, which I assume was from you? I'm thinking they are too dark for my taste now that I've seen how they look fitted up. Is there is an easy way to remove the spray tint? Will you entertain an exchange? I've already fitted them unfortunately, but I could sort out a cash adjustment as appropriate.

The other idea is, (speaking to the floor here) if someone wants a full set of smoked clear lenses for the kouki lights, I could do a deal I could sell the smoked lenses at a reduced price and then I can buy some unsmoked clear ones to replace them with. Or even better, I can sell the whole kouki set (inc a centre panel, L brackets etc) or swap for a stock kouki set with cash my way, that way the installation is already done for the buyer. I haven't installed the clear triangle corners yet (just using USDM atm) but I intend to get this one in any case.
Anyone interested PM or email me :)
 

 

 

 
Photos were taken in a not particularly well lit garage, theyre a bit lighter in full sunlight of course. Indicator still nice and bright with orange bulb.


Also wolfie, are you still doing the clear toblerones?

Hi Jaemus,
 
Yes I'm still around....good job you posted so I can answer your questions and any others people may have. Firstly, the smoked set you have would have been made by me, but were supplied by a chap who has been my Australian dealer for the last 9 months. His eBay user name is 'toyotaheritage' or you can contact him through his website www.toyotaheritage.com.
 
Unfortunately, once fitted, it's virtually impossible to remove them without damage/distortion due to having to subject to oven heat. PU plastic will soften at a much lower temp than the original PMMA (acrylic) lens.
 
The tint is now done with a tiny amount of black pigment and not sprayed on like I originally did for the Toblerones. I made the tint level to match the aftermarket smoked fronts and also maintain sufficient light transfer to avoid any legal issues. I can make lighter on request but cannot guarantee the exact shade. Smoke Toblerones installed.......

 

 

 
Clear or smoke Toblerone lenses available, made to order, please contact my dealer for price in $AUD and local shipping cost.

Hi wolfie, thanks for replying :)

Thanks for the advice on this. Since they don't come apart again, as you say, I'll have to see then if someone wants to first buy the smoked ones as an assembled set of Kouki tails, so I can changeover, because as TonyMR2 points out they were quite far from cheap and buying a second set will be prohibitively expensive. 

I just checked your supplier's website and there are no items for sale at all, so I assume he deals exclusively through eBay and/or other means at the moment. 

Interesting. But people unknowing or otherwise will still buy, as I did, without any alternatives to consider other than DIY

TonyMR2.....I'm struggling to understand your argument/gripe. I know there was a mix up a few months back when a set of rears and triangles were listed at the price of the indicator sections only. I was advised through a Facebook group and notified the dealer of the error, which was quickly rectified.
 
Let's take an example......refer back to my pricing listed at 2011...rear indicator sections £90/pair. After 5 years, these have only increased to £95/pair + 4.1% to cover PayPal fees + shipping(approx. £12 for tracked Air Mail). My dealer has a set listed on eBay at $AUD 180. Using a current exchange rate of 1.6/£1 that equates to £112.50. You need to remember that he will then lose close to 15% in eBay and PayPal fees, which means he'll receive £95.62, which is almost exactly the same as I'd charge. Internal mail would obviously a lot cheaper than me posting from the U.K.
 
If we look at the complete rear set, these are listed at $AUD 280 = £175 less 15% means he receives £148.75 as opposed to the £155 I'd charge you. Finally for now, Toblerone side lenses listed at $AUD 55 = £34.38 less 15% = £29.22. Refer to my price.....£37.50
 
So, hopefully you can now see that my dealer's pricing is fair and in line, if not a bit cheaper than mine and he's had to pay the shipping from the U.K.
 
Interesting to note, none of my SW20 products are shown on my website, but I still manage good sales through other avenues. I rarely list on eBay, after 9 years, most of my sales are from referral, recommendation, forums and Facebook groups. No commission,  no listing fees = successful sales model.
 
If you contact my dealer direct rather than through eBay, I believe he'd rather give you a discount than pay the money to eBay. Hopefully that all makes sense....well it does to me. FWIW.... I'm now retired, but in a former life, I was Business Development Manager for a Mitsubishi Corporation company in the U.K.
 
As a foot note, if you look at the weakening of the £Sterling vs $AUD, my prices are actually cheaper to you than 5 years ago. End of today's business class

Let's be 100% clear here - you did not contact us directly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tony - lets be 110% clear on a few things.
 
A) You are using this forum for commercial gain - you want something for a lower price, or alternately, you wish to see a retailer go out of business. That's commercial gain old sport no matter how you spin it.
 
B) Direct contact is phoning or emailing me. It's not hiding behind anonymity in chat rooms, forums and eBay messages. You know my business name and you know how to contact me.
 
Conversely, I can't direct contact you. Furthermore, you don't even have the courage to display your location (even broadly by city name) in your profiles on the forums you participate in.
 
We deal and work directly with thousands of globally based enthusiasts each year who openly discuss their needs and requirements including price. So we know when direct contact is taking place.
 
C) Your core argument posted up yesterday was about our business model and how we arrived at pricing. Responses from us and the manufacturer have proven your assumptions to be wildly wrong.
 
Shifting the argument and hiding behind forum policy just to have the last say is laughable; especially when you ostensibly restarted the discussion.
 
D) Not buying our product is fine; **** bagging our business by trying to pull apart our business and supply chain models is not, especially when its based only on opinion and no facts. Next time you're at Supercheap Auto (or similar retailer) try doing the same with the franchise owner - bet you get a warm reception.
 
E) There is no legislated requirement for a retailer to dual list products on eBay and their website - what's your point here?
 
F) Our opinion plays no part in price setting for our products. Costs to produce, store, handle, ship, insurances, market risks etc etc all do. You should know this from doing your business studies.
 
For the record; here is the communications a eBay user had with us on multiple purchase. You'll notice our response was with integrity and open honesty about why the original pricing was wrong.
 
Hi, I and a friend have been watching this item since you first started listing. The price started much less. I offer $300 for two sets, pick up from your location. Let me know if your interested in selling two sets, clear rear lenses rev3 mr2

Hi and thanks for your enquiry Tony
I am interested to sell two sets but must let you know that the original pricing was way below cost to make these. We hadn't added in the cost of the triangle sections when we first listed!
These are basically hand-made (hence the quality) and there is little margin in them.
Best regards, Gary
 
The buyer did not respond to my reply message.
 
I'd challenge whether this eBay enquiry was genuine in the first place (ie it had no real intent to purchase). Moreover it seems it was used to make some wild assumptions to post up an opinion piece on a forum....