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Old 12-10-2004, 03:40 PM
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My wife purchased a set of EvoR (LIKE) eyelids for my rx-8 off of ebay. They came in today <from china> & I guess i may be a bit confused. These are soft thick clear decals? Are these what Everyone gets for theyre RX 8 ? If so how & what do u use to paint these. These eyelids that I've recieved look like exactly what i've been seeing outthere only didnt know they were very thick decals. Was under the impression they were carbon fiber or fiberglass. Thx in advance for the replies
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Most of them are thin plastic, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. Don't think you can paint thick stickers.
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I have evo r eyelids but they came painted to me

do you have a pic
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I got the Evo-R eylids also. The Evo-R eyelids are about 1/4 inch thick if memory serves. Maybe you got cheap knockoffs?
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sounds like you got a knockoff...i've been looking to find eyelids for a cheaper price myself
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Yes these must be knockoffs. Very very flexable not plastic/cf/fiberglass. These are like 1/4 inch gel lol.....feel like the Gel inserts in my boots...I'ma gellin Oh well...think i'll mount them then use a flexable paint to finish them ......Crosses fingers!
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You have been had. There are some aweful eyelids on ebay..I actually cant believe they would even think of selling them. I can recommend Evo R - price is high, but a good few of us here locally in Phila have them, and so far are holding up very well! (with a coat of zaino too)

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Old 12-11-2004, 08:21 PM
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it was too good to be true...
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
it was too good to be true...
sorry to hear the bad news mate...
but hey, look on the bright side.... your missus actually buys stuff for your car! you are a very lucky man
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how much are CF eyelids... i though they were like 75 ish but on ebay i see them going for 150? is that how much they are or is that guy rigging the price
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try AutoAccessoryStore.com

You have a choice of Carbon Fiber, Polyurethane (paintable surface), or Vinyl (decal) eyelids.


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try AutoAccessoryStore.com

You have a choice of Carbon Fiber, Polyurethane (paintable surface), or Vinyl (decal) eyelids.


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Has anyone bought anything from there? It looks a little shady, especially when you go to the 'RX-8' page and the eyelid looks like it was photoshopped on rather than an actual piece.
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If you want to save yourself some grief and have peice of mind.. go with the EVO-R eyelids. Can't go wrong with them.
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
Has anyone bought anything from there? It looks a little shady, especially when you go to the 'RX-8' page and the eyelid looks like it was photoshopped on rather than an actual piece.

They used my car to design them. I saw them. I got paintable and my friend will paint them to match body color. Once installed, I'll post pics.
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haha AAS sounds like a mole... autoaccessorystore.... AAS... hmmm :D
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I don't like them at all. Makes the lens look squinty. IMO. Don't they cut out some light as well?
Old 01-02-2005, 05:53 PM
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no its just to give you a more agressive look. i want some for my 8 !!!
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If the Evo R stle eyelids that you are referring to came off of ebay from a Jason, if I remember his name correctly, they should resemble a thick domed vinyl, though it is probably a flexible polyurethane, which has an adesive on the back side with real carbon fiber just at the back side encased in this material is what you are talking about, they are both paintable and very high quality.

I have had the CF on mine for well over 6 months and they are as stuck and nice looking as the day I put them on. They are not a "Sticker:, they are a clear polyurethane material that is similar to the material in domed stickers but, I would not consider them to be a true sticker due to the real Carbon Fiber in them. This is just a way of manufacturing them in a style that is both functional and asthetic.

All one has to do to get them painted is to have a paint shop do it. They will know to use a flex additive to the paint which is required on a flexible material such as this. Also, even Fiberglass and rigid polyurethane require the flex paint. Here is a pic of mine with the CF eyelids by Evo R.
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Old 01-03-2005, 10:44 AM
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More CF eyelids. They are not stickers. Clear polyurethane UV protected. Suppose to last years without turning yellow.
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Old 01-03-2005, 04:46 PM
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I think the eyelids look better on a rx8 that has a bodykit
Old 01-04-2005, 01:40 AM
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hehe is it me or do the eyelids make the car look sleepy..or drunk? hehe i dunno if it's a good idea if your drive your car around when she is under the influence:p

but all in all eyelids on the 8 look better than any other car i've seen to date
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