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Originally Posted by LONDON2012 (Post 551123)

(in 370z logo form).

I am totally in on that idea

Gas door surround like the old Shelbys? RP

I would like a compact flash slot cover, maybe with a "Z" engraved on it.

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Originally Posted by scruffydog (Post 552187)

if you guys are interested in that logo, I can probably come up with a 3D CAD model of the emblem (Front and Back) by sometime early next week. I get some practice while I'm at it. But to be honest, I'm pretty familiar with Machine shops as I work as an R&D Engineer and I constantly get quotes...one time I made an emblem and it was SUPER SUPER expensive since it's machined; not molded.

Yes!!!! You are exactly the person I was hoping would reply to this thread. I am also fluent in solidworks, have 2005 on my home computer and 2010 at the shop. I also have a 2010 CAMworks license, which will allow me to import any models you create and output g-code direct to my CNCs. Can't wait to start working on this! Can't wait to see your designs!

any body got a picture of the front of the car w/ badge removed?

How about a radiator overflow tank or an oil cap in the shape of a z?

Count me in for matching front and rear badges that actually fit our car.

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Originally Posted by AgStacker (Post 553074)

i'm gonna start drawing both the front/rear emblems today in the afternoon...hopefully i'll have something tomorrow. Keep you guys informed.

Keep us updated! I'm really interested in this!

sorry it's taking awhile....i finally had some free time to draw the base of the front emblem...just wanna keep everyone informed...i took the dimensions and have the front emblem drawn. I will now edit the emblem and put the new 370 "Z" icon in the middle.

Here's what i have so far....
http://www.the370z.com/members/scruf...an-emblems.jpg

It's pretty hard to take measurements off the stock emblems because I still have it on the car...i realize that there are some bumps on the bumper behind the emblem...i can always add those pockets features in later on. I'm trying so hard to not scratch my car with the calipers....anyways, i gotta drop off a friend at the airport right now, i'll work on it a little more tonight.

Nice drawing, its great to see this starting to come together. We'll be sporting custom badges in no time. Feel free to send me the solidworks file at your convenience, I'd like to take a "closer look"
PMed my e-mail

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Originally Posted by AgStacker (Post 559503)

Got your e-mail. I've just sent you the Front and Rear emblems as is. I put it in 2 configuration, one without the standoff and one with. Check it out and let me know what you think. In the meantime, I'm thinking of creating 2 sets of emblems. One as is, but instead of saying "Nissan" it'll say "nismo" and the other set I'll just replace that middle portion with the new "Z" logo.

Let me know if you guys have any more ideas.

So far this is what I have...the hollowed Center....awaiting for the New Z Logo
http://www.the370z.com/members/scruf...low-center.jpg

Wow, this is turning out nicely.
Cannot wait to see it done with a Z emblem.

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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 548107)

Cool, no they don't have those door handles yet. If you made them smooth, That would be a cool mod.

There are a lot of people looking for brake cooling ducts. If you can mfg some bracketing that attaches to the brakes somehow and gets air flow to them, you would be successful. I would be happy to be a guinea pig.

Can you make me "Supercharged" badges or door sill inserts in cursive letters?

E-brake and shifter surrounds in aluminum would be cool.

Could you make some underbody bracing?

I'd be happy to test any of these ideas out.

Correct me if I'm wrong AG - personally, I think we could do all that...but if it's things like the under body bracing, I would think it'd cost more for a machine shop to make it than to have you buy one out there because of the quantity AG will be able to mass produce. Unless you're looking for a customized one....i.e. modifications to an existing one, hopefully better with even more reinforcement, then it may make it worthwhile in terms of cost.

Otherwise, I think all the things listed above I can come up with a CAD model.

I'm definitely interested in creating some brake ducts as one of my next project though....and possibly a Camera Mount for the Strut bar inside the car.