Custom Machined Parts For Your 370Z

kenchan · 06-15-2010, 12:50 PM

now we're even closer to getting our emblems!

Modshack · 06-15-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

Thanks a lot Modshack, I really appreciate your help here. This will help me and others!

No problem! It is a handy service, and like anything Machined, quantities bring the price down. One-offs can be pretty pricey. As an example, I have these black MAF holders machined for my VW/Audi MAF tubes... Quantities of 30 in CPVC run around $15/each. Quantities of one can run in the Hundreds of $$'s...

kenchan · 06-15-2010, 01:22 PM

modshack- are you going to offer the z intakes? i noticed you had made different MAF housing on the Z...(?)

Modshack · 06-15-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

modshack- are you going to offer the z intakes? i noticed you had made different MAF housing on the Z...(?)

Well......I've built 2 now...One on Zpirates car, and my old one now on PapoZalsa's. One other set in the works. Not being a vendor here, I'm not really trying to market these to the Z crowd..

kenchan · 06-15-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Well......I've built 2 now...One on Zpirates car, and my old one now on PapoZalsa's. One other set in the works. Not being a vendor here, I'm not really trying to market these to the Z crowd..

oh i see. well, if you ever do id like to try one.

scruffydog · 06-15-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No problem! It is a handy service, and like anything Machined, quantities bring the price down. One-offs can be pretty pricey. As an example, I have these black MAF holders machined for my VW/Audi MAF tubes... Quantities of 30 in CPVC run around $15/each. Quantities of one can run in the Hundreds of $$'s...

yea, i know...sucks how that's the way it's gotta be. It's the way of business i guess. Huge quantity requires less setup time, run time per part, less labor, etc, etc....

Kind the reason why I was a little hesitant at first with the Machining emblems, the Z logo has some pretty intricate features to it -> directly driving the cost up. But it'll look really nice

Either way, thanks to AGstacker being able to program that with CAMworks for his CNC. Now it's just machine time we're gonna have to wait on.

Very nice part by the way! Kinda makes me want to dedicate my full time job to design car parts instead of making Medical Devices to save lives :P

billydsz · 06-15-2010, 02:49 PM

How does Nissan corporate feel about their trademarked emblems being reproduced by custom shops? Do they care? Some companies jealously guard against that kind of thing and others don't care at all. Just wondering if anyone knows Nissan's attitude?

kenchan · 06-15-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

How does Nissan corporate feel about their trademarked emblems being reproduced by custom shops? Do they care? Some companies jealously guard against that kind of thing and others don't care at all. Just wondering if anyone knows Nissan's attitude?

where did that z go... oh here it is. here's one for your car:

Modshack · 06-15-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

How does Nissan corporate feel about their trademarked emblems being reproduced by custom shops? Do they care? Some companies jealously guard against that kind of thing and others don't care at all. Just wondering if anyone knows Nissan's attitude?

Well...I don't know Nissan's Policy, but I will say that Audi came down hard on a friend of mine who was marketing to Audi enthusiasts. The direct Mark was not even used, but the affiliation was there. When they got tuned in, they became very threatening legally causing him to stop marketing the product..

billydsz · 06-15-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

where did that z go... oh here it is. here's one for your car:

LOL it's a beauty. But I don't think it will go with my plaid car wrap.

KaienZ34 · 06-15-2010, 04:37 PM

Well maybe we can just donate some money and the emblem we'll be a free gift...

m4a1mustang · 06-15-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Well...I don't know Nissan's Policy, but I will say that Audi came down hard on a friend of mine who was marketing to Audi enthusiasts. The direct Mark was not even used, but the affiliation was there. When they got tuned in, they became very threatening legally causing him to stop marketing the product..

They'll probably come down hard. I had to deal with Ford when I tried to make a calender with pics I took of my V6 Mustang

cpehaot · 06-15-2010, 07:34 PM

I always like signal light on the rear view mirrors. And spot light on them pointing front

just like the bat mobile.

Jordo! · 06-15-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

How does Nissan corporate feel about their trademarked emblems being reproduced by custom shops? Do they care? Some companies jealously guard against that kind of thing and others don't care at all. Just wondering if anyone knows Nissan's attitude?

Shhhhhhhhh....

Ztoon · 06-15-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Well...I don't know Nissan's Policy, but I will say that Audi came down hard on a friend of mine who was marketing to Audi enthusiasts. The direct Mark was not even used, but the affiliation was there. When they got tuned in, they became very threatening legally causing him to stop marketing the product..

Well then..... let's order an ship 'em off real quick!
heh heh........

06-15-2010, 07:34 PM	#268 (permalink)
cpehaot Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 46 Drives: Black STD Z370 Tour Rep Power: 16	Signal lights on ext-rear view mirror I always like signal light on the rear view mirrors. And spot light on them pointing front just like the bat mobile.

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06-15-2010, 12:50 PM	#256 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	now we're even closer to getting our emblems!

06-15-2010, 01:22 PM	#258 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	modshack- are you going to offer the z intakes? i noticed you had made different MAF housing on the Z...(?)

06-15-2010, 02:49 PM	#262 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	How does Nissan corporate feel about their trademarked emblems being reproduced by custom shops? Do they care? Some companies jealously guard against that kind of thing and others don't care at all. Just wondering if anyone knows Nissan's attitude?

06-15-2010, 04:37 PM	#266 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Well maybe we can just donate some money and the emblem we'll be a free gift...