Custom Machined Parts For Your 370Z

Jeffblue · 06-22-2010, 08:34 AM

I think those looks awesome!

scruffydog · 06-22-2010, 05:05 PM

AGStacker, I emailed you the updated files for the fix. Hopefully it works out! Keep up the good work.

WarmAndSCSI · 06-22-2010, 05:27 PM

Since this potential group buy looks like it's gone to crap, I'm going to contact my good friend who has unlimited (relatively) access to free machining to see how much he would produce these and similar items for. His prices have always been reasonable in the past, but the kind of round stock needed to machine these is kind of $$$

We've prototyped, fitted, and finished products for the Evo X, for example, within a couple weeks, just to give you an idea. Not sure if he's doing any of that any more, but it would be worth a shot, right?

I apologize in advance if I'm offending the OP, but it's obvious you're not the only machinist on this forum

That said, I'm not out to rip off any ideas or designs. I'm sure something unique would arise from any efforts on my end.

wishihadnav · 06-22-2010, 06:26 PM

^^competition and capitalism is what makes the US great..go for it!

wheee! · 06-22-2010, 07:03 PM

Go for it WarmAndSmallComputerSystemInterface!

tbonesteak · 06-22-2010, 10:19 PM

Yeah go for it dude!!!!! hell yes!!!!

bqd15124 · 06-22-2010, 11:53 PM

I am with you WarmAndSCSI.

Jordo! · 06-23-2010, 12:18 AM

Amen -- do it!

kenchan · 06-23-2010, 05:44 PM

keeping close eye on WarmAndSCSI's creations...

WarmAndSCSI · 07-01-2010, 03:17 PM

I just chatted with my friend who produces billet stuff, and he says this is a perfectly feasible item for him. He figures the final price would be about $200/set on emblems like these.

We'll probably start working on prototypes pretty soon; I'll be donating my stock emblems for the cause. And just FYI, these items are all produced by us - not overseas - and are hand-finished. We're talking very meticulous attention to detail.

BTW, my friend is also a professional powder coater and he let me know that anodizing would not be a reasonable option for any exterior piece because of a lack of UV resistance. He suggests powder coating as the best option. Plus it'll look better

I won't reveal any other items we're brainstorming on, but we've got a few ideas that should do very well.

wishihadnav · 07-01-2010, 03:20 PM

^^sounds good..200 for a pair is fair imo..get ur friend on that lathe!

CMPLXUKC · 07-01-2010, 03:27 PM

Oh well Warm already covered it, but there are very few colors that hold up to UV in regards to anodizing. Hard anodizing is the only one that even has a UV resistance and the color is less than desirable.

Chrome is an option, or polished with a clear anodizing, or as mentioned, powder coat.

I am going to look into these a bit this week and see what direction we can head.

I would also consider offering CUSTOM badges to a certain extent.

Jordo! · 07-01-2010, 03:28 PM

Considering the cost of the plastic alternatives, if this looks good then, yeah $200 for a set sounds pretty reasonable!

Keep us posted!

CMPLXUKC · 07-01-2010, 03:33 PM

Looking around the forum there is some room for me to work here.

Who do I contact in regards to becoming a vendor? I am vendor on multiple other forums already.

spearfish25 · 07-01-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmplxukc

looking around the forum there is some room for me to work here.

Who do i contact in regards to becoming a vendor? I am vendor on multiple other forums already.

ak370z

06-22-2010, 05:27 PM	#498 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Since this potential group buy looks like it's gone to crap, I'm going to contact my good friend who has unlimited (relatively) access to free machining to see how much he would produce these and similar items for. His prices have always been reasonable in the past, but the kind of round stock needed to machine these is kind of $$$ We've prototyped, fitted, and finished products for the Evo X, for example, within a couple weeks, just to give you an idea. Not sure if he's doing any of that any more, but it would be worth a shot, right? I apologize in advance if I'm offending the OP, but it's obvious you're not the only machinist on this forum That said, I'm not out to rip off any ideas or designs. I'm sure something unique would arise from any efforts on my end. Last edited by WarmAndSCSI; 06-22-2010 at 05:29 PM.

06-22-2010, 07:03 PM	#500 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Go for it WarmAndSmallComputerSystemInterface! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-23-2010, 12:18 AM	#503 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Amen -- do it! __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-01-2010, 03:17 PM	#505 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	I just chatted with my friend who produces billet stuff, and he says this is a perfectly feasible item for him. He figures the final price would be about $200/set on emblems like these. We'll probably start working on prototypes pretty soon; I'll be donating my stock emblems for the cause. And just FYI, these items are all produced by us - not overseas - and are hand-finished. We're talking very meticulous attention to detail. BTW, my friend is also a professional powder coater and he let me know that anodizing would not be a reasonable option for any exterior piece because of a lack of UV resistance. He suggests powder coating as the best option. Plus it'll look better I won't reveal any other items we're brainstorming on, but we've got a few ideas that should do very well. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired) Last edited by WarmAndSCSI; 07-01-2010 at 03:19 PM.

07-01-2010, 03:28 PM	#508 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Considering the cost of the plastic alternatives, if this looks good then, yeah $200 for a set sounds pretty reasonable! Keep us posted! __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

06-22-2010, 08:34 AM	#496 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	I think those looks awesome!

06-22-2010, 05:05 PM	#497 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	AGStacker, I emailed you the updated files for the fix. Hopefully it works out! Keep up the good work.

06-22-2010, 06:26 PM	#499 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	^^competition and capitalism is what makes the US great..go for it!

06-22-2010, 10:19 PM	#501 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	Yeah go for it dude!!!!! hell yes!!!!

06-22-2010, 11:53 PM	#502 (permalink)
bqd15124 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CA Posts: 22 Drives: 40thAnn/G35/Accord08 Rep Power: 15	I am with you WarmAndSCSI.

06-23-2010, 05:44 PM	#504 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	keeping close eye on WarmAndSCSI's creations...

07-01-2010, 03:20 PM	#506 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	^^sounds good..200 for a pair is fair imo..get ur friend on that lathe!

07-01-2010, 03:27 PM	#507 (permalink)
CMPLXUKC Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 15	Oh well Warm already covered it, but there are very few colors that hold up to UV in regards to anodizing. Hard anodizing is the only one that even has a UV resistance and the color is less than desirable. Chrome is an option, or polished with a clear anodizing, or as mentioned, powder coat. I am going to look into these a bit this week and see what direction we can head. I would also consider offering CUSTOM badges to a certain extent.

07-01-2010, 03:33 PM	#509 (permalink)
CMPLXUKC Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 15	Looking around the forum there is some room for me to work here. Who do I contact in regards to becoming a vendor? I am vendor on multiple other forums already.

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