mazdaspeed style spoiler-pixs and a review $250.00
07-18-2004, 10:18 AM
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I played around with some CAD software last night and did a little bit of designing. This software is available free through a site that has been mentioned on here before named eMachineShop. It allows you to design parts made out of just about any material tha can be used depending upon what physical requirements the project requires. I was able to design a mock up of the main brace of this spoiler, though I had to make a lot of guesstimates as to measurements since I do not have one....yet. 
However, this program also tells you what their price would be per piece depending on how many you have them make. One piece is the most expensive where as 1,000 pieces are not. I chose 10 pieces in two different types of materials (Aluminum and Stainless Steel) and the price for such wasn't that bad at all. I am thinking that if someone were to do the similar design for the two parts, and then get a "group" buy together of the purchaser's of this replicant, the price for just the brackets, less the nuts and bolts, mind you, would be around $30-40 (high estimate) for a set. The variance in price between aluminum and stainless steel was very little. If someone would send me detailed pics and measurements, I would go ahead design it and do the 3D rendering of it, grab a screen shot and then post a pic of it on here to show the nice detailing this program does. I spent a few hours learning and designing stuff on it last night as a practice. These measurements need to be fairly accurate and he pictures need to be decent so that I can place the bolt holes in the correct positions. I might suggest taking the one L shaped bracket out of the trunk lid lip part so you can get an accurate measurment and I can see it's full length. Also, I noticed by the pics that Kel took one of them has been threaded in that bracket which they also do at this place.
However, this program also tells you what their price would be per piece depending on how many you have them make. One piece is the most expensive where as 1,000 pieces are not. I chose 10 pieces in two different types of materials (Aluminum and Stainless Steel) and the price for such wasn't that bad at all. I am thinking that if someone were to do the similar design for the two parts, and then get a "group" buy together of the purchaser's of this replicant, the price for just the brackets, less the nuts and bolts, mind you, would be around $30-40 (high estimate) for a set. The variance in price between aluminum and stainless steel was very little. If someone would send me detailed pics and measurements, I would go ahead design it and do the 3D rendering of it, grab a screen shot and then post a pic of it on here to show the nice detailing this program does. I spent a few hours learning and designing stuff on it last night as a practice. These measurements need to be fairly accurate and he pictures need to be decent so that I can place the bolt holes in the correct positions. I might suggest taking the one L shaped bracket out of the trunk lid lip part so you can get an accurate measurment and I can see it's full length. Also, I noticed by the pics that Kel took one of them has been threaded in that bracket which they also do at this place.
07-18-2004, 10:44 AM
#77
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wow
what would the forum do without you dennis ?
EXCELLENT
p/m me with special request on the parts
and i will send you pixs and measurements.
is there any way to make a mold of these parts somewhere or some how.??
and i can send you that peice for a better understanding
what would the forum do without you dennis ?
EXCELLENT
p/m me with special request on the parts
and i will send you pixs and measurements.
is there any way to make a mold of these parts somewhere or some how.??
and i can send you that peice for a better understanding
07-18-2004, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by D MENAC 7
I played around with some CAD software last night and did a little bit of designing. This software is available free through a site that has been mentioned on here before named eMachineShop. It allows you to design parts made out of just about any material tha can be used depending upon what physical requirements the project requires. I was able to design a mock up of the main brace of this spoiler, though I had to make a lot of guesstimates as to measurements since I do not have one....yet. However, this program also tells you what their price would be per piece depending on how many you have them make. One piece is the most expensive where as 1,000 pieces are not. I chose 10 pieces in two different types of materials (Aluminum and Stainless Steel) and the price for such wasn't that bad at all. I am thinking that if someone were to do the similar design for the two parts, and then get a "group" buy together of the purchaser's of this replicant, the price for just the brackets, less the nuts and bolts, mind you, would be around $30-40 (high estimate) for a set. The variance in price between aluminum and stainless steel was very little. If someone would send me detailed pics and measurements, I would go ahead design it and do the 3D rendering of it, grab a screen shot and then post a pic of it on here to show the nice detailing this program does. I spent a few hours learning and designing stuff on it last night as a practice. These measurements need to be fairly accurate and he pictures need to be decent so that I can place the bolt holes in the correct positions. I might suggest taking the one L shaped bracket out of the trunk lid lip part so you can get an accurate measurment and I can see it's full length. Also, I noticed by the pics that Kel took one of them has been threaded in that bracket which they also do at this place.
However, this program also tells you what their price would be per piece depending on how many you have them make. One piece is the most expensive where as 1,000 pieces are not. I chose 10 pieces in two different types of materials (Aluminum and Stainless Steel) and the price for such wasn't that bad at all. I am thinking that if someone were to do the similar design for the two parts, and then get a "group" buy together of the purchaser's of this replicant, the price for just the brackets, less the nuts and bolts, mind you, would be around $30-40 (high estimate) for a set. The variance in price between aluminum and stainless steel was very little. If someone would send me detailed pics and measurements, I would go ahead design it and do the 3D rendering of it, grab a screen shot and then post a pic of it on here to show the nice detailing this program does. I spent a few hours learning and designing stuff on it last night as a practice. These measurements need to be fairly accurate and he pictures need to be decent so that I can place the bolt holes in the correct positions. I might suggest taking the one L shaped bracket out of the trunk lid lip part so you can get an accurate measurment and I can see it's full length. Also, I noticed by the pics that Kel took one of them has been threaded in that bracket which they also do at this place.
07-18-2004, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Omicron
Toldja that software and the concept was COOL. :D
I am posting a couple of the mock up drawings right now. If they are purchased in a set of ten, just this bracket, which I oversized to dimensions of 6" X 6" because I do not know what the actual size really is, each of these brackets, in either aluminum or stainless steel, would cost about $12 each after shipping and handling. That would keep a whole set under $50 tops if I am figure right.
Of course these aren't sized right and aren't set to the exact dimensions. The photos from Kel are here for comparison.
Last edited by D MENAC 7; 07-18-2004 at 01:56 PM.
07-31-2004, 08:15 PM
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sorry guys
im so upset i went to my bodyshop today to get my wing put on
and the owner told me to come back tuesday,he said someone called out on him this week
so couldnt paint it friday.sucks for me but its gonna be worth the wait.
asa i get everything done i will post some more pixs.
thanks for patience.
im so upset i went to my bodyshop today to get my wing put on
and the owner told me to come back tuesday,he said someone called out on him this week
so couldnt paint it friday.sucks for me but its gonna be worth the wait.
asa i get everything done i will post some more pixs.
thanks for patience.
07-31-2004, 08:22 PM
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I got tne tracing from Kel in the mail and I am going to work on 3D modeling that tonight. I will post some pics of what I drew. With some practice I have been getting better drawing on that program.
08-01-2004, 07:45 PM
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lets see...$250 plus ~$40 for metal brackets plus painting ($30?? help here) and don't forget shipping $50 = about $370
MS spoiler $876
Saving $500 dollars...Absolutely priceless!
MS spoiler $876
Saving $500 dollars...Absolutely priceless!
08-02-2004, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by leegina
D Menac 7 when you get a set made up and ready for sale let me know because I want on the list. Thanks
Don't forget me too!.. remember, i'd love to volunteer to "model" them for you as well.. :p
08-06-2004, 02:29 PM
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after all the waiting
and nothing.im pissed right now, i call the bodyshop today and finally the owner picks up
and tells me he was away he had to go to dentist.so he is gonna spray it 1st thing tommorow morning,blah blah and i should CALL him 1-2pm saturday morning.SURE
i told him i will be down there at 2 pm either way to pick it up painted or not.
i will just pay for you looking at it. in a sarcastic way.
i have a shop i over looked that is to say a master at fiberglass and custom cars.
damn im the idiot for overlooking the shop.i hope this ends well
good lord how hard is it for me to have this wing painted
and nothing.im pissed right now, i call the bodyshop today and finally the owner picks up
and tells me he was away he had to go to dentist.so he is gonna spray it 1st thing tommorow morning,blah blah and i should CALL him 1-2pm saturday morning.SURE
i told him i will be down there at 2 pm either way to pick it up painted or not.
i will just pay for you looking at it. in a sarcastic way.
i have a shop i over looked that is to say a master at fiberglass and custom cars.
damn im the idiot for overlooking the shop.i hope this ends well
good lord how hard is it for me to have this wing painted
Last edited by Kel Rx8; 08-06-2004 at 02:34 PM.
08-10-2004, 03:52 PM
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thanks i know its the worst
well finally
some pixs i took today when i went home for lunch
it's nice out so i just shot a couple for the heck of it.
im very happy with the spoiler but now i cant stand not having the entire m/s kit
:D
well finally
some pixs i took today when i went home for lunch
it's nice out so i just shot a couple for the heck of it.
im very happy with the spoiler but now i cant stand not having the entire m/s kit
:D
08-10-2004, 10:28 PM
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Looks like I better get to work finishing the second half of the design that I started on one night and never got back to it. I was just about to finish it and the program locked up on a request I had just put into it and I was pissed. I took Kel's tracing and actually taped it to my monitor so I could get an exact replication of it too. Argggghhhh. OK, now that that is over.
Kel, that is very sweet looking, to say the least. Now if I can only find time...strakes, back to sanding and sealing and drilling and molding and work work work.
Kel, that is very sweet looking, to say the least. Now if I can only find time...strakes, back to sanding and sealing and drilling and molding and work work work.
08-11-2004, 08:50 AM
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thanks guys
was worth it but what a hassle it was to get painted
the bodyshop didnt charged me 50 bucks he knew he took long and was sorry about it.
was worth it but what a hassle it was to get painted
the bodyshop didnt charged me 50 bucks he knew he took long and was sorry about it.