SMW1 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Kinda been waiting for this to happen for a while. Not sure why someone didn;t start making these sooner with the price of the originals in flimsy plastic. http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=classified&msg_id=131735&forum=classified&dtSearch=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Stu you better order one for vinz :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMW1 Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'm not ording any :). Just wondering if there are any of us in this country that fancies doing a cheaper than OEM splash guards for the rest of the forum as these things seem to be very rare these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) Kinda been waiting for this to happen for a while. Not sure why someone didn;t start making these sooner with the price of the originals in flimsy plastic. I thought about it some 4 years ago when i lost my own. Only downside i could see was with so many bumpers now being aftermarket ones, they do not all sit forward the same distance, thats why some OEM engine covers are either missing cos they no longer fit or have bits of ally on to make them a bit deeper. The end panels are okayish with new bumpers, it's generally the centre one. Pretty easy to make an ally one though DIY style ;) Sorry am referring to the front ones, dohhh smithy Edited October 6, 2008 by Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlast Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 A good freind of mine has a enginers & machine shop if i had an origanal one i could use as a template and get him to give us a price i dare say £60-70 tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow300 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 nice idea, do a group buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlast Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Spoken to sussexstu i need to get some origanal plastic ones for a template Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munny975 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 My plastic 1 ripped off! Would be well up for a group buy on this :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannzx Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 worth a look!;) dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmaprelude Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 mmmm I really like the look of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLowndes101 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I need one too! Sure it would just be a case of getting an aluminum sheet and cutting it to the right shape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA (UK) Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I need one too! Sure it would just be a case of getting an aluminum sheet and cutting it to the right shape... That's only part of it. You'll need to get it "folded" into the right shape as well as some parts of the engine sit lower than the rest. Then there are the mounting holes which I have found to be different on some cars. It is not a straight forward as you think - Smithy's response hits the nail on the head really. My Stainless steel supplier can do all this work but there would be too many variations to consider to make it financially viable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb0z Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 If this does turn into a group buy guys then you need to get the permission of the TLO - Brian (znut). HTH Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 If this does turn into a group buy guys then you need to get the permission of the TLO - Brian (znut). HTH Pete thanks Pete...a lot of our members seem to think this place is a "free for all" regarding the supply of parts:rolleyes: guys ime all for group buys and the welfare of members but we or should i say i have to maintain a friendly ballance with what our trader friends can give us who pay to be able to trade here and also ive got to be sure the person who starts and runs the group buy is not in the habit of taking the money and giving it rabbit into the sunset never to be seen again...now ime not saying anyone here falls into this catagory but in future please run your plans past me first regarding group buys;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spddracer Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi guys, I see you found my SS shields over here! I am the member on Twinturbo.net that makes these. Nice to see word is getting out on them! Nice forum you guys have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMW1 Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi mate, Very impressed with your shields. Do they fit with after market bumpers and is it just the 1 piece you make or both front and back ? Very nice craftsmanship :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMW1 Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 If this does turn into a group buy guys then you need to get the permission of the TLO - Brian (znut). now ime not saying anyone here falls into this catagory but in future please run your plans past me first regarding group buys;) My appologies, this wasn't intended to be a group by thread, more of an appreciation thread for something that has not really been much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munny975 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hey all i spoke to Spddracer who as i can see has just registered to the forums!He does have some Discounted prices for the actual product and Shipping to the UK for us, i will leave it to him to display what prices for the product and shipping as im just a middle man! Prices look good and seems a good start to a potential Group Buy if it turns into one! :D Munny975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMW1 Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 He will need to speak to Znut first thought before anything else is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 He will need to speak to Znut first thought before anything else is done. he cant come here guys selling his chattles..be best going via the group buy chief whoever thats going to be;)...btw ive gave my blessing to the g/b via pm to munny:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spddracer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Looks like its up to you Munny! SMW1, This is the rear engine lower engine pan. I am still working on the front piece under the air dam to see if it can be done or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munny975 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Group Buy Thread is up http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=1147286#post1147286 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car.Mad Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 From 6 lots to 12 lots there is $3 differance :rolleyes: Whats the weight like on these??? I would be very interested in one of these :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschrauwen Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Installed mine almost 2 months ago. I'm very happy with the fit and finish. very lightweight indeed. Spddracer is currently working on a similar one to replace the front splash guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z32 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 is there any harm in not having one at all? i was going to change my oil the other week, but so all the plastic in the way i was put off lol. not all cars have them do they? or isit just the same as a mud flap :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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