New Parts - Titanium/Aluminum Bezels

TenaciousZ · 06-22-2012, 01:20 PM

I hope I'm not breaking any rules here but please let me know if I am.

I've been looking at the triple gauge cluster and don't like how the sliver rings around the gauges look plastic and cheap.

To clarify, this piece: (Part number 68236)
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/d...294.288264.jpg

^stolen from the DIY- Thanks

So I talked to someone about making them out of titanium or aluminum.

I have never seen this done before but if anyone has or has pictures please post them.

So far all the information I have is that it seems possible.

This thread is only to figure out what kind of interest would be out there for ordering these metal bezels.

Still have no idea about a price or turn around time etc...

Please post any ideas, what you think, how much you would be willing to pay for something like this.... anything goes.

If there is a ton of interest I will look into the shop becoming a vendor or group buys and so on but lets not get ahead of ourselves.

What do you guys think?

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 01:30 PM

if you can take it off and not happy with the color, why not just paint it?

MattP725 · 06-22-2012, 02:51 PM

Stop posting deceptive titles or

cheshirecat · 06-22-2012, 03:16 PM

I might pay like 20 bucks per at most. They'd have to be perfect fitment.

fuct · 06-22-2012, 03:32 PM

look up agstacker, but bring mucho denero!

DarkJak · 06-23-2012, 01:54 AM

I'd pay over $100 for those, plus the door handles and shifter area. Basically everywhere with the crappy looking silver paint.
Well I could probably reason myself into doing $100+ for a set of actual aluminum door handles on the inside and outside, including the lock/unlock button, since I actually come in contact with those every day. Poor fitment would definitely be a dealbreaker though, no matter how low the price is.

Ron · 06-23-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJak

I'd pay over $100 for those, plus the door handles and shifter area. Basically everywhere with the crappy looking silver paint.
Well I could probably reason myself into doing $100+ for a set of actual aluminum door handles on the inside and outside, including the lock/unlock button, since I actually come in contact with those every day. Poor fitment would definitely be a dealbreaker though, no matter how low the price is.

I agree. I would buy a set of replacement silver trim in SS or aluminum.

Alstann · 06-23-2012, 08:38 AM

Metal door handles sounds like an awesome idea, one of those nice touches that is appreciated.

djtodd · 07-26-2012, 12:13 AM

No doubt. I'd buy metal handles in a heartbeat. Such a complex shape though. They'd probably have to be milled from a single block or hydroformed?

christian370z · 07-26-2012, 01:24 AM

I'd love burned titanium bezels for the gauges! And ditto on the door handles.

06-22-2012, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 14	New Parts - Titanium/Aluminum Bezels I hope I'm not breaking any rules here but please let me know if I am. I've been looking at the triple gauge cluster and don't like how the sliver rings around the gauges look plastic and cheap. To clarify, this piece: (Part number 68236) http://www.the370z.com/attachments/d...294.288264.jpg ^stolen from the DIY- Thanks So I talked to someone about making them out of titanium or aluminum. I have never seen this done before but if anyone has or has pictures please post them. So far all the information I have is that it seems possible. This thread is only to figure out what kind of interest would be out there for ordering these metal bezels. Still have no idea about a price or turn around time etc... Please post any ideas, what you think, how much you would be willing to pay for something like this.... anything goes. If there is a ton of interest I will look into the shop becoming a vendor or group buys and so on but lets not get ahead of ourselves. What do you guys think? __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

06-23-2012, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Metal door handles sounds like an awesome idea, one of those nice touches that is appreciated. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

07-26-2012, 01:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I'd love burned titanium bezels for the gauges! And ditto on the door handles. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if you can take it off and not happy with the color, why not just paint it?

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06-23-2012, 01:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,390 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	I'd pay over $100 for those, plus the door handles and shifter area. Basically everywhere with the crappy looking silver paint. Well I could probably reason myself into doing $100+ for a set of actual aluminum door handles on the inside and outside, including the lock/unlock button, since I actually come in contact with those every day. Poor fitment would definitely be a dealbreaker though, no matter how low the price is.

07-26-2012, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3397	No doubt. I'd buy metal handles in a heartbeat. Such a complex shape though. They'd probably have to be milled from a single block or hydroformed?