Custom Machined Parts For Your 370Z

AgStacker · 06-03-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

So, I'm stuck on trying to figure out the alignment tabs that protrudes out of the bumper, I need dimensions.....does that mean I need to take mine off?

I really don't want to do that....anyone already have their emblems off already and don't mind doing that for us? I can always design the emblem in a way where I can just over estimate the holes location or even counter sink bore a step circular shape on the rear side of the emblem....but I really prefer to be able to re-use those existing tabs for alignment as they're already there.

I wouldn't worry about it too much, we can just do it on the fly at my shop when were ready to get down on this. we'll make a prototype of the badges, and if they are acceptable only then will we need to remove any badges to dial in the exact fit.Then we'll make our copies and send them out for paint/plating/powder coat. Might have to roll badge-less for a week while they're out but it'll be worth it.

scruffydog · 06-03-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AgStacker

I wouldn't worry about it too much, we can just do it on the fly at my shop when were ready to get down on this. we'll make a prototype of the badges, and if they are acceptable only then will we need to remove any badges to dial in the exact fit.Then we'll make our copies and send them out for paint/plating/powder coat. Might have to roll badge-less for a week while they're out but it'll be worth it.

cool....thanks....did you want me to bump up the size of the "Z" logo for design #2? How much bigger? the current dimensions are 40mm x 80mm i believe.

I guess we could always try it out....i have a black Z...it's probably the best one to use to hide the square...any other color will be really obvious and harder to match paint to since the paint will be on metal instead of plastics (like the bumper). I've noticed a couple of my friends who have Z's from factory and their body paint don't really match from body to bumper because of the material it's painted on. Especially Pearl White....it's really noticeable....I think people might mind that....

AgStacker · 06-03-2010, 10:14 PM

I'd like you to bump up the Z on #0. I am putting this badge on the front of my car come hell or high water! I want to try and cover as much of the square hole as possible and I will have a body shop do a fill if necessary. Basically I want the diagonal part of the Z to be as wide as possible, but to maintain the same proportions it has now. and not look overly large, or break through the outer diameter of the badge. Maybe scale up by a factor of 1.2 and see how it looks, I trust your judgment.

AgStacker · 06-03-2010, 10:16 PM

Im thinking about doing 0 on the front and 2 on the back.

Which badges are you interested in Kevin?

scruffydog · 06-03-2010, 10:40 PM

Haha, I'm not sure....I've been so caught up drawing them I didn't really think much about it....probably do #2 for both front and Rear....by the way I still need to get you the CAD files for the Rear as the sizes are different. Let me send you the files once I verify the rear badge dimensions. As for increasing the size of Z logo, here are the changes....what do you think looks best?

m4a1mustang · 06-03-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

Haha, I'm not sure....I've been so caught up drawing them I didn't really think much about it....probably do #2 for both front and Rear....by the way I still need to get you the CAD files for the Rear as the sizes are different. Let me send you the files once I verify the rear badge dimensions. As for increasing the size of Z logo, here are the changes....what do you think looks best?

Damn, those all look great. That style is definitely my favorite.

AgStacker · 06-03-2010, 10:52 PM

I like 2B. I think I'd like to keep the z fully contained within the "crest" of the ring. also If I'm going to make a fully cut out version like #0 there needs to be a fair amount of material to connect the z to the ring

AgStacker · 06-03-2010, 10:54 PM

hmmm... the more I look at 2C the more I like it. I'll have to see it in SW

AgStacker · 06-03-2010, 10:58 PM

actually scratch that, 2C might not translate well on the machine due to the nose radius of the tool (.031 inches) we'll have to discuss this as it will affect the look of all the badges

scruffydog · 06-03-2010, 11:01 PM

So I decided to put some part number to make it easier to reference it by.
Example:
ZF-2A-O

Z - Emblem Code
F - Front
2 - Design Number
A - Size of the Z logo (Will be removed once we determine which size is best)
O - Open

Here are the different Z logo size:

NOTE: Remember the Open version will have a rectangular filler block for the bumper, unless you fill the bumper with some kind of resin or what not. Then it'll be as shown.

06-03-2010, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	So I decided to put some part number to make it easier to reference it by. Example: ZF-2A-O Z - Emblem Code F - Front 2 - Design Number A - Size of the Z logo (Will be removed once we determine which size is best) O - Open Here are the different Z logo size: NOTE: Remember the Open version will have a rectangular filler block for the bumper, unless you fill the bumper with some kind of resin or what not. Then it'll be as shown. Last edited by scruffydog; 06-03-2010 at 11:08 PM.

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06-03-2010, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	I'd like you to bump up the Z on #0. I am putting this badge on the front of my car come hell or high water! I want to try and cover as much of the square hole as possible and I will have a body shop do a fill if necessary. Basically I want the diagonal part of the Z to be as wide as possible, but to maintain the same proportions it has now. and not look overly large, or break through the outer diameter of the badge. Maybe scale up by a factor of 1.2 and see how it looks, I trust your judgment.

06-03-2010, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	Im thinking about doing 0 on the front and 2 on the back. Which badges are you interested in Kevin?

06-03-2010, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	Haha, I'm not sure....I've been so caught up drawing them I didn't really think much about it....probably do #2 for both front and Rear....by the way I still need to get you the CAD files for the Rear as the sizes are different. Let me send you the files once I verify the rear badge dimensions. As for increasing the size of Z logo, here are the changes....what do you think looks best?

06-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	I like 2B. I think I'd like to keep the z fully contained within the "crest" of the ring. also If I'm going to make a fully cut out version like #0 there needs to be a fair amount of material to connect the z to the ring

06-03-2010, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	hmmm... the more I look at 2C the more I like it. I'll have to see it in SW

06-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	actually scratch that, 2C might not translate well on the machine due to the nose radius of the tool (.031 inches) we'll have to discuss this as it will affect the look of all the badges