Custom Machined Parts For Your 370Z

WarmAndSCSI · 07-01-2010, 02:17 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.

TipsZ · 07-06-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

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.

Could I get a pic of the set? If so, this sounds like a more than reasonable cost compared to the options available on the market.

cab83_750 · 07-06-2010, 01:43 PM

With your good news, Can you start a new thread?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

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.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-06-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TipsZ

Could I get a pic of the set? If so, this sounds like a more than reasonable cost compared to the options available on the market.

As soon as prototypes are produced, there will be plenty of pics. That may be a while, however.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

With your good news, Can you start a new thread?

Yes, I'll start up a new thread once we start prototyping items. It may be a few days because I don't have any time this week to work on this. If somebody wants to donate an emblem to us, it can start sooner.

nissan ned · 07-21-2010, 01:03 AM

I want a set!

Holliday · 07-21-2010, 11:53 AM

This idea went to hell in a hand basket

I hope a real manufacture decides to produce some that we wont need to get a loan to purchase emblems

wishihadnav · 07-01-2010, 02:20 PM

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

CMPLXUKC · 07-01-2010, 02:27 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, 02:28 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, 02:33 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, 02:35 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

billydsz · 07-01-2010, 02:53 PM

Man what happened in this thread? Everyone go to your rooms!! And no supper!

I turn my back for one second........

wishihadnav · 07-01-2010, 02:56 PM

i think the OP wants 500+ for a billet emblem..its nice but uhh yeah...

Diocletian · 07-02-2010, 10:24 AM

Wow the tags for this topic are EPIC.

camera mount, crack emblems, emblems, poor ppl bitching about metal, rude metal cutting dude, you can’t afford it, you too po

lol

Gunzero · 07-02-2010, 10:38 AM

It adds weight :/ slows the car down.

07-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	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 02:19 PM.

07-21-2010, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 39 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	This idea went to hell in a hand basket I hope a real manufacture decides to produce some that we wont need to get a loan to purchase emblems __________________

07-01-2010, 02:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	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.

07-02-2010, 10:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
Diocletian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 350 Drives: 09 370z CY A7 Rep Power: 16	Wow the tags for this topic are EPIC. camera mount, crack emblems, emblems, poor ppl bitching about metal, rude metal cutting dude, you can’t afford it, you too po lol __________________ Injen Dual CAI \| Illuminated Kick plates \| Stillen Sway bar kit \| F.I TDX w/ 12" Resonators \| F.I HFC's \| UpRev Tune \| 300HP/225tq Mustang Dyno

07-02-2010, 10:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	It adds weight :/ slows the car down. __________________

07-21-2010, 01:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
nissan ned Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I want a set!

07-01-2010, 02:20 PM	#7 (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, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
CMPLXUKC Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 16	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, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
CMPLXUKC Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 16	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.

07-01-2010, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Man what happened in this thread? Everyone go to your rooms!! And no supper! I turn my back for one second........

07-01-2010, 02:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	i think the OP wants 500+ for a billet emblem..its nice but uhh yeah...

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