definitely interested, just scored some stock aero pieces and some mud flaps would complete the package....

 

molds are done. casting the prototype...

 

Can't wait to see the results.
I'm excited.

 

The good news: all 4 master molds are done and a test cast of the right rear flap was done

somewhat bad news: the cast was pulled out too early and was too soft - but as you can see, the end result isn't bad. I'm sure given more time the end result would have been perfect.



More bad news: Urethane isn't cheap! Based on estimates - the set will consume more than >$100 worth of urethane

 

OH MY GOD! It looks amazing! Kind of sucks that it's going to be that expensive but is there any way you can search around and see if they offer materials in bulk to complete them for a decent price? I'm pretty much sold and will pay for a complete set if you decide to market them. These would be brand new and not some shitty broken ones from a junk yard/etc. I'm sure you'll still have supporters to make it worth your while in the end if there is a cheaper way to mass produce them.

Thanks for the update. I'm on pins and needles hoping this works out.

 

I certainly agree - I need to find a cheaper casting material. I am going to cast myself a set using the remaining urethane I have - but after that, I'm going to look at other options. As I cast different sets in different materials, I'll see if anyone wants to buy them until I've found a prefect balance of casting material and price.

I actually found a foam very similar to what the OEM ones are made of. It's a two-part foam. The problem is that the OEM mounting hardware, which does not require drilling, is impossible to find. If we drill this foam product, it's 'skin' will be broken and the product will begin to degrade.

The other option I was thinking of, was to hollow-out the mudflap and only cast the skin in a hard urethane. It would be kind of similar to the other rubber mud flaps you see on any car on the road...but I'm not too keen on this idea. I think the end result would look cheap.

The urethane doesn't weigh as much as I thought it would. It's similar in weight to the original foam after it's soaked in some water.

Anyways, I'll post pics of the completed set in the next few days.

 

Oooh, I can see the RX-7! Only flaps I've seen in person have them worn off. Lol.

I've seen used sets go for ~$100...I've got no problem paying around the same for a new set.

 

Looks great! I wouldn't mind if it would come out a bit more expensive, still very much interested.

 

What about if you used that 2 part foam your talking about and then sprayed something like Rhino truck bed liner over it to increase its strength. Something to think about at least. Looks good though.

 

Agreed.....and I will make my own hardware if need be.

 

Catually, it's all about amount of surface area the mounting point have againt the material. A screw with a reasonable size washer works just fine.

I have mud flaps on all three of my Verts. The stock mounting hardware many times just falls off as the material normalizes to the compression that hardware uses for mounting. Screws something something retangular rather than round washers would be the best.

 

Anything new on this project?

 

Finishing up the mother molds to reinforce the rubber mold. I'll cast a couple sets with the remaining urethane and put them on ebay. After that, it'll be by request

 

Does anyone know the original part # for the mudflaps?

 

From a previous post...

 

Any updates on these yet? did you already put the sets you made on ebay?

 

if i dont get the shine rear bumper caps, ill buy a set =]...

 

no sets have gone out yet. I'm looking for brackets - but my free time has been spent checking out Olympic venues lately. Traffic is getting pretty bad up here.

I expect to have a couple sets out at the end of the month

 

yes, those would be freakin awesome!!!

 

very excited!!

 

Bump for intrest.

 

any progress??? pictures please =]

 

Updates on these mudguards?

 

i would buy a set of the brackets you make/find. I have an OEM set, but it's missing its hardware.

 

so how much it will be