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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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NOPE.

Metal stretches and deforms when you "pound out the dents" trust me, I know all about this ****. A composite and reinforced undertray would be 1000 times better.
I know metal stretches and deforms thats why and how you can pound out dents. FRP underbody tray would probably be ok also, carbon fiber would be expensive, but for either you have to make a mold, which isn't as easy as cutting/bending/deforming/drilling sheet metal.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick_d_TII

do want
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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The first one is being made as we speak.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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i hope its an aluminum one!!.
Carbon fiber under tray are good but the time to fix it when at the track takes too long hahaha. Also, I just like shiny aluminum
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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+1 FOR THE TRAY.

while we're suggesting might i say a gauge pod like the subby's
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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^ yeah those are cool i guess...i would be happy with an on-dash pod setup though. i cant see myself spending money on that pod unless it was almost as cheap as 2 normal pods.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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that particular pod set up would not work, we need them on top- also might like them better with 2 gauges on one side instead of that mickey mouse ear look.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Kerebrus
The first one is being made as we speak.
Pics and Price?

There used to be a dash gauge pod on ebay but it was for RHD with two pods on one side...

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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It will be done within a week or so, pics will be up then. What are people expecting to pay for something like this?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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$1... no.... maybe $2 with free shipping? Ha ha! J/K

Depending on how good they look and fit up I'd say $50-150... maybe up to $250 if they look real nice. Carbon Fiber would be +$300. (prices before shipping)

But all pricing aside what would I BUY one for probably around $75-150 as it is just an underbody tray... kinda useful, but not exactly a must have...

Aluminum is more expensive than SS sheet metal I believe... I'd say the price to fab it up would be, 4'x'4 Aluminum sheet .040(3/64) thick is $36-ish, bending, drilling, cutting... I'd say $75 to make, add 50% Puts you around $100 bux.

Does that seem reasonable?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Not really. The materials alone are going to cost about $50-70, that's not including making it, S&H, etc. It will look really nice and be an A+ product none the less.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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yall should make an upper radiator cooling panel while your at it,, seems there kinda hard to find a good aluminum one these days...corksport is like the only one i think....
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7Boy06
yall should make an upper radiator cooling panel while your at it,, seems there kinda hard to find a good aluminum one these days...corksport is like the only one i think....
Are you talking about this? Yes Corksport already makes it and it's a great price, why would we make another?

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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gauge pod. http://www.shop.retro-spec.net/produ...1?productId=21

i would rather see this one with maybe 4 on it. 2 on one side and 2 on the other.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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^ i like that
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Knight RX7 FC3S
is that carbon fiber uim just a cover or is it a entire uim.....
seriously?
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Havoc
Why make just a cover.
Just make the UIM CF like the Feed and Kiwi Re one
You sure about that? Last time I saw a FEED CF FD UIM piece it was just a cover, exactly like the picture that has been posted in here.

Originally Posted by Kerebrus
Yes Corksport already makes it and it's a great price, why would we make another?
I think the only reason would be to produce one that doesn't have a logo on it, for someone who is going for a more clean look. Other than that it would be kinda dumb to waste time making these.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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hurry up and start selling the under body tray already.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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We can sell it now if you want a crappy product, or you can wait for something worth purchasing
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Brake Master Cylinder brace, a legit piece that can bolt in.

An N/A, or Turbocharged engine cover, I saw a couple members asking for that, its not my particular style, but those people would buy it.

Drop in cup holders, Put one in the center console in the big area for two, or if the AAS is removed, one could fit in that little rectangle.

Make a window switch package, that has the amplifiers

DTSS eliminators for the models that can't use it

Steering Angle Kit for the models that can't use it

Plexiglas or any other related material for a moon roof, like the rare model rx7

The aluminum undertray that was mentioned above

Euro lights for an FC, I know that its Hondalicous, but I'm just thinking of replacing the bulbs with LEDs, not totally making it white

Transmission rebuild package, I can't find one

I guess the word is "blue prints" for: Strut tower braces, Exhaust, Headers, and sway bars; I like the make things this simple instead of just buying it. This would help with how much material to get.

This is all my input, Don't think too much on all this, because I think it comes down to supply and demand. I hope it helps a bit though!
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kerebrus
We can sell it now if you want a crappy product, or you can wait for something worth purchasing

will it bolt to the stock locations?
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SirCygnus
will it bolt to the stock locations?
It was a joke, it's not even complete yet. Have patience.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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You guys should make a cheap lip for s5/maybe s4 if you can pull it off

I can't really justify spending 150+ on a lip :/
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cmanns
You guys should make a cheap lip for s5/maybe s4 if you can pull it off

I can't really justify spending 150+ on a lip :/
home depot!
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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