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Thread: Custom Fabrication - What would you like to see?

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Posts: 11-19 of 19
2009-10-03 17:01:55
#11
i got some porsche calipers laying around. if he could make a bracket to bolt them up =)
2009-10-03 17:18:01
#12
a caliper bracket set , with pre drilled 4x100 style from a 5x114 of a maxima rotor

so we can use both front and rear brake caliper,rotors and pads of say the 90's version or even late 90's version.
2009-10-03 19:50:16
#13
Originally Posted by wes
Custom housings for Koni 8611 inserts. Made from aluminim machined to accept koni perches!


Great one WES!!!!...I'm down for this as well.
2009-10-03 19:52:45
#14
As far as brake option goes. I wouldn't mind trading my Wilwoods for a Z32 caliper that will bolt directly to our spindle.
2009-10-03 20:25:45
#15
The only issue I see here is that people seem to ask for things that other companies already offer. The problem is that these other companies already offer a product they have a hard time selling. Then another company will make them with the prospect of making money and they will have a hard time as well.

Ask OEM how they feel about the Sentra market right now. They are making some nice stuff at a great price and I would bet sales are very underwhelming! People talk about how they want this product or more options and the reality is very few will commit to buy once product hits the market.

I have a few ideas for products that I have never tried to bring to market because of this.
2009-10-03 23:15:27
#16
That's one of the reasons I'm compiling a list for them to review. We're going to stay away from markets where you already have 2+ vendors selling the items. Not so much because we want to penetrate different areas of the market, but because he sees my struggle with some items that I like, and they're either over priced, poor quality, or no longer manufactured.

This is why we started on the subject with an o2 style intake manifold. I mentioned to him that it'd be nice to come out with more suspension kits for the B14, because there aren't many due to the solid rear beam, etc.

He mentioned that the solid rear beam is great for the dragstrip, but I told him that I would like a track car, not a 1/4mi. car. He said that doing a rear end conversion is possible, since his fabricator already converts to solid rear beam setups on drag hondas. I don't know what solid rear setup they're using, but I can ask.

Anyhow, this is why I asked.

This would be a good opportunity for those of you longing for parts no longer manufactured, to be made once again. It's also a good opportunity to get quality parts cheaper than existing parts that are only manufactured by one or two companies.
2009-10-03 23:55:45
#17
just got my progress rear sway for 190 shipped overnight, woot!!!!!!
2009-10-04 01:34:28
#18
Originally Posted by TeKKiE
That's one of the reasons I'm compiling a list for them to review. We're going to stay away from markets where you already have 2+ vendors selling the items. Not so much because we want to penetrate different areas of the market, but because he sees my struggle with some items that I like, and they're either over priced, poor quality, or no longer manufactured.

This is why we started on the subject with an o2 style intake manifold. I mentioned to him that it'd be nice to come out with more suspension kits for the B14, because there aren't many due to the solid rear beam, etc.

He mentioned that the solid rear beam is great for the dragstrip, but I told him that I would like a track car, not a 1/4mi. car. He said that doing a rear end conversion is possible, since his fabricator already converts to solid rear beam setups on drag hondas. I don't know what solid rear setup they're using, but I can ask.

Anyhow, this is why I asked.

This would be a good opportunity for those of you longing for parts no longer manufactured, to be made once again. It's also a good opportunity to get quality parts cheaper than existing parts that are only manufactured by one or two companies.


I agree tekkie! I was more referring to the people who ask for things to be made that are already made. Honestly some of the things people ask for like brake brackets or rear brake conversions, sway bars, lower tie bars. Those are more what I am referring too. You cannot really improve on the existing designs and expect them to sell for less money.... Nevermind the fact that the current options are reasonably priced.

The rear suspension conversion, honestly, if they sell more than one I will be surprised. Most people competitively racing will not be interested as it will likely be a modification not allowed within their particular class rules. You can take a look at Dog III if you are serious about the rear though...

Things like the housings I mentioned might be worth while, not many people offer them. Perhaps the traction bars for drag racers etc.....

I appreciate the efforts, just trying to provide some input relative to the community and parts being made.
2009-10-04 03:12:08
#19
p.s. tekkie a patent is pending on my traction bar design.
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