possible EOI for carbon fibre stuff GB

by **NitroDann** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:08 pm

Vents are in the wrong spot for that.

Dann

by **spikes** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:17 pm

NitroDann wrote:Vents are in the wrong spot for that.

Dann

It would have to be further up just right behind the radiator with a duct across the front of the engine, also increase downforce as well, is that what you're thinking of dann?

by **NitroDann** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:25 pm

Spot on.

Dann

by **charlie_91** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:02 pm

Na gauge hood. Would be so keen

by **Kikuchi** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:07 pm

Not that I'm biased or anything (considering it was my idea for 1 of them =p), but seems we have some interest on the slimline nb door trims, ducktail boot spoilers and gauge hoods.
besides the door trims (which will have to be custom) the others should be pretty easy considering there are already similar units on sale.

by **coreys** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:45 pm

Yeah? Well I AM biased! I am aiming to keep costs down by having some of the product as my reward, rather than a cash profit. So for the first run I would much rather do something that I want for myself, as well as what others would want. Ideally I would like to do a run of only one product really, as this would be of the least hassle and I feel that if I do one thing first, then it could lead to more interest in future products if the quality is as great as I have been told. Rather than making minimum orders due to less interest...

That is just me rambling though. I still have to talk about prices and find out what minimum order quantity would be.

With that said I am interested in the boot, as it will require just one mould, is fairly simple, and I feel it would be a good example of the products that can be. plus it has gathered interest as mentioned.
The other thing i would like is headlight surrounds, but that would require a left and right mould, and i dont feel it would show off the quality as well as a boot would.

NB guys: If there is an overwhelming amount of interest in NB parts I would be a massive arse to say no.
Keep in mind that I will need parts for the moulds to be made from, which would be a slight hassle for gauge hoods (assuming it is wanted with space for another gauge) or ducktail boots as these are aftermarket parts and I am not sure where to find them without going international, unless people are willing to donate parts (I am sure a trade can be sorted)

As far as the boot goes.... what design would people be after? personally I like the agressiveness of the autokonexion ver 2, but I am willing to be told otherwise.

by **Jeo** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:03 pm

Where you want your bonnet vent to be...

by **deviant** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:27 pm

Kikuchi wrote:Not that I'm biased or anything (considering it was my idea for 1 of them =p), but seems we have some interest on the slimline nb door trims, ducktail boot spoilers and gauge hoods.
besides the door trims (which will have to be custom) the others should be pretty easy considering there are already similar units on sale.

Ahem....no cuts cutty....

by **Kikuchi** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:32 pm

coreys wrote:Yeah? Well I AM biased!

Sorry mate, didn't want to sound pushy, I was a little bit jking and also stating the common items that people have asked for.

Carry on with the eoi.

by **OurCognitiveSurplus** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:37 am

If NA and NB door trims are very similar, would it be possible to create a single cf trim with universal fit?

by **deviant** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:20 am

OurCognitiveSurplus wrote:If NA and NB door trims are very similar, would it be possible to create a single cf trim with universal fit?

Almost: http://www.miata.net/garage/door_panel/index.html

Looks like there is a few clips and a bit of foam. The main difference with the NA door trime is that the chunky, padded bit along the top can be seperated, the flat piece of door trim does not go all the way to the top of the door. The existing CF NA trims re-use that padded bit so a universal door trim would need to ditch that bit. That chunky bit also hides some metal work on the top of the door.

by **quickquick** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:16 pm

sailaholic wrote:Maybe add the dash/ gauge hood but with some spots for gauges?

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+1 for the A-Piller Gauge Pods for maybe 2 gauges?

by **coreys** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:39 pm

Kikuchi wrote:
coreys wrote:Yeah? Well I AM biased!

Sorry mate, didn't want to sound pushy, I was a little bit jking and also stating the common items that people have asked for.

Carry on with the eoi.

I was just being a cocky arse.
I do appreciate peoples help with this, as it makes everything easier.

I think mania do an a-pillar for around 100? It could be fibreglass though.

If a gauge hood were to be made, what price would people like it to be?
same question with a ducktail boot, pairs of headlight surrounds, and door trims.

Except for the hardtop, what parts are an exact swap from NA to NB? I know the subject has been covered before, but I would like a re-cap.

Keep the suggestions coming and feel free to +1 any ideas just so i know what the favourites are. You arent locking yourself into anything by showing interest.

by **Kikuchi** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:15 am

as far as I can tell, not many body parts are interchangeable between the 2.
even from just comparing 2 pictures, possibly the boot and hardtop but not much besides that. possibly the front fenders but someone will have to confirm that and I highly doubt they do just looking from pictures.

which means you will need to look into interior parts (gauge hoods, pillar gauges etc) if you are going for na -and- nb.
or focus on one model. which would most likely be na since there are way more na's then there are of nb, hence more interest.

otherwise, you could go for front splitters which trackdog make (us company), or rear diffusers, which can be slightly universal fit (provided they will fit nb and na with little mods)