Alright guys,
I have made a new product for my Z and thought you might be interested. I have been trying to do some interior touches with the middle dash vents in aluminum and plan on getting Bat’s overlays for the gauge pods, BUT I always wanted to bring attention to the vents INSIDE the door opening with the “Z” on them. So, I drew up this ridiculously elaborate template and went down to a local shop to have them insert it into a CAD program, then took it to another shop to have them Laser cut it (not water jet, actual laser). This gives a perfect smooth edge with no burrs to sand. Then I used some scotch brite to brush it and give the stainless look to match our interior pieces, and then a coat of clear to protect. I used .032 thick aluminum for strength yet still slightly bendable to form to the vent piece. I have the prototype done, but it is still in the shop waiting to see if I want anymore cut. I spent a hefty sum doing all of this, but had heard a couple of you mentioning wanting this piece so thought I’d give it a shot initially just to see if I could do it. VERY PLEASED!!!! I can get pictures in the next couple of days but wanted to see if this is something you might want me to duplicate for you?? Please pm me if interested. BTW I’m not sure on the final price yet, but think I could get them to you in the $37 SHIPPED range (lower 48) based on initial computer CAD costs. Thanks Guys…Below is a link of the pic (2nd post down, if someone here could post that picture here I would really appreciate it) of the piece I’m talking about with the Z painted silver, I tried this as well but just wasn’t happy with it, THIS IS NOT THE PRODUCT, just trying to show the piece I am talking about. The aluminum will cover the entire “teardrop” shape piece…PM me if interested!! Thanks!!
Mike



https://my350z.com/forum/showthr...&highlight=vent

 

Also, Admin Mike, Thanks for the reply to your Pm about me getting inventor status, I am just trying to gather interest at this point to see if I am even going to sell these, Thanks!!

 

Pics!

 

I'm very interested, post some pics of the final install.

 

Interested, but lets see pics.

 

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Again THIS IS NOT a picture of my aluminum pieces, simply a picture of the piece I am covering in aluminum. I am sure all of you know what Im talking about just wanted to clarify in case I wasnt clear. These pieces cover the entire "teardrop" shape piece in the door jam. In this particular picture, you see the "Z" is silver, this is from me painting it. It looked alright for the first few days, but kinda cheap imo and it rubbed off quickly.....SO, I will have ACTUAL installed pictures by fryday or Saturday, as the shop who did the laser cutting for me is about 40 minutes away and wont have time to get there until then. I will keep you all posted. Thanks!!
Mike

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http://community.webshots.com/user/laguna350z

 

Here is the picture you were refering to (picture by MGL). I went ahead and circled the vent. Now hurry and send me pictures of the actual "cover" so I can post them for everyone to see!

 

I'm interested. I'e always though this detail was one of the many cool things about the Z.

 

boldenmd,
I will pm you with details when I have an update.

--- To those of you that I havent PM'ed, Im sorry for the delay. I had hoped to have ACTUAL pictures for you guys this past weekend, but I had to come back to Washington DC for business for the next few days. I will be going back to the shop who has my prototype, and by now should have my initial order in NC later this week. Please bare with me as I had to put my real job first. Thanks for all your interest and please PM me if you want to get an update along with actual installed pics as soon as I get them. Thanks guys for your patience!!
Mike

 

I'm interrested as well, can't wait to see some actual pictures of it.

 

Any word on getting these made/sold?

 

IMHO... Just paint the Z!. No problem...still looks as good as ever! I used Testors model silver paint! I rather spend the $$$$ on alumn. AC vent covers that I have coming soon from steve.uk I'm leaving now for a vacation but here's mine...

 

Ahaha.... I painted mine too! It looks soo much nicer painted vs "stock" look.