133 replies to this topic

[NikoFab]

theJohn1320, on 27 November 2016 - 03:38 PM, said:

I'm in...can't go full ninja without one!

You got it.  I hope to have a prototype to show you guys in January.

[EricSQ]

Count me in for 1. (in black)
Thanks,

[NikoFab]

EricSQ, on 29 November 2016 - 09:42 AM, said:

Count me in for 1. (in black)
Thanks,

Yes sir you got it.

[randy]

I'm in for one.

[NikoFab]

randy, on 29 November 2016 - 05:05 PM, said:

I'm in for one.

Yes sir Mr. Randy!

[Mach 5]

Id like one as well!!! but I have one problem... cage is in the way..

either way. Im down

[NikoFab]

Mach 5, on 16 December 2016 - 05:55 PM, said:

Id like one as well!!! but I have one problem... cage is in the way..

either way. Im down

Gotcha covered sir

[Vernon]

i will take one as well

[NikoFab]

Vernon, on 19 December 2016 - 07:54 AM, said:

i will take one as well

Yes sir I've got you notated

[NikoFab]

Ok gang,

I got some more play time in on this project, but at this point I need some feedback from you guys.

Would you prefer it to be functional only as a privacy cover?  Or as some of you asked about, would you want it to be strong enough to be load-bearing (be able to put stuff on top of it)?

There is a pretty significant difference in material cost between the two.  To make it purely a privacy cover, I can use 1/8 or 3/16 eucaboard which is priced decently.  To make it load-bearing, a more significant type of pressboard would need to be used, thus bringing the material cost up two to three times.  I'm also trying to keep in mind the waste aspect here, as there are only so many pieces I can get out of a stock board.  The more significant the board, the higher the cost of waste, which is also factored into the price to you guys of each unit.

Let me know what you guys prefer.

Cheers,
Nick

Edited by NikoFab, 20 December 2016 - 06:40 PM.

[importwarrior]

I go with the flow.
But I like stock.

On the flip side. I think the thicker would last longer with the heat beating on it.
Maybe prevent warping like mine.

[delayed replay]

If it's going to rest on the lift arms like the own cover, it'll only be able to hold lightweight loads anyway. Go with the stock thickness, is my thought.

[NikoFab]

importwarrior, on 20 December 2016 - 08:25 PM, said:

I go with the flow.
But I like stock.

On the flip side. I think the thicker would last longer with the heat beating on it.
Maybe prevent warping like mine.

delayed replay, on 20 December 2016 - 09:01 PM, said:

If it's going to rest on the lift arms like the own cover, it'll only be able to hold lightweight loads anyway. Go with the stock thickness, is my thought.

It will be supported by the lift arms for sure, which is why we'd have to go with a more expensive composite if we want it load bearing.  Mine warped like crazy over the years as well.  I may have a solution for that though if do go with the eucaboard.

[importwarrior]

in the past someone made a spare tire cover out of some type of plastic.
would or could that be used ?

[NikoFab]

importwarrior, on 21 December 2016 - 05:48 AM, said:

in the past someone made a spare tire cover out of some type of plastic.
would or could that be used ?

Plastics are an option, but will cost more than eucaboard.  And plastics will will need an accelerator adhesive for the upholstery.

[BC_99]

Stock style with no load for me.

BC

[Shaggy_TSi]

BC_99, on 21 December 2016 - 01:08 PM, said:

Stock style with no load for me.

BC

Same

[NikoFab]

BC_99, on 21 December 2016 - 01:08 PM, said:

Stock style with no load for me.

BC

Shaggy_TSi, on 21 December 2016 - 01:44 PM, said:

Same

Seems to be general consensus!

[NikoFab]

Started working on a mock-up today.  Trying to stay on the cheap with the goal of keeping this under $100 cost you guys...so I've gotten a little inventive...

[NikoFab]

Had some spare eucaboard from when I crated up a windshield last month.  Using the old crappy privacy cover from my '88 as a kind of reverse stencil.

Edited by NikoFab, 21 December 2016 - 07:31 PM.