NikoFab Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Good Day Gentlemen, I've been asked by a couple of you about the plausibility of fabricating mud flaps. As usual, such an endeavor requires a gauging of interest. So for right now...money not being a criteria...who's actively searching or will be searching for mud flaps? This is purely me gauging interest. I won't even try putting a group buy together for this until I have closed out both the second run of Rear Hatch Spoilers and the Floor Mat buy (too much to keep track of!). Cheers and thanks,Nick NikoFabPhone: 281.627.6683Email & Paypal: nikofabsales@gmail.com 1. Walker2. kidjc3. ShadowTSi4. Fuze5. Crazy Quest6. tankbob7. infamos8. topher879. clow34010. tux11. wolfsquest12. Coke13. randy14.15. Edited May 24, 2013 by NikoFab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 u know i'm interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I need mud flaps for my toyota pickup,.... and a posi rear end. Get on that for me please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I have entertained the idea of having @ least (1) full set for some time. But haven't been able to find a "stock" pair in excellent to new shape @ all. Much less for the prices they are bringing; in the shape they are in. Non-painted, original black, w/ correct attachments all there. Like new, or new preferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowTSi Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I need me some mudflaps in my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Damn, you're a glotton for punishment! You might want to have people list what prices they'd be willing to pay in addition to the interest. I looked into doing these a few years back and a number of people were interested until they found out they's be $500 per set. If you can keep it under $200 a set, I bet you'd do good, but you'll have a hard time getting them made for that. You're looking at 4 2-piece molds that will allow for some form of structuring being built into the part where they mount. I know it's too early for you to specualte what you can sell them for, but if you have a general idea of what people will spend, then when you talk to your supplier you'll know right away if their prices will work for what people here want to pay--- If nobody here wants to pay more than $200 but your supplier will want $300, then you know right away it will be a no-go. Edited February 13, 2013 by Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuze Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 ^^^What he said. A lot of us would love to have some, me included, but price is the major factor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Quest Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Id be down if they came in around $200 to $300 with hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTTY Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Not for me , i hate em !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Not for me , i hate em !!!! When I saw you responded to this feeler Scotty, I had to open it to "confirm" what I expected you to post; "Yep!" Hope all's been well & good w/ you as "Mesquite" closes in. PM me... as I been think'n about send'n you a donantion for your "raffle?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankbob Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Very interested in a set, I paid quite a bit for my louvers and mudflaps would be awesome even if I gotta pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamos Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I was thinking of trying to get a set in carbon fiber. I have three sets in good shape already.If you get this going and the price is right I may get a set from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 u know i'm interested Roger that sir...got you down Craig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I need mud flaps for my toyota pickup,.... and a posi rear end. Get on that for me please. LOL...I'll see what I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have entertained the idea of having @ least (1) full set for some time. But haven't been able to find a "stock" pair in excellent to new shape @ all. Much less for the prices they are bringing; in the shape they are in. Non-painted, original black, w/ correct attachments all there. Like new, or new preferable. Well Jerry my friend, these would be brand new. I would be bastardizing a set of mine for the digitizing and molding process, much like I'm doing in the air dam group buy. The mounting hardware should be pretty straight forward...it's the flaps that will run the predominant cost. As such, I'm actually thinking of making them separate or in sets (you'd be able to order just flaps, just hardware, or the whole smash). Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I need me some mudflaps in my life! Good on you sir...I have you marked down! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Damn, you're a glotton for punishment! You might want to have people list what prices they'd be willing to pay in addition to the interest. I looked into doing these a few years back and a number of people were interested until they found out they's be $500 per set. If you can keep it under $200 a set, I bet you'd do good, but you'll have a hard time getting them made for that. You're looking at 4 2-piece molds that will allow for some form of structuring being built into the part where they mount. I know it's too early for you to specualte what you can sell them for, but if you have a general idea of what people will spend, then when you talk to your supplier you'll know right away if their prices will work for what people here want to pay--- If nobody here wants to pay more than $200 but your supplier will want $300, then you know right away it will be a no-go. Thanks as always Mark. Maybe I am a glutton...but I just really like doing this stuff. Granted that because there are four separate pieces, the mold cost is going to be pre-eminent. It is indeed too early to speculate on cost, but I do believe that with enough interest, that it can be done for something reasonable. I'd love to do these in the $300.00 range...$200.00 is a bit too optimistic in my opinion...especially with hardware. But we'll have to wait and see...still researching. Cheers,Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 ^^^What he said. A lot of us would love to have some, me included, but price is the major factor... Roger that sir...already working on it. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Id be down if they came in around $200 to $300 with hardware. Like I said in my response to Mark, I think $200 is highly optimistic. My target is to be in or around the $300 range. Let me get the wheels turning and I'll let you guys know what can be done. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Not for me , i hate em !!!! Vintage Gibb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Very interested in a set, I paid quite a bit for my louvers and mudflaps would be awesome even if I gotta pay. Very good sir...I'm on the research track right now. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I was thinking of trying to get a set in carbon fiber. I have three sets in good shape already.If you get this going and the price is right I may get a set from you. I'm wondering if CF would hold up considering their placement on the vehicle? I know alot of guys don't get the CF airdams for the same reason. Anyway, I'll be looking into it and let you guys know what I can come up with. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankbob Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Very good sir...I'm on the research track right now. NickSounds good, its awesome that you have been able to accomplish so much for the community lately. I wanted to support the jdm spoiler run(lollouvers) but I knew you would end up making something I could support. Any idea on paint? Unpainted or customer choice from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Sounds good, its awesome that you have been able to accomplish so much for the community lately. I wanted to support the jdm spoiler run(lollouvers) but I knew you would end up making something I could support. Any idea on paint? Unpainted or customer choice from you? Hey my pleasure! These will be done in black TPO, which looks good on it's own, but is also readily paintable. If you want them painted, I could easily get them to Mark (Burton) to do it since he's only a hop, skip, and a jump from me. And that way you'd know you're getting a great paint job, as well as supporting another member. Cheers,Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankbob Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hey my pleasure! These will be done in black TPO, which looks good on it's own, but is also readily paintable. If you want them painted, I could easily get them to Mark (Burton) to do it since he's only a hop, skip, and a jump from me. And that way you'd know you're getting a great paint job, as well as supporting another member. Cheers,NickTPO? I do want black but full gloss to match my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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