NikoFab Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) UPDATE 6/22/15 http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag71/Nikofab/Imposed_zpsood8whpt.png http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag71/Nikofab/Schematic_zps9fhtqwqy.png __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 2/27/15: Ok gang...a little update for you guys. I've priced out new wiper cowls for other applications/vehicles out there and have found pricing for most two-piece configurations to fall between $120 to $235. Keep in mind that the ones I'm able to find are usually produced in extremely large runs numbering in the thousands, which brings down per-unit cost considerably. Our little community doesn't quite have that buying power/leverage, which presents a little difficulty on our end. But after crunching numbers, I believe I can get this project to fall in the $175.00 range for a brand new set of cowls, which will also include mounting accessories/hardware. I would need to order a minimum of (60) sixty units to achieve this estimated pricing. Shipping would be an additional cost as per usual. So, providing you're happy with the eventual prototype, who's game at this price point? Cheers and Thanks,Nick NikoFab281.627.6683nick@nikofab.com 1. TheDemon2. conquestador893. wolfsquest4. BOHO5. sellerfeller6. hopefull noob7. natedog_378. pcristquester9. psu_Crash10. BillS11. BC_99 (set 1)12. BC_99 (set 2)13. aknorthstar14. lionbull15. scott87star16. skillz17. CarlosFley18. KIDMEN19. gtxthunder20. autotr8er221. needsq22. Speedy222223. 4cylFury24. mechengrkj25. ls1rx7 (set 1)26. Chromedome27. ls1rx7 (set 2)28. Nightcall29. JohnnyWadd30. Jeremy_C31. twojayzeestarion (set one)32. twojayzeestarion (set two)33. twojayzeestarion (set three)34. mr-starion35. G54Bstore36. Mach 537. bflann38. PDodson39. FRO40. quikconq41. silverarrow8942. mooser8343. Shaggy_TSi44. jonboyb45. 87-88-8946. Diamondjoe47. kidjc48. AlaskaConquest (set one)49. AlaskaConquest (set two)50. Jetspd150 (set one)51. Jetspd150 (set two)52. taeisallin Edited October 5, 2015 by NikoFab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 yep...p1 on the list BC_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 yep...p1 on the list BC_99 Britt...I think I have your shipping address memorized! Thanks for the support sir! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I have an interest... always wondered if a "(1) piece cowl" could be achieved? Will it have some sort of a windshield sealer strip? Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknorthstar Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm down for another quality product ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy2222 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 target price? i'm interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-cnqst-tsi Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 that's a really good idea, mine luckily didn't break but I spent like 4 hours sanding it to prep for oem black re-spray and if you don't know what to use for weather stripping I used some stuff that worked really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have an interest... always wondered if a "(1) piece cowl" could be achieved? Will it have some sort of a windshield sealer strip? Thanx I thought about that Jerry...still looking into it. Right off the bat...I know that shipping would be much greater for a one-piece. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm down for another quality product ! Thank you sir...got you down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 target price? i'm interested Hey Mitch! I really have no idea on price at the moment...it's going to take some research. I'd like to have you guys a price range in the next week or two. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I thought about that Jerry...still looking into it. Right off the bat...I know that shipping would be much greater for a one-piece. Nick I think it's just under oversized Nick, & it'd surely be light, correct? How much could that be? What about the sealant strip? I know BC_99 used some sort of cut form, tape sided I think when he redid his cowls? Just be nice & tight as a (1) piece. Although... maybe... it needs the flex? Any idea of the material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Interested for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) I think it's just under oversized Nick, & it'd surely be light, correct? How much could that be? What about the sealant strip? I know BC_99 used some sort of cut form, tape sided I think when he redid his cowls? Just be nice & tight as a (1) piece. Although... maybe... it needs the flex? Any idea of the material? Hi Jerry, Well the airdam is over-sized...and Tim's chin-spoilers are considered over-sized. Since this piece would be essentially the same length (if one piece), I'm pretty confident it would be considered over-sized as well. Unfortunately on over-sized items, weight is a non-factor. Shipping companies use a system called "dimensional weight" when dealing with over-sized packages. I will look into what TPO would run, but it's going to require one, if not two molds (expensive). ABS I think would scratch too easily. I have an interesting idea up my sleeve regarding using sheet metal...something similar to the gauge of what I used for the mounting brackets on the rear hatch spoilers. Strong enough to be strong...but thin enough to keep costs down. I can also use the same water jet to cut the strakes and vents. The sealant strip would be easy enough once the prototype is done...I would just need to account for spacing dynamics. Nick Edit: I hate using the term sheetmetal. These will be a mill-finished steel just like the mounting brackets I used on the rear hatch spoiler mounts. Edited April 5, 2013 by NikoFab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Interested for sure. You got it...thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTTY Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) I knew this would be your next mission if you choose to accept, these cowls are "black gold" now in our lil world , i have spares that i won't part with , i really need to pm/reply you Nick , been busy trying to stay in business , work comes first , if you need a nice set to copy i will happily provide them for copying purposes . Edited April 5, 2013 by SOTTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I knew this would be your next mission if you choose to accept, these cowls are "black gold" now in our lil world , i have spares that i won't part with , i really need to pm/reply you Nick , been busy trying to stay in business , work comes first , if you need a nice set to copy i will happily provide them for copying purposes . What's up Scotty Gibb?! I've actually got two good sets on my two cars (got lucky I guess)...but thanks so much for offer sir! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowTSi Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 You know I'm in for this one. Possible idea for this piece: Make it less ugly than the stock piece by leaving out all those little vanes. A smoothed out panel would look killer in my opinion; gets rid of unnecessary lines in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTTY Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 What's up Scotty Gibb?! I've actually got two good sets on my two cars (got lucky I guess)...but thanks so much for offer sir! NickRemove drivers side first man ! and do it ever so carefully then the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 You know I'm in for this one. Possible idea for this piece: Make it less ugly than the stock piece by leaving out all those little vanes. A smoothed out panel would look killer in my opinion; gets rid of unnecessary lines in the area That's exactly along the lines I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Remove drivers side first man ! and do it ever so carefully then the other side I did one already...felt the game "Operation" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowTSi Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 That's exactly along the lines I was thinking. YES. I'm giddy for this GP now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestador89 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 i'm in for a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 i'm in for a set Thank you sir...marked you down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hi Jerry, Well the airdam is over-sized...and Tim's chin-spoilers are considered over-sized. Since this piece would be essentially the same length (if one piece), I'm pretty confident it would be considered over-sized as well. Unfortunately on over-sized items, weight is a non-factor. Shipping companies use a system called "dimensional weight" when dealing with over-sized packages. I will look into what TPO would run, but it's going to require one, if not two molds (expensive). ABS I think would scratch too easily. I have an interesting idea up my sleeve regarding using sheet metal...something similar to the gauge of what I used for the mounting brackets on the rear hatch spoilers. Strong enough to be strong...but thin enough to keep costs down. I can also use the same water jet to cut the strakes and vents. The sealant strip would be easy enough once the prototype is done...I would just need to account for spacing dynamics. Nick Edit: I hate using the term sheetmetal. These will be a mill-finished steel just like the mounting brackets I used on the rear hatch spoiler mounts. I sorta like the "metals" idea... anodized aluminum, swirl finish, all kinds of possibilities here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I sorta like the "metals" idea... anodized aluminum, swirl finish, all kinds of possibilities here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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