boostin20lbs Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 ill get pics and video as soon as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 AHhhhh Nickster... DERN, That's nice!!!!!!!!!! I just may put in for 1 or 2 more on the next GP! LOOK'N GOOD MAN!!!!! Can't wait, butt... must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 AHhhhh Nickster... DERN, That's nice!!!!!!!!!! I just may put in for 1 or 2 more on the next GP! LOOK'N GOOD MAN!!!!! Can't wait, butt... must. Ahhhhh Jerry-san, thank you. Glad you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It looks really good. You should do your spoiler first. I like that you changed to the dual support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hatch spoiler! Hands down. The louvers are so 80's. ummm...so are these cars. Thats kinda the point isnt it? BC_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It looks really good. You should do your spoiler first. I like that you changed to the dual support. cool i'm glad you like...and glad i switched to the dual support too...it just made sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 ummm...so are these cars. Thats kinda the point isnt it? BC_99LOL...different strokes for different folks i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383chevelle Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 pmed you my shipping address although I might be able to have someone pick it up from you if that is ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 pmed you my shipping address although I might be able to have someone pick it up from you if that is ok? not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacMan Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wow, that looks fantastic mate! Very very true to the original. I like the symmetry... Do you ship internationally? Hah! . What's your next awesome starquest reproduction project going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wow, that looks fantastic mate! Very very true to the original. I like the symmetry... Do you ship internationally? Hah! . What's your next awesome starquest reproduction project going to be? Thank you sir...I really couldn't have done it without you Z-man. Sure I'll ship international! As far as other projects, I've already got some more guys who want one of these. If enough people sign up, I'll do another run. And then I've got two other projects I'm researching, but will hold off posting them until I get these spoilers out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Gentlemen, For those of you that were/are interested in the side decals for these spoilers, Natallica has posted his renderings, and they look frickin awesome. Check it out here: http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=133355&do=findComment&comment=1310158 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Man these are lookin sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thank you sir...appreciate the good feedback! For those of you who have PM'd me for another run, I will get back with you as soon as I get to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest87Jimmy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 So, what will it take to get one of those? Are you still making them, selling them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) So, what will it take to get one of those? Are you still making them, selling them? Thank you for the interest! What has started out as a fun little project has turned into an animal! LOL! But I'm learning alot and enjoying it all the same. It has led me to researching some other projects for our cars as well. I'll keep those under wraps for the moment, but will let you guys know as soon as they come close to fruition. A website is under development as well...I'll post the URL as soon as it's complete. As far as the spoilers go, I am still working on finishing the first run of 30 units. I have several other guys asking about wanting one of these as well. If you'd like to be added to that list (located on page 10 of this thread) let me know and I'll mark you down. As soon as I start taking orders for a second run, those of you on the list will get first dibs on the group buy. I estimate turn-around time from the date of materials purchase to be 6-8 weeks. Please do not send a deposit for the next run at this time. I want to get this first run finished first, and then see what the cost per unit would be on a second smaller run. I was able to get a price break on materials for this because of the volume of material that I ordered. Since the price of materials involved in this item changes semi-frequently, and since future runs would undoubtedly be smaller than this first run, I cannot promise the same price point as this run without researching costs first. Please note that I'm not making a dime on this first run...I'm actually losing money because it costs me $157.00 to produce each one of these (acrylic, mill-finished steel, acids, enamel, rubber coating, bushings, o-rings, bolts, washers, and paypal fees add up quick!). But I did it because there was an interest, and I'm new here and needed to make a quality first product at a reduced rate so that you members could see my work. The best advertising is a previous customer. If I am to continue making these on the regular, I would certainly want to make a little profit for my time. I estimate that it takes me approximately 6 hours total to make one of these when I do the arithmetic. As such, I would estimate future spoiler kits to run in the $185.00 (plus shipping) neighborhood, providing material costs remain roughly the same. Keep in mind, nobody else is producing this JDM Spec spoiler (and certainly not at this price point), and this would still be cheaper than even the unfinished (no paint, no color) FRP version of the US-Spec spoiler out on the market. Hope that seems fair to everyone. Anyway, let me know if you'd be interested in a future run, and I'll mark you down. Cheers,Nick Edited October 27, 2012 by Nikolaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taeisallin Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think it would be cool for everyone to send in an additional $10 at least, to cover costs paid by by nick on his own. He's making a cool enough part that everyone is gonna love. He have his valuable time just to loose $7 a piece. It comes to $200 + dollars and countless hours. All who think this is fair, let's pony up another $10 Ickes and show our appreciation. PayPal sent. Thanks Tae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigpen Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Agree with Taesallin...Nick has been gracious enough to take on this project, and keep us informed through out the process...10$ more? No problem with that here...Thanks Nick for putting in all your time and effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think it would be cool for everyone to send in an additional $10 at least, to cover costs paid by by nick on his own.He's making a cool enough part that everyone is gonna love. He have his valuable time just to loose $7 a piece. It comes to $200 + dollars and countless hours. All who think this is fair, let's pony up another $10 Ickes and show our appreciation. PayPal sent.ThanksTaeAgree with Taesallin...Nick has been gracious enough to take on this project, and keep us informed through out the process...10$ more? No problem with that here...Thanks Nick for putting in all your time and effort! Wow! Thanks guys that's very much appreciated, but certainly not necessary. I told you guys I'd get these done for $150 plus shipping, and I will hold true to that. I'm actually very pleased that I was able to get it that close! BTW, cross your collective fingers...I should start shipping these out some time next week...woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Wow! Thanks guys that's very much appreciated, but certainly not necessary. I told you guys I'd get these done for $150 plus shipping, and I will hold true to that. I'm actually very pleased that I was able to get it that close! BTW, cross your collective fingers...I should start shipping these out some time next week...woohoo! I'm also agree... & even though Nick has been gracious enough to bare the additional costs per "his word" on price, I feel that's the least I can do to help off-set his costs. I will be sending him the additonal monies, & most likely be involved on the 2nd GP as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTTY Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) I was thinking the same before i even logged on and read the above ^ , i agree , i'll be adding a few bucks more when i pay the balance due , glad to see others think likewise and showing we're not all tight arses on here ,making something like this from start to finish is the ultimate time vampire ! anyway Nick i'm back around here , i will pm you and a couple of other guys who have been waiting to here from me for a couple of months . Scotty Edited October 4, 2012 by SOTTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) I'm also agree... & even though Nick has been gracious enough to bare the additional costs per "his word" on price, I feel that's the least I can do to help off-set his costs. I will be sending him the additonal monies, & most likely be involved on the 2nd GP as well.I was thinking the same before i even logged on and read the above ^ , i agree , i'll be adding a few bucks more when i pay the balance due , glad to see others think likewise and showing we're not all tight arses on here ,making something like this from start to finish is the ultimate time vampire ! anyway Nick i'm back around here , i will pm you and a couple of other guys who have been waiting to here from me for a couple of months . Scotty LOL...you guys are great...but seriously this is not necessary. Let me put it this way...you guys buying these in the first place (even at the $150 price) has afforded me the opportunity to get a lot of practice and research time in...which I will be able to use on some upcoming projects that I haven't announced yet. So in essence, you guys did me a huge favor already. I look at it as me spending a few extra dollars now to create the potential for true profit dollars down the road. Anyway, the thought is much appreciated guys. Jerry, thanks for the interest in the next run of spoilers. Scotty, good to see you back on the boards! Edited October 4, 2012 by Nikolaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Gentlemen, Yes we've finally made it. All spoilers are cut and formed. All brackets are acid washed, primed, and enameled...only thing left is to rubberize the mounting surfaces which I will do over the next few days. All center supports are complete. I've got a stack of spoilers sitting in my garage. Now if I could only get the darn boxes in! :mad: U-Line will be shipping me the boxes tomorrow or Thursday, so I should be able to pack these babies up over the weekend, and start shipping them out this coming Monday, October 15th. I will be spending the the rest of this week getting each of you your shipping quote to add to your remaining balance for the spoiler itself...so be sure to check your PMs over the weekend. I will provide each of you a tracking number, and will be insuring each spoiler for the $150.00 purchase price. If you do not hear from me by Sunday evening, PM me so that I can get you your information. As soon as I receive the balance due plus shipping, your spoiler goes out the following day! BTW, I will have pics up of the completely installed kit over the weekend as well...just waiting on N8's side decals to arrive so I can apply them. Cheers,Nick Edited October 10, 2012 by Nikolaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 YAHOO... Git Along Lil Doggie! Look'n forward Nick! Now it's "off to N8"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Sweet! I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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