lets get some iX mudflaps made. Who can help?

[nando]

Looking more into it, I think that the best bet would be 2-3 layers of chopped strand fiberglass, to keep some flexibility and have the strength be built by the shape of the part, with a vinyl ester resin, and finally coat it with a rubber coating spray.

Now all we need is someone who is familiar with fiberglass to build a mold and spend all day making these pups

meh. I'd rather not bother.

Unfortunately I'm not surprised at the cost. I knew the mold would be expensive. it's actually cheaper than I imagined. but at that price, you can still find a stock set if you keep your eye out.

too bad..

[6A LDY]

Injection molds are always really expensive, for a larger production part they can cost in the 10s of thousands of dollars

[325ixa]

3800 for the mold? for 4 pieces of rubber? its a joke, right? we are talking about mud flaps not cylinder head.

[6A LDY]

Looking more into it, I think that the best bet would be 2-3 layers of chopped strand fiberglass, to keep some flexibility and have the strength be built by the shape of the part, with a vinyl ester resin, and finally coat it with a rubber coating spray.

Now all we need is someone who is familiar with fiberglass to build a mold and spend all day making these pups

[chuckdizzle]

I think that there's a couple other options to consider...

I think you could make flaps out of a different material like fiberglass, that look and fit the exact same as the originals, but may not be as functional. They might crack or get chipped, but it would be easy to make a lot of sets.

Alternatively, and much simpler, you could take something like rally armor mud flaps and create brackets that fit and secure it, and design a template to trim the flaps around to make it look somewhat similar to the oem flaps. you could visually tell the difference but they would work.

I might personally go with the latter route and use the rally armor flaps and make some aluminum brackets, I would be interested to know what other people think, because it doesn't seem like injection molded flaps are going to be possible

Just like before, I think overall interest will depend on price point. I like the idea and it looks as though the $250ish price range is a more reasonable alternative from everyone's feedback.

[6A LDY]

I think that there's a couple other options to consider...

I think you could make flaps out of a different material like fiberglass, that look and fit the exact same as the originals, but may not be as functional. They might crack or get chipped, but it would be easy to make a lot of sets.

Alternatively, and much simpler, you could take something like rally armor mud flaps and create brackets that fit and secure it, and design a template to trim the flaps around to make it look somewhat similar to the oem flaps. you could visually tell the difference but they would work.

I might personally go with the latter route and use the rally armor flaps and make some aluminum brackets, I would be interested to know what other people think, because it doesn't seem like injection molded flaps are going to be possible

[elcoy]

We were just going to use the actual parts as masters to make the mold.

[ghatid]

Sorry gang, It just doesn't really make sense for me without a higher volume or high price.

Ill just let you guys know the numbers so you can see where I am coming from. Its going to cost about $3800 for the two urethane molds, and then cost me $225 for each set. I just need to break even, or even close since I would get a set, for me to justify the work. With pretty expensive parts due to material costs and labor associated, I would barely have a markup based on what people are willing to pay. I am assuming volume is essentially limited to the people in this thread, so I will not even come close to recouping the tool at 15 or so sets. Unless somehow I can sell 50ish sets, it just doesn't really make sense for me. I could be wrong about volume however, but this is quite a niche part I think.

Do you (or anyone else) have a 3d model of the mudflaps that you used to get it quoted?

[elcoy]

Sorry gang, It just doesn't really make sense for me without a higher volume or high price.

Ill just let you guys know the numbers so you can see where I am coming from. Its going to cost about $3800 for the two urethane molds, and then cost me $225 for each set. I just need to break even, or even close since I would get a set, for me to justify the work. With pretty expensive parts due to material costs and labor associated, I would barely have a markup based on what people are willing to pay. I am assuming volume is essentially limited to the people in this thread, so I will not even come close to recouping the tool at 15 or so sets. Unless somehow I can sell 50ish sets, it just doesn't really make sense for me. I could be wrong about volume however, but this is quite a niche part I think.

[kmushu]

Guys... I caved and bought rally armor.

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[audiquattrot]

I think $200 max these would sell. Remember I believe the non-ix OEM mudflaps (not sure if they are still avail) were in the $120-150ish range, w/ the rears being $100.

So given the rarity of the iX, a max price of $200/pair I think is reasonable...assuming the quality is OEM-like.

[flyboyx]

i am also not a player at the 400.00 price point. not anywhere close to that. remember above when i said i would be in for a set if the price wasn't stupid? well........

i think the number needs to be a good deal south of 200.00 if you expect to fulfill more than a very small handfull of orders.

if you expect to sell a lot of them, i think 120.00/pr or less is somewhat reasonable. i wonder if there is a flexible 3d printer material these could be made from. if so, the production cost could be well under 40/set.

[audiquattrot]

would NOT including the brackets, lower the price point on the pair?

Reason I'm asking (not for myself since I don't like flaps), but I know the regular non-iX flaps are the same in the rear....so I'm thinking whomever wants to run iX mudflaps, can prob just purchase an entire non-iX mudflap kit from lets say BavAuto....and use the front brackets from that (assuming they would work on an iX)

[///M42 sport]

wonder if these will fit onto a mtech 2 body?

[2santiago]

Huge difference on price. Lol, if anyone purchased these and were content, let us know all about it.