Mtec1 Spoiler Reproductions

[BlackSpeed66]

Been watching this thread. This is getting interesting!

[Moto-Mucci]

it's worth it if you buy one!

[BrewCity11]

FWIW, i vote for the E28 reproduction. I prefer the overlap onto the quarter panels, and the grooves on the lip of the spoiler.

[Moto-Mucci]

Still trying to locate an e28 Mtec. Anyone selling?

I got all the material samples in, and the urethane plastic feels good. It's lightweight and easily sandable.

[johnwoo]

any updates?

[BraveUlysses]

So, so, SO interested.

Subscribed.

[Moto-Mucci]

Update:

Good News: I found a supplier who sells the materials in 5gal and 55gal drums - as opposed to the previous one who only sold them in 1gal containers.

Bad News: The 5gal is only $3 less per gallon :loco: and each spoiler needs more then a gallon of material so this really does nothing to the cost per product.

EDIT: Better News: just talked to a supplier who sells the materials for about 20% less per 5gal container, and 30% less if I purchase 5 - 5gal containers. and so on.

Their material is also more flexible and shatterproof.

[RobE30]

I like where this is going!

[Tree18is]

If you want cheap parts there are manufacturers out there that make fiberglass repo's.

I rather have a quality part on my car that fits nicely and is durable.

okay nice fit is way worth it.

dont let us down!

[Moto-Mucci]

Oh, sorry. I must have missed where you said that the 428cu.in. was only for one of the two pieces.
So each of the two pieces are 428cu.in., and the total dimensions of the spoiler(both pieces) is 55 x 7 x 5 in. ? Am I reading this right? I'm a bit confused.

That 428 cu.in. is an estimate of the spoiler base. The insert has a much lower volume obviously.

The spoiler dimensions, put together, are: 53.5 x 6 x 4

The spoiler base mold box has to be at least 56 x 8 x 6. That's a tight fit still, so maybe larger.

Then there will be another mold box for the insert.

Im not raining on your parade, i think this is an excellent idea, but i for one wouldnt fork that out.

Also someting that crossed my mind: The E30 crowd seems to be kinda a DIY crowd, so 150$ for the e28 spoiler that takes some work will most likely outsell a nice 300$ unit.

Again, im not raining on your parade, i've always wanted someone to step up to the plate and do this; as i know this isn't really a business venture

But if you get it down, and start making molds of some really sexy and even rarer stuff, 300$ doesn't seem so bad anymore :up:

I wouldn't doubt some wont be willing to throw down the cash, but these will probably be limited production anyways.

I'm only planning on casting around 5-10 of them. If there's actually a higher demand maybe I'll cast as many as I can get out of the mold but I'm not counting on more then 10 people actually following through to purchase. I'd like to keep these limited production.

I'm starting with reproductions of an existing item, with minor tweaks. Post success of this batch will most likely spark some future, limited production, custom designs (I'm a product designer by day so I can't help myself.) So the custom and rare items will come later. ...but I'm getting ahead of myself.

[Stephen]

Im not raining on your parade, i think this is an excellent idea, but i for one wouldnt fork that out.

Also someting that crossed my mind: The E30 crowd seems to be kinda a DIY crowd, so 150$ for the e28 spoiler that takes some work will most likely outsell a nice 300$ unit.

Again, im not raining on your parade, i've always wanted someone to step up to the plate and do this; as i know this isn't really a business venture

But if you get it down, and start making molds of some really sexy and even rarer stuff, 300$ doesnt seem so bad anymore :up:

[scott_is]

I would easily pay 300$ for one of these and that would still be cheap
considering that these would be brand new custom unit.

Scott

[ArborAnosmic]

Oh, sorry. I must have missed where you said that the 428cu.in. was only for one of the two pieces.
So each of the two pieces are 428cu.in., and the total dimensions of the spoiler(both pieces) is 55 x 7 x 5 in. ? Am I reading this right? I'm a bit confused.

[Moto-Mucci]

clearly you misunderstand me. The molding material would be $200-400. Unless I am terribly mistaken, you can use molds multiple times. So if you get 20 units out of a $200 mold, you are spending $10 on the mold for each unit you produce.

Edit: plus, the molding material is not 428 cu.in. I took the original dimensions of 428 and multiplied it by 3 to get the approximate dimensions of the mold. so its appx. 856cu.in.

Just because I have no experience with this stuff doesnt mean I'm clueless.

Sorry, I keep saying molding material when I mean casting material. My rough volume calculations of the spoiler / casting material was 428 cu.in.

Since there will be 2 molds for the spoiler body and insert the molding materials listed will obviously be much more then 428 cu.in.

The Molding material volume should be around 2,260 cu.in. for just the spoiler body - and that's with a pretty tight fitting enclosure (about an inch on all sides.)

Mold box: (56 x 8 x 6) - 428 = 2260 cu.in.

[ArborAnosmic]

you let me know where I can get 428cu.in. of Urethane molding material for $10 and I'll gladly produce these for $100.

Otherwise lets not post up numbers when you have no idea what you're talking about.

I won't rob you guys if you promise not to expect to rob me.

clearly you misunderstand me. The molding material would be $200-400. Unless I am terribly mistaken, you can use molds multiple times. So if you get 20 units out of a $200 mold, you are spending $10 on the mold for each unit you produce.

Edit: plus, the molding material is not 428 cu.in. I took the original dimensions of 428 and multiplied it by 3 to get the approximate dimensions of the mold. so its appx. 856cu.in.

Just because I have no experience with this stuff doesnt mean I'm clueless.