Running an idea in my head... Gauging interest

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  • bwanac
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    • Oct 2003
    • 3354

    #1

    Running an idea in my head... Gauging interest

    Originally posted by randomtask37
    87 325is front spolier mounting brackets
    I know people are always asking about these things. So recently I have been thinking of buying some big sheets or something of the plastic they are made from and manufacturing a lot of them to sell. Not sure how hard it would be yet, but people are always asking for them and I figure I could make a killing! Anyone have any input on this? :?
  • bimmer8604
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    • Nov 2003
    • 3017

    #2
    i have all of mine off my car, pretty interesting and involving design of the brackets. maybe a simpeler version can be made, but might be tricky making a replica of the factory ones. i am thinking of doing the same thing.

    Kyle
    1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
    DILLIGAF

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    • bimmerphile
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      • Oct 2003
      • 3495

      #3
      do it in carbon fiber ya ladies ;)
      My mountains are better than yours.

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      • bwanac
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        • Oct 2003
        • 3354

        #4
        I can make a mold easy enough and pour some liquid hot plastic! :P

        I have not looked at mine yet, but wondering if I should do it to make a little extra money. Will look into it when I get some time. Just trying to see what people think.

        Post 777, how lucky! Maybe this is a good idea! :roll:

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        • Jand3rson
          Banned
          • Oct 2003
          • 37587

          #5
          It would be a better idea to make them out of metal. The original plastic ones sucked, I don't think people would want to buy ones made out of the same stuff.

          Just my 2 cents.

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          • Jordan
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2003
            • 12907

            #6
            The original brackets are made out of a composite plastic. No ABS bracket will be nearly as strong.

            They need to be made out of CNC Billet Aluminum to be worth a damn in the aftermarket.
            Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast

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            • AndrewBird
              The Mad Scientist
              • Oct 2003
              • 11892

              #7
              Anyone got a pic of the original brackets?

              Andrew

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              • Jand3rson
                Banned
                • Oct 2003
                • 37587

                #8
                Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver
                Anyone got a pic of the original brackets?

                Andrew
                Uh oh, someone said "CNC billet aluminum"...

                Now you got Andy all riled up.

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                • Jordan
                  R3V OG
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 12907

                  #9
                  You would need a 2 axis CNC mill to make them.
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                  • Jand3rson
                    Banned
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 37587

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Jordan
                    You would need a 2 axis CNC mill to make them.
                    He has them at school.

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                    • AndrewBird
                      The Mad Scientist
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 11892

                      #11
                      Actually, we have five 3 axis machines. lol

                      Andrew

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                      • randomtask37
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                        • Oct 2003
                        • 3154

                        #12
                        i think if u made some high quality ones that dont break from the smallest ammount of pressure then u would defintally make some money selling them on all the forums.

                        if they are strong and mount perfectally then im sure u will get many requests. (including me)
                        98 M3/4/5

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                        • bwanac
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                          • Oct 2003
                          • 3354

                          #13
                          Hmmmm.... I will see what I can do. I have access to some machine shops and stuff, so they may be able to produce a few of them. I will have to see.

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