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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: V8MoneyPit on November 25, 2009, 16:20:21

Title: More bling......
Post by: V8MoneyPit on November 25, 2009, 16:20:21: Err, sorry, I mean functional, well engineered aluminium products :oops: :lol:

Made up some billet ally brackets on the CNC mill to fit the roll cage front hoop. Then used a stainless steel number plate backing we carry in stock for Mini's. Made a pressing block to countersink the plate so the screws are flush with the front face. And.....
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: burgerman on November 25, 2009, 16:29:40: Maybe a tad over engineered, But a very nice neat job :clap:
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Post by: Disco-andy on November 25, 2009, 17:26:23: they are some fat cable ties!
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Post by: Saffy on November 25, 2009, 18:05:44: that's not going anywhere
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Post by: littlepow on November 25, 2009, 19:05:59: So are you going to start to sell some of the modifications you keep making?
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: V8MoneyPit on November 26, 2009, 11:07:12: Quote from: littlepow on November 25, 2009, 19:05:59
So are you going to start to sell some of the modifications you keep making?

Not sure. The problem is that many of them are so specific to my build that they would have limited use to other people. The number plate mounts, for example are only suitable for 45mm tubing.
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: V8MoneyPit on November 27, 2009, 17:27:12: And more.....

This is my little breather manifold to mount on the bulkhead. The ports are BSP to take standard pneumatic fittings.
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: littlepow on November 28, 2009, 17:06:04: Your work is getting very close to machined pornography!

It would be a shame to get it mucky or hide it under the bonnet.
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: topless matt on November 28, 2009, 19:13:35: I feel dirty just looking at it :oops:
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: TDi90 on November 29, 2009, 16:31:40: Quote from: topless matt on November 28, 2009, 19:13:35
I feel dirty just looking at it :oops:

:P
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on November 29, 2009, 20:50:30: Quote from: V8MoneyPit on November 27, 2009, 17:27:12
And more.....

This is my little breather manifold to mount on the bulkhead. The ports are BSP to take standard pneumatic fittings.

I'd buy one (if I didn't already have one) - I'm sure others would.

:P
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: LR90 on November 30, 2009, 01:07:42: Some Very nice work there m8! i will have to keep an eye on you if i needed something bespoke making?
Title: Re: More bling......
Post by: V8MoneyPit on November 30, 2009, 10:06:23: Quote from: LR90 on November 30, 2009, 01:07:42
Some Very nice work there m8! i will have to keep an eye on you if i needed something bespoke making?

The problem with one-offs is the set up cost. Simple items with 3 or 4 operations tend to hover around the £200 mark for the set up charge. This is what often also kills off the possibility of running a small batch. The £200 spread across 10 items is still significant on top of the piece price.

We would like to look at different markets, but we don't have the confidence outside our current Mini parts area.