Project teaser...?
07-05-2011, 10:38 PM
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poll:
Acura: 4
tsx: Jesus christ what a pile of shit
Acura: 4
tsx: Jesus christ what a pile of shit
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07-05-2011, 11:11 PM
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No, these will be laser cut out of clear acrylic, the decision to forgo metal was based on several factors
1) it would be near impossible to get the metal to look OEM and match the rears
2) cost goes up a ton, and complexity afaik, metal has different tolerances and the fine areas which require cutting would need to be cut with a laser as the typical waterjet cut might not do the job
I've done a ton of research into getting these done from metal, it was my original intention to have the existing sills simply modified to have the acura lettering cut out of them (how easy would that be?)
I actually had them sent out in january but due to the hardness of the metal (stainless steel apparently) they cant be cut with a CNC and would need a laser to cut them so i was shit out of luck. Even the 3g Supercomputer sills are just an open square with a clear piece of laser cut acrylic which is backlit. This is another option. If these look like shit then this winter I will create the sills in that style.
3) Cost. There are very few people who are willing to help you out or do any work for a small scale project like this, a lot of work for a company and very little profit unless I am ordering like 4000 pieces. If i got into laser cutting and shit for metal it would be out of my price range
4) Its easy bro
1) it would be near impossible to get the metal to look OEM and match the rears
2) cost goes up a ton, and complexity afaik, metal has different tolerances and the fine areas which require cutting would need to be cut with a laser as the typical waterjet cut might not do the job
I've done a ton of research into getting these done from metal, it was my original intention to have the existing sills simply modified to have the acura lettering cut out of them (how easy would that be?)
I actually had them sent out in january but due to the hardness of the metal (stainless steel apparently) they cant be cut with a CNC and would need a laser to cut them so i was shit out of luck. Even the 3g Supercomputer sills are just an open square with a clear piece of laser cut acrylic which is backlit. This is another option. If these look like shit then this winter I will create the sills in that style.
3) Cost. There are very few people who are willing to help you out or do any work for a small scale project like this, a lot of work for a company and very little profit unless I am ordering like 4000 pieces. If i got into laser cutting and shit for metal it would be out of my price range
4) Its easy bro
07-05-2011, 11:13 PM
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Heres what they are gonna be cut out of:
The price for the acrylic is very reasonable and within my price range, and the people at this company have been VERY helpful in getting a final design ready for machine work
I have no idea if this will work out of if they will look good/bad but hey lets see what happens
Got in touch with the lighting company too... That shit is expensive but lets do that too
Last mini hurdle will just be figuring out what wires to tap on both sides in the wiring bundle that runs underneath the door sills
A forum hero sent me some wiring diagrams (not gonna lie, they still confuse the poo out of me) and when i place the order for this stuff and receive my lighting components i guess ill suck it up and figure out how to top the courtesy door lights OR the rear dome light (may go with blutsx ultra ghetto method if i have to...hey...it works)
The price for the acrylic is very reasonable and within my price range, and the people at this company have been VERY helpful in getting a final design ready for machine work
I have no idea if this will work out of if they will look good/bad but hey lets see what happens
Got in touch with the lighting company too... That shit is expensive but lets do that too
Last mini hurdle will just be figuring out what wires to tap on both sides in the wiring bundle that runs underneath the door sills
A forum hero sent me some wiring diagrams (not gonna lie, they still confuse the poo out of me) and when i place the order for this stuff and receive my lighting components i guess ill suck it up and figure out how to top the courtesy door lights OR the rear dome light (may go with blutsx ultra ghetto method if i have to...hey...it works)
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07-06-2011, 09:15 AM
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Acura for me as well. Do you have a price range yet on these? I remember seeing a group buy for something like these on the 3G TL's and I think they also had instructions on how to connect them. Did you take a look at those KG? I can try to find the thread for you.
07-06-2011, 08:30 PM
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As far as price goes, i have a good idea now what a set will cost (for the lighting units, sills, and cf vinyl) but i wont be vending these or anything, so if the end product comes out nice and anyones interested in replicating my process ill lend them a hand in getting the right stuff
07-06-2011, 08:46 PM
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Yeah ive been through that thread and the other 1G TSX thread where the guy builds his own, ill be connecting them in the exact same way, just a matter of figuring out the correct color wire, im guessing i could do it in a day once i actually try
As far as price goes, i have a good idea now what a set will cost (for the lighting units, sills, and cf vinyl) but i wont be vending these or anything, so if the end product comes out nice and anyones interested in replicating my process ill lend them a hand in getting the right stuff
As far as price goes, i have a good idea now what a set will cost (for the lighting units, sills, and cf vinyl) but i wont be vending these or anything, so if the end product comes out nice and anyones interested in replicating my process ill lend them a hand in getting the right stuff
And yes, I'm sticking with my initial decision, ACURA!!
07-06-2011, 10:24 PM
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Dear fellow bros: Thanks
Acura sills have been approved for laser cutting, i will be expecting them in around 10 days
Acura sills have been approved for laser cutting, i will be expecting them in around 10 days
07-16-2011, 12:34 PM
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07-16-2011, 03:03 PM
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Count me in.
07-16-2011, 03:07 PM
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its the clear acrylic that was lasered out, i got them in the mail early, its a thin brown paper cover on them, ill be ordering the lighting units now that the pieces are here
07-16-2011, 03:47 PM
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Good work killerG you killing it. How make us some haha!
07-29-2011, 11:37 AM
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How is this project coming along killerG?
07-29-2011, 11:50 AM
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Sills are overlaid in CF vinyl and have been cut to the perfect size, my gf has experience working with small objects (Oooohh Self Burn!) so she was kind enough to exacto everything for me
The lighting units (the most expensive part of the project) are made to order so they are on a 2 week turnaround, the wait is almost over though they are scheduled to ship on August 1
When im done for anyone who likes the end product and is interested ill do a writeup and give you all the details to get the same parts
The lighting units (the most expensive part of the project) are made to order so they are on a 2 week turnaround, the wait is almost over though they are scheduled to ship on August 1
When im done for anyone who likes the end product and is interested ill do a writeup and give you all the details to get the same parts
07-29-2011, 11:52 AM
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07-29-2011, 12:01 PM
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does anyone want some Acura branded racing pedals? Im gonna team up with this guy and produce these wholesale
(from yesterday ed
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-2009-2014-123/aftermarket-accessories-before-after-827152/
(from yesterday ed
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-2009-2014-123/aftermarket-accessories-before-after-827152/
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07-29-2011, 03:28 PM
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Everyday I'm rofling
this looks sweet! i think "acura" was the right choice. looking forward to the final outcome, and what the final cost and parts used were.
07-29-2011, 05:49 PM
#67
Those pedals are made out of silver carbon fiber I can't believe I missed that..lol
I'm down KillerG and I like the carbon fiber version but in aluminum just 2 simple lines.
I'm down KillerG and I like the carbon fiber version but in aluminum just 2 simple lines.
07-30-2011, 12:36 AM
#69
Group buy...ftw!!
07-30-2011, 11:07 AM
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you guys have a lot of faith in me, for all we know these could still end up looking like shit
fingers crossed boys!
fingers crossed boys!
08-04-2011, 11:24 PM
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Should be done by tomorrow night
Did all the hard parts today
Did all the hard parts today
08-05-2011, 05:49 AM
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Your gf must be busy working with small objects.... In bed...
08-05-2011, 02:05 PM
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almost doooooone, wirings all sorted out now i just gotta loop it through the car
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