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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ One of the reasons I've been so Busy - Visor clips
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 2 2010, 12:08 PM
I've been playing around with these for awhile (almost 4 months) and with everythig else on my plate didn't want to start another pre purchase sale for an item that I didn't know if it could ship with others (timing). You can sign up here or I will allow you the option to combine with any other prepurchase items taht are running (form letters will be going out late this evening)
Here's the details on these
The ends are available from Porsche, they are a superceeded part number for the 964. about $54 each. The rub, they are not textured like the original 914 ones. Kind of minor but for that kind of cash I want something that matches.
So I reporduced these with the same texture as OEM started with.
The other issue is the pins. The OEM ones where chromed steel. They rusted after the chrome was breached. Not a big deal, but why not improve it?
Mine are machined stainless, no rust. They're shiny, and I don't think you'ld even notice once installed.
The other issue is cracking. While the plastic isn't very thick, the factory ones have a void behind them. It uses less material to make them that way. Mine are solid. The thought was as a solid part would be less points.
The pins are cast into the parts and I did do this to the center part.
These will start shipping late next week (Thursday or Friday).
Let me know if you need them.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 2 2010, 12:14 PM
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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 2 2010, 12:17 PM
excellent work! Although we have had the repro clips for several years now, it is nice to see someone so thorough as to make them with the pins included!!!! Congrats. What a tremendous asset to this community. So glad Mikey is a mulit millionaire, because he is CERTAINLY not making any money on these parts but rather doing it as a donation! We know how expensive it is to develop small quantity runs of parts!
I've been playing around with these for awhile (almost 4 months) and with everythig else on my plate didn't want to start another pre purchase sale for an item that I didn't know if it could ship with others (timing). You can sign up here or I will allow you the option to combine with any other prepurchase items taht are running (form letters will be going out late this evening)
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The ends are available from Porsche, they are a superceeded part number for the 964. about $54 each. The rub, they are not textured like the original 914 ones. Kind of minor but for that kind of cash I want something that matches.
So I reporduced these with the same texture as OEM started with.
The other issue is the pins. The OEM ones where chromed steel. They rusted after the chrome was breached. Not a big deal, but why not improve it?
Mine are machined stainless, no rust. They're shiny, and I don't think you'ld even notice once installed.
The other issue is cracking. While the plastic isn't very thick, the factory ones have a void behind them. It uses less material to make them that way. Mine are solid. The thought was as a solid part would be less points.
The pins are cast into the parts and I did do this to the center part.
These will start shipping late next week (Thursday or Friday).
Let me know if you need them.
Posted by: JRust Apr 2 2010, 12:22 PM
I'm in for a set! How about the little rubber door switch piece? You doing that allready? Or can you ad it to your list 
Posted by: stepuptotheMike Apr 2 2010, 12:25 PM
friggin awesome. Put me down for a set.
Mike
Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 2 2010, 12:45 PM
In! 
Posted by: RobW Apr 2 2010, 12:47 PM
Mikey rocks!
Posted by: McMark Apr 2 2010, 01:18 PM
OMG! Those are beautiful!
Posted by: MDG Apr 2 2010, 01:20 PM
Superb, Mark!! I'll take two sets please.
mike
Posted by: zx-niner Apr 2 2010, 04:30 PM
Definitely in for a set. Just had to super glue the old ones last week!
Posted by: Daiberl Apr 2 2010, 04:59 PM
In for a set
Posted by: ericread Apr 2 2010, 05:04 PM
I'm in for a set.
Eric Read
Posted by: Rod Apr 3 2010, 10:28 AM
yes please with shipping to the uk.
rodsrugsatme.com
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 3 2010, 10:30 AM
WOW, I need those. Great idea to bond the pins in. I think the install will require everything off, then assemble, then screw all three mounts with visors attached all at the same time. I have f'ed with these too many times, after they loosen and fall into my lap while driving or AX racin.
+1 for pre-order 
Posted by: Gint Apr 3 2010, 11:59 AM
I could use at least one set for sure. Thanks Mark.
Posted by: jimkelly Apr 3 2010, 12:06 PM
can you make visors out of this same plastic material ??
jim
Posted by: quick six Apr 3 2010, 12:09 PM
Sweet looking. Very nice
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Apr 3 2010, 10:40 PM
One set for me.
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 4 2010, 12:54 AM
can you make visors out of this same plastic material ??
jim
Yes, but they would not feel correct. I am working on them, diferent construction technique.
Posted by: johannes Apr 4 2010, 12:58 AM
I am in for two sets
Posted by: leebenedi Apr 4 2010, 09:30 AM
Will you ship to Spain? If so, what cost. Thank you.
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 4 2010, 12:28 PM
Will you ship to Spain? If so, what cost. Thank you.
Spain not a problem. I ship priority mail flat rate envelope, so if you need any other small items I can fit them in.
Posted by: Rod Apr 4 2010, 01:58 PM
Just about to order, but is there a place I can see all the items you offer in one place? I can't see a link?? I'm in the UK and want to be sure I get everything in one go...
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 4 2010, 02:16 PM
Just about to order, but is there a place I can see all the items you offer in one place? I can't see a link?? I'm in the UK and want to be sure I get everything in one go...
I'm in the member vendors section, and it you do a search of threads by me you can see how many of these items were developed.
Posted by: ericread Apr 4 2010, 02:26 PM
Paypal Sent
My thanks
Eric Read
Posted by: Garold Shaffer Apr 6 2010, 09:00 AM
I'm in for a set also please. Great job!
Posted by: VoPo914 Apr 6 2010, 11:42 AM
Iam in for a set. Excellent work!
Blaine
Posted by: SUNAB914 Apr 6 2010, 01:08 PM
I'm in for a set.
Posted by: damager Apr 6 2010, 11:33 PM
I would like a set also, Thanks!
Bryan
Posted by: Larouex Apr 6 2010, 11:49 PM
How timely, mine just busted. I will take a set.
Larouex
Posted by: nsr-jamie Apr 6 2010, 11:59 PM
Please put me down for one set for Jamie in Japan to go with the other things I have ordered from you, awesome!! Thank you !!!!!
Posted by: ericread Apr 7 2010, 11:40 AM
Mikey;
I just received an email that my clips shipped today.
You the man!!!
Eric
Posted by: bobhasissues Apr 10 2010, 08:16 PM
Mikey,
Beautiful work, I'll take a set please.
Will send PM.
Bob
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 10 2010, 11:04 PM
I haven't had a chance to get pictures as when I installed it was dark. Anyone got installed pictures?
Posted by: BigDBass Apr 11 2010, 11:45 AM
Happy customer here! I just installed my new visor clips last night. Sat there in the garage for 10-15 minutes just swinging the visors up and down to enjoy them not falling on my lap!
Posted by: ellisor3 Apr 11 2010, 12:57 PM
Count me in as usual. Can you reproduce an entire body? 
Posted by: PH1 Apr 11 2010, 01:55 PM
One set please.
Kelvin
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