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"show" carb lids, gauging interest |
lotus_65 |
Jul 18 2006, 05:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I know almost every member just plunked down 35 bones for a club badge, but here's something to adorn your k&n or other intake setup. i'm just gauging interest at this time, so let me know if you might be interested...
• the basic top has a channel cut to seat the filter. the edges are nicely polished to clear. • cut to fit standard filter sizes • basic art can be added at $5-10 more, or you supply vector art. • custom art/design available (quote $) clear ones might be about $15.00 each or $25.00/pair i could have some "standard" art for a small setup/etching fee. you could send your vector art, or creative services available. here's one i did for myself. i don't have permission to reproduce it, but if i get enough interest... thanks for your feedback paul |
IanStott |
Jul 18 2006, 09:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199 |
Those are very nice! Are you going to make a bunch and then take orders ?
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jul 18 2006, 10:11 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
Will it handle a back-fire?
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Scott S |
Jul 18 2006, 10:16 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Been making these for my car for almost 10 years. I have used both Lexan and good old fashioned Home Depot plexi. Cut to size, add a bit of door "U" channel (bought a pile of it off of two junk yard 924's for $3) and drill for your mounting bolt. Even if your carbs a balanced really well (no "pisst") they discolor pretty quickly. I have put 10k miles on my car since 1996 and have gone through 5 or 6 pairs. I have heard that a backfire can cause them to melt/catch fire, but I have never had any issues. I think they look really cool - I just got lazy and put the aluminum ones back on after my last set started to stain. One thing - you absolutely have to put a rubber washer inbetween the cover and the steel washer/wing nuts - other wise they will break if you even slightly over tighten. I put small rubber fuel line over the mounting post inside the aircleaner so I knew when to stop - they flex alot. |
lotus_65 |
Jul 18 2006, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Been making these for my car for almost 10 years. I have used both Lexan and good old fashioned Home Depot plexi. Cut to size, add a bit of door "U" channel (bought a pile of it off of two junk yard 924's for $3) and drill for your mounting bolt. Even if your carbs a balanced really well (no "pisst") they discolor pretty quickly. I have put 10k miles on my car since 1996 and have gone through 5 or 6 pairs. I have heard that a backfire can cause them to melt/catch fire, but I have never had any issues. I think they look really cool - I just got lazy and put the aluminum ones back on after my last set started to stain. One thing - you absolutely have to put a rubber washer inbetween the cover and the steel washer/wing nuts - other wise they will break if you even slightly over tighten. I put small rubber fuel line over the mounting post inside the aircleaner so I knew when to stop - they flex alot. hey, scott. thanks for the feedback! i only use them at shine-and-shows or when i cruise the lakes & not for everyday. they can be coated (after paint if applicable) to make them more duarble against fuel/oil. i started with home depot stock, but i couldn't get the edge polished... are yours? how did you do it? i completely agree with adding a spacer, my first set cracked too! i was going to add a nice piece if i sold them, understand too that the engraved channels eliminate some of that need. i figured the (custom) engraving, polished edges and no running to the depot for blank stock and a band saw might interest some out there. air-cooled-nut: they're strong. but like i said, i don't use them for much... and i fixed my backfire, so i guess i'm not entirely sure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ian, i would have blanks on hand. i was even thinking about engraving some basic designs to have on hand, but i don't know about that yet. in any case, the blanks are technically available now. thanks |
Joe Ricard |
Jul 18 2006, 07:26 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Those are kinda cool
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lotus_65 |
Jul 18 2006, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Allan |
Jul 18 2006, 09:03 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Ya got them for sixes?
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retrotech |
Jul 18 2006, 11:03 PM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
Not for show, but good for go.
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lotus_65 |
Jul 19 2006, 03:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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