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> Rubber bumper top 914-503-023-10 70-74, Same texture as the new rears in other thread
Mikey914
post Apr 10 2009, 10:08 PM
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I've been asked by a few of of you to look into making these. The tooling is not inexpensive, but there apears to be a need to produce these. We're making some improvements, all the metal in the bumper will be stainless. We will also provide the nuts with nylon lock nuts. The rubber will be slighly harder. I will have the first samples in about 4-5 weeks. Production will be about 2 weeks after.

These sell at $335.

Pictures of the parts will be posted as soon as they're ready. More pictures added on page 3 also.


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post Apr 10 2009, 10:12 PM
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I need a rear bumper top. Put me on the list.
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post Apr 10 2009, 10:23 PM
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Rear bumpers are still available, although not inexpensive. I may do those at some point in the future, but I thought that I'd start with what was not available, and make some improvements to the attachment that should make them last longer.
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post Apr 10 2009, 10:23 PM
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1 front bumper pad. Yes please put me on the list Mark.
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post Apr 10 2009, 10:31 PM
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I would like one as well.

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post Apr 10 2009, 11:12 PM
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Mike,

Your other rubber products are top notch from what we have seen so far...no doubt this will be too. Can you describe the details? I agree with you on the ethics of not producing a part that is still available OEM...that has a lot of integrity.

I assume these will be molded and identical in dimensions? Why will the rubber need to be harder? Will the texture be like the original or smooth? What differences if any from the OEM part?
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post Apr 11 2009, 12:13 AM
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Mike,
assuming the first production run is as spot on as your other products, I'm in.

Put me in line.
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post Apr 11 2009, 12:51 AM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Apr 10 2009, 10:12 PM) *

Mike,

Your other rubber products are top notch from what we have seen so far...no doubt this will be too. Can you describe the details? I agree with you on the ethics of not producing a part that is still available OEM...that has a lot of integrity.

I assume these will be molded and identical in dimensions? Why will the rubber need to be harder? Will the texture be like the original or smooth? What differences if any from the OEM part?

These will be molded in identical dimensions, the hard part was finding a candidate that was in the correct dimensions to make identical to. Most of the samples I came across were warped, or split, which we could work with, but Craig had a pristine one he let me borrow. This helped speed up the process by not having to extrapolate what the shape should be.

The rubber would not have to be harder, but it will not absorb water as readily, and would actually be more abrasion resistant. It's the texture will be like the OEM, not smooth and shinny like a fiberglass part. The idea is to keep it as close to OEM as possible making improvements where they make the most sense.

To the observer the only way to tell the part is not OEM is that the mounting studs will not rust and the Porsche stamp will not be on the part. Some of the cavities on the bottom may be slightly different, but those will not be seen.

Hope that answers some of the questions.
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post Apr 11 2009, 04:20 AM
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Please count me in for one!
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post Apr 11 2009, 06:28 AM
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post Apr 11 2009, 06:43 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 10 2009, 09:08 PM) *

I've been asked by a few of of you to look into making these. The tooling is not inexpensive, but there apears to be a need to produce these. We're making some improvements, all the metal in the bumper will be stainless. We will also provide the nuts with nylon lock nuts. The rubber will be slighly harder. I will have the first samples in about 4-5 weeks. Production will be about 2 weeks after.

These will sell at about $295, I will be offering a discount for those who want to line up for the production run. So, the real question is who needs these?

They will be $265 for those of you put you name on the list now. After production begins they'll be available at the normal price.

Pictures of the parts will be posted as soon as they're ready.


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post Apr 11 2009, 06:54 AM
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Add me to the list, thanks !
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post Apr 11 2009, 08:04 AM
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Awesome! Please put me in for one!


Thank you for making these available again!
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post Apr 11 2009, 08:08 AM
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I'm probably in for one....$ is tight, when will you need it?
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post Apr 11 2009, 08:27 AM
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post Apr 11 2009, 09:09 AM
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post Apr 11 2009, 09:20 AM
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Looks like the value of my NOS pad is going the direction of my bank stock!
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post Apr 11 2009, 12:55 PM
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I don't need any, just wanted to say thanks for going through the trouble of making these!

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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 10 2009, 09:08 PM) *

I've been asked by a few of of you to look into making these. The tooling is not inexpensive, but there apears to be a need to produce these. We're making some improvements, all the metal in the bumper will be stainless. We will also provide the nuts with nylon lock nuts. The rubber will be slighly harder. I will have the first samples in about 4-5 weeks. Production will be about 2 weeks after.

These will sell at about $295, I will be offering a discount for those who want to line up for the production run. So, the real question is who needs these?

They will be $265 for those of you put you name on the list now. After production begins they'll be available at the normal price.

Pictures of the parts will be posted as soon as they're ready.


Put me in for two (2) at the lower price. please. Thanks.
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post Apr 11 2009, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(seanery @ Apr 11 2009, 07:08 AM) *

I'm probably in for one....$ is tight, when will you need it?

No cash will be accepted until the firts article is complete (and I'm satisfied) I'll post detailed pictures. Once were in production and I can Guarantee a shipping date, I'll start taking money. Right now you're in line in the order you posted. These will weigh about 8 lbs each + packing at another 6lbs. The packing may be a little more weight depending on how I wind up packing. Start saving you $$ you have a few weeks still. I apprecite your support.
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