Radiator Shroud Update...prototype Is Finished
06-29-2006, 02:49 PM
#41
Originally Posted by GBAUER
noooo!!!! Because if you get it, I have to get it just to copy you some more!
You, me and whitem3guy all look pretty much identical under the hood anyway....
You, me and whitem3guy all look pretty much identical under the hood anyway....
i'm a 3.0, so i'm different..., plus u havent seen the new secret under the hood pics...
06-29-2006, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KCMC582
Chris, meeting me after the meet should be fine. But it seems we all agree that 5th gen and 5.5 gen are the same.
Good Deal Casey Now it sounds like It will work on all 5 and 5.5's ( except ones that had the fronts all smashed in HEHEHEHEHEHE)
More to come guys...... I want to thank all of you guys for your heavy interest in this part.Matt and I will do our best to serve you when we begin to sell the parts!!!
07-06-2006, 10:23 AM
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This is PJ, the third partner of 6th Element Engineering, and I would like to introduce myself to the forum. The shroud design improves literally by the day and the final retail version will meet and exceed the standards of the forum.
As for functionality, the piece does improve air flow through the radiator, but unless it's installed on a dedicated track car the daily driver is not likely to notice any drastic changes.
The best part of the piece is definitely the finish it adds to the engine bay, and it is also very functional as a shelf for tools when wrenching!
Just to let you guys know about a few other projects we have in the works;
We greatly appreciate everybody's enthusiasm and we look forward to serving the Maxima community with high-quality products for many years to come.
As for functionality, the piece does improve air flow through the radiator, but unless it's installed on a dedicated track car the daily driver is not likely to notice any drastic changes.
The best part of the piece is definitely the finish it adds to the engine bay, and it is also very functional as a shelf for tools when wrenching!
Just to let you guys know about a few other projects we have in the works;
- we are finishing the beta version of a carbon fiber full fairing for a 50cc GP bike
- we are finishing carbon fiber mirror skins for Subaru Imprezas
- we are moulding an STi radiator shroud
- we are moulding an EVO radiator shroud
We greatly appreciate everybody's enthusiasm and we look forward to serving the Maxima community with high-quality products for many years to come.
07-06-2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by footballplyrdan
looks pretty awesome, keep the updates coming especially the price
Considering the initial interest on the forum, we may offer a first-time "discount" price to members who pre-purchase a shroud.
As a side note, the shrouds will be available with or without our logo. We always appreciate support for our product, but we understand if you want a clean, stealth look.
07-06-2006, 12:22 PM
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Ryan,
Thanks for the input. Chris, Matt and I will consider everybody's suggestions and do our best to implement them into the final design.
Keep in mind the teaser photos are just that; very early pics of the test shroud which is mainly for fitment purposes. Once we get the fitment down, then we will focus our energy on aesthetic finish.
Thanks for the input. Chris, Matt and I will consider everybody's suggestions and do our best to implement them into the final design.
Keep in mind the teaser photos are just that; very early pics of the test shroud which is mainly for fitment purposes. Once we get the fitment down, then we will focus our energy on aesthetic finish.
07-06-2006, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ryant35
I can see how it can look good, if maybe you can figure out how to smooth it out so it doesn't look like its so thin .
07-07-2006, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JdoubleOe703
so whats the estimated price???
Just to give you all an idea of what other carbon shrouds cost:
http://www.sp-power.com/catalog/inde...acturers_id=95
Needless to say our pricing will be generously competitive.
07-07-2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Utsutsu
Looks nice, could there be a posibility that it could be made of aluminum?
However, as the business grows, we would be very interested in the idea pending demand.
07-07-2006, 12:10 PM
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As I mentioned, we are also working out the logistics of offering a discounted price for the first 10 shrouds or so as they are being bought with a good deal of faith in our product.
The fitment issues have pretty much been resolved on the design end and we are just about ready to start retail production.
There should be one or two shrouds on display on the weekend of 07.15 for the regional GTG. I believe that is when we will take the first orders.
The fitment issues have pretty much been resolved on the design end and we are just about ready to start retail production.
There should be one or two shrouds on display on the weekend of 07.15 for the regional GTG. I believe that is when we will take the first orders.
07-10-2006, 04:39 PM
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Looks pretty nice! Let us know if you have any delam (delamination) problems from the heat. How many layers did you end up using? 3-5? I got about 60 foot sheet of carbon fiber woven in a deep freezer if you might be interested? It's expired but still would be good for vehicle experiments.
07-10-2006, 08:01 PM
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Thanks for the comment! Delamination shouldn't be a problem as we are likely using a very durable marine-grade resin to set the carbon fiber and avoid dry fiber. The final number of layers is one last bit of logistical data we are finalizing.
We might be interested in that carbon fiber sheet for prototyping just as you said; we may PM you.
We might be interested in that carbon fiber sheet for prototyping just as you said; we may PM you.
07-11-2006, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by WMP
Thanks for the comment! Delamination shouldn't be a problem as we are likely using a very durable marine-grade resin to set the carbon fiber and avoid dry fiber. The final number of layers is one last bit of logistical data we are finalizing.
We might be interested in that carbon fiber sheet for prototyping just as you said; we may PM you.
We might be interested in that carbon fiber sheet for prototyping just as you said; we may PM you.
07-11-2006, 05:34 PM
#60
Originally Posted by WMP
This is PJ, the third partner of 6th Element Engineering, and I would like to introduce myself to the forum. The shroud design improves literally by the day and the final retail version will meet and exceed the standards of the forum.
As for functionality, the piece does improve air flow through the radiator, but unless it's installed on a dedicated track car the daily driver is not likely to notice any drastic changes.
The best part of the piece is definitely the finish it adds to the engine bay, and it is also very functional as a shelf for tools when wrenching!
Just to let you guys know about a few other projects we have in the works;
We greatly appreciate everybody's enthusiasm and we look forward to serving the Maxima community with high-quality products for many years to come.
As for functionality, the piece does improve air flow through the radiator, but unless it's installed on a dedicated track car the daily driver is not likely to notice any drastic changes.
The best part of the piece is definitely the finish it adds to the engine bay, and it is also very functional as a shelf for tools when wrenching!
Just to let you guys know about a few other projects we have in the works;
- we are finishing the beta version of a carbon fiber full fairing for a 50cc GP bike
- we are finishing carbon fiber mirror skins for Subaru Imprezas
- we are moulding an STi radiator shroud
- we are moulding an EVO radiator shroud
We greatly appreciate everybody's enthusiasm and we look forward to serving the Maxima community with high-quality products for many years to come.
07-11-2006, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MyownNismo
Damaged CF. My carbon fiber hood is cracked around the hoodpins. But that's a pretty price to pay to send then send back wouldn't be worth it.
08-02-2006, 02:44 PM
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There are endless possibilities and configurations once the initial prototype is fitted perfectly.
We have unfortunately experienced a set-back in production as one of our head fabricators broke his wrist. Updates as they come.
We have unfortunately experienced a set-back in production as one of our head fabricators broke his wrist. Updates as they come.
11-14-2006, 07:43 PM
#66
Gotta love it... There is a fabrication shop down the way from me. If we could get enough interest I could possibly get them started on an aluminum type shroud. Let me know and I'll ask them about it.
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