Aero Kit Factory: The begining
06-30-07, 09:09 PM
#1
Aero Kit Factory: The begining
As the title says. I will start making my own kits. Don't have a company name yet or anything and it will start kind of how JP started: a car club with one of a kind custom kits. My first cars will be the Q45 94-97 (being that there aren't any kits available neither in Japan or the USA) following an areo kit for my GS 300 (1st gen) that's still in the drawing board. I have been researching VIP cars since I got my GS and most likely I will only do these models for now, following with a Cressida sport kit and also an Infinity J30 Aero Kit. All of my designs are going to be original, maybe taking cues from different companies but not too much. So I started already with a one of a kind bumper for my friend Damian which has a Q. Have a look:
Specs:
Zenki President Trunk
Zenki President Tails
Unknown JDM 3pc Wing (Got off yahoo auctions no stickers or anything identifying marks)
Insurance High Grade Copy for the Zenki G50 modded by Kidzik to fit the Kouki
(sigh to the copy)
Work Euroline DH 19x8.5 +35 19x9.5+38 Low Disk
Falken 452 225/35/19 - 235/35/19
Painted amber corners
Since he frequents fukuoka quite a lot (his GF lives there), he tried and called companies about a kit for his car and the only company that used to make it was Insurance... with production only reaching 31 kits. Other than that, he had to either change his front end to an older model or a newer model. When he posted this pic on mixi.jp (kind of like japan's myspace) a lot of ppl (including several VIP Clubs on the site) flipped out to see his front bumper asking where he got it. So, yeah, I got kind of proud.
Even though that kit is available, when I start the mold, a lot of changes are going to take place. So it is a start. A fiberglass company will do the molds and the bumpers, only thing i have to provide is the design either in fiberglass or foam. So, why am I posting this here? I need a lot of ideas. Pictures, photoshops, anything. I am not trying to start something big or make loads of cash and crap. I do this because I like it. I earn enough to feed my familly and have a home. Drifting and body work are my hobbies, so that's why I want to do this in a minor scale. Anyways guys, feel free to give me any ideas or support. Not monetary, but just input on what you would like to see out there.
Specs:
Zenki President Trunk
Zenki President Tails
Unknown JDM 3pc Wing (Got off yahoo auctions no stickers or anything identifying marks)
Insurance High Grade Copy for the Zenki G50 modded by Kidzik to fit the Kouki
(sigh to the copy)
Work Euroline DH 19x8.5 +35 19x9.5+38 Low Disk
Falken 452 225/35/19 - 235/35/19
Painted amber corners
Since he frequents fukuoka quite a lot (his GF lives there), he tried and called companies about a kit for his car and the only company that used to make it was Insurance... with production only reaching 31 kits. Other than that, he had to either change his front end to an older model or a newer model. When he posted this pic on mixi.jp (kind of like japan's myspace) a lot of ppl (including several VIP Clubs on the site) flipped out to see his front bumper asking where he got it. So, yeah, I got kind of proud.
Even though that kit is available, when I start the mold, a lot of changes are going to take place. So it is a start. A fiberglass company will do the molds and the bumpers, only thing i have to provide is the design either in fiberglass or foam. So, why am I posting this here? I need a lot of ideas. Pictures, photoshops, anything. I am not trying to start something big or make loads of cash and crap. I do this because I like it. I earn enough to feed my familly and have a home. Drifting and body work are my hobbies, so that's why I want to do this in a minor scale. Anyways guys, feel free to give me any ideas or support. Not monetary, but just input on what you would like to see out there.
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07-05-07, 11:37 AM
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Considering the average cost of a 1st gen is probably under $7k, a full body kit probably would not be the best use of effort. I vote lip kit to compliment the US front bumper. Nothing too flashy, just a nice splitter.
07-06-07, 11:20 AM
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OK guys THIS IS A VERY GENERAL IDEA of what I am aiming for. First, this is kind of the inspiration:
Now this are some chops. Simple ones to have an idea of what the mold will look like.
I know i screwed up but just look at the big picture
Now, the rear bumper.... dang, the line coming up is roundish and the rest of the car is angled. I want to keep the same slanted line of the rear bumper and it is HARD to mock something up. I have a cardboard mock up of the front and the sideskirts but the rear is very hard to get...
Now this are some chops. Simple ones to have an idea of what the mold will look like.
I know i screwed up but just look at the big picture
Now, the rear bumper.... dang, the line coming up is roundish and the rest of the car is angled. I want to keep the same slanted line of the rear bumper and it is HARD to mock something up. I have a cardboard mock up of the front and the sideskirts but the rear is very hard to get...
Last edited by jmax.garage; 07-06-07 at 11:52 AM.