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Old 09-16-14 | 06:45 PM
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Hello All,

Has anyone seen such a device for our rides? Would be nice to have something like this to protect our front heavy rids.

Kinda like this

Just asking, before I have a buddy of mine make one out of metal, perhaps a group buy????
The end piece would be stainless steel and the edge facing out would have a sharp edge kinda like a knife, so it would blend in very nice to every curve.
















Old 09-16-14 | 08:12 PM
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I've not run across anything like thi for our car, but I would definitly be interested if the price were right. I've got 7 years of scrapes under the front edge, and would be happy to clean it up and protect from further damage.

What kind of cost were you guys thinking?
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Originally Posted by CAK 500
I've not run across anything like thi for our car, but I would definitely be interested if the price were right. I've got 7 years of scrapes under the front edge, and would be happy to clean it up and protect from further damage.

What kind of cost were you guys thinking?
Yes couldn't find anything on Google...

We haven't spoken green yet, I'm still designing said hardware(About 97% done), my thought would be the more I get orders the less $ it would be... I guess if I dont get any hits I'll have him build a prototype.

The other 3% are what type of material should be used, I originally stated stainless steel but think aluminum would be light and sure there would be other benefits???? ABS? Give me your thoughts in the end this project/build will benefit all gs owners!!!.
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you can add my name to the list...
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You just had to remind me of what I did to my baby, weeks after buying her, after just having the front fascia totally resprayed....

Cool idea though! Would like to see something a little less visible, but definitely a step in the right direction for solving this problem.
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You just had to remind me of what I did to my baby, weeks after buying her, after just having the front fascia totally resprayed....

Cool idea though! Would like to see something a little less visible, but definitely a step in the right direction for solving this problem.
I feel your pain! I scuffed my girl 3 weeks after we met
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you can add my name to the list...
I will inform you once this skid plate is build hopefully in the next week or so.
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Originally Posted by 3rmac805
I feel your pain! I scuffed my girl 3 weeks after we met
So many feels, on so many levels...
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Hehe,

I think my next week I'll have a prototype to show!!!
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In Fo Sho!!! Please post pics when done.
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In Fo Sho!!! Please post pics when done.
Your number 4! Hoping Monday it will be ready!!!
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NICE! Thanks
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Originally Posted by 3rmac805
Your number 4! Hoping Monday it will be ready!!!
Any updates? Also interested! Are you in SOCAL?
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Originally Posted by xRYD3Rx
Any updates? Also interested! Are you in SOCAL?
Hey,
I had 2 already made but the plate was not flush with the underside so my builder is making more curves. I want to present the piece looking 100%!!!!! Yes, Ventura County where you be?
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Originally Posted by 3rmac805
Hey,
I had 2 already made but the plate was not flush with the underside so my builder is making more curves. I want to present the piece looking 100%!!!!! Yes, Ventura County where you be?
Im in La Canada near Pasadena


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