We have had the new version of the flat finished scuff plates to suit the VL Commodore for a few weeks now, and it is by far the best design we have come up with.
After searching through countless numbers of VLs to find a perfect set to mimick, we finally found a NOS set at Smiths of Port Adelaide, thanks Pete and went about designing them. Most of the ones, we came across, were either warped, cracked, or parts missing from them.
I can not take much of the credit for these, as my brother in law, designed and drew them up for us on INVENTOR (in his available spare time).
We have incorporated several features into the scuff plate, but also, did not want to go over the top with different styles and themes.
The major hurdle we had, was the angle of the section along the sill panel, this gave us the biggest headache, as we wanted them to since nice and flush, yet prominent aswell. We went through 5 - 6 prototypes, before this one was ticked off.
We had originally decided to put the protruded lines into the design, but after making the sample, over 85% of people who saw the sample, were not happy with it, so we decided to make the plain version. This would allow you to either POLISH, ANODIZE or ENGRAVE them.
Each kit consists of 4 scuff plates - 2 x FRONT and 2 x REAR
Each has been milled to fit nice and perfectly each and every time. We have also incorporated a small secutiry feature into the design, where by the hard plastic door surround, fits into the scuff plate, making it much harder for passers by to steal. Furthermore, you can also use the factory metal clips to hold them down, or sikaflex, but not really necessary.
RRP $249 per set
If we can get a PRE BUY happening for 25 sets. Waiting time at the moment is about 4-5 weeks.
$199 set
A Deposit of $75 is required to confirm place.
I will have some further pics installed on the car tomorrow.
PRE BUY LIST
1. FIL30T **PAID**
2. OOH30T **PAID**
3. Psi_Wagon **PAID: Full Amount:**
4. kalais6 **PAID**
5. RAW355 **PAID: Full Amount:**
6. RAW355 **PAID: Full Amount:**
7. Yeti **PAID: Full Amount:**
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If you would like to go ahead and be on the PREBUY, please PM or [email removed], with your Full Name and Address Details.
Payments can be made via
Direct Debit
Bank: NAB
Name: RACESPEC
BSB: 085443
ACC: 573711432
or
Credit Card (this incurs a 1.5% Fee)
Please PM us your email address and we will forward the CREDIT CARD AUTHORITY FORM for you to fill out and email back to us.
Thanks
Tarek
RACESPEC
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
We have used T6 Grade Aluminium and it is 2mm thick all round
FRONT
REAR
This is our test vehicle, we make all our parts on
Thanks
Tarek
RACESPEC
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
with the original design, we were incorporating the lines, that were in the factory items.
Most people did not like them, so we opted for the flat finish, were people can get them engraved with patterns of their choice or emblems, as per their requirements
Thanks
Tarek
RACESPEC
i actually made some myself, well started to, made one prototype set. it doesnt have the curve on the underside to grip onto the car as i didnt have the right equipment to do it. but these look awesome, just like the oroiginal ones, just metal!
i can appreciate the time it takes to make these, i gave up with mine haha
let me know when its all happening as the other thread went for months and ill put it straight in tarek but im still 100% for sure cant wait(but ill have to hey lol )