Tech 1 convertible sideskirt fibreglass replicas.

[jimf]

Hi folks,

For those who haven't seen my post on facebook zone, I am looking at having a set of fibreglass replica Tech 1 sideskirts for a convertible made up due to the rarity and cost of original ones.

I have three other notes of interest already and I'm gathering names to see if we can do a group buy and keep the costs down.

Any more interest please let me know and I will try and get an estimate of overall cost.

[Gavla]

I may be interested depending on cost...

[jimf]

Thats what I'm working on, will keep you posted.

[Low_E30]

How much do a genuine original set go for nowadays (if you can find a set)?

[Jesus325iTouring]

It shouldn't be that expensive.
Most important thing here is, whoever makes them builds high quality moulds from high quality original masters.
Question is, who would give up a set of originals to ruined??

[bab-91]

It shouldn't be that
Question is, who would give up a set of originals to ruined??

My question would be, with all the folk that make e30/e28 louvres and Alpina kitz... how many have tried this or are going to?

[jimf]

I have someone willing to donate a set of originals that are needing painted so not worried about ruining the paint.

I don't understand why there are so many tech II kits out there and no tech I sideskirts. There is obviously a demand for them.

[steve_k]

if you did produce them how much would you be looking at charging for a set?

[Gavla]

Don't understand why the originals would get ruined when making the mould...

[jimf]

if you did produce them how much would you be looking at charging for a set?

I'm waiting for an answer on that myself Steve

[jimf]

Don't understand why the originals would get ruined when making the mould...

I was advised that the process of making the master mould could pull the original paint off.

[Jesus325iTouring]

Have you worked with fibreglass Gav? When making the mould the initial de mould process off the original master often damages it, of course it partly depends on the complexitity of the master, but certainly there is a high risk involved.
I make sure any of my clients are aware that the master they give me to mould can be irreverisbly damaged.
It doesn't always happen, but just occasionally a master is completely destroyed!

[Jesus325iTouring]

Don't understand why the originals would get ruined when making the mould...

I was advised that the process of making the master mould could pull the original paint off.

And fracture the plastic causing deformities in the original.

[Blitz]

Who would want to make their convertible uglier?

[Gavla]

@Jesus325iTouring

Ok, that seems to make sense and is logical...I always assumed as long as you use a proper release agent you were good to go...

so do you have ready made e30 moulds?

[jimf]

Have you worked with fibreglass Gav? When making the mould the initial de mould process off the original master often damages it, of course it partly depends on the complexitity of the master, but certainly there is a high risk involved.
I make sure any of my clients are aware that the master they give me to mould can be irreverisbly damaged.
It doesn't always happen, but just occasionally a master is completely destroyed!

Thanks for the info, I was not aware of this and wouldn't like to take the risk. I guess i'll scrap this idea.

[jimf]

Who would want to make their convertible uglier?

Your opinion is irrelevant and unwelcome

[dolphingreysport]

Are the convertible Tech 1 skirts different from the 2 door saloon/coupe?

[jimf]

Yes they are slightly different due to the depth of the convertible sills.

[Cypriotgeeza]

+1 here depending on price as mine has the front and rear bumpers but is crying out for some sideskirts!

[jimf]

I have been quoted approximately £120 for a pair. The only issue now is finding an original set to make a mould from.

[Cypriotgeeza]

I have been quoted approximately £120 for a pair. The only issue now is finding an original set to make a mould from.

The price is right with me

[Gavla]

Great price! ...have to be honest and say it seems too cheap...

[Jesus325iTouring]

Great price! ...have to be honest and say it seems too cheap...

Very cheap, 120 each I would have thought would have been a good price.

Unless you have guarenteed money in the bank orders, how can you get it done so cheap?

[jimf]

£120 is just his initial estimate. I think the guy is just not greedy like most people selling anything to do with E30's

[Jesus325iTouring]

£120 is just his initial estimate. I think the guy is just not greedy like most people selling anything to do with E30's

Sounds like a good chap.