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Old 08-19-2010, 01:48 PM   #11
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Here is the current list:

1) MZGUDZ a.k.a. Gudzy
2) Dchavez
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How about rubber bumperettes? that would be easy to do.


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Old 08-19-2010, 08:39 PM   #12
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More progress pics - Now that the exact lines are established, the next step is to take seriously accurate measurments and patterns and correct any symmetry problems that may exist.



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Old 08-20-2010, 09:09 AM   #13
 
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Nice work. Does look like a ton of work. The finished product looks damn good!
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Old 08-20-2010, 02:33 PM   #14
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS!! PLEASE VOTE IN THIS POLL:


http://www.lxowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=216

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Old 08-21-2010, 10:02 PM   #15
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Nice work. Does look like a ton of work. The finished product looks damn good!

Yes it is, that that is just the half of it, making the moulds is a whole another story!....oh, forgot, they you have to make the parts too
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After measuring very closely to confirm the dimensional accuracy, I found that the only problem is that the lower grille frame needed lowered 1/8" on the passenger side. That's not much but I want it perfect so I decided to just cut it and bond it back together to correct the problem. The 2nd pic shows it already bonded, then I just need to blend it in and re sculpt the corner.




IF YOU HAVEN'T VOTED YET, PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE PENDING DESIGN ON THIS THREAD:
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Old 08-21-2010, 11:48 PM   #17
 
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You have mad skills Mo...I wish I had some of them. Props to you sir.


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Mo glad you here at my new house. This is where I will get Danko updates from now on. Put me on the list please.


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Old 08-25-2010, 10:02 PM   #19
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First I want to thank everyone who voted, and say that as a direct results of the poll results, It has changed the course I was planning. First of all, let me explain: Option A and B are both old School and adding the rubber pads is very easy, so they are in the same category #1 since they will come from the same mould. Option C and D (open back and single tooth) can also come from the same moulds if I make a mould plug to fill in the single tooth before it's casted. What that basically means is that if I make the single tooth mould, I could also easily produce the open back from the same mould, hence they are also in the same category (category #2). Here are the final Poll results:

Category #1 (A&B): 2 - 33.3%
Category #2 (C&D): 4 - 66.6%

Because category # 2 is such a significant portion (66.6%), I just cannot ignore the market. That means I will have to make 2 moulds and basically product ALL of the 4 options (rubber pads may take a while...)
Now, to decide which one to start off with...well, that is a no brainer, the single tooth is easy to clean off for the next design, so I'm gonna start with that one, then once the mould is done, I'll convert it to the Old School Design and quickly make a mould of that one too! I'm Sure this decision will annoy some of you, and make very happy others but you know what they say...You can't please the all!

Today, I got A LOT done, basically the single tooth design is close to being done. I had to enlarge the whole a little more, but most importantly, I extended the bottom edge rearward another 1/2" in the center so the diffuser will be more visible and follow the lines better, so now lets hear what everyone has to say!


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Old 08-26-2010, 08:04 PM   #20
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New Progress!! I did tons of fine tweeking and then at the end of the day, laid down a heavy coat of filler primer. This should be in the mould stage next week.





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