AndrewOW Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Looking into these right now, i will let you know the outcome later on today. Andy:) Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Boy Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hows these Stubbies coming along dude? In original thread I thought we'd got as for as Prototype to finished product was nearing completion waiting on bracket mods a little while back, think the threads now only printable format, don't wanna miss out on this after waiting soooooooo long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 But at £133.30 plus VAT I wouldn't want to be messing about with it too much! I just hope another one can be sourced. They're about £40.. Don't want to rub it in or anything, but.. http://www2.css-networks.com/stubby/12.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hows these Stubbies coming along dude? In original thread I thought we'd got as for as Prototype to finished product was nearing completion waiting on bracket mods a little while back, think the threads now only printable format, don't wanna miss out on this after waiting soooooooo long! It looks like the guy who was working the kit out, after getting a prototype to me has erm, not got any further with offering the finished kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Carlos - that looks fabulous. Yeah, apparently the bracket needs to be laser cut and he is having trouble getting that done. not to mention some health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Can we get the template from him and have it cut here? Even if he supplies the rest of it and we can commission the laser cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Boy Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 That does look perfect, how much did the Proto end up costing, was it an Aerial kit originally intended for use on another vehicle that he was adapting to fit a Supra MKIV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Can we get the template from him and have it cut here? Even if he supplies the rest of it and we can commission the laser cutting? sounds like an idea that I can propose to him. Do we have someone that can help us with laser cutting what about Mark (recent Bezel groupbuy) ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Can we get the template from him and have it cut here? Even if he supplies the rest of it and we can commission the laser cutting? That's sounding like a good idea Lewis. If he's not able to give a template, but is still happy to supply the rest of the kit, then I could remove the bracket from mine for copying or whatever. I think he would have a template though. That does look perfect, how much did the Proto end up costing, was it an Aerial kit originally intended for use on another vehicle that he was adapting to fit a Supra MKIV? The final price of the finished thing was going to be about £40. The prototype was a little bit less, but then it almost didn't fit. I had to warm the grommet up in hot water and push it in from below. This means the fit is really tight though which I like - no water ingress (I hope.. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I don't mind helping out if needs be, unfortunately I don't think I know anyone with laser cutting tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 unfortunately guys,the company we were going to use to do these has pulled out .They have said they would need 500 of these to make it worth there while to manufacture. sorry fellas:( Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Cowards. I think more people would have one if one was currently available. Maybe not 500 of us tho! Real shame. I'll just carry on with the disconnected aerial (no popping up every time my head unit's on) and listen to the music I want (ipod), I suppose. Thank you very much for trying. If you can't get them, I wonder if anyone can. Edit: Carlos, my friend, any chance of you getting something rolling again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I mailed Mike again on .. Friday. Reply at the bottom. Hi Mike. The guys are getting desperate How are you anyway? We've been thinking, and we reckon we can get suitable brackets made over here. Would you still be able to supply the rest of the kit, i.e. the aerial and grommet as supplied to me? Thanks, Carl Yes everything else is available. I am going to make the bracket designs available, I was suppose to have them Friday but the file seems to be corrupt so I am going to make a new DXF from the original designs this Sunday. Thank you, Mike Lough The problem then of course would be finding someone to cut the bracket. The bracket doesn't need to be half as intricate as the original. I will point out the two holes that are needed, and then apart from that it could just be a straight piece of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I *might* be able to get these brackets lasered for you lot. Made a phone call today and hopefully something will come of it, if not there's a few other people I can talk to Send me the dxf when you get it and also what material and thickness you want. Are there any folds that need pressbraking or is it just flat? I'm interested in changing my aerial but only like the merc sl one as pictured below. If someone knows how to adapt one of those it would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Attached at the two DXF files I received from Mike.S2000_adapter_00.docS2000_support_strap.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I'm guessing it was originally drawn in inches. I've scaled it up to metric and added a couple of dimensions, can someone just confirm that the overall sizes look correct? I also still need a material and thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Carlos might be able to help with that as he has the prototype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Ok Imi I'll wait to see what he says as I don't want to get these wrong How many do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I *might* be able to get these brackets lasered for you lot. Made a phone call today and hopefully something will come of it, if not there's a few other people I can talk to Send me the dxf when you get it and also what material and thickness you want. Are there any folds that need pressbraking or is it just flat? I'm interested in changing my aerial but only like the merc sl one as pictured below. If someone knows how to adapt one of those it would be great these look very good,but i wonder what the reception would be like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain2010 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 these look very good,but i wonder what the reception would be like ? Dont worry about that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 It is something I'm worried about Rich, but how good does it look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Ok Imi I'll wait to see what he says as I don't want to get these wrong How many do you want? Sounds good. If we can get the bracket made, then we need to simply get the rest either from Mike or from someone else. I will speak to Mike to see what he can provide. How many brackets do you NEED to make. 10 / 20 / 30 - 60 Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Guys the numbers are quite important as this will decide whether it's going to freebie or not. The favour I'm calling in will only stretch so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 From previous interest, I'd say 30 - 40 would be ideal. There are no pressed edges or anything, and it needs to be about 2mm thick, so that it can be bent slightly and will retain its bend, if you see what I mean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Did you get chance to check the drawing Carlos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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