Just throwing it out there.. What do people want for there 5s? Fabrication wise? i know one piece downpipes is one.. Anything else? been having a think and i need to start doing something with my life! Been in talks with mate about getting a unit as hes a mechanic too but gonna start doing bits at home to see if can kick start anything off.. Anyone interested?
Replica Devil Strut braces
2.5" exhausts though this may now be in hand.
Heading over to my local pipe supplier Tueday to collect some parts and have a chat. I've got a couple of manifolds to finish off then I'm on it.
Is there much demand for the devil strut brace? I thought everyone was going OE these days? Lol
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Was thinking of the strut braces aswell jonny.. might be something i could start doing
Is there much demand for the devil strut brace? I thought everyone was going OE these days? Lol
Think devil stuff is considered virtually OE mate. I think it available from your local renault dealer back in the day.
I'd buy one if price was right
I'd have a replica devil if price was agreeable.
Repair panels. Common bits that let go like bumper mounts, jacking points and things.
Or am I on the wrong lines?
What about copies of safety devices or OMP roll cage? Or do they need some kind of certificate?
Depends on what you intend to use them for. If you want to use them in any certified racing then they will need to be made to the correct standards and fitted in the correct way with re-enforcement plates welded to the car body. Most of the off the shelf cages are already made to FIA/whatever standards which makes it a bit easier, but I think as long as the cage is made to the correct standards it should be ok.Originally Posted by Red October
If its just for show, i have (believe it or not) seen people use plastic waste plumbing pipes bolted in with self tapping screws etc...
ok so im gonna be get dimensions in next week or so to make devil brace replicas, Will let people know price once i sort this as to getting materials, roll cages could be done possibly as the place my bars were bent are certified/approved.
Brackets etc could be a possibility too! anything i can try and make for people i will make.. Just trying to kick start something off to see how it goes..
GTX engine mount I'm sure will sell quite a few of those but not sure if worthwhile as not sure on price people willing to pay for them.
Still maybe something i could make to order as not alot in them really.. Have one on my car i can copy from anyways..
nothing anymore surprises me feckin eeedjits
If you're going to go down the route of producing roll cages I'd make it absolutely clear they are for show only and NOT intended as a safety device.
front and rear bumper mounts that actually fit cars and dont make the bumpers sag down would be good
made some for front of mine before that when underneath and i just bolted to subframe made bumper look loads better.. As for rear still got to make somefront and rear bumper mounts that actually fit cars and dont make the bumpers sag down would be good
Gtx mount 👍
Be on the case soon mate
Ok mate will shout u on Facebook In next month or so
Stuff that's no longer available new?
Can try and do anything really, gonna start of with a few bits and go from there.. Catch tanks etc too
Battery trays
Another thing i can look at doing.. Will keep people posted when i start doing bits..
Battery trays
Just a quick one, if i do make some rep devil braces am i right in thinking i should change something on them slightly so there not 100% the same? copyright etc?
Just make them not hit the bonnet
Haha. Yeah def not hitting the bonnet would be a bonus.
In all honesty, I'd like them to look exactly the same, even down to the sticker that was on it.
They just need the turret mounts to not be as tall, as my engine is out I can see exactly were my genuine one catchesJust make them not hit the bonnet
brake fluid reservoirs,
yeah can do them so there not as tall just take what 5mm off them or maybe 10mm..
Just dont want to make them the same then i get comebacks from anyone at devil or something saying copyright etc?
A full alloy pot?
yup like the one markyb had on his one! shouldnt be too hard as the fittings are rubber underneath!
Yeah know what you mean.. Will be able to make them no probs mate
I'll get a PIC tomoz but I reckon about 10mm will be plenty and give a small gap aswell
Yeah should be sound i can mock them on my car anyways if needs be fit same even though have diff engine
Couple of pic's of my strut mounts for devil brace, the passenger is were mine catches
I think if Devil were actually still making them they might kick up a fuss, but as long as it's sold as a replica I don't think it will be an issue. The slight dimension change would be belt braces though.
Either way, I'd have one! Come to think of it, if you put an adjuster somewhere along its length (a bit like the OMP version) I'd prefer that, but for those who want a close copy for the aesthetics, I can understand that too.
Thanks for them pics mate, i can lower the hole height slightly and the height on the up-piece..
and they will be sold as replicas anyways, if i have to il put a slight difference on them, and an adjuster is something i may be able to do can let people know when i finalise it all
Bare with me peeps having a brace sent to me to get dimensions etc.. will post up once ready to get numbers and see whos interested
Without an adjuster will still be an option tho?
Yeah jon without be how theyll be made, adjuster will be a added optional extra
Excited about this, I'd be very keen to go on the list to buy one!
Is your a rep mate? One iv been sent today to copy from is slightly doff to the pics youv put up :S
james is a original matey
Looks slightly diff to the one i have here unless its just the way they made them
Mine's identical to this one and this is genuine also
Mine fitted (mine clearly needs a good polish lol)
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