Re: Genuine Renault towing eye cover

**J$£5GTT** · 16-02-2009, 20:43

Originally Posted by Mart

What was the price when they were available from Renault?

when were they last available?

**Mart** · 16-02-2009, 20:55

I dunno. I assumed that because we're getting copies knocked up, they're no longer available from Renault? If that's the case, my previous question stands.

**gtmatt** · 16-02-2009, 20:59

i think its been about 2 years maybe a year and half ago , i dont think they where more than £25 from renualt some 1 must confirm this in the club ?? paul b ??

i dont really want to pay over £25 quid for 1 , if so i will only have one

**clee** · 16-02-2009, 21:08

You have to remember that that £25ish figure includes the TOOL to produce the part in the first place .
I've always wondered ,being in the industry ,what happens to all these mould tools when they have gone past the 10 year parts supply legislation

It cost something like 150 million to design and tool a new car .
Do they throw them all in the skip or crush them ???On the whole they should be good for producing thousands of more parts but obviously there is little call for 20 year old bits of Renault plastic.................

**Big Steve - Raider** · 17-02-2009, 04:53

I'll definately have one also!!

As for the material by the look of it i just think it's a filled Polypropylene?? It looks to be the same material as the bumpers themselves but they're GRP impregnated?

Whatever you have them made of Clee as long as we all etch prime them before we paint them with the colour i'm sure it'll be all gravy!

**clee** · 17-02-2009, 08:19

I'll try and get to the local guys this week and take him the sample .I think I may be able to get it a bit cheaper and lose some tooling cost .

**Logg** · 17-02-2009, 20:25

I would want 1 maybe 2 if the price is right!

**Gttnutter** · 17-02-2009, 21:13

I'm down for 1 please as and when

so i'll keep an eye out

**Ryan p** · 17-02-2009, 21:28

if the the price is right ill be after 2

**LukeRobbo** · 17-03-2009, 03:27

Whats happening with this? Il have 5 if the price is ok

**Kenobi** · 17-03-2009, 10:18

I will soon be selling DjinUKs one lol

**robbie506** · 17-03-2009, 10:29

guys just had a word with my old parts fella in milton keynes he says he might still be able to get them he is going to try for me later today

and he has 2 on the shelf if any body wants one now

. pm me first 2 to pm will get! £18.97 + vat ta fellas.

let you all know of the others later.

**Big Steve - Raider** · 17-03-2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by robbie506

guys just had a word with my old parts fella in milton keynes he says he might still be able to get them he is going to try for me later today

and he has 2 on the shelf if any body wants one now

. pm me first 2 to pm will get! £18.97 + vat ta fellas.

let you all know of the others later.

PM'd!

**Bigfoot** · 17-03-2009, 10:46

Originally Posted by robbie506

guys just had a word with my old parts fella in milton keynes he says he might still be able to get them he is going to try for me later today

and he has 2 on the shelf if any body wants one now

. pm me first 2 to pm will get! £18.97 + vat ta fellas.

let you all know of the others later.

PM'd

**robbie506** · 17-03-2009, 10:55

2 on the shelf gone.

i will let you all know later if i can get any more.

**clee** · 17-03-2009, 12:08

Shall I cancel the mould then

I've got a silicon tool being made as we speak .It will be good for about 35 castings .

**P5 GTT** · 17-03-2009, 13:01

I'm still interested ... 2nd hand or replica

Thanks

**gtmatt** · 17-03-2009, 13:07

i still want a couple as well

**jesus in the seat of a 5** · 17-03-2009, 17:21

likewise clee ole bud , ill have two for defo...

**Big Steve - Raider** · 17-03-2009, 17:27

I'll still have one mate, don't go cancelling the mould!

**clee** · 17-03-2009, 17:41

I won't

Just throwing my toys out the pram and I've got the reaction I wanted

They should be under £15 each .I'm beefing up the clips and guide ribs as well .Once I get a first off sample I can see how strong the clip area is .If it turns out a bit fragile then my man says he could easily cast in some metal clips that will do the job .They do this on some of the train models for that authentic look and feel .

If it all turns out well I should be able to get other things knocked up ......

**gtmatt** · 17-03-2009, 18:59

thanks clee sounds good to me

**Junglist** · 17-03-2009, 20:32

Gutted started reading the thread with a smile then as i scrolled down my smile turned upside down , lol

Though i do live in Germany so maybe i will pop to the local Renault Garage at the weekend see if they can get some ,,

**clee** · 18-03-2009, 19:20

I've just picked up the first off samples from the silicon tool

The locating ribs and clips have all been beefed up .This is fine as the only reason they were delicate on the original was to stop sink marks on the visible face ,a common issue with injection mouldings .
I shall be needing a 5 to test fit but I reckon I should see one or two knocking around Pod on Sunday

**Brett78** · 18-03-2009, 19:46

Originally Posted by clee

I've just picked up the first off samples from the silicon tool

The locating ribs and clips have all been beefed up .This is fine as the only reason they were delicate on the original was to stop sink marks on the visible face ,a common issue with injection mouldings .
I shall be needing a 5 to test fit but I reckon I should see one or two knocking around Pod on Sunday

Good Job

**gtmatt** · 18-03-2009, 19:56

clee that looks great , well done for all the effort and work cant wait know to get them

**Big Steve - Raider** · 18-03-2009, 20:35

**Brigsy** · 18-03-2009, 20:40

Excellent work Clee, count me in for a couple of them

**Freeman13** · 18-03-2009, 20:41

looking good i will have one

**clee** · 24-03-2009, 16:10

Test fitted a cover to Stu's 5 at Pod on Sunday .It fits just fine

Jesus is my witness

Price will be £15 each delivered .I can grey or white prime them if people would prefer ? No extra charge .

**Trevhib** · 24-03-2009, 16:16

Originally Posted by clee

Test fitted a cover to Stu's 5 at Pod on Sunday .It fits just fine

Jesus is my witness

Price will be £15 each delivered .I can grey or white prime them if people would prefer ? No extra charge .

Now you're talking. Well done that man. Proper club triumph

**Frix** · 24-03-2009, 16:34

Originally Posted by clee

Test fitted a cover to Stu's 5 at Pod on Sunday .It fits just fine

Jesus is my witness

Price will be £15 each delivered .I can grey or white prime them if people would prefer ? No extra charge .

ill have one in white prime mate

, who am i sending my money too?

and when are they ready?

**LukeRobbo** · 24-03-2009, 16:42

Il have one unprimed please.Send me a PM and il send you a cheque if thats ok with you?

**phase i 16 v turbo** · 24-03-2009, 16:53

Nice 1 I would like 2 one for my Raider and one for my J Reg.

Many thanks!

**clee** · 24-03-2009, 17:03

These will be direct from me personally .
I did ask the committee if we could look at the injection mould tooling etc but it was getting on towards £1500 to produce 100 units.It might have sat in the shop for ages and that sort of money is better spent elsewhere ( we have a lot of 5 parts in the shop now

)

It all went a bit dead so I've just got one done in silicon through one of my customers for now .It will produce around 35 I think ...I can get another one done if needs as and when

I've let them know it fits and am just waiting on a reply for the delivery .

**Sparkie** · 24-03-2009, 17:14

they look really good!

better ask the French club if they want some eh??

Pascal!!!! Fred2!!!!

**jesus in the seat of a 5** · 24-03-2009, 18:32

I can vouch , they fit like a glove.....two please clee, ohh an cheers for the coffee...

**Logg** · 24-03-2009, 23:39

I would want 2 as well please clee.

**Ryan p** · 24-03-2009, 23:58

put me down for 2 as well please

pm me details for payment

**5alldaway** · 24-03-2009, 23:59

im after 2 aswell, i can pick up as you aint too far away

**Gttnutter** · 25-03-2009, 09:42

I would like 1 please clee.

**gtmatt** · 25-03-2009, 12:50

i would like 2 as well please clee , pm me details etc thanks matt

**Purple_rob** · 25-03-2009, 18:48

One for me please

**markey b** · 25-03-2009, 19:42

one for me as well please. do ya take paypal?

**DK DEVELOPMENTS** · 25-03-2009, 20:28

I would also want one please. and some Info on payment

**RICHIE** · 25-03-2009, 20:33

i will have one please

**clee** · 25-03-2009, 21:14

guys

I'll PM payment info once I have them here ..I'll try and chase them up in the morning but I'm off to Cadwell tomorrow so nowt will happen until Monday .

**Brigsy** · 31-03-2009, 13:39

Ill have one unprimed if theres any left!

**BriC** · 31-03-2009, 13:40

I'd like one too if possible.

**clee** · 07-04-2009, 20:12

I've now got 10 units in stock and 15 on the way .My man has got a bit windy about the numbers/logos on the back face so they will not be on the repro .I've told him it's OK but .....
Could those wanting please send payment via Paypal or PM me to send cheque etc .

lee.crowston@btinternet.com

The silicon tool is now dead but I have kept a first off sample so I can get another mould produced if demand warrants

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