Prototype: JDM trunk handle/ grab bar completed
shadowless_nite
New Wagonist
Im trying to see if there is any market for this particular item. I have only seen it once on a wagon in the picture below. Its a rear trunk exterior handle, usually you see them on wagons and particularly Subarus in the states every now and then. I want to know if anyone would be interested in this piece and what a reasonable price would be. With the right response this will go into production immediately. As some of you know I was the one that fabbed the bull bar not too long ago. So with enough popularity i can guarantee this will go into production
ps... as for the bull bars, a new design will be measured out and be closer to the jdm shape than the last one. Also possibly a 3rd version
Sample pics.... btw anymore pics of one on a civic wagon would be appreciated.
UPDATED WITH PICS!!! 10/25/2011
1st run bar completed, needs one more coat of black but temps have dropped significantly outside so itll have to be sprayed indoors...
2nd bar with etching primer on, color coming tonight, should be in silver
Mock up coming possibly tomorrow depending on my schedule and the test wagon's schedule.
input please!!! kthnx
ps... as for the bull bars, a new design will be measured out and be closer to the jdm shape than the last one. Also possibly a 3rd version
Sample pics.... btw anymore pics of one on a civic wagon would be appreciated.
UPDATED WITH PICS!!! 10/25/2011
1st run bar completed, needs one more coat of black but temps have dropped significantly outside so itll have to be sprayed indoors...
2nd bar with etching primer on, color coming tonight, should be in silver
Mock up coming possibly tomorrow depending on my schedule and the test wagon's schedule.
input please!!! kthnx
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that is also the only pic ive seen of one...
this
Also, keep in mind that they are also already available. So in reality it's likely a waste of your time. (no reason we can't just use Subaru ones)
understood, pm sent to akiraboy according to forum rules. As for using the subaru idea, a finished bar would be spendy for what it really is. Im shooting for a affordable accessory compared to the subaru cost which I have only found one example for sale online running $80+ for a newer scooby in chrome or stainless. But its fit for a scoob not a civic wagon and I didn't see any dimensions on it so there's no guarantee it will work. I want to make a piece that is fitted for a wagon not retrofitted.
as for a prototype... it is going to made but NOT for sale until permission is granted on this forum. pictures later today...
I know what the rules say. And they'll be reformed very very soon. Just telling you, you're wasting your time PMing him.
would you have a ball park number on how much they would run?
I'll see if my uncle can make one fit on my trunk and I'll post a pic xD
pics posted, mock up coming soon!!! thoughts everyone???
measures 32in in overall length and is almost identical to the one pictured on the beagle. Constructed from 1.75in tube and is very sturdy
Its prolly not something I would buy as I like less stuff on the outside of my cars, but I could see that being a popular piece if the price was right.
I am definitely interested in seeing how this turns out.
anyway this could be done for this?
Dont worry I already thought about this when I made it, I didnt want direct contact with the body, that would be stupid. I cut rubber gaskets to go on them and they have been attached like so
money ready.
I'll go to my corner and cry.
those who picked up the first two, got any pics of these installed?
i'm curious..
they should have them now, I know one has been recieved. I would like to know how these fit since i never got the chance to mount them, so I am awaiting feedback from the first 2 bars so I can edit the design if necessary
the 2.75" on the left low pro 2" on the right...
thoughts???? ideas???
my thoughts would bet that the 2.75 is the better way to go.
also it sees the JDM has a "sharper" bend to it, idk how hard it is to accomplish that though.. :P
It will be awhile before the one I purchased reaches Germany. It will be on a boat coming this way 6-8 weeks before it arrives. I can give feedback once it is received but by that time I am sure you will have other opinions about it.
I've had two major back surgeries and would LOVE to have an easier time gettin' that heavy hatch open. I respectfully vote they be approved by the HCW superiors for production!