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We also need a design maybe people could come up with some and we could have a vote or something to decide.

I think something simple kinda like the ones found in the S15. mostly plastic with a metal insert with "Silvia" written on it.

Looks horn.

If anyone has the exact font that the SKYLINE word is written in, I'd appreciate it if someone could send that to my email

EMAIL - satanic @ optusnet.com.au

Kickplate coming off my car for measurements tonight then the design will be sent off for fabrication. Etching process will be the last thing done, I just want to see what the overall effect will be like first.

Just so you know, we can put any design onto these plates... the majority will be SKYLINE but we can cater for anything custom providing you give us the design. Plates will be done in Titanium with a Silver/Gold plate (again by preference).

Titanium was decided upon as it is very workable and very very durable which is exactly what you want for something that will see a lot of rough work (shoes, dirt, knocks).

Approximate Costing:

SKYLINE panels will be mass made and will be the base price.

CUSTOM panels will be made to order and will obviously cost more.

Silver Plating will be the base model.

Gold Plating will be a premium option.

I had a sample sent over that was made in Titanium with a Gold Plating + etching; this was a once-off prototype and cost $150AUD. Obviously the final product won't cost anything like that - this was just a sample and a prototype :dry:

OK little update yet again;

The CAD Drawing for the R34GTT kickplate has just been done up... for the R34 we've decided to do 3 seperate pieces;

LEFT >>> CENTRE (SKYLINE) <<< RIGHT

We've decided that a full replacement will NOT be the best option, as the costs to make the mould will be very high. If a direct replacement must be used, Injection Moulded Plastic must be used (costly).

Normal Fibreglass would not be good for this item as every time you take it off for service/installs you would run the risk of snapping the panel in half.

As such we are making the metal kickplate inserts that will be integrated into the existing panel. The adhesion process is still be sorted out (deciding between an adhesive or a bolt/rivet).

Update from the supplier - three colours will be available;

1) Titanium Finish (Silver - Chrome)

2) Titanium Gold Finish (Gold Plated)

3) Titanium Black Finish (Black - Glossy)

The third option I did not think would be chosen but I have had some members ask whether it could be done as they have sprayed the kickplate some other colour (e.g. white)

I am hoping to have the first prototype of my kickplates done within 2 weeks. Please be patient for this process to take place.

SOMEONE GET ME THAT SKYLINE FONT!!! ALL GOOGLE IMAGES SUCK!

Thanks mate... having the font will be much better than blowing up a logo in picture format. We'll be able to load each character into the etching machine instead of a flat image - means cleaner cut letters.

Also, if any of you are lawyers or professionals in intellectual property law - could you please advise on the legalities behind using the SKYLINE logo? I know for a fact that using the GTR logo is prohibited inside Japan.

I had a read in the law books at home and there is something along the lines of a disclaimer I could use? Something like this product is NOT genuine Nissan and is in no way endorsed or related?!? Someone please advise...

Thanks

S

heheh damm, should have bought my friends one..

it came with his car, and looked really nice (silver-chrome one with Skyline engraved)

Pretty sure, you can purchase these from japan local shops.. Or maybe it was a factory option??

OK designs sent off - didn't end up using that SKYLINE logo that n15m0 found us (sorry bro), so what did we do?

Stay up till 3am measuring every damn mm on the real kickplate and making our own SKYLINE logo on AutoCAD. Took forever, but the end result is spot on.

Nothing like a set of digital calipers and pen + paper!

It's looking good boys, now the wait for the prototype to be returned - update soon!

Thanks guys! Appreciating the support and feedback...

I like EMERGENCY EXIT :laugh:

Personally I will have a set of SATANICs made up~

I did ponder with one idea though, having a laser etched "carbon fibre" look will also be doable. As a laser is being used to etch the metal, all they have to do is "weave" multiple layers onto the one sheet using different laser intensities - EASY!

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