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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Hey SL im a machinist and welder with some experience. Im also a mechanic. i can make lots custom parts for cars i just dont have any great ideas on what to make. i custom fabbed a maf block on my charge pipe but thats about all. i was wondering if any of you guys have any great ideas on what to make or if anyone wants a custom parts??
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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i would love some type of battery relocation tray that i can tuck/attach on the frame inside the engine bay underneath the current battery tray that would hold a small braile or odyssy battery
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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A throttle body spacer for the 2011-2012 tc would be nice if you could make one id buy one off of you if its not too pricey to make
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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those things don't work man ^^^
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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How about some thick skid plates or something, to protect oil pan and s pipe?
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Drey
How about some thick skid plates or something, to protect oil pan and s pipe?
thats a great idea!! im going to look into it
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
i would love some type of battery relocation tray that i can tuck/attach on the frame inside the engine bay underneath the current battery tray that would hold a small braile or odyssy battery
thats not a bad idea either
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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thanks guys keep em coming...some great ideas coming in
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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1)flat plain center caps for oem wheels for guys who paint or powdercoat their stocks
2) skid plate like stated above
3)personally id be down for a weld in replacement for the hatch garnish,sorta a rollpan/license plate delete panel you see for some cars and trucks
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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so this weekend im going to start on the center caps on oem tc wheels.ill keep you updated and will throw pics out when its done. if people are happy and willing to buy i will start on the skid plates!!murphys_law, im not to sure what you talking about with a welded garnish?
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Good idea for the center caps. I need some custom colored ones
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a replacement trunk garnish that is weldable,or atleast metal so it dosent destroy itself the first time someone other than the owner of the car opens the trunk
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Murphys_Law
a replacement trunk garnish that is weldable,or atleast metal so it dosent destroy itself the first time someone other than the owner of the car opens the trunk
ok ill look into it
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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unless you want to run up a air diversion panel for <$50
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or a coilpack cover
Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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LMK when you get the center caps made i will definitely pick a set up.
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Originally Posted by Murphys_Law
a replacement trunk garnish that is weldable,or atleast metal so it dosent destroy itself the first time someone other than the owner of the car opens the trunk
So THAT'S why I always see people with tape around the garnish. Haha.
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watching
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Originally Posted by ThisDudePaul
So THAT'S why I always see people with tape around the garnish. Haha.
i used to make a ton of money selling used garnishes, but i would be down for shaving in my garnish on 3 out of 4 sides since the hatch release button has nothing to do with the trim except ir covers it

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