musccoo 82 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Anyone interested in group buy on these? http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=269486He said USD $250 shipped to NZ for one, but I'm sure that could change for a few.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kobra 180 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Possibly interested. What's the hole for? Oil changes? I also have an e36 steering rack, I'm hoping that wont make a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Yea theres more pics in the link . Haha nah its all good sorted that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 most likely still compatible with E36 rack. question worth asking which will increase your bites..... is it M5x compatible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 ..... is it M5x compatible Don't think it is, but that may have changed. Last I saw it wasn't M5x compatible, or even 16v. It was originally designed for M20s but plans were to expand on that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) They are $150US on the website and also has swapped options. http://www.red46.net/store/p6/Sump_Armor_-_BMW_E30.html I'm sure if you bought multiple ones shipping wouldn't go up too much either from buying a single one, just depends on weight. Edited May 13, 2015 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 why doesnt one person buy it and split the costs with x number of people then get it made locally after getting it scanned? im sure it will be cheaper no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 If you order a pile of them, you'll probably get stung for GST/customs on the way in, which may defeat the purpose of a group buy??????? Something to look into at least! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Yea I had thought about gst obviously would have to calculate that based on how much interest and if it's worth it or not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 based on knowing how far my dollar goes at my local engineer, id say you would be struggling to produce that for $250 to be of a suitable quality worth fitting. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 hmmmm Im sure talk nicely to Michael and he'll cad some up .... laser cut + press brake = done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Your talking to the wrong engineers or paying in the wrong currency. Guys at my work have worked 5+ hours on a weekend for a box of piss. If someone wants me to replicate a couple i'd be keen. (i'm not here to make money, although the beer fridge is quite empty)I've got access to cad software, profile cutters work across the road from my work, i've got a folder at work that will be fine with 3mm stainless and can weld it as well. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 A few simple design upgrade's and you could negate having to weld stiffness an nuts. Dosnt need scanning just tape measure to get oa dims. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 If we're serious about this, it'd be nice if it can be done locally, especially if there are savings to be had too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Agreed, local is always preferable.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 The one pictured would only protect you from pebbles anyway. As said earlier, just get one profile cut and pressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrentNZ 44 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Did this go any further with getting made locally? I need one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 I have an original one an engineering shop could copy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 I desperately need one also. Perhaps if enough of us get together we can lower cost of either importing or copying Palazzo's one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Possibly interested too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbolizard 38 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 also quite interested in local version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 I'd be keen if it was "rally car" safe. M52 swap also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Can there be such a thing as a 'universal' fit sump guard - M10, M20, M30, M5x, M6x... ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrentNZ 44 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, gjm said: Can there be such a thing as a 'universal' fit sump guard - M10, M20, M30, M5x, M6x... ? Based on the Red46 page, they have 5 different ones, based on pictures it varies for the sump bung? or height for clearance of the different engine options. so I'm thinking a universal fit won't work. I will keep hunting locally, If I can find something I'm happy to facilitate a group buy.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 @Palazzo - where in Auckland are you? If James - @thorburn - can help, I may be able to relay the 'pattern' to him. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
