Mistermann Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 After trawling the likes of Ebay for god knows how long for some dial surrounds for my car, it became blindingly apparent that the only ones available are chrome (unless someone can point me in the right direction) Now this poses a problem for me as the rest of my 'surrounds' on my dash are brushed metal and I really wanted all of them to match - I have now found someone who has said he can produce some brushed metal ones for me and I have therefore asked him if he might be able to produce them on a larger scale at a reasonble cost. This leads on to seeing if there is anyone else out there that would be interested in such a product - i'm just not a fan of chrome really. This is in very early stages of development and I'm just after an idea of numbers at this stage...would this be of interest to anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Whilst I appreciate this is just a thread to garner public opinion with regard to levels of interest. Have you approached a moderator (In particular Homer) to gain approval in principle for this group buy? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dive_popo Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I would be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Whilst I appreciate this is just a thread to garner public opinion with regard to levels of interest. Have you approached a moderator (In particular Homer) to gain approval in principle for this group buy? Mike Apologies - I haven't. Being unaware of the process for these things, I didnt realise I would need to at this stage but appreciate that naivity is no excuse. I will naturally want to go down the correct route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 While you go down the correct route, I'll hold off telling you that I'd be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 i would think gauging interested doesnt require a moderator until you want to start a group buy thread. id be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Buy some of the 'chromed' ones (they are actually highly polished aluminium) and give them the brushed finish you desire by going over them with a fine scotchbrite type product. Simple as that really Edit: or pay me double the price and I'll brush them for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 At this rate I might buy up the entire Ebay selection and make a few quid knocking them out in brushed finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm interested in this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 i'll pursue this then and keep everyone updated - thanks for the feedback chaps! watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I'm interesting . Interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'm looking for anodised (Titanium) Aluminium parts for my interior. A brushed finish would be very nice also, so may be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Whilst I appreciate this is just a thread to garner public opinion with regard to levels of interest. Have you approached a moderator (In particular Homer) to gain approval in principle for this group buy? Mike I understand from my supplier that I will be in a position to place an order for these soon - I am discussing the price with him at the moment and prior to placing an order I will check with everyone here to see if they are of interest for the best price I can get them for. *Mike - I pm'd homer last week regarding this but not recieved a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Morning y'all - I have enquired with the mods to make this official - over the next couple of days i'll have pictures and prices for this item and will be able to place an order which the supplier thinks will take a week or so to provide. I'll hopefully be opening an official thread for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 [ATTACH=CONFIG]135909[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]135910[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]135911[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]135912[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]135913[/ATTACH] Pics of the dial surrounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dive_popo Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Looks great me want one set of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Just to confirm, these will fit both FL and pre-FL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 They are being marketed to me as fitting both F/L and Pre F/L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyTT Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Whats the chance of a full set for vents, fan controls etc? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have accumulated my full set (minus the vents) seperately and then had this ingenious idea to actually ask one of the suppliers! I will ask this chap for you and see if the full set is available (@ ZippyTT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 The full list of bits the supplier can produce is : - dial rings (3 pieces) or FL dials (5 pieces) - air vents rings (2 pieces) - heater control rings (2 pieces) - mirrors switch ring (1 piece) - cigarette lighter ring (1 piece) - digital clock ring (1 piece) - ignition key ring (1 piece) - manual shifter surround (1 piece) I am currently enquiring about prices for the full set in brushed metal style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 You are sending me a pre-facelift set yes? Not sure if I specified... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistermann Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Lol - you didn't specify but yes i'll be sending you pre-facelift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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