Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Right folks There does seem to be enough interest in this project, however: Sourcing a genuine one is proving an expensive problem. Ideally a second hand one would be great but can't find one After being assured I could get one for £475 delivered I have since been informed that due to the yen exchange rates we are looking at £550 (6 weeks lead time) or there is one supplier that has stock in the UK at £600 delivered The original bumper can be prepped up ready to sell once the mould is done, Im not sure what the prepping will cost but there will be a few tiny pinholes to fill and then propably undercoat. The price of the original bumper and the difference lost has to be incorporated in the price so say 12 of us chip in and pay £50 for the initial outlay then it gets prepped for £100 and sold for £400 then we would get £25 back. Other bad news is the insert, current quotes are around £500 and although this part will not be drilled in anyway it may have surface scratches left on it from the wax and gel coat so I don't know if it could be reselled. However the replica will allow the original to fit should you wish to purchase it. Good news is the price is still looking ok at £220 + vat but this will be confirmed when the company receive the bumper. Then the extras will be approx £25 for mould and delivery charges. As for the delivery charges, at present We are parcels.com do not offer to ship bumpers due to the sheer volumetric size of them and the fact we can't be competitive with our current vendors. However I am in talks with a courier company that do specialise in bulky items. I might be able to set something up at around £25 -£30 but I will need to confirm. If you are reasonably local to the midlands then someone will deliver to you in our van for around £15. If anyone knows of anywhere cheaper that we can source an original bumper or if anyone knows where we can find a second hand or even damaged insert worldwide then let me know. If anyone posts on US forums or owt then please pop a wanted post up. Before anyone questions (and I know the majority won't especially those who know me) why shouldnt I be paying for the originals for mould, well the honest answer is that there is very little in this venture for me. By the time ive covered expences, time invested, petrol, diesel then ive pretty much broke even but ive got the chance to own a uk Chargespeed replica bumper half the price of an original which was the reason for coming up with this project. I did look into funding myself but I would be seriously out of pocket and may as well save all the hassle and buy an original for myself. Will leave this thread to roll for a week and see if anything helpful pops up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks on the update Tarmac, no rush I'm still in for this one. 1/Ruddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I may be able to help you with the insert.Mine on the car is damaged due to coming of a kerb and catching the exhaust,it's not major damage just peeled some of the laquer off. I have a brand new one ready to go on but was going to wait for the weather to improve before I got it fitted.I will speak to body shop on fri see if they can do it before I go away on the 1st April. I will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I may be able to help you with the insert.Mine on the car is damaged due to coming of a kerb and catching the exhaust,it's not major damage just peeled some of the laquer off. I have a brand new one ready to go on but was going to wait for the weather to improve before I got it fitted.I will speak to body shop on fri see if they can do it before I go away on the 1st April. I will let you know. Clarkie = Clarkie, sorry to be nosey but what was the spray cost for your rear bumper and how good was the colour match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Around £400 plus fitting I seem to remember,colour match is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I may be able to help you with the insert.Mine on the car is damaged due to coming of a kerb and catching the exhaust,it's not major damage just peeled some of the laquer off. I have a brand new one ready to go on but was going to wait for the weather to improve before I got it fitted.I will speak to body shop on fri see if they can do it before I go away on the 1st April. I will let you know. Wow - thats great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Around £400 plus fitting I seem to remember,colour match is spot on. Did you take it to a fairly well known spray shop, or a one man band? I only ask as there's a few really good tried and tested 'one man bands' near me. I'm saving.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm still up for this Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 He got recommended to me,does not advertise so he doesn't get over run with jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I got quoted £500 for full body kit fitting and spraying from a company in Mansfield who have done work on plenty of Zeds including some members so prices can vary a lot. I have used a body shop before who made a right mess but was cheap - get what you pay for I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi mate, Cheers for all the leg work on this - I'm still in. Something else to factor in is that people may have the opportunity to sell on their OEM bumpers to make a bit of money back too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I got quoted £500 for full body kit fitting and spraying from a company in Mansfield who have done work on plenty of Zeds including some members so prices can vary a lot. I have used a body shop before who made a right mess but was cheap - get what you pay for I guess Yes I understand as is the general rule; pay for quality. I may have an ace in my sleeve for spraying thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 ive got an original chargespeed bumper with the carbon diffuser sat here in my back garden. its not due to be sprayed for about a month, how long would it take to make a mould of it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ive got a Chargespeed bumper on my car, unfortunately its been pretty heavily modified so wont be much good for this. One thing I would mention though is that the ground clearance on it is pretty shocking, and the design means its not one that you want touching anything as it will break rather than bend. If I was to do it again Id have gone with something else as as it stands I cant do speedbumps with any confidence and multistorey carparks etc. are out of the question ....... and this is without my car lowered. It looks awesome though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have no probs with clearance on mine and mine is lowered.Have 2 speed bumps onto our estate goes over these with no trouble.As for multi storeys i avoid them like the plague but i did before i got the chargespeed rear,use the mrs clio for shopping trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 ive got an original chargespeed bumper with the carbon diffuser sat here in my back garden.its not due to be sprayed for about a month, how long would it take to make a mould of it ? interesting, would probably be a fortnight buddy where are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 im in peterborough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have managed to get my car booked in for next Friday.He has told me he will try to get the insert off in one piece but is not guaranteeing it due to the adhesive he used to bond it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Nice one Clarkie should still be ok even if it splits. Let me know how you get on top man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 im in peterborough hi mate As pm, if we can borrow it I will return it prepped ready for painting and pay you £100 for borrowing it let me know as will have to make other arrangements if not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Will you be arranging picking it up Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Will you be arranging picking it up Chris? Yes mate, I will sort something with u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I will post pics of it removed next week to see if you can use it.At present there is a bit of laquer damage around the right exhaust cut out,can't see it really but I know it's there and it bugs the life out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyokco Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 any update with this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 shame. I was thinking of buying one for my self and maybe making copies of it too. When will these be for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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