DorkiDori OEM S13 Aero Bumpers! AVAILABLE SOON!

[dorkidori_s13]

So, Ive been keeping this one secret for a while, but I thought I would announce it now to gauge feedback before producing the final mold. As of January 2014, I will be working on offering BRAND NEW DorkiDori S13 Aero Bumpers in my lineup!

They are being cast from my perfect condition OEM S13 Aero Bumper sitting in my storage room at home. The bumper has been cleaned up, test fitted and primed for molding! The bumper is complete and uncut!!! Meaning its exactly like it comes from the factory!!!

Pricing will be $650 shipped in polyurethane

PS: Separate vents will be included in each order made in polyurethane. Vents will also be available for individual order for those that need them ;)


EDIT 06-09-14: the bumpers and vents are now up for sale.

please visit www.dorkidori.com > AERO to pick yours up. BUMPERS ARE LIMITED TO 25 SPOTS A MONTH! ORDER YOURS ASAP! Vents have no quantity cap!

[Chaluska]

If it's going to come with grills, and all the brackets, I'm definitely down to pre order

My vote would be urethane

[Chaluska]

Fiberglass would work too.

[dorkidori_s13]

you would need to reuse your OEM brackets where it bolts to the fronts of the fenders, on the rear of the fenders you would use bolts. all holes will need to be drilled, but will have dimples for where you drill (so you cant mess it up lol).

[DJ-of-E]

pics would help.

[dorkidori_s13]

pics would help.

the bumper is going to be a rep of the S13 Silvia Aero Bumper. i cant post pics of a product i havent produced yet. if you want pics of what an OEM S13 Aero Bumper looks like, take 10 seconds and search google...


:picardfp:

[Srsil]

I'll buy a pair of grills will you be offering a lip for the bumper at some point

[dorkidori_s13]

no idea on the lip. im making new hatchback and coupe valances first. im getting the molds cast for the prototypes that i can cut up and clay on at the beginning of january. they should be ready for purchase by mid february. the new valances will work really well with the V2 sideskirts as they will be a much more aggressive setup that the OEM units!

[Chaluska]

no idea on the lip. im making new hatchback and coupe valances first. im getting the molds cast for the prototypes that i can cut up and clay on at the beginning of january. they should be ready for purchase by mid february. the new valances will work really well with the V2 sideskirts as they will be a much more aggressive setup that the OEM units!

i think for pricing concerns, fiberglass would be better for sure.

hopefully it will be thick enough on the bottom to support a few knicks and bumps

[feito]

i think you should have waited for this give these news/to gauge interest until u at least had a prototype.

[dorkidori_s13]

i think you should have waited for this give these news/to gauge interest until u at least had a prototype.

gauging interest is a much wiser idea in business than to dump money on a project and not get any return on your investment. i like to ask my customers what they think of an idea and if theyre interested in the project. some people know my brand very well and know that what i make is worth spending your money on (especially since i test everything i make before any of you are able to buy it). others have never heard of what i do and leave commentary such as yours.

dropping thousands on molds to make a prototype that has no customer feedback/opinion before doing so is basically throwing money away. i want to make sure there is interest in the invest i choose to make!

[dorkidori_s13]

i think for pricing concerns, fiberglass would be better for sure.

hopefully it will be thick enough on the bottom to support a few knicks and bumps

ill be running the prototype on my car before you guys get em just to make sure they hold up well to driving (should i choose the fiberglass route). the shop that produces my aero for me has been building fiberglass replica parts for volkswagons, mustangs and camaros for the last 25 years. theyre constantly churning out product and selling their parts nation wide. the company has over 7,000 likes on facebook and has a rating of 4.5 stars out of 417 reviews. i work with companies that produce products I expect the highest standards out of (and im PICKY!)

heh, i was over at the shop today for 2 hours (took a 2 hour lunch break to do this) working with the owner figuring out exactly why my V2 skirts dont fit like they should. come to find out there were a few finishing details that they do that dont mesh with what im looking for. NOTHING BAD, just not applicable to the fitment i need. we discussed what needed to be changed. i have new prototype skirts being made with the updated process that im guessing are going to fit a lot better. if this doesnt work, we already have a solution figured out, i just dont want to mess with the molds at all given how much they cost me lol

point is, there is A LOT that i do for dorkidori that most of you dont know about. im as anal as they come when it boils down to what i offer for sale. i test the parts, i learn the processes, i get involved directly with my manufacturers to make sure the money you spend with me is with a tried and tested product that I MYSELF am happy with. i dont just take what im given and say "OK! ITS DONE". nothing could be further from the truth. if im not happy with it (like the V2 skirt fitment), then it doesnt get released! when i feel the product is what i would personally spend my money on, i release it for sale!

[Turbozx]

Urethane gets my vote and a pre-order as well if it happens in urethane. I could hang my never used OEM bumper on my garage wall.

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/135705-rare-s-chassis-parts-only-must-include-your-pictures-63.html#post5126360

[joshchewuhh]

Great. Now this will get played out too.

You know the whole point of modding a car is making it your own by collecting cool and rare parts. There's nothing better than having something truly unique. For me searching and searching for that one rare part is worth the price. Now since these are getting made it kills the whole aspect of the scene.


If you can't afford or wait for the real bumper to come up for sale and would rather get a rep then you need to get out of modding cars.

Kouki s13 are a perfect example. Owell no one cares what I have to say and these will still get produced. Smh smfh

[JdM_JunKiE]

^ what he said.....

[Jfitzg38]

Are you referring to the Silvia k's bumper?

[dorkidori_s13]

Great. Now this will get played out too.

You know the whole point of modding a car is making it your own by collecting cool and rare parts. There's nothing better than having something truly unique. For me searching and searching for that one rare part is worth the price. Now since these are getting made it kills the whole aspect of the scene.


If you can't afford or wait for the real bumper to come up for sale and would rather get a rep then you need to get out of modding cars. Poser wannabes are the entire 240 scene now and it's a damn shame.

Kouki s13 are a perfect example. Owell no one cares what I have to say and these will still get produced. Smh smfh


youre entitled to your opinion, though it sounds very narrow minded. i find your statements rather insulting as well as your shallow generalization.

SOME of us are repping hard to find parts for the RIGHT reasons. it gives people the chance to own something for their car that is damn near extinct in its original OEM form. it would be one thing if nissan really didnt make many of these bumpers (they made plenty of them), its entirely different when those parts are involved in a motorsport where people DESTORY their cars on a normal basis!!!

so, instead of hating on what i am doing, perhaps you should look at it from the perspective of that some s-chassis based brands are trying to preserve these parts and keep them available for people who would really like them. im not trying to produce a "cheap knock off", im trying to give people the opportunity to own something thats getting harder and harder to come by because people are DESTROYING THEM!!! also, im giving them the chance to purchase a part that is quality, american made and isnt going to rape them royally via "Drift Tax".

[dorkidori_s13]

Are you referring to the Silvia k's bumper?

NO!!! Im referring to the OEM S13 Silvia Aero Bumper!!!

SILVIA Q'S BUMPER (no SMIC vent)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/ax75f92/IMG_0906.jpg

SILVIA K'S BUMPER (SMIC vent):
http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/JDM%20S13%20Silvia%20K's%20Front%20Bumper%20Large. jpg

SILVIA AERO BUMPER (with OEM Canadian Skirts):
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3772/2cxuhzp.jpg

[joshchewuhh]

Repping something that is damned "near extinct" defeats the whole purpose of the rarity of the item. Thats what makes it most desirable.

Finding a OEM aero bumper in good condition is quit rare I agree with you. Hell I waited forever to find mine and it wasn't cheap, but the whole point is to come across a rare part that you've always wanted and put it on your car making it unique. For me collecting real, cool, and rare Japanese parts is the best part. However when you take the rarity of something and produce reps it kills it. You want people to own a part of nissan history by repping a super rare oem bumper? It doesn't make sense to me. Like I said these are still going to be produced and my opinion simply doesn't matter.

I know there are true enthusiast around these forums still and I just wish everyone could have the same logic.

[godrifttoday]

Put whatever makes you happy. You and everyone has an opinion on how their car should be built, doesn't mean your opinion is right

[genericforumname]

Repping something that is damned "near extinct" defeats the whole purpose of the rarity of the item. Thats what makes it most desirable.

Finding a OEM aero bumper in good condition is quit rare I agree with you. Hell I waited forever to find mine and it wasn't cheap, but the whole point is to come across a rare part that you've always wanted and put it on your car making it unique. For me collecting real, cool, and rare Japanese parts is the best part. However when you take the rarity of something and produce reps it kills it. You want people to own a part of nissan history by repping a super rare oem bumper? It doesn't make sense to me. Like I said these are still going to be produced and my opinion simply doesn't matter.

I know there are true enthusiast around these forums still and I just wish everyone could have the same logic.

what makes a part desirable is not it's rarity, it's that people like it, if you buy parts just because they are rare then what the fuck are you building your car to be? a museum piece that can't be driven because everything is too rare to destroy? I bet a few people who own the real ones will still buy one of these to use just in case so they don't have to worry about destroying a rare piece. I bought my Navan bumper about a week before forcewerkz started selling theirs and you know what? I don't care. I don't care about repro Aero because it's strictly an appearance item, if this were a part that needed serious R&D, like Greddy's intake manifold or knockoff wheels copying others designs then yes I would rag on people who buy the knockoffs but getting mad over affordable aero is pointless. I could have saved money had I known is was going to happen but it's not like I don't know I still have the real thing.

Last thing, Don't you ever insinuate that somehow you can't be a "True Enthusiast" if you don't want to risk destroying a very rare sometimes $2000 bumper when an affordable well made alternative exists. I know full well how hard it can be to find parts that have been out of production for years, I have several waiting to go into one or both my cars, it doesn't make me a better person or make me more of an Enthusiast because I have a Defi VSD-X and other people don't. If you were a real enthusiast you would be happy that someone is making quality parts that you can use if something bad happens to yours.

Anyway, Dori, if my plans to pick up a coworker old hatch hadn't fallen through I would happily send you a deposit. Unfortunately she refuses to sell that thing to anyone for some reason. You make quality stuff and most other people know that. However on the off hand I CAN find an older S13 soon what is going to the process for buying one of these in the future? is it like the skirts that will be made in batches or if you only get an order for 1 in a month will it still be good to go?

Also my vote is the same I told Forcewerkz on their repro's, Urethane or nothing. Maybe there is enough interest for both (which I doubt) for anyone driving around daily I still think fiberglass is too fragile. I have an older Zenki Bomex front bumper that can attest to that, it's ripped along both mounting sides and cracked in about 6 places.

I know I may be crazy but any plans for a K's bumper? sometimes with the right skirts I think they can look even better with the right color and car.

[naw_speed]

Fiberglass

[signals13]

Bump for fellow Vegas dude super legit and by the way I'm down for a polyurethane bumper.

[Chaluska]

this thread is going WAY off topic.

I'm very excited to see this bumper is going to be kept alive, and not go extinct. nothing bothers me more than seeing an aero bumper with N1 vents hacked into the front of it, or the license plate bracket totally chopped out and the bumper cut to hell.

keep it up Dorki.

[xDRFTurR1D3x]

I think what your doing is great! Nothing is more frustrating than enthusiastA walking around with a big head,elitist attitude, and an I'm better than you stare on his face when he looks at your car, because mommy and daddy buy him everything he wants and built his car in a month rather than spending the time to enjoy the build. This gives the average Joe with Real bills salary wages etc to avoid being screwed by the drift tax and able to make his car all that he's dreamt it to be. I understand and agree with the rarity point as well, but every day parts and chassis are getting harder and harder to come buy and gaining ridiculous prices because Mr. I wanna be a slide racer has hit every curb tree and mailbox on his block while mom and dad keep buying up parts. The same can be said for the guys who always have fully built cars. There's no problem with this, I was on cloud nine when I completed the first RB25 swap in a Kouki in my area. But these guys walk and talk like their better than him and her cause their car is where it is because they don't have any bills or responsibilities. I say keep this up. this allows those of us with every day jobs bills and expenses a chance to build their dream and still have the ability to keep the bills paid. We owe u a BIG THANK YOU! There's nothing wrong with providing replacement parts to a community whose stock is continually diminished on a day to day basis

[unwtdhero]

All these experts on molding, why comment? Just make your own /endrant




On topic...
The fiberglass has my vote, and i will buy one for sure!

[satal95]

I think you have to go with the fiberglass because you know most 240 owners will say they want it but when it comes down to pay nothing ever happens. In other words would love the urethane but don't want to be waiting for 29 more people to pay for it also because $5-700 is a lot to just have it out there on a maybe it happens

[dorkidori_s13]

well i got the shipping portion locked down today! i just need to get boxes secured and make the decision on what material i wanna use. im really leaning toward fiberglass due to costs and that i can take order whenever i want. plus i can EASILY QC everything and tweak the molds if need be.

the vents are going to be produced in polyurethane though. i need to get a relationship going with this company here in town since i plan on having them produce quite a few smaller pieces for me that i know you guys are gonna love!

[5280VertDET]

Fiber. Throwing this out there, how hard would it be make this in a popup version? I love the design of the aeros and rocket bunny and instant gentleman, where they taper down under the support.

Thanks. Looking good!

[dorkidori_s13]

there is a popup version, its called the OEM chuki bumper ;)

[satal95]

Lol Yup all the aero bumper is is just the chuki version of the 180sx.. How much do you think the fiberglass version will run?

[dorkidori_s13]

Lol Yup all the aero bumper is is just the chuki version of the 180sx.. How much do you think the fiberglass version will run?

Actually, youve got it backwards. S13 Aero package debuted with the S13 Sivlia in 1989. Nissan redesigned the 180sx bumper with the S13 Silvia Aero Bumper in mind. But the Aero bumper infact did come before the Chuki bumper.

Not sure on fiberglass pricing yet, need to discuss with shop.

[5280VertDET]

Actually, youve got it backwards. S13 Aero package debuted with the S13 Sivlia in 1989. Nissan redesigned the 180sx bumper with the S13 Silvia Aero Bumper in mind. But the Aero bumper infact did come before the Chuki bumper.

Not sure on fiberglass pricing yet, need to discuss with shop.

I see how they are similar, but the chuki front looks unfinished at the bottom versus the Sil Aero; without an aggressive lip. That's my point.

See below from the aero thread:
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/456607-chuki-s13-aero-thread-yes-15.html#post5193607

Versus the more continuous front of the Sil Aero that you posted earlier.

Needless to say, guess there would not be enough interest.

Thanks! GLWS

[satal95]

Actually, youve got it backwards. S13 Aero package debuted with the S13 Sivlia in 1989. Nissan redesigned the 180sx bumper with the S13 Silvia Aero Bumper in mind. But the Aero bumper infact did come before the Chuki bumper.

Not sure on fiberglass pricing yet, need to discuss with shop.

Nice this i did not know never really looked into the Silvia aero history

[Broadfield]

SILVIA AERO BUMPER (with OEM Canadian Skirts):


I want those Canadian skirts!

Good luck with the venture man... if I didn't already have a mint aero bumper waiting for paint, I would of wanted a urethane copy from you hands down. If you end up doing some aero skirts then I might be interested. I have some now, but they are VERY rough.

[beto300zx]

I'm down for a urethane one, could put a down payment too!

[dorkidori_s13]

I want those Canadian skirts!

Good luck with the venture man... if I didn't already have a mint aero bumper waiting for paint, I would of wanted a urethane copy from you hands down. If you end up doing some aero skirts then I might be interested. I have some now, but they are VERY rough.

the dorkidori V1 side skirts are OEM S13 Aero Skirt reps. if you want a set, they will be available again starting the first week of January at a reduced rate all month ($275 shipped anywhere in the US)

[dorkidori_s13]

and im REALLY starting to learn toward fiberglass for the front bumper. again, it will allow greater control on the products fitment! polyurethane is great, but its going to be hard to adjust certain aspects of the bumper as its going to be a 6 piece mold! the fiberglass mold would be a single piece setup and would be very easy to change if something didnt fit correctly!

plus the polyurethane molds are going to put me close to $10k in debt, unless i get a TON of immediate adopters, I have no interest in being that far in debt again! The fiberglass mold i could most likely float in cash i have on hand. ive also got 3-4 more projects lined up for Jan/Feb so I REALLY need to watch my budget with because they NEED to happen ASAP as most of you S13 coupe and hatch owners will LOVE what im releasing!

[signals13]

Will the bumpers be available for local purchase?

[dorkidori_s13]

yes, please PM/email when theyre available.

[signals13]

Koo I would like the poly one but if you end up doing frp that's good too.

[95_S14]

Ball park for picked up in Vegas bumper ?

[dorkidori_s13]

Ball park for picked up in Vegas bumper ?

i will release that information when i have a final price for the bumper shipped (im still in the planning stages for everything). im getting a price quote on monday for the fiberglass mold and how much each bumper will run me in FRP sooooooo, ill know a lot more after that. if i can keep the FRP pricing comparable to the polyurethane quote, then i can do these things for damn good numbers! please keep in mind that pick up will only be available Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm and Saturdays 10am - 12pm, no exceptions. you will have to drive out to my day job in henderson to pick the bumpers up!

im also working on new s13 coupe and hatch valances right now too. theyre actual original designs that will match my side skirts a lot better! i know everyone is going to get a huge kick out of them

[sydwayzSil80]

Frp, I'd be down to get another aero even though I already have an oem one.

[e30gangsta]

In for one, doesn't matter the material. I was going to go full aero but theres something about a Stock bodied s13 sil with aero bumpers, oem style skirts and rear valances. Clean and simple.

[Asuka]

I'm really tempted to replace the rest of my Aero stuff with the Dorkidori stuff and run around calling it the Dorkidori s13 coupe like a jackass.

[Chillswitch]

Yup. FRP is fine, I'm all about some quality control ;)

Totally down for side skirts!

[twofouroh]

I'm up for ordering please pm me the details


Sent from my iPhone

[Chaluska]

Bump for interest

[dorkidori_s13]

i received pricing for the fiberglass version and i wont be able to keep it in budget. its going to be quite a bit heavier than the urethane version and would cost over what the plastic version will to produce. So this means im going to HAVE TO go the urethane route!

i will update on this project as it comes along. i may have to push it out to febraury or march just due to how much the mold is going to run me. though i MAY be able to drop the mold pricing a bit with a slight modification and new part...again, i will update in a bit.

[badbob2121]

Awesome idea.. Ill be keeping an eye on this thread for sure!

[S13MATT]

I would love to buy one of your Silvia AERO Bumpers when they're ready! I can't wait!

[Chaluska]

Bump for update

[dorkidori_s13]

Bump for update

trying to get them monies together. not quite comfortable/ready to dive almost 10 grand back into debt to make molds...

purchasing my shirts and currently offered aero parts helps wonders! ;)

[EmperorX]

Ever thought about doing an UpStart or GoFundMe? I definitely want one whens its done.

[dorkidori_s13]

nope, if im going to fund it, its gonna be out of my own pockets :)

im meeting with the shop monday to go over a few things to get the costs down as ive come up with a solution to a particular spot that will not need to be included anymore (and no, its not the vents)

[Chaluska]

Bump bro! msg

[dorkidori_s13]

thats on hold for a bit. im not comfortable going close to $10,000 in debt to make the mold right now. ive got a few freelance gigs im working on plus some more shirts, once i have more physical cash to put down (which should be about a month away), im going all in. but going THAT far in debt for something that isnt an immediate return on investment is very scary.

[owinbush]

When you make....I will buy.

[dorkidori_s13]

bumper is going to be officially made from polyurethane. im meeting with my body shop today to finalize details on getting a jig built for the molding process. bumper SHOULD be going back to the polyurethane shop for molding sometime next week!

i should have a prototype in hand within 2-3 weeks. once i have the prototype, fitment photos will be posted and i will begin taking orders!

[signals13]

Yaaaay!!!!

[dorkidori_s13]

the jig will be done on monday! thanks to signalS13 for letting me use his car to mock up the bumper on! :D

the bumpers will be officially available in mid to late March! bumper is going in for molding on Tuesday!

Here is the OEM bumper mocked up on signals car just to prove that its happening ;)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1656120_10152311889334529_1998993019_n.jpg https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1798847_10152311889339529_1190550878_n.jpg https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1623584_10152311889344529_1127338838_n.jpg https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/l/t1/1622099_10152311889389529_1334125728_n.jpg

the bumper had a few small problem areas (mainly the air dam) and a jig had to be built to hold it in its proper shape when its off the car, THE FINAL PRODUCT WILL BE FLAWLESS! i am taking A LOT of time and precautions to make sure that what you get will be just as good as the OEM unit. i will be posting pics next week of the bumper all jigged up before it goes off to molding! as soon as i receive the prototype and get it mounted on a car for photos to show on the web, i will start taking orders! pricing will be $650 shipped in the US. and remember, the bumper is being made from POLYURETHANE!!!! meaning its using the OEM materials! VENT INSERTS WILL BE INCLUDED AND WILL BE FOR SALE INDIVIDUALLY AS WELL FOR $75-$100 PER SET SHIPPED FOR ANYONE WHO HAS A BUMPER AND DOESNT HAVE VENTS!!!

I will also be offering a DorkiDori branded bash bar produced by some friends in California after the bumper is released. The bars will be produced for me by Street Faction and will be colored a metallic red with DorkiDori branded on the metal! Street Factions bars fit the bumper flawlessly! No bumper sag, proper front end safety and two quality parts!

[EthanR]

I am beyond excited

[signals13]

I'm ready as well I get the first Dorki Dori Aero bumper :-D

[Ruff Ryder 6]

I'm in for the bar and the bumper!

[hobbs]

Any chance of deleting the plate mounting embossment?

[dorkidori_s13]

Any chance of deleting the plate mounting embossment?

nope. im replicating the original as close as possible!

so i SHOULD have pictures of the jigged bumper up today. its going back to the polyurethane shop tomorrow for molding!

[dorkidori_s13]

pics of the bumper almost done being jigged! it will be sent off to the polyurethane shop tomorrow (02-25-14). I will keep this thread updated as the molding process happens!

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1781940_10152318101524529_689562923_n.jpg https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1796532_10152318101654529_2088983873_n.jpg https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1978834_10152318101684529_1015541766_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1922341_10152318101539529_155146999_n.jpg https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1782147_10152318101624529_492420435_n.jpg https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1620918_10152318101644529_525540225_n.jpg

the body shop built the jig to hold this thing in place as if it were brand new! there will be is no sagging and no slack in the bumper. it will fit like a brand spankin new bumper from nissan! im am SO excited to get this intro production!!!

[unwtdhero]

Can i go ahead and buy one? :) i want the first one....

[dorkidori_s13]

Can i go ahead and buy one? :) i want the first one....

i will take orders once the bumper is done and ready. the first bumper is already spoken for. the local guy who helped me gets his first for doing me a HUGE favor and lending my shop his car for a few hours last friday to test fit the OEM bumper on. The kid basically saved me about 5-6 hours worth of work and prevented me from having to take a day off work just to do test fitting and measurements.

[signals13]

i will take orders once the bumper is done and ready. the first bumper is already spoken for. the local guy who helped me gets his first for doing me a HUGE favor and lending my shop his car for a few hours last friday to test fit the OEM bumper on. The kid basically saved me about 5-6 hours worth of work and prevented me from having to take a day off work just to do test fitting and measurements.

Yea that's me....... I don't feel like a kid tho -_-.

[dorkidori_s13]

Yea that's me....... I don't feel like a kid tho -_-.

when you hit your 30s, 20 year olds seem like kids ;) (and i dont mean that in an insulting way, its just a huge a difference that 10 years makes)

and again, thank you SO much for your help! i feel very fortunate to have run into you on facebook! the few hours you lent to me saved me SO much trouble and time! not to get spiritual or sappy, but i have been thanking karma and buddha that you popped up to help! (yes, for those of your reading out there, i am a buddhist which is a little known fact) you put a major project of mine into motion that was dragging ass like crazy :)

[signals13]

You're welcome bro no problem I'm glad I could help. :-)

[dorkidori_s13]

The bumper is now officially at the polyurethane shop and the molds/labor are completely paid for! My stomach is in a giant knot!!! This is the biggest and most expensive project Ive paid for. The prototypes should be ready in about 3 weeks...until then I have a debt looming over my head that couldve purchased me a nicely used G35 Coupe for the amount of cash Ive now sunk into this project.

I will post more information as it becomes available along with pictures and what not when the bumper/vents are done!

[signals13]

I'm ready with cash as soon as the product is.

[dorkidori_s13]

forgot to post images of the completed bumper after all the problems were cleaned up. this is how it was sent out this morning when the polyurethane shop came and got it...

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[signals13]

Looking good dang I'm so excited :-D

[onehundredoctane]

VERY COOL! Not sure how I've missed this thread :(

[anthonyr sil8ty]

Looks awesome, fuck im so ready to place my order

[Chaluska]

YESSSS

http://static3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130306110061/video-game-championship-wrestling/images/9/94/Daniel_Bryan_YES.gif

[Ruff Ryder 6]

Don't know how many you're planning to produce in the first run. But you might want to start a list... I'm in.

[dorkidori_s13]

Orders will be open to as many as i need once i get the prototype and make sure fitment is dead on.

[Chaluska]

already collecting money so i can order this when it starts getting produced. Anyone need some random vh45 parts???

[beto300zx]

I could pay up front for it, give me your paypal or anyway of payment, I want to make sure I get one!

[dorkidori_s13]

I AM NOT TAKING PRE-ORDERS! I will open ordering once I get the prototype and get it on a car to make sure everything fits the way it should.

I talked to the shop today and molding is well underway! Sounded like everything was still on schedule for a few weeks from now.

[dorkidori_s13]

Received the below pic this morning from the Polyurethane shop! Bumper is completely jigged for molding. Today they start laying the outer mold shell! SOOOO EXCITED!!!

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[dorkidori_s13]

Heres the front shot...

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1977044_10152348156694529_1675193554_n.jpg

[dorkidori_s13]

i just spoke to the polyurethane shop and it sounds like the the above pics will probably be the last of the updates i will have until a few weeks from now when i have the prototype in hand.

[signals13]

:-)))))))) niccceeeee!!!!!!

[boost infested]

Should also have a second version without the front license plate pedestal

[dorkidori_s13]

Should also have a second version without the front license plate pedestal

ummmmmmm no! sorry boss, this is going to wind up being the most expensive item i make. the cost on a bumper mold like this is insane. im doing the aero bumper because no one else does. if you dont like what im making, then buy one and modify it. at least now you wont be hit with drift tax ;)

[souljaseth33]

Still looking at a $650 price tag? I want to make sure I've got enough when they come out!

[dorkidori_s13]

Still looking at a $650 price tag? I want to make sure I've got enough when they come out!

$650 is correct

[boost infested]

I have a good free aero bumper. I should make replicas of them lol.. (shit talk)

I can't wait to see your rep!

[Krusty_s13]

definitely scooping one of these up when the time comes.

[satal95]

I have a good free aero bumper. I should make replicas of them lol.. (shit talk)

I can't wait to see your rep!

Good luck since his won't be fiberglass but polyurethane instead and also will come with the hard to find grills

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[dnice78]

Any updates?

[dorkidori_s13]

Any updates?

waiting to hear back from the shop. sent over an email this morning and never got a response. ill give em a call tomorrow morning (Tuesday). SHOULD be getting close!

[satal95]

The suspense... Can't wait already have the money set to the side and just received the street faction bar today:D

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[dorkidori_s13]

The suspense... Can't wait already have the money set to the side and just received the street faction bar today:D

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hell, youre telling me. ive got a rather large chunk of money that needs to be paid off already so i can start new projects :mad: plus i wanna put my hands on it and test fit the stupid thing already! i will be much happier when its tangible and i know it fits!

[satal95]

So how many are you thinking of getting made if everything fits correctly on the first run? Afterwards are they going to be made to order like your skirts?

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[dorkidori_s13]

So how many are you thinking of getting made if everything fits correctly on the first run? Afterwards are they going to be made to order like your skirts?

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i will make as many as ordered. shipping is going to take me longer as i will only be able to pack so many in my car at a time (i may have to snag a van from work to make the first batch pickup). i will only be able to drop a few at a time at FedEX.

im still working out with my vendor how quickly i can have these turned around as i explain my order method with them. if these sell well, rather consistently, then the shop will keep a few on hand for me to be able to pick up on a normal basis.

the details will get sorted as the project comes along. havent done anything thing this extensive before so i just figure it out as it goes along :)

[signals13]

Kool I can't wait its crunch time!!

[anthonyr sil8ty]

I got that $650 collecting dust!

[djras1]

Cant wait for this !!!

[dorkidori_s13]

ugh, talked to the shop... its delayed yet another week! :(

NOT HAPPY!!! WANT MY PROTOTYPE!!!!!!

i need a new castle...

[sr23det]

tagged msglength

[dorkidori_s13]

i PROMISE these are coming lol, just cant help what my manufacturer is doing at the moment. theyre assuring me i will have a prototype within the next week or two. from what i was told an emergency popped up at the shop and the guy assigned to my project was reassigned for a week... i wasnt happy on the phone.

so again, it IS happening... just taking longer than expected! injection molding is definitely NOT single sided molding, thats for damn sure!

[Krusty_s13]

However long it takes is fine with me, just as long as the product is made. You can't toy with my emotions like that lol

[signals13]

Dang it! Lol

[satal95]

So hard to have $650 just sitting there especially since someone is now selling the s15 seats that I've always wanted lol

[dorkidori_s13]

i understand you guys want these, but there isnt a whole lot i can do about speeding up the process. :( casting molds is not a easy process, especially for a 2 part, injection based mold. even my fiberglass molds take 2-3 weeks to make.

im confident that i will have a prototype in the next two weeks. if i dont, im going to start getting rather agitated with this shop in that ive paid them A LOT of money to make this happen (not to mention at the amount of cash spent already on the bumper + clean up + prep + jigging) and i DONT like being put off!

[satal95]

Don't worry man we understand. But you know how it is parts you're always looking for never show up when you have the money only when you don't lol. I've been waiting for this bumper so the orange s15 seats will have to wait

[dorkidori_s13]

Just got off the phone with polyurethane shop. I SHOULD have a prototype Aero Bumper IN HAND by Friday of next week! I should have a 100% ETA by next Tuesday/Wednesday! ;)

[anthonyr sil8ty]

SWEET! fingers are crosssed

[unaffiliated240sx]

Hells yeah

[dorkidori_s13]

STILL WAITING!!! :(

im not happy!

[signals13]

What why aren't you happy?

[dorkidori_s13]

What why aren't you happy?

because im still waiting. i was told my prototype would be done this week and its STILL not completed!

[unwtdhero]

Hurry and take my money

[satal95]

I think were all waiting to give him our money for this lol

[dorkidori_s13]

i talked to the shop today. they were having issues with the air dam area (since it sinks so far into the molds). the sales manager had a talk with his staff on Monday and reassigned 2-3 people to work directly on my molds until they are finished. hes estimating another week or so *dies*

good to hear actual DETAILS of whats causing the delay!

[satal95]

Nice well i just scored a set of your vers. 1 sideskirts and a q bumper for a pretty good deal so this will give me some time to come up with the money i just spent lol

[dorkidori_s13]

Nice well i just scored a set of your vers. 1 sideskirts and a q bumper for a pretty good deal so this will give me some time to come up with the money i just spent lol

i was wondering who bought those.

need rear valances too? cause i can totally make that happen!

[DALAZ_68]

any thoughts on making the Veilside rear valance for coupes

reference here (http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=460315)

[TheRealSy90]

^That would be a goldmine.

[dorkidori_s13]

any thoughts on making the Veilside rear valance for coupes

reference here (http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=460315)

im planning on producing my own original valance designs very soon for both the hatch and coupe. i have to get the aero bumper project paid off (ive got about 2 months left to pay on it if i can keep things at the same pace they are now).

[satal95]

That's the type of rear lip I'm waiting for not a fan of the 2 piece rear lip

So you should be getting the final product tomorrow hopefully correct

[dorkidori_s13]

I stopped by the polyurethane shop to check on the status of the Aero Bumper today. The molds are still being worked on, but progress is being made. The foreman projected that I will have a prototype within the next week and a half to two weeks. Judging by the progress on the molds, Im fairly sure that WILL be a realty in said timeframe! I wasnt allowed to take any photos in the shop of the molds as its company policy that no photography can happen, but things are going the way they need to!

Also, one other HUGE project that will be occurring sometime within the next year or so is brand new S13 dashboards!

[DreamN]

damn these delays man!

In for dashboards if they're not an arm and a leg :D

[Artsaves666]

Cant wait for this to be ready!

[Purestock240]

there should be hundreds of clean dashboards in parts cars in the northern states where there isnt as much heat. here in canada most of them are like new. I have 6 of them right now...

[tu_bryan]

subscribed for updates! keep up the good work man! look forward to handing you my money

[dorkidori_s13]

there should be hundreds of clean dashboards in parts cars in the northern states where there isnt as much heat. here in canada most of them are like new. I have 6 of them right now...

and the instant you put them into another chassis, especially one that is heavily misshapen, you will begin developing the famous "S" crack above the gauge cluster. i would like to give s-chassis owners the opportunity to purchase a dash board thats brand new at an affordable price... and not have to deal with the price tag nissan wants (which was $1400 + deliver costs last time i checked about 3 years ago).

not everyone wants used parts anymore. there are those of us who are slightly older that would prefer spending the money to slap a brand new dash into our car without having to haggle and bullshit with the younger crowd who "drift tax" the hell out of parts and who refuse to ship.

[DALAZ_68]

Upper dash vents doh...

[dorkidori_s13]

Upper dash vents doh...

that might be a possibility too...

lol i need to get the damn prototype bumper first haahhahah ;)

right now ive got like 3-4 more parts that are going to molding as soon as im right side up on the bumper.

[DALAZ_68]

Have the bumpers been pretty paid?

[satal95]

Have the bumpers been pretty paid?

He's not taking payment until their done

[signals13]

I'm ready and waiting....... buahahahaha I'll be sure to post a picture of the first Dorki Dori Aero bumper on here. Maybe you can put some id numbers on your products for future use?? LOL

[dorkidori_s13]

i cant number every unit i produce, doesnt really work like that boss.

though, there will be dorkidori branding on every bumper on the inside of the fender extensions. my logo will be embossed nice and large in the plastic so it will be easy to tell an OEM bumper apart from the bumpers im producing.

[signals13]

Nice I just wanted number 1 on my bumper is all lol.

[dorkidori_s13]

Nice I just wanted number 1 on my bumper is all lol.

not happenin. youll just have to live with knowing that your bumper will be the first one sold (itll actually be the prototype bumper). if anyone debates it, theyre welcome to confirm it with me as you know where to find me.

[hobbs]

As with everything in custom production, things will always get delayed no matter what. Interested in seeing how these come out, so much more promising than the poorly fitting fiberglass knock offs that were around years ago.

[vJilly]

good thing im retarded haha. anyway. if i get this supermade s13 i got offered for my kouki.. definitely ditching that kit for your valences and v2 skirts and this bumper. hella excited for this.

[dorkidori_s13]

Vent molds are done! Heres the first left side vent!

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[S-Nation S13]

bumpers done yet !! ?

[dorkidori_s13]

bumpers done yet !! ?

the bumper is in glassing right now... which means the fiberglass is being overlaid to the front and rear of the bumper to create both sides of the molds.

please make sure to review the last few pages of the thread, ive answered the same question a million times (im not being a jerk, its just frustrating that no one is checking a few posts back). when the bumper is finished, there will be tons of photos posted and it will be kind of hard to miss the announcement.

[dorkidori_s13]

vents are officially molded and prototyped! The flashing hadnt been cleaned out completely on both units yet, but the final pieces will look just like youd expect them! Just waiting on the bumper for test fitting! The OEM bumper is currently covered in fiberglass for molding, these will be test fit to it as soon as molding is complete to ensure OEM fitment!

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[DreamN]

OH MAH GAWD!!!! VENTS!!! That alone you'll make a killing on LOL

[anthonyr sil8ty]

Vents are looking good!

[dorkidori_s13]

OH MAH GAWD!!!! VENTS!!! That alone you'll make a killing on LOL

just need to make sure they fit first, unfortunately the OEM bumper is currently covered in fiberglass for molding at the moment so i cant test fit them and no one locally (vegas) has an aero bumper for me to try them out on... so, alas, i have to wait until the OEM bumper is out of molding and i also have to wait for the prototype dorkidori bumper to be wrapped up (gotta make sure they fit BOTH correctly)

[Dek-Thai]

Patiently waiting..........

[DreamN]

I'm debating selling my OEM bumper for whatever outrageous amount they sell for now so that I can scoop up one of these for probably half the price lol

[dorkidori_s13]

I'm debating selling my OEM bumper for whatever outrageous amount they sell for now so that I can scoop up one of these for probably half the price lol

ive retired all of my OEM aero to my store room at home now that i make everything in FRP for fear of damage or theft (my skirts and rear valances are both dorkidori made parts). IF i get the OEM aero bumper back (should it survive the molding process which it probably wont), im going to hang on to mine and just keep it stuck in my garage like the aero parts hoarder i am lol ;)

[Dek-Thai]

When do u think it'll be done? I wanna grab front side and rear all at once

[dorkidori_s13]

When do u think it'll be done? I wanna grab front side and rear all at once

production times are going to differ between the skirts/valances and the bumper. please dont wait on me being finished with the bumper to buy other aero pieces. ordering for the bumper is going to be very different than my other parts! ordering a bumper + other parts will not change any pricing as well. all parts will still cost the same shipped as they all go in different boxes.

and ive already said this numerous times, the prototype will be finished SOON!!! the vents are finished, however the bumper is in fiber glassing right now for the outer shells of the molds. i will update as soon as the molds are finished!

[signals13]

Those aero grills are definitely looking good can't wait ><

[DreamN]

Curious, will you be making enough grills to sell those separately? If so, any info on price range?

[dorkidori_s13]

Curious, will you be making enough grills to sell those separately? If so, any info on price range?

i have to make them in batches of 40 sets at a time, so yes, i will be making them available as a separate item (this has been part of the plan all along). pricing will more than likely be $85-$100 per set. i wont have final pricing until the project is wrapped up.

[signals13]

An update please??

[dorkidori_s13]

An update please??

nothing as of yet. i was told something last week, but im not really gonna post anything new until i have a prototype in my possession.

[dorkidori_s13]

DorkiDori Aero Bumper Vents installed in OEM Nissan issue (well, whats left of it anyways) Aero Bumper. I should have my prototype bumper later this week (the bumper is now 100% molded, shop is adjusting small details of inner blocking)

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10373634_10152498908729529_6279977514255036281_n.j pg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10251960_10152498908724529_3334787108177556048_n.j pg

[dorkidori_s13]

i should have something new to post very soon ;)

[DreamN]

So umm... you're going to need an unbiased fitment guy. I could easily be that guy and at no charge to you either. I'll just simply pick up a bumper, bring it home with me and send you some shots. Hell, I'll even permanently display it on my car free of charge as well. It'll be like a rolling commercial whenever I drive by pho restaurants and high schools. :D

[dorkidori_s13]

So umm... you're going to need an unbiased fitment guy. I could easily be that guy and at no charge to you either. I'll just simply pick up a bumper, bring it home with me and send you some shots. Hell, I'll even permanently display it on my car free of charge as well. It'll be like a rolling commercial whenever I drive by pho restaurants and high schools. :D

i already have a donor car for test fitting here in town. its the same silver s13 that was shown in pictures a few pages back. the test fitting will be done by my body shop as they deal with OEM bumpers every day and are also the guys who test fitted the original OEM bumper so they are already well aware of the spots that needed attention (they spent 3 days jigging it properly to make sure fitment was perfect). thank you for the offer though, i appreciate it ;)

another thing too is i need to personally be present during the test fitting so i can alert my mold shop to any issues with the bumper (should they arise for any odd reason). i will be on hand taking pictures and such with plenty to post by this weekend :D

and you know im not in cali right?

[rawgarage]

Can't wait to buy this

[DreamN]

i already have a donor car for test fitting here in town. its the same silver s13 that was shown in pictures a few pages back. the test fitting will be done by my body shop as they deal with OEM bumpers every day and are also the guys who test fitted the original OEM bumper so they are already well aware of the spots that needed attention (they spent 3 days jigging it properly to make sure fitment was perfect). thank you for the offer though, i appreciate it ;)

another thing too is i need to personally be present during the test fitting so i can alert my mold shop to any issues with the bumper (should they arise for any odd reason). i will be on hand taking pictures and such with plenty to post by this weekend :D

and you know im not in cali right?
So what you're saying is you need a SoCal rep right? :x:

[dorkidori_s13]

Ugh, just checked with the shop foreman a few minutes ago, the prototype may not be ready until NEXT Wednesday. The blocking inside of the bumper (where it comes around the sides of the fenders and the center vent) werent 100% so they are working on fitting the pieces perfectly. And the holiday weekend isnt helping as the entire shop is closed Monday (boooooo!). Though he said they are working nonstop to get the mold wrapped ASAP!

Im happy that they are working for perfection, but at the same time the anticipation is killing me! Mind you this is a double sided production based mold so things have to be perfect! Injection based molding is a lot more complicated than fiberglass molds where you lay the material into it.

[dorkidori_s13]

and for those who are curious and think im just BSing on this project, this isnt a simple 2 piece snap together kind of mold... its actually 6 different pieces total (10 if you count the vents). if the pieces dont match perfectly and create a perfect seal, the plastic will shoot out the sides and will not continue flowing thru the rest of the mold. think about it like a turbo setup on an SR, if you have a boost leak, air pushes out and you wind up with an incomplete system. fix the boost leak and things are air tight, nothing escapes... pretty much the same principle with injection based molding.

nissan figured out that having the sides of the bumper going over the fenders was a bad idea after they initially designed and produced the bumper, hence why every S13 bumper after was always made with the fender additions as separate pieces. makes for a much simpler mold. fiberglass doesnt have this issue since its hand laid or shot into a single sided mold.

[signals13]

DreamN don't be trying to steal my thunder lol!!
Nice at least the production ready bumper is getting near completion and all that hard work will pay off Lenn.

[ground_shaking]

i cant wait to see the finale product

[deadghost]

A aero lip would be fire. I'll drop my current front end just to adopt that.


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[dorkidori_s13]

A aero lip would be fire. I'll drop my current front end just to adopt that.


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been trying to find one lately, but its funny, the s-chassis crowd doesnt seem to like the fact that im repping hard to find parts. funny how capitalism has turned into a dirty practice or even word for that matter...

i frequently hear "well what do i get out of it if i sell it to you?" my most common response is "the money im going to send you... thats how this works"

[Purestock240]

I used to have a nice greddy lip (or so I was told) for silvia aero bumper.
theyre out there just hard to find

[deadghost]

been trying to find one lately, but its funny, the s-chassis crowd doesnt seem to like the fact that im repping hard to find parts. funny how capitalism has turned into a dirty practice or even word for that matter...

i frequently hear "well what do i get out of it if i sell it to you?" my most common response is "the money im going to send you... thats how this works"


Let's just say "if" I came across one, how would you feel about using/borrowing it as a prototype? I can help you, you can help me, would be smart to have two lips in case one gets thrashed. I'm pretty interested in the aero setup.


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[dorkidori_s13]

Let's just say "if" I came across one, how would you feel about using/borrowing it as a prototype? I can help you, you can help me, would be smart to have two lips in case one gets thrashed. I'm pretty interested in the aero setup.


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im actually trying to find the old bomex aero lip. seems to be the one that i get the most requests for (and its my fav of the bunch anyway, just simple and OEM looking). to be honest, if ive got the cash on hand and you can help me source one in good shape, id be happy to give help you in return on the price when i have em made! i dont mind giving back to people who help me out, its when kids open their mouths and say stupid shit like "well what do i get in return" outside of the usually outrageous amounts of cash i offer for most pieces that pisses me off. i USUALLY offer something in return when its not EXPECTED! i dont get younger guys today. when i was in my early 20s building 240s, i NEVER lipped off the older guys because i always knew they had something to teach me and i was thankful for any and all knowledge theyd share with me (this was back in the early 2000s when 240s and drifting were still relatively unknown to the import world).

right now im almost done paying off the mold costs for the aero bumper and vents (ive got about $3500 left to pay off and i should be done by July at the latest) so when ive got some cash ready, well have a chat :) the next big thing im putting into production is the OEM S13 zenki lip. ive got one in perfect shape sitting at home on my 2nd bedroom floor (my storeroom) waiting for molding. it will be cast in polyurethane so they will be just like OEM! the kid who sold it to me will be getting a huge discount on his when he picks one up from me simply because he didnt ask, he was SUPER helpful in sending me pics, and when i offered something in return and he politely accepted.

heres the bomex lip im referring too btw...

http://members.shaw.ca/typh00n/lip1.jpg

[deadghost]

We'll said. I'm smitten on the news. I'll keep you posted on when I come across one. Their out there to be found, just a matter of time.


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[dorkidori_s13]

We'll said. I'm smitten on the news. I'll keep you posted on when I come across one. Their out there to be found, just a matter of time.


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like i said, no rush. it probably wont be until fall of this year that ill have the funds to do it. ive got 2 new styles of valances coming out for both the s13 hatch and coupe this year which is going to be another huge thing! you guys will finally have something that matches more aggressive aero ;) they will be original pieces, though im taking influence from really rare pieces ive discovered in japan, but they wont be copies of anything.

[signals13]

im actually trying to find the old bomex aero lip. seems to be the one that i get the most requests for (and its my fav of the bunch anyway, just simple and OEM looking). to be honest, if ive got the cash on hand and you can help me source one in good shape, id be happy to give help you in return on the price when i have em made! i dont mind giving back to people who help me out, its when kids open their mouths and say stupid shit like "well what do i get in return" outside of the usually outrageous amounts of cash i offer for most pieces that pisses me off. i USUALLY offer something in return when its not EXPECTED! i dont get younger guys today. when i was in my early 20s building 240s, i NEVER lipped off the older guys because i always knew they had something to teach me and i was thankful for any and all knowledge theyd share with me (this was back in the early 2000s when 240s and drifting were still relatively unknown to the import world).

right now im almost done paying off the mold costs for the aero bumper and vents (ive got about $3500 left to pay off and i should be done by July at the latest) so when ive got some cash ready, well have a chat :) the next big thing im putting into production is the OEM S13 zenki lip. ive got one in perfect shape sitting at home on my 2nd bedroom floor (my storeroom) waiting for molding. it will be cast in polyurethane so they will be just like OEM! the kid who sold it to me will be getting a huge discount on his when he picks one up from me simply because he didnt ask, he was SUPER helpful in sending me pics, and when i offered something in return and he politely accepted.

heres the bomex lip im referring too btw...

http://members.shaw.ca/typh00n/lip1.jpg

Dang I had that lip once and sold it because I didn't have the aero bumper lol. I sold it to 1gr8bar10der.

[FRpilot]

here is a request:

when you make the s13 zenki lip, can you possibly make one that fits the s13 silvia j/q/k's bumper instead of the way people are rigging it up because it's not a perfect fit and leaves a sagging lip in the middle?

that would probably sell really well and I'm sure a lot of guys are ditching s13 zenki bumpers anyways for chuki/kouki/aftermarket bumpers. pignose doesn't seem too popular.

[dorkidori_s13]

the lip is going to be reproduced exactly as it is, sorry man. the lip sags because all of the original mounting brackets are removed when people swap them over. there isnt a whole lot that can be outside of designing a new lip. the zenki lip does have a slight natural curve to it. it was really never made to mount to the s13 silvia bumper either, it was just kind of sheer luck that it fit without modification needed.

polyurethane pignose lips and polyurethane kouki lips are the two most requested parts i get (just an FYI).

[G_Low_Gr33n]

are u selling these yet or no?

[DreamN]

that would probably sell really well and I'm sure a lot of guys are ditching s13 zenki bumpers anyways for chuki/kouki/aftermarket bumpers. pignose doesn't seem too popular.
You've been out of the loop then because so many of the young kids in the scene now jump for the chance to change out their chuki bumpers for the zenki.

[TheRealSy90]

Zenki is popular again, it switches back and forth every couple years.

[dorkidori_s13]

are u selling these yet or no?

have you reviewed the thread up until now?!

[dorkidori_s13]

so i present to you the first aero bumper produced! flashing still needs to be trimmed back, shop says they want to adjust the mold slightly (mold is actually 6 different pieces just for the bumper). will have 2nd bumper by lunchtime. im heading over to the shop at lunch to inspect everything and pick up the two prototypes. will have first hand pics soon as well as test fitment pictures next week!

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[dorkidori_s13]

as promised... here is the very first bumper with vents. bumper is made from 100% polyurethane and so are the vents! vents are SUPER flexible along with the bumper. i still have to test fit the bumper to Signals S13 next Friday before I put the bumpers up for sale. vents will be included with bumpers AND sold individually!

and now i present, the DorkiDori S13 Aero Bumper!

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[dorkidori_s13]

THREAD LOCKED! Continued in new thread below...

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?p=5646507

[dorkidori_s13]

the bumpers and vents are now up for sale.

please visit www.dorkidori.com > AERO to pick yours up. BUMPERS ARE LIMITED TO 25 SPOTS A MONTH! ORDER YOURS ASAP! Vents have no quantity cap!

[dorkidori_s13]

First batch has arrived! Im still waiting on vents though :( Theyre supposed to be done Monday and dropped off to me in the afternoon!

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[dorkidori_s13]

VENTS ARE HERE!!! finally!!! everything will be in the mail ASAP!!!

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[dorkidori_s13]

The very first DorkiDori Aero Bumper mounted! Fitment is spot on! :)

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[ThanatosG]

So does this mean second batch ordering will be up soon? :)

[dorkidori_s13]

So does this mean second batch ordering will be up soon? :)

soon-ish... still waiting to hear back from a few more people. thus far have one heard from one guy (as seen above)

[dorkidori_s13]

2nd batch of bumpers are now up for pre-ordering!

[Ruff Ryder 6]

The very first DorkiDori Aero Bumper mounted! Fitment is spot on! :)


Is that with or without the street faction bash bar/bumper support?
Looks great!

[dorkidori_s13]

Is that with or without the street faction bash bar/bumper support?
Looks great!

bumper support causes fitment issues... pictures are all shown without bash bar or bumper support.


heres the silver car in the pic as it sits now...

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[corby_baby]

Any luck on sourcing the aero bumper lip that looks oem?

[rawgarage]

^ i got vanquish lips

[racebread240sx]

Not able to use bash bars or any bumper support with these?

[dorkidori_s13]

Not able to use bash bars or any bumper support with these?

street faction bash bars work just fine (its what i originally test fit the bumper with). the OEM bumper supports work, but minor modification and fitting will be required.

[dorkidori_s13]

Any luck on sourcing the aero bumper lip that looks oem?

havent been looking lately, ive got other projects im working on right now.

[racebread240sx]

Ok thanks for the quick response

[Toaster]

Bump for a good Product, and Great Project.

Keep it going, All of them.

Especially for the S13 Coupe ;)