Butters944

Greetings Rennlist,

I plan on getting into plastic casting as a side hobby this summer, something to do in my spare time. I recently bought a pair of clear turn signals for my 944, and was wondering why they are so expensive... It got me thinking.

I'll likely be making clear plastic 944 parts this summer. I plan on starting out with something relatively small and easy, so the first products I'll make are NA clear front turn signals.

Ever wanted clear turn signals but didn't want to pay $80 for them? This will be your chance.

The plan is to sell pairs of turn signals for $40+shipping. They will be cast with an optically clear urethane that is hard and UV resistant. These will be practically identical to the other ones on the market.

Before I invest more time researching and contacting suppliers, I need to know if there's a decent base of people who'd buy a reasonably priced pair of clear turn signals. Of course, I would track all progress in this thread as I go. If I epic-fail, you'll know. If more people want a different product, I'd consider starting out with that.

My goal is to get a list of 20 people that would purchase a set of awesome clear turn signals from me for $40. If you are interested, please vote in the poll above.

PS: If there are any other small clear plastic pieces you'd rather see me make, please comment below. Some ideas I've been tossing around are
-fog light lenses
-that late AC control panel clear face plate
-side markers


Thanks!

Pic of my car for reference, also see signature.

drift a 944

I think $40 is a great price... Count me in for a pair!

Have you thought about doing the rears as well? They were a major PITA to install but I think I'd certainly buy another pair if I didn't have to pay that $90 again!

V2Rocket

you would be a wealthy man if you make new lenses for the 944T foglights.

Butters944

Elliott, those are on my to-do list because I want clear top row tails at some point

MAGK944

+1 and the AC clear panel, I'd order three of those right now. Doubt there is an undamaged one of those on any of our cars.

Butters944

I was thinking about it. It's a larger piece but if my first jobs go well we'll see!

Butters944

If I were to make one of those, somebody would have to supply me a perfect one to make a mold from haha

V2Rocket

What do you intend to make a mold with?
Silicone is probably the easiest mold to make, and the urethane will peel off it easily, but it isn't super cheap.

Butters944

Silicon is the plan. Vacuum degasing and pressure curing is also in the plan (but might not be necessary)

lart951

I have 2 or 3 with the clear plastic intact like new

MAGK944

Yes mr Lart, but would you sell just the clear plastic off those...and refund if the 25yo brittle clear plastic breaks the first time you try to bolt it in place?

lart951

Ahh my friend you obviously have never purchased from Larts Refund is my middle name

MAGK944

Happy buyer many times my friend Seriously though 25yo plastic breaks if you look at it funny, would be great to have a new piece made of that nla part.

odurandina

back away from the 944 grasshopper....

and fab up a bunch of custom Xenon lamp housings to go in place of them crap 968 oem driving lights.

so I can run Phillips 6000 k bulbs... canya, canya, canya. pretty please with sugar on top.

and I would pay wayyyy more than 40 dahllas for that.

Butters944

Fabbing something is a whole other level of work and time, compared to molding copies...