G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

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Old 03-15-2007, 05:55 PM
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Hey terrycs!
I'm interested too! Hook me up when these go into fullscale production!
 
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Old 03-15-2007, 08:22 PM
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I'm in as well.
 
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Old 03-16-2007, 03:10 AM
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Thanks for the continued interest ... it's keeping me motivated. I ran into a few design issues with silk screening as the parts were being made and have to change the design again. The silk screening would have to be done on a mandrel or fixture because the cover has to be pre-stretched. This process makes them too expensive in the small quantities I am having made. If they are not pre-stretched for printing, the ink cracks making them look like crap.

I have another idea and hoping to have photos of the changes posted soon.
 
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excellent, keep us posted.
 
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Good thing they're not using the Mandel Fixture
 
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I'm in for a pair whenever they are ready!!!
 
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Old 03-19-2007, 04:01 PM
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This version is still a little rough around the edges, but getting closer ...

All comments welcomed.

 
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:41 PM
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That looks fine for my needs and I have not even bought my G yet. Great work.
 
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:49 PM
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That's a good idea, but not my cup of tea. Or maybe it's just this concept that makes me feel this way. Reminds me of those cheap cellphone cases...fake leather and a see-thru plastic window covering up a nice looking phone.

If possible, I think I'd like one that just fit all the way around like a glove. Just my 2 cents!
 
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Old 03-19-2007, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Deathscythe
That's a good idea, but not my cup of tea. Or maybe it's just this concept that makes me feel this way. Reminds me of those cheap cellphone cases...fake leather and a see-thru plastic window covering up a nice looking phone.

If possible, I think I'd like one that just fit all the way around like a glove. Just my 2 cents!
Plain black neoprene all over is easy. This was the original idea since I figured no one takes the remotes out of their pockets or purses anyway.

Others wanted buttons and/or logo printed, but we couldn't cost effectively do this in small quantities. Screen printing required special manufacturing processes because the screen printed ink "cracks" when stretched over the remote.

Embroidery is too expensive in small quanitities and didn't work very well on neoprene (stitching was too jagged). The only cost effective solution was the clear vinyl window.

I want to see what the first articles look like, but will most likely be ordering the window version unless there is sufficient interest to justify ordering both styles.

Sorry to keep dragging this out guys.
 
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Old 03-20-2007, 01:38 AM
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Like a glove...

I'd prefer all neoprene myself, but would still be interested in the "cheap window" style also!

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Old 03-29-2007, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by terrycs
Just an update on the intelligent key covers.

The factory is sending me the embroidered cover samples. As I suspected earlier and from the attached photo, I don’t think embroidery will work because the lines are too thin. I’m inclined to tell them to give up on this and to only proceed with silk screening. Comment welcomed.

Hi Terry, the 2nd sample from the left looks fine to me. I would be happy to get that. PM me.
 
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Old 03-29-2007, 03:10 PM
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i would like to get one.. i think silk screening would be better also.. but would it wear off? like slowly it just becomes a black cloth..
 
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Old 03-29-2007, 09:23 PM
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Plain black is fine with me. I've had my G for over a month now and I'm pretty sure I haven't pressed a single button on the remote even once.

I'm looking into just getting the chip surgically implanted in me so I don't have to keep putting it in my pocket.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 2K6G35
Hi Terry, the 2nd sample from the left looks fine to me. I would be happy to get that. PM me.
That one may look OK because it isn't stretched over the remote. When installed, the embroidered buttons look "triangular". And the resolution on the neoprene sucks. Those button lines and the arc above the logo are both supposed to be SOLID.

It's most likely going to be between solid neoprene or vinyl window.

I'm still waiting for the shop to make the vinyl window sample. Production stuff a takes priority, so I have to sit tight. I'll keep you guys posted.
 


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