RPI skid plate Group Buy

Boosted 1 · 02-24-2017, 01:25 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Location:

✓ Will Ship

Item Interest

I've been in talks with Ben at RPI about starting a new run of skid plates .I've had a few people interested also. He's putting together pricing right now and will be in touch with me with details.

From RPi - "RPi skid plates for your Z4 M coupe help protect your front bumper from unfriendly driveways and speed bumps. Powder coated and made from high quality aluminum, the skid plates install in minutes and require no cutting, drilling or modification to install."
Sounds like 5 orders will get it going.

**UPDATE** Price will be $68 shipped in the U.S. Through the month of March

reatil on these is $88 shipped.

Ben at RPI's paypal info sales@raceprecision.com

Manxman1950 · 02-24-2017, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted 1

I've been in talks with Ben at RPI about starting a new run of skid plates .I've had a few people interested also. He's putting together pricing right now and will be in touch with me with details.

Sounds like 5 orders will get it going.

Sign me up!

Boosted 1 · 02-24-2017, 01:43 PM

1. Boosted 1
2. Manxman1950

t0pless · 02-24-2017, 01:55 PM

If these fit an 03-05 z4 bumper I'm game too

Steeler · 02-24-2017, 02:43 PM

I have no interest in this either way but it seems these would be easy to produce if there were a pattern for the part.
Laser/plasma or water jet cut and powder coating would likely be less than $100.
What is RPI likely to charge for these?

Boosted 1 · 02-24-2017, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0pless

If these fit an 03-05 z4 bumper I'm game too

I just emailed them to find out for sure

HOT M · 02-24-2017, 04:22 PM

Can they add the red scoop too?

Reborn_ · 02-24-2017, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton62

I have no interest in this either way but it seems these would be easy to produce if there were a pattern for the part.
Laser/plasma or water jet cut and powder coating would likely be less than $100.
What is RPI likely to charge for these?

Ya, i can make something like this for 10$. But what you pay for is the R&D. RPI spent the time (presumably) to create the patterns so that they fit perfectly, which is painstaking.

Steeler · 02-24-2017, 08:10 PM

Not much R&D to be honest. It's a flat plate with a couple of holes that could be easily patterned on a piece of Bristol board. Just my 2c

Our03z4 · 02-24-2017, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0pless

If these fit an 03-05 z4 bumper I'm game too

Same here, if they fit a non-m and aren't too crazy priced I'm in.

jpeeters · 02-25-2017, 05:14 AM

In for 2 sets

jpeeters · 02-25-2017, 05:15 AM

1. Boosted 1
2. Manxman1950
3. jpeeters
4. jpeeters

JayL · 02-25-2017, 02:00 PM

I'm in for a set.

Boosted 1 · 02-25-2017, 02:14 PM

1. Boosted 1
2. Manxman1950
3. jpeeters
4. jpeeters
5. JayL

Hopefully Ben will email me with the pricing info and whether they fit 03-05's on Monday. I'll keep you guys updated.

mpathic · 02-26-2017, 12:23 AM

Sad to see people flaming a high quality consumer retail product's cost, with marketing and mass production costs and inventory and warehousing, vs what a home hack could make a lower quality cheap knockoff for.
What about the cost of the waterjet? or machine time or the t&m + reasonable cost of labor for the machine shop... If a product can't be sold to an individual consumer for 4x what it costs to make in quantities, a company will not stay in business.

Mike 1 · 02-26-2017, 05:29 AM

I would like more info, attachment /drilling and price.Thank you for the effort.

HOT M · 02-26-2017, 07:39 PM

In for a set, can we also add a red scoop to the order?

Boosted 1 · 02-26-2017, 09:36 PM

1. Boosted 1
2. Manxman1950
3. jpeeters
4. jpeeters
5. JayL
6. Z M Road

jdoublehcubed · 02-27-2017, 12:09 PM

I believe when I bought mine RPI was only charging like $60 or $70 a set, so I don't know where the pre-emptive cost complaints are coming from.

You're not going to be able to have a shop this water jet, debur, and paint these for less than $60 unless you buy 15 or 20 sets or own the water jet youself, so I'd say RPI is pretty reasonable in charging something in the ballpark of $75 a set.

Our03z4 · 02-27-2017, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoublehcubed

I believe when I bought mine RPI was only charging like $60 or $70 a set, so I don't know where the pre-emptive cost complaints are coming from.

You're not going to be able to have a shop this water jet, debur, and paint these for less than $60 unless you buy 15 or 20 sets or own the water jet youself, so I'd say RPI is pretty reasonable in charging something in the ballpark of $75 a set.

If they are under $100 I'm in too. Just need to be sure they will fit an 03 non m roadster.

kstccf · 02-27-2017, 02:08 PM

im in

kstccf · 02-27-2017, 02:28 PM

1. Boosted 1
2. Manxman1950
3. jpeeters
4. jpeeters
5. JayL
6. Z M Road
7. kstccf

02-24-2017, 01:25 PM	#1
Boosted 1 Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? 94 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 07 M coupe, Gx470, M2 PE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pel’lum iTrader: (5)	RPI skid plate Group Buy BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Location: ✓ Will Ship Item Interest I've been in talks with Ben at RPI about starting a new run of skid plates .I've had a few people interested also. He's putting together pricing right now and will be in touch with me with details. From RPi - "RPi skid plates for your Z4 M coupe help protect your front bumper from unfriendly driveways and speed bumps. Powder coated and made from high quality aluminum, the skid plates install in minutes and require no cutting, drilling or modification to install." Sounds like 5 orders will get it going. UPDATE Price will be $68 shipped in the U.S. Through the month of March reatil on these is $88 shipped. Ben at RPI's paypal info sales@raceprecision.com Attached Images Last edited by Boosted 1; 03-01-2017 at 02:59 PM..
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Boosted 1 Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? 94 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 07 M coupe, Gx470, M2 PE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pel’lum iTrader: (5)	1. Boosted 1 2. Manxman1950 Last edited by Boosted 1; 02-25-2017 at 11:34 AM..
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02-24-2017, 01:55 PM	#4
t0pless Private 20 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	If these fit an 03-05 z4 bumper I'm game too
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02-24-2017, 02:43 PM	#5
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	I have no interest in this either way but it seems these would be easy to produce if there were a pattern for the part. Laser/plasma or water jet cut and powder coating would likely be less than $100. What is RPI likely to charge for these? Attached Images __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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HOT M Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, California iTrader: (1)	Can they add the red scoop too? __________________ 2019 M2C Sunset Orange/Black (Ohlins/swift coilovers, Ground Control Camber Plates, Dinan Heat exchanger, BM3 ECU tune, CF mirror caps, diffuser and rear spoiler, Vorsteiner V-FF 101 Patina Bronze wheels)
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02-24-2017, 08:10 PM	#9
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Not much R&D to be honest. It's a flat plate with a couple of holes that could be easily patterned on a piece of Bristol board. Just my 2c __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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02-25-2017, 05:14 AM	#11
jpeeters New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe (searching for one) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	In for 2 sets
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02-25-2017, 05:15 AM	#12
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02-25-2017, 02:00 PM	#13
JayL Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: Z4MC, X3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm in for a set.
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02-25-2017, 02:14 PM	#14
Boosted 1 Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? 94 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 07 M coupe, Gx470, M2 PE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pel’lum iTrader: (5)	1. Boosted 1 2. Manxman1950 3. jpeeters 4. jpeeters 5. JayL Hopefully Ben will email me with the pricing info and whether they fit 03-05's on Monday. I'll keep you guys updated.
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02-26-2017, 12:23 AM	#15
mpathic First Lieutenant 35 Rep 310 Posts Drives: Z4 MCoupe,3.0Si R,E61 535xiT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Sad to see people flaming a high quality consumer retail product's cost, with marketing and mass production costs and inventory and warehousing, vs what a home hack could make a lower quality cheap knockoff for. What about the cost of the waterjet? or machine time or the t&m + reasonable cost of labor for the machine shop... If a product can't be sold to an individual consumer for 4x what it costs to make in quantities, a company will not stay in business. __________________ And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
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02-26-2017, 05:29 AM	#16
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HOT M Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, California iTrader: (1)	In for a set, can we also add a red scoop to the order? __________________ 2019 M2C Sunset Orange/Black (Ohlins/swift coilovers, Ground Control Camber Plates, Dinan Heat exchanger, BM3 ECU tune, CF mirror caps, diffuser and rear spoiler, Vorsteiner V-FF 101 Patina Bronze wheels)
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02-27-2017, 12:09 PM	#19
jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	I believe when I bought mine RPI was only charging like $60 or $70 a set, so I don't know where the pre-emptive cost complaints are coming from. You're not going to be able to have a shop this water jet, debur, and paint these for less than $60 unless you buy 15 or 20 sets or own the water jet youself, so I'd say RPI is pretty reasonable in charging something in the ballpark of $75 a set.
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