datsunfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I know on the 510s it used to be common to use the plastic Mk1 Scirocco sill plates to replace the soft aluminum plates that get banged up and are impossible to straighten. So has anyone ever found a good donor for a 1200? I know the B210 has a nice plastic sill plate, but the door is a lot longer, so would require some cut and paste that may be hard to hide. Anyone ever found a good substitute? Mine are long gone, and I don't think I'm going to run across one in the JY any time soon, so... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Z31 looks good. It's plastic and fairly basic. May hit the JY this weekend with a tape measure... :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 B210 door is longer? Does Nissan have any left, new sill plates for 2-dr 1200s? 74951-H3600 74952-H3600 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I have a solid model in process for machining beefier billet ones for the 510's. I will post the image once I have the solid completed. Edit: Forgot to add that the 1200's will be getting a set too. :D 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I might possibly have a set not sure though and wont be able to check till after Canby PM me if interested Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I never understood why you can't buy aftermarket ones. If i had the equipment I would make and sell some. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 B210 door is longer? Oh yeah, by at least 5". It's crazy long. Does Nissan have any left, new sill plates for 2-dr 1200s? 74951-H3600 74952-H3600 No idea. Worth a shot I guess... Seems like Coupe ones would be long gone but they'd have ute ones available... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I have a solid model in process for machining beefier billet ones for the 510's. I will post the image once I have the solid completed. Edit: Forgot to add that the 1200's will be getting a set too. Sounds heavy... :rofl: But I'd love to see them. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Yes, although the ute sills are crazy short. Buy 4 and make them longer? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I never understood why you can't buy aftermarket ones. If i had the equipment I would make and sell some. Maybe because they were available for a loooooooooooooong time from the dealer cheap so no need for anyone to make any? I know Pare Composites was making carbon fiber versions for the 510 awhile back, but that's about as close as it gets I'd bet... I might possibly have a set not sure though and wont be able to check till after Canby PM me if interested Will do. :thumbup: Yes, although the ute sills are crazy short. Indeed. At least 4-5" shorter. Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Sounds heavy... :rofl: But I'd love to see them. :thumbup: Heavy?.... Have you much experience with thin aluminum? ;) Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I do * Thick aluminum is heaver than thin * Billet is heavier than stamped sheet * the stock kicking plates are very thin and very light Kicking plates made out of billet would be nice as the stockers don't hold up well. 2 Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I am going to order some parts from Japan soon I will see if these are still available 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Heavy?.... Have you much experience with thin aluminum? ;) Yes, but... * Thick aluminum is heaver than thin * Billet is heavier than stamped sheet * the stock kicking plates are very thin and very light They would have to be maybe ten times heavier than the stock plates? Mainly because the stock plate only weighs a few ounces. It's just paper thin stamped aluminum. Heck, I'd imagine the plastic ones I'm talking about probably weigh at least double what the stock pieces do... :rofl: How "thin" can you make them and have them still be viable? Seems like such a long billet piece would crack very easily if you made it too thin? Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Meh. The aluminum would be extremely forgiving. As far as cracking... It would have to reach a 20+ degree of bend angle before cracking would start to show. I can machine them down to .100" and still keep good durability. It's plenty of metal and thin enough to keep transition edges attractive. Aside of how long it's easy single linear moves for the CNC with multiple passes, but not complex. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yep, that'd be about 10x the weight of the stockers. Should be much nicer too. Can you make them like the MKZ sill plates with a backlighted name in them? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Meh. The aluminum would be extremely forgiving. As far as cracking... It would have to reach a 20+ degree of bend angle before cracking would start to show. I can machine them down to .100" and still keep good durability. It's plenty of metal and thin enough to keep transition edges attractive. Well, as I said, I am very excited to see them. B) 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 And if the 510 plan takes into account also making them for a 4dr, I'm definitely in for a set. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 It could be done really easilly with sheet metal and a hand operated bender. Roofers make pieces similar on buildings for waterproof flashings. I am surprised no one has tried Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Not trying to steal your thunder mattndew Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Not trying to steal your thunder mattndew None stolen ;) I'm still booming. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 It could be done really easilly with sheet metal and a hand operated bender. Not a bad idea. If I can figure out how to put a nice round curve into it, I could make some out of some thin stainless... B) Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Make a few if you do and I will buy a set Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Not a bad idea. If I can figure out how to put a nice round curve into it, I could make some out of some thin stainless... B) Make a few if you do and I will buy a set If it were that simple, wouldn't it have been done? Quote Link to comment
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