MillerPKA's Build Thread
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LINY4Runner
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so the bumper mounts are going to fit inside the framerails and bolt down from the outside? interesting approach...
xskydivingdudex
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tires look nice all cleaned up and i was wondering when u were gonna get some D ring shackles... I think the bumper schematics look good so far.
xskydivingdudex
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miller i just spent the last hour and a half putting ur sketches into some 3D images... i thought it might help ya out but i wasnt sure on all the measurements and i couldnt figure out a way to make the shackles. If u want more info on it then just PM me.
LINY4Runner
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The only thing I see you should change on your design is to make the corners rounded instead of squared off. They'll stick out way far the way they are and look silly, IMO.
MillerPKA
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I'm bidding a couple shops right now. Since specs or more or less in line it becomes a production inquiry rather than an abstract contract, the latter tend to add lots of money to prices, but you'd be surprised what kind of prices you can work when you have your details ironed out. Also if you can find or know someone in a company with larger capacity then you can try and seek the benefits from economies of scale, the price starts dropping dramatically. There may be a production run coming from this, if just a test batch..maybe there can finally be a solid and quick option in the aftermarket rear section. I'll keep everyone posted...if I can work it may even have a way to get them powder coated any color you want.
The onslaught of slide show whoring continues, new hardware new software new sponsorships and new upgrades...should make for some good times ahead :bigok:
The onslaught of slide show whoring continues, new hardware new software new sponsorships and new upgrades...should make for some good times ahead :bigok:
LINY4Runner
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those last 2 pics are gorgeouss...were the colors messed with in PS or is the peach state really that beautiful?
MillerPKA
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Color corrected with a little saturation...a little glorified but still the back country around here is gorgeous. we'll be going back for different lighting shots sometime this week with a telephoto and wide angle lens. adding another $7000 to the arsenal should certainly help :bigok:
MillerPKA
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Not too sure just yet, I'll finalize all details with my employer by mid July and I have to start thinking about living expenses. I'll be out in San Diego for the second half of July maybe into August surfing and house hunting. I'll be keeping the board posted for sure. Here are the rest of that batch above from yesterday's shoot
Can you explain the sponsorships thing a little?
MillerPKA
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People have been asking for a drive by video for the road noise so here you go. The added noise is due to my water pump so isolate that rasp and you can hear these tires are pretty hush hush for what they are
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