Door Reflectors...winter tinkering....

[jeboa]

Okay, so I probably have a lot better things to do, but it's cold outside and I was bored....

My door reflectors gave up the ghost a long while back, and as they 'fell' off I kept them just in case.

After ordering some prepreg CF sheet offcuts from Ebay for various other tinkerings, I thought I'd have a go at knocking up a replacement.

It's not great as it's hand cut, but I thought if there was some interest I could have some machine cut and produce about 10-15 sets.

I've reused the reflectors, and the closest new ones I can find are about 25mm (the orignals are 26-27mm). All in I think they would come to about £20 a pair with P&P. If anyones interested, drop a reply on here and I will see about getting the CF CNC cut and ordered up. I was considering the Leven ones, but just couldn't bring myself to part with £60.

[PeteGriff]

I think they look nice, and yes if they are CNC profiled it would neaten the shape. If you use some stainless steel countersunk 'hex' head screws like on the steering wheel they would look even better. I agree with you the Leven stuff is a bit OTT for price, as you say £60 for a couple of small reflector plates is extortionate. How many do you think you would have to get made to bring them down to about £10 - £15 a pair? Regards, Pete

[angry jock]

I would be up for a pair of these. As much as I love the leven stuff they are a bit expensive. Let me know about costs when you have it and will sort funds!

[PeteGriff]

in addition to my garble above I would be interested so please put me on the list. Regards, Pete

[haircutmike]

How many million digital vernier gauges did they make!

Practically everyone I know has one!

Oh, and the reflectors look the part!

[Englishman]

angry jock said:

I would be up for a pair of these. As much as I love the leven stuff they are a bit expensive. Let me know about costs when you have it and will sort funds!

me too please

[Moycie]

Looks good Martin. My reflectors are hanging on by a bit of luck I think...

If you go ahead with it, defo put me down for a set. Cheers!

[Ant.]

I will have some too.....

[Colin RedGriff]

Put me down for a pair

[Aussie John]

I bought 2 new ones and epoxyed some alloy on the back, no worries yet. Yours look very good.

[jeboa]

Thanks for the feedback, will look into finding someone to cut the CF on a CNC router. Need the pattern below cut in 1.5mm prepreg, one with a hole in the centre and one without - then the reflector dropped in and glued together.

[paul2000]

if they come with the reflectors i would like a pair to they look great

[jeboa]

Got some reflectors arriving on Tuesday next week, can't find the exact same ones as the original - but these should be pretty close at 25mm.

[TVR Beaver]

Hi.. I was going to make some Ali ones... but could not get good enough reflectors.. the original ones are 28mm dia stepping down to 25mm......
Can I ask where your getting the refectors from?.. as I say, If I can get these I will have some 'Cheap' Ali ones made also....

[SSPPGG]

id love some in ali....

[MPoxon]

I bought the Leven aluminium reflectors for mine. Yes they are quite expensive but a really quality product and well worth the money IMO

[TVR Beaver]

MPoxon said:

I bought the Leven aluminium reflectors for mine. Yes they are quite expensive but a really quality product and well worth the money IMO

I was going to step mine down like the original ones... silver or black anodised?....
do the reflector bits have a name on them Matthew?..

[Still Thinking]

Hi - I'd be interested in a set of these. Cheers.

[cavebloke]

SSPPGG said:

id love some in ali....

Me too!

[MPoxon]

TVR Beaver said:

do the reflector bits have a name on them Matthew?..

I shall have a look later