Gallardo Exhaust Clamps - Having stainless ones made

[kindai]

Just a little project some might be interested in.

I have a new full exhaust system turning up in a few days, obviously one of the annoying issues is the potential for the original exhaust clamps to snap the studs off, and with being being anywhere upto 100 quid to replace, I thought id rather get them made of stainless than replace with the crap cast stock ones.

Built a cad design as best possible from the clamp I had...






And then sent off to 3d printing to test fitment which is absolutely perfect.






















With the prototypes fitting perfectly, I went back and added some more material, this is for 2 reasons.

1) It reduces the machining time and cost

2) It strengthens the part






Overall I am happy with where its at now and am waiting for the cnc shop to let me know when they are starting work on them.

Hopefully soon

[kindai]

Larry5.2 said:

Good job! What sort of price are you getting them at - I guess it depends on quantity?

Yea, ive got a few owners pitching in for the first batch which is pulling the cost down massively. If you wanted a set for just one car it would be near enough 80-100 quid for a clamp.

Fortunately due to ordering ~80 or so, the cost is closer to 50 quid.

[kindai]

I had a nosey at your car and pieces when at RE a few weeks ago

Looking first or second week of April for the last ones to finish up, if you want a set will need a commitment over the next few days to book up the cnc time needed.

[kindai]

4321go said:

I’ll point Ricky in the direction of this thread.......

Ricky is already having some

[kindai]

EvoIV NL said:

Id be keen on a set.

Cool, I was just checking the rules because while im not making anything on these (I am literally doing them at cost price) I wasnt sure if people asking to buy them would be allowed.

It seems this rule may apply however: Group buys and limited run rare parts threads are permitted, but we reserve the right to remove them if we feel they are being abused or are overly commercial.


Let me just check some things out to see if with the extra clamps if we can get a better price.

[kindai]

EvoIV NL said:

Id be keen on a set.

Hi!

So I have had a chat, the price isnt going to change much as we already had a big bulk discount.

Can add you in if you are still interested.

Thanks!

[kindai]

4321go said:

It may well be that the couple that Ricky is already taking from you are for MY car. But we might actually take another couple, given that the engine is out and we might as well do the whole lot. I’m waiting to hear back from him, but neither of us are in the UK at the moment. Indeed, if it’s going to plan, then he’s at the Australian GP this weekend! One of us will give you a definitive answer early next week, if that’s OK?

Yes theres no rush, cnc is starting on monday and will run for ~2 weeks so any extras you want to tag on the end are fine as long as you give me a few days notice before the end.

[kindai]

yorksram said:

I will take 4 clamps if they're good for pre-lp.

They are

Watch this space, will post the details up shortly, but have found a better solution for all involved so they can be "on the shelf" opposed to needing to do a batch order.

[kindai]

As promised.

Basically these are gonna be made by hill engineering, as an off the shelf available part

Much easier for all involved as they can be ordered as needed rather than needing to do huge batch runs to get a decent price.

[kindai]

kitchensink said:

Hi

I have had a look on the Hill Engineering website, and these are inc VAT £102 each.

Earlier in the thread someone mentioned about £50 each.

Is £102 what they finally came in at, or can they be got a little cheaper somehow?!

Thanks

Im not going to lie, im absolutely horrified at hill engineerings price based off their offering for the fezzas that they offer for considerably less.

Yes they need to make a profit but this is extortionate.

If people are still interested in a better price, I wouldnt mind organizing a group buy from the people I have had quotes from (im assuming PH dont mind that sort of thing?), again it comes down to numbers but it only takes a few people taking full car sets to get there.

Edited by kindai on Tuesday 14th May 00:38

[kindai]

kitchensink said:

I would be interested in a full set, group buy.

Am I right, they have used your design?

Its the standard design.

I can get them made in either.

I have reached out to the cnc company I had my initial quote off and will get a group buy going in the next week or so.

[kindai]

Right guys, I have confirmed with the company that we can put an order in subject to a minimum quantity to get the price down.

We need 80 units ordered which = 40 full clamps. = 5 full cars.

This would be priced at $30 per half / $60 full clamp. Which as of current exchange rates = 47.23 Pound sterling.

Please email me direct jon [at] kindai.co.uk confirming how many you would like and post here please in case I miss the email.

Thanks!


Ill try keep this post updated with what people need:

Buy list (full clamps)
kindai - 8
kitchensink - 8
4321go - 4
yorksram - 4
The Anesthetist (lt) - 2
Tony - 4

(Total 30)

Edited by kindai on Wednesday 22 May 20:26

Edited by kindai on Thursday 23 May 17:29

Edited by kindai on Friday 24th May 17:34

[kindai]

List updated, we are upto 34, so if we get another 6 ordered I can send it off to get manufactured next week.

[kindai]

No problem, ill reduce your numbers.

[kindai]

Larry5.2 said:

Are these for the LP or pre_LP Gallardo?

They will fit both.

[kindai]

No worries, will do.


As an update! I Will be placing the order tomorrow, I will drop you all a PM / email confirming the orders.

Thankyou!

[kindai]

Right guys, had a couple of people pull out so cant go ahead with the order.