Trunk Roundel Gasket
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Hey just saw this. I might have an extra one for someone (I placed an order with BTS and likely have more than I need coming). Wish I had the foresight to buy 20.
I’ll take one if anyone picks up extra. You should be able to stick it in a normal envelope with a forever stamp.
dbower
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Let us know how it fits. Looks to me like it is round but I think it needs to be slightly oval. If it fits, I'm in for one.
When Markos and I looking to making these, we learned that the original part was round, and was designed to be stretched into an oval shape. It appears they were injection molded parts. As the original parts aged, they lost their elasticity, returned to their original round shape, and no longer stretch sufficiently. We were looking to make a computer printed substitute with a more oval shape.
These not only need to stretch into an oval shape to mold over the mounting plate, they then need to bend to the contour of the trunk and retain a consistent lip around the outside of the plate. (And whatever material is employed needs to remain color fast and not deteriorate when subjected to UV). Finding an appropriate material for the part was the reason Markos and I never finished this. And to make matters even more complicated, I believe there was some sort of environmental concern either with the original material or the manufacturing process, so this new part probably will differ from the original.
In any event, I ordered three of these as a test to see if they are correct. I'd be willing to order another 20 if these are good.
These not only need to stretch into an oval shape to mold over the mounting plate, they then need to bend to the contour of the trunk and retain a consistent lip around the outside of the plate. (And whatever material is employed needs to remain color fast and not deteriorate when subjected to UV). Finding an appropriate material for the part was the reason Markos and I never finished this. And to make matters even more complicated, I believe there was some sort of environmental concern either with the original material or the manufacturing process, so this new part probably will differ from the original.
In any event, I ordered three of these as a test to see if they are correct. I'd be willing to order another 20 if these are good.
I emailed and told them I would get 10 but have not heard back yet, if you are ordering I won't order any
Mine are on the way.
how many did you order? I will get one and 2 for someone else if you have them
Edit, I see you said you would order 3 as a test, so I assume that is it
can I get one from you?
Mark, sorry, they are spoken for.
OK thanks
I was about to order 4 of these but the shipping was 42 euro!, so probably need to get commitments for a larger group purchase
I'm in for 1.
I don't want to speak for the guy, but he reduced the shipping to 10 euro for me when he could fit them in an envelope and send them regular post (a little slower).
I will order some as soon as I here back from him, so far just 4, counting mine
I can’t say that I’m wild about the look and fitment.
yeah, that does not look great, and a BMW part
I think I might try and make my own
I think I might try and make my own
I strongly suspected this was going to be the outcome, which I why I only ordered a few.