Zero Decibel Motorsports, Coupe Style Hood Hinge

[Mechie3]

What: Group buy for hood hinges that swing the hood forward and allow you to eliminate the front hood pins. This version is the version compatible with the coupe front end. It also will work for the S/R original front end if you desire to add a mesh grille and need clearance over the top of the grill. The Coupe style arm is much more swept back to provide the clearance and, as it requires 2x the material it also costs 2x as much for the single piece.

Individuals wishing to upgrade their S/R front end to the coupe front end only need to purchase the arm. All of the existing S/R hinge parts are compatible with the coupe hinge.


Coupe Arm:




Cost:
Full Hinge Setup:
5-9 people: $240
10-14 people: $225
15+ people: $210

Coupe Arm Only (for S/R retrofits)
5-9 people: $70
10-14 people: $59
15+ people: $56
To make it financially easier for existing customers to retrofit, prices for these pieces is only $10 over my actual cost. Mr. wonderful on Shark Tank would call me stupid. Good thing I don't like Mr. Wonderful.





What You Get:
Two hinge bases (laser cut, bent, TIG welded)
Two hinge arms (laser cut)
Two hood brackets (laser cut, bent, TIG welded)
Hood Brace (laser cut, bent)
Rivnuts for frame mounting
Bondable studs for hood mounting
All stainless hardware

Group buy will stay a couple of weeks depending on volume of response. 50% deposit due at the end of group buy. Lead time on parts is roughly 2 weeks after the group buy closes.


Original development and test installs of the S/R style shown here.
Matteos install can be seen here:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post202454

Dan's install can be seen here:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post202558

1. Kurk818
2. 07FireBlade
3. TX Lou
4: STiPWRD
5: Redfogo
6: Frank818
7: Metros (arms only)
8: Joseph
9: SnyderJD
10: AZPete (arms only)
11: NB in SD (arms only)
12: cmcintyre
13: 508 WRX (arms only)
14: Newkitguy
15: Phillig
16: FFR ADV
17: 65 Cobra Dude (arms only)
18: Rori
19: PSUalum1986
20: Slatt
21: BN
22: vrumpsh

[Kurk818]

Count me in for a Coupe set

[07FIREBLADE]

Coupe set for me. Where you able to prototype the glass hinges for the coupe also? I have seen them yet they might be the stock hinge setup just moved.

[Mechie3]

It's on the list of things to do. Not 100% sure what it is since the manual has no updates for the coupe yet. I have seen the same trunk bracket in the coupe kit so it might be similar.

[TX-Lou]

Count me in for a Coupe set for me as well.

[STiPWRD]

In for the full setup!

[redfogo]

I was in the original group buy list for the C am I good on that list or do I need to be added onto this list?

[Mechie3]

I'm making a new list just in case people on the original one want out. I'll add you to this one.

[Frank818]

I think you shouldn't call it "coupe", as all the 818s now use this front nose. Reading the subject non-coupe people may think it's not for them, but it is.

I was part of the old group buy for hood hinges, does it mean we start all over or only for the arms?

Count me in no matter your choice.

[metros]

^arms only.

Sign me up to upgrade my arms for the new front end.

[Joseph]

I'm making a new list just in case people on the original one want out. I'll add you to this one.

I am on the old list, bring my name forward to the new list for the Coupe hood hinge. Thanks

[Mechie3]

I think you shouldn't call it "coupe", as all the 818s now use this front nose. Reading the subject non-coupe people may think it's not for them, but it is.

I was part of the old group buy for hood hinges, does it mean we start all over or only for the arms?

Count me in no matter your choice.

I'm counting anyone who wants a full set or just arms towards the total as the biggest expense is the arms. In my pricing spreadsheet I have the costs for all of the non-arm parts set at the 30pc purchase price (which was the original group buy). The only thing affecting the group buy price this time is the cost of the arms.

[SnyderJD]

Sign me up for a full setup.

[Mechie3]

One more person and the price drops $15.

[AZPete]

Craig, I need just the new arm for the new front since I already have your hood hinge. Hopefully this is the one more you need but if you need a full hinge order . . . guys, this hinge is really needed and it is beautiful.
AZPete

[NBinSD]

In for just Arms too.

[Mechie3]

Craig, I need just the new arm for the new front since I already have your hood hinge. Hopefully this is the one more you need but if you need a full hinge order . . . guys, this hinge is really needed and it is beautiful.
AZPete

It counts. I already ordered most of the other parts the last time around in anticipation of another go around of orders.

Four more and we reach the last level.

[cmcintyre]

I'll take a full set. Roof and bumper pickup at Moochfest.

[508wrx]

I'm in for a set of Arms

[Zodiac]

do you still have ones for the old S model? that's what I need since I haven't been seeing them on your website :P

[Mechie3]

I do. They're $190 + shipping. In stock right now. I've been too busy to update my site. doh!

[Newkitguy]

Yeah you can add me to the list

[Mechie3]

Got it. One more and we drop to the last bracket and I'll just go ahead and order parts.

[phillig]

Count me in for a full coupe setup.

[FFR-ADV]

Craig,

Please count me in for the full coupe hinge setup. Thank you for doing this!

[65 Cobra Dude]

Craig, I'll take a set of the upgrade arms.

Thx,

Henry

[Mechie3]

I'll keep this open for a couple more days then start taking deposits to place the order.

[rori]

I'll take a full set for the coupe.

[PSUalum1986]

Count me in on one full set for the Coupe

[Slatt]

A full set for the coupe, please.

[BN]

I'm in full set the coupe, please ben

[07FIREBLADE]

Let me know when you need some money.

[Newkitguy]

No deeper discount after 20? Lol

[Mechie3]

No. 40 pieces (which is 20 kits) is about the point of diminishing returns for amortizing the setup fees. 30 Pieces (15 sets) was only about $1 more per piece compared to 40 pieces.

[Mechie3]

I'm open for deposits at this point. Deposit is 50% of the total (not counting shipping). For the arms only this is $28, for those ordering a full setup it is $105. my paypal is [email protected] When you send payment please include your forum name and a note to verify it's for the arms or the full setup. I'll be placing the order for parts this coming week. It will take a couple weeks after that for part delivery, bending, welding, and assembly. Arms can be sent out quickly (they only require deburring and sanding).

I've got a little something planned too. Details to come.

Thanks!

[Kurk818]

Deposit sent..

[PSUalum1986]

For those of us without a PayPal account, how do you want us to pay the deposit? PM if you wish.

[metros]

Deposit sent 2nded

[NBinSD]

Deposit plus pmt for other goodies sent. Thanks Craig!

[BN]

Deposit send