Need a place to fabricate my diffuser - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mokinbird87 · 03-17-2014, 11:45 PM

Hey guys I'm curently working in irvine and commute from garden grove. I have gained a bit of attention from the members here on my design for a rear diffuser and the side vent on our cars and I have a very good idea of how I'm going to fabricate the pieces. Problem is, I moved to SoCal not too long ago so I do not have a garage or a space to work on these projects. Some of my close friends in the area are helping me out locate a shop but I wanted to just throw this out here and see if anyone can lead me to a good direction. I'm willing to pay for the space of course.

Here are my threads on the projects I mentioned:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59345
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59202

Thanks guys

Vincenttam · 03-17-2014, 11:57 PM

<== art major and took a product design class. I think fabricating shark fins is where the real moneys at. Cost to produce one is around 5-15$ and if you get all the fitment right you can easily sell it for 80+

mokinbird87 · 03-18-2014, 12:01 AM

I would be lying if I'm not looking to make a few bucks but I'm really doing the projects for self satisfaction

everytime I see those fake side vents and the diffuser that stops at the muffler section it really bothers me.

I majored in industrial design as well!

qijian · 03-23-2014, 12:00 PM

Only place I know you can fab your own things is Vocademy in Riverside. They might make you get a training class or two but if you're only using basic machinery it shouldn't be too expensive. Once you need to move up to welding & stuff then it gets pricey. Try giving them a call.

Sithspawn · 03-29-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by qijian

Only place I know you can fab your own things is Vocademy in Riverside. They might make you get a training class or two but if you're only using basic machinery it shouldn't be too expensive. Once you need to move up to welding & stuff then it gets pricey. Try giving them a call.

I was going to mention that as well. That's where I am working on my BRZ/FRS project. They've got stomp shears for sheet metal work there as well as a wide variety of tools and equipment to make things, do finishing work and the like. They also have 3d printers as well for the side vents (6" x 6" x 6" printing volume). If you have time, swing by there and take a tour of the place. They're open from 11am to 11pm 7 days a week. Call 'em up to schedule a tour or ask any questions: 951-266-6630

03-17-2014, 11:45 PM	#1
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need a place to fabricate my diffuser Hey guys I'm curently working in irvine and commute from garden grove. I have gained a bit of attention from the members here on my design for a rear diffuser and the side vent on our cars and I have a very good idea of how I'm going to fabricate the pieces. Problem is, I moved to SoCal not too long ago so I do not have a garage or a space to work on these projects. Some of my close friends in the area are helping me out locate a shop but I wanted to just throw this out here and see if anyone can lead me to a good direction. I'm willing to pay for the space of course. Here are my threads on the projects I mentioned: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59345 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59202 Thanks guys __________________ Build Thread of the "STI theme BRZ"http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61522

03-18-2014, 12:01 AM	#3
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would be lying if I'm not looking to make a few bucks but I'm really doing the projects for self satisfaction everytime I see those fake side vents and the diffuser that stops at the muffler section it really bothers me. I majored in industrial design as well! __________________ Build Thread of the "STI theme BRZ"http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61522

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Vincenttam WtsTofu Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Ultramarine fr-s Location: Los Angeles? Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 368 Thanked 575 Times in 336 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	<== art major and took a product design class. I think fabricating shark fins is where the real moneys at. Cost to produce one is around 5-15$ and if you get all the fitment right you can easily sell it for 80+

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qijian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Buena park Posts: 216 Thanks: 28 Thanked 30 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only place I know you can fab your own things is Vocademy in Riverside. They might make you get a training class or two but if you're only using basic machinery it shouldn't be too expensive. Once you need to move up to welding & stuff then it gets pricey. Try giving them a call.

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