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Steve@HPE · 10-05-2012, 03:30 PM

Gents, when we designed the HEX Vents back in early 2011 we also began designing a set of front bumper ports to compliment them. We put the development of the ports on hold when we found that a bumper port offering was coming from another company. I'm trying to decide now whether to cancel the project or move forward.

With so many people switching to the ZL1 front end, other bumpers and ports, I'm not sure there's room for another offering. Which brings me to the point of this thread, to get your input on the design and whether it's something you'd be interested in.

Here is a link to the design we submitted for provisional patenting (http://www.3dvia.com/models/A7001C9DAF8193A5). You'll need to add the 3D plugin as instructed to view the model. You can press and hold your mouse and move it to rotate the model.

The most recent design is very similar except it includes fastening features and a few simple cosmetic changes. Note, the three holes on the one side will contain LED light bulbs.

I know it's difficult to get a feel for these when it's only one side and not rendered in a bumper. We may have our modeler drop them into a 3D Camaro model if I decide to move forward.

I look forward to your thoughts and feedback.

Steve

thespymaster · 10-05-2012, 03:40 PM

Looks really sharp......................

I say you got a great product to bring to market for the 5TH Gen

Heres some snapshots I took, for those not wanting to download the program to view

Steve@HPE · 10-05-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thespymaster

Looks really sharp......................

I say you got a great product to bring to market for the 5TH Gen

Heres some snapshots I took, for those not wanting to download the program to view

Thanks spy, guess I could have included some snaps.

awfarley · 10-05-2012, 03:49 PM

Looks similiar to the T3. Looks good. Are those holes for some lighting?

thespymaster · 10-05-2012, 03:49 PM

I assume the 3 holes are for light placement?

cyberLS · 10-05-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

I assume the 3 holes are for light placement?

yes the op say for led lights, also what is the price point for these?

Chaotic73 · 10-05-2012, 04:13 PM

Are these for V6 and V8 front bumpers?

=Stephens= · 10-05-2012, 05:31 PM

By the looks of them, they could go in either v6 or v8.

The Stig · 10-05-2012, 05:42 PM

Depending on how much you guys charge for these I could see them being pretty popular.

phillyfan1290 · 10-05-2012, 05:53 PM

I gotta see how they look on a bumper but I could very well be interested!

DesertCamaro · 10-05-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Depending on how much you guys charge for these I could see them being pretty popular.

Seriously. You undercut the "other guys" and you'll make a killing for sure.

GunnyG · 10-05-2012, 05:55 PM

I likes...

!!!

ajp · 10-05-2012, 05:55 PM

I Like them. Not sure about the LEDs being on the outside though.

zkdreads · 10-05-2012, 06:10 PM

as long as there cheaper then there ports you might have something here

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Yes	14	14.00%
Yes, with some design changes	12	12.00%
Yes, if it's priced right	66	66.00%
Yes, if the installation is simple	13	13.00%
No	16	16.00%
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10-05-2012, 03:30 PM	#1
Steve@HPE Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North East Florida Posts: 560	HPE Bumper Ports Gents, when we designed the HEX Vents back in early 2011 we also began designing a set of front bumper ports to compliment them. We put the development of the ports on hold when we found that a bumper port offering was coming from another company. I'm trying to decide now whether to cancel the project or move forward. With so many people switching to the ZL1 front end, other bumpers and ports, I'm not sure there's room for another offering. Which brings me to the point of this thread, to get your input on the design and whether it's something you'd be interested in. Here is a link to the design we submitted for provisional patenting (http://www.3dvia.com/models/A7001C9DAF8193A5). You'll need to add the 3D plugin as instructed to view the model. You can press and hold your mouse and move it to rotate the model. The most recent design is very similar except it includes fastening features and a few simple cosmetic changes. Note, the three holes on the one side will contain LED light bulbs. I know it's difficult to get a feel for these when it's only one side and not rendered in a bumper. We may have our modeler drop them into a 3D Camaro model if I decide to move forward. I look forward to your thoughts and feedback. Steve Last edited by Steve@HPE; 10-05-2012 at 07:47 PM.

10-05-2012, 03:40 PM	#2
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,533 View My Garage	Looks really sharp...................... I say you got a great product to bring to market for the 5TH Gen Heres some snapshots I took, for those not wanting to download the program to view Attached Images

10-05-2012, 04:13 PM	#7
Chaotic73 BUMBLLB Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 1,772 View My Garage	Are these for V6 and V8 front bumpers? __________________

10-05-2012, 05:42 PM	#9
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Depending on how much you guys charge for these I could see them being pretty popular. __________________

10-05-2012, 03:49 PM	#4
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Looks similiar to the T3. Looks good. Are those holes for some lighting?

10-05-2012, 05:31 PM	#8
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	By the looks of them, they could go in either v6 or v8.

10-05-2012, 05:53 PM	#10
phillyfan1290 Tri-Country Camaro Tampa Drives: '12 IBM Camaro LFX Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 524	I gotta see how they look on a bumper but I could very well be interested! __________________ CAI Intake & Washer Relocation Kit/Air Scoop - Vmax Ported Throttle Body - MRT 2.0 Exhaust - Mike Norris Catch Can - T5 Splitter - Flashtech V1 RGB Halos -Retrofit Source Projectors- Wifi RGB remote - Custom CRT Dash and Door Trim - LED Fogs- ZL1 Grill w/ LFX emblem - Custom Painted Bowtie, Tail Light Bezel, and Camaro Lettering- More Comming Soon

10-05-2012, 05:55 PM	#12
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10-05-2012, 05:55 PM	#13
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I Like them. Not sure about the LEDs being on the outside though. __________________

10-05-2012, 06:10 PM	#14
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	as long as there cheaper then there ports you might have something here __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!