Micro Image Hood Design Contest - Page 11 - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 11-07-2008, 12:44 AM

I'm sorry the hack ruined the order of entries. there are at least three others in the current batch the closely resemble Thomas' entry as well. But I looked closely at shape and placement, believe me.

And yes -- I intend to produce these at the lowest cost possible while maintaining high quality and excellent fitment.

FINALLY, I get to make a hood that FITS correctly. (boo on you, Seibon)

Malaya1221 · 11-07-2008, 02:39 AM

glad that you pick the 2nd choice, that's my fave of all of them...i hope it won't b as big as that sema yaris one

...from echo_yaris's pic, it seems like it would only b like a mini cooper size hood scoop?

Midon · 11-07-2008, 04:01 AM

Now that you have them picked, a question? When can we expect to see them (rough estimate), and will they be offered pre-painted?

Thej3sta2 · 11-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Congrats thomas and echo you guys had great designs

33OH · 11-07-2008, 08:44 AM

#2 was my favorite. Good job all!

Thej3sta2 · 11-07-2008, 08:53 AM

# 1 is my favorite it sex'e

Hey Garm!! you going to make the slits on #1 out of CF and the rest FG

cali yaris · 11-07-2008, 09:26 AM

1 - the Five Axis scoop is larger and moved towards the back. I like ours better.

2 - The hoods will be made in fiberglass (no CF) and shipped to us unpainted. I can sell them that way, or arrange for local painting (this would be best to guarantee least damage and color matching).

3 - We are shooting for the RANGE of about $300 per hood. This is not a firm price.

4 - I don't know the production schedule yet, but I will be posting it, along with pictures if we can get them of the whole process.

You were all involved from the beginning, so I'm hoping we can all watch the actual product get made.

Thej3sta2 · 11-07-2008, 09:42 AM

ohhhh man. Im twidling my fingers right now

engelm_ · 11-07-2008, 02:46 PM

I want the mudkip one...

i <3 pokemon

Congrats you guys!

PETERPOOP · 11-08-2008, 12:16 PM

300$ includes painted to color match at your local shop? If so, how can I say no?

cali yaris · 11-08-2008, 01:28 PM

not sure of the production schedule yet. Pretty sure it won't be until after the first of the year -- this product has to be made well and fit well too, if I'm going to put my brand name on it.

KCALB SIRAY · 11-08-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

congrats to the winners!

i guess i'm going to "need" one of these hoods, when did you say finished pieces will ship garm?

geez sometimes i wish my car was not already black, so i could do contrasting colors like etimago's example

you still can just do a charcoal grey

eTiMaGo · 11-08-2008, 09:56 PM

A little update from me...

Before production can begin, CTScott and myself need to come up with a few more composites showing the designs from different angles, as the fabricator will get better results with more reference material.

Once these finalized designs are submitted there should be at least 30 days to create the "master", fine tuning of the design, then the creation of the molds, then actual production.

Once they're all done, shipping will take a further month or so... So as Garm said, these won't be in the US until next year, so patience, everyone!

Also, since they won't be in CF, but I know that my design would look so much better with CF slats, you could in theory get some stick-on real CF sheets like Hasepro Magical Carbon, and cover the slats with that

cali yaris · 11-08-2008, 11:09 PM

Thomas, please note that it was CTScott's design...

and thanks for the update!!

eTiMaGo · 11-08-2008, 11:12 PM

oops my bad!

cali yaris · 11-08-2008, 11:14 PM

well, actually it was MY bad..

WeeYari · 02-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Bump. Any updates on potential timelines?

Also waking up the thread for the benefit of the noobs who may not even be aware of this.

cali yaris · 02-03-2009, 01:53 PM

haven't heard - Thomas?

11-07-2008, 12:44 AM	#181
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I'm sorry the hack ruined the order of entries. there are at least three others in the current batch the closely resemble Thomas' entry as well. But I looked closely at shape and placement, believe me. And yes -- I intend to produce these at the lowest cost possible while maintaining high quality and excellent fitment. FINALLY, I get to make a hood that FITS correctly. (boo on you, Seibon) __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-07-2008, 02:39 AM	#182
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	glad that you pick the 2nd choice, that's my fave of all of them...i hope it won't b as big as that sema yaris one...from echo_yaris's pic, it seems like it would only b like a mini cooper size hood scoop?

11-07-2008, 04:01 AM	#183
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	Now that you have them picked, a question? When can we expect to see them (rough estimate), and will they be offered pre-painted? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

11-07-2008, 08:31 AM	#184
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	Congrats thomas and echo you guys had great designs __________________

11-07-2008, 08:53 AM	#186
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	# 1 is my favorite it sex'e Hey Garm!! you going to make the slits on #1 out of CF and the rest FG __________________

11-07-2008, 08:44 AM	#185
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	#2 was my favorite. Good job all!

11-07-2008, 09:26 AM	#187
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	1 - the Five Axis scoop is larger and moved towards the back. I like ours better. 2 - The hoods will be made in fiberglass (no CF) and shipped to us unpainted. I can sell them that way, or arrange for local painting (this would be best to guarantee least damage and color matching). 3 - We are shooting for the RANGE of about $300 per hood. This is not a firm price. 4 - I don't know the production schedule yet, but I will be posting it, along with pictures if we can get them of the whole process. You were all involved from the beginning, so I'm hoping we can all watch the actual product get made. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-07-2008, 09:42 AM	#188
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	ohhhh man. Im twidling my fingers right now __________________

11-07-2008, 02:46 PM	#189
engelm_ Yea, I'm Awesome View User's Garage Drives: 08' Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 209	I want the mudkip one... i <3 pokemon Congrats you guys! __________________ Meg (+410 posts prior 10/18/08; Real Join Date: Jan 2008) "Haha i would never call your car conservative." Richie Perrette

11-08-2008, 12:16 PM	#190
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	300$ includes painted to color match at your local shop? If so, how can I say no?

11-08-2008, 01:28 PM	#191
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	not sure of the production schedule yet. Pretty sure it won't be until after the first of the year -- this product has to be made well and fit well too, if I'm going to put my brand name on it. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#193
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	A little update from me... Before production can begin, CTScott and myself need to come up with a few more composites showing the designs from different angles, as the fabricator will get better results with more reference material. Once these finalized designs are submitted there should be at least 30 days to create the "master", fine tuning of the design, then the creation of the molds, then actual production. Once they're all done, shipping will take a further month or so... So as Garm said, these won't be in the US until next year, so patience, everyone! Also, since they won't be in CF, but I know that my design would look so much better with CF slats, you could in theory get some stick-on real CF sheets like Hasepro Magical Carbon, and cover the slats with that __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ... Last edited by eTiMaGo; 11-08-2008 at 11:12 PM.

11-08-2008, 11:09 PM	#194
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Thomas, please note that it was CTScott's design... and thanks for the update!! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-08-2008, 11:12 PM	#195
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	oops my bad! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

11-08-2008, 11:14 PM	#196
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	well, actually it was MY bad.. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#197
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	Bump. Any updates on potential timelines? Also waking up the thread for the benefit of the noobs who may not even be aware of this. __________________

02-03-2009, 01:53 PM	#198
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	haven't heard - Thomas? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.