Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
I think the reason why you can't find them anymore is because the platform is rather old thus making it a difficult to non-existent profitable venture. On top of that, taking specific requests for PS/AC, just PS, etc. will make it harder to market to the general 'tuner'. Bottom line is cost of production, selling, shipping and materials, (basically your total cost) and since this is an 'interference fit' part, tolerances will need to be precise - thus trial/error/testing of the prototype before giving the shop the green light for mass production. Since you're designing them yourself, thats a good bit of cost reduction. Get a few quotes from several shops within a 50 mile radius and negotiate your lowest price from there. ok i'll stop talking now lol :)

^Right on the fucking money. I'm not looking to get rich off these. If I make a little bit of money, yay me. Otherwise, it's just to help the community with a part that a lot of people want, but is nowhere to be found. The reason for the 20 people needed before I go to the shop is that's my break even point. After that I'll throw them on ebay or some other site at slightly inflated prices to pay off my bookie. :D

As for design software, either Vellum or Autocad. Design most likely won't end up being the interference part, but more like the customcargrill.com style with the three bolts to attach directly to the sprocket. Still getting input from the community on design though.