Lug cap cover

[chojn1]

Hey, thanks for all the responses.

That prototype is made of TPU (the same stuff use to make your cell phone case, only thicker and firmer) epoxied in 3 layers of carbon fiber. On the bottom of the TPU are five cylindrical shaped cups which press fit into the lug niches. It does take a little effort to press it on and pry it off, but no tools required. It is held on by friction and the vacuum created by the cups in the holes.

The carbon fiber is the labor intensive part of the build. Painting TPU is a lot easier and can reduce the complexity of build. Your choice of color is limited only by the choice of paint color.

Black:

Midnight silver:

Sorry I don't have any other colors yet, but you get the idea. As far as prices, that would have to wait until I find a manufacturer and determine actual cost.

Thanks again,
CJ

 

[RedAntisocial]

Please, by all means let us know when you do have prices!

 

[freeform1999]

Nice!
Would be better to see various colors on a wider shot with the car (even a Photoshop version for now).
My only concern is how to keep it from being quickly swiped.

 

[Runt8]

Nice!
Would be better to see various colors on a wider shot with the car (even a Photoshop version for now).
My only concern is how to keep it from being quickly swiped.

To be fair, it’s no more of a concern for these then any press on hub cap or cover, including the aero covers.

 

[insaneoctane]

Agree with the value of photoshopping the product in various colors on the wheel. If you feel ambitious, on different car colors too

 

[insaneoctane]

I think it's a great product with potential. I don't know how you keep someone with existing connections from having them made in China for less than whatever you decide. But, I do wish you success!

 

[Twiglett]

Hey, thanks for all the responses.

That prototype is made of TPU (the same stuff use to make your cell phone case, only thicker and firmer) epoxied in 3 layers of carbon fiber. On the bottom of the TPU are five cylindrical shaped cups which press fit into the lug niches. It does take a little effort to press it on and pry it off, but no tools required. It is held on by friction and the vacuum created by the cups in the holes.

The carbon fiber is the labor intensive part of the build. Painting TPU is a lot easier and can reduce the complexity of build. Your choice of color is limited only by the choice of paint color.

Black:

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Midnight silver:

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Sorry I don't have any other colors yet, but you get the idea. As far as prices, that would have to wait until I find a manufacturer and determine actual cost.

Thanks again,
CJ

count me in for a set of black ones

 

[03DSG]

I think it's a great product with potential. I don't know how you keep someone with existing connections from having them made in China for less than whatever you decide. But, I do wish you success!

I do as well and if in the market I would buy them from him and him alone for his foresight and innovation.

 

[TSportline]

There should be a large market for these as deliveries hit their stride. However, I suspect Evannex, T-Sportsline, or others will jump in this market also. Hopefully being early to market will allow the first manufacturer to be more competitive price wish after the other competitors enter the market, and after they've recouped development/start-up cost from early sales.

Our lug nut caps already fit the Model 3. We'll be making an econ version for the Model 3.

 

[03DSG]

Our lug nut caps already fit the Model 3. We'll be making an econ version for the Model 3.

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Your lug nut caps already fit 13/16” hex. The Model 3 is 13/16” hex as well. Why an Econ version For the 3?

 

[chojn1]

I think it's a great product with potential. I don't know how you keep someone with existing connections from having them made in China for less than whatever you decide. But, I do wish you success!

Best I can do is to build a better quality product at a reasonable price. The head start will help a little, but if it is profitable, it will be copied and produced in China. I actually planed to share the design once completed for anyone to 3D print it themselves.

 

[chojn1]

Our lug nut caps already fit the Model 3. We'll be making an econ version for the Model 3.

Those are beautiful wheels, and your lug covers look great on them. But this is not the same product. This is a lug cover specifically for the model 3 aero wheels when in use without the aero cover.

 

[chojn1]

Nice!
Would be better to see various colors on a wider shot with the car (even a Photoshop version for now).
My only concern is how to keep it from being quickly swiped.

I still have quite a few projects I am working on at the moment, but will boot up photoshop once I have some free time.
CJ

 

[Twiglett]

I still have quite a few projects I am working on at the moment, but will boot up photoshop once I have some free time.
CJ

Have you thought of just filling in the center hole ?

 

[insaneoctane]

Kind of funny, I was re-reading through this thread to understand how these mount and it just hit me that these completely obscure the wheel lugs! When I first looked at the product placement, I just noticed the sweet CF and missed the fact that the lugs are hidden. Not saying that's good or bad, just I missed that! Anyway, still anxious to see some photoshops of this look!

 

[Graniteds]

I had posted this on another forum, reposting it here to see if there is any interest.

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And the prototype:

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I am thinking about having it produced if there is enough interest.

CJ

Love it! Carbon fiber looks great but MUST have center cap.

 

[eSpiritIV]

I would love to try to 3D print these if you want to share the file? Would be a cool project to even just to create one for myself.

 

[LectrikPower]

I'm in! Just asked about this in another thread.

 

[aronth5]

Yes interested, with center cap

 

[Jetson]

I like the lug not cover! Especially the Midnight Silver one!