Plastic air con tabs that break

firepuma · 01-14-2012, 12:21 PM

I've began prototyping replacement tabs for the 01-06 mdx's. Keep an eye out in this thread for details on how to get ahold of them and specs. Test fitting begins next week and I plan on making a fairly high volume limited run of tab tops that will connect to the bottom section of the side/center/ and rear vents. Pro type is white I plan on manufacturing in a low gloss black (will look stock minus the chrome trim tab on the oem). Any questions shoot away!

carguy07 · 01-14-2012, 12:58 PM

Nice!

azbadger · 01-15-2012, 12:30 PM

Awesome! I need one now but will try superglue. 2004 MDX with too many cheap parts that have broken over the years and a failed transmission at 80K to boot. First and last Acura and have since switched to Lexus. Will replace MDX with Lexus RX when the tranny fails again which I am almost certain it will.

12BlueX · 01-16-2012, 03:59 PM

Very clever and nice! You can make a fortune on this assuming the actual manufacturing cost is relatively low per pc and the finish is very close to OEM.

firepuma · 01-20-2012, 02:45 PM

Test fit an refinement this weekend- keep an eye out!

g35rocker · 01-23-2012, 04:10 PM

Cool. Can't wait!

firepuma · 01-23-2012, 08:52 PM

Test fit went well. I purposely made it a bit large so I have some refinements to make to match it more closely to the OEM size but still have it be stronger than OEM. I'll blast out another prototype this week and hopefully be closer to a solution. If anyone has a spare vent lying around they'd donate to the cause (so I can make this faster/easier) let me know and we will work something out. Much appreciated.

kgantzer · 02-05-2012, 07:57 PM

Any more progress on your efforts?

firepuma · 02-13-2012, 10:12 AM

So I did some massaging of the second pro type and got it to fit. It's tight and strong. I don't see these coming loose at all. Here's where I need you all's input- I am figuring a satin/matte black is the best color. I will NOT be able to replicate the chrome tab that's on the front of the OEM units but rather it will be a single solid color. I am thinking of selling them in a 4-5 pack to replace the front tabs so they all match. Apparently the rears are different and do not suffer the same failure rate. So with the new pieces installed the front will be different than the rear. Does this work for everyone? Just looking for opinions before I go ahead and start producing the units.
Here's some pics of fitment-

ROTORRAY · 02-13-2012, 12:10 PM

Passenger one broke some time ago but we just ignore it. Would like to replace it but don't want to buy a whole new vent. Keep us posted on this because I'm sure you can sell all you make.

Hawkeye83 · 02-13-2012, 12:47 PM

Looks/sounds good to me! We have one tab left in the front that is not broken. Would definitely purchase some flat black ones, as we have black interior anyway.

firepuma · 02-13-2012, 01:33 PM

Did they come in any other color besides black? I could /can make them in any color I was assuming black was the only option-
Any other requests? Also I'd probably stick to selling them in a 4 or 5 pack to save the hassle of pricing and shipping etc. this should come to fruition very soon do keep your eyes out-

kgantzer · 02-14-2012, 10:09 AM

4 Pack flat black sounds appropriate. I need 3, so count me in for 4.

firepuma · 02-14-2012, 09:16 PM

Thanks kgantzer - that's the kind of feedback I'm looking for-
I'll have this tightened up soon and start production. So if there is interest please Pmd or leave a message in the thread

HardCorps325 · 02-14-2012, 10:01 PM

In for updates!

01-14-2012, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
firepuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 86	Plastic air con tabs that break I've began prototyping replacement tabs for the 01-06 mdx's. Keep an eye out in this thread for details on how to get ahold of them and specs. Test fitting begins next week and I plan on making a fairly high volume limited run of tab tops that will connect to the bottom section of the side/center/ and rear vents. Pro type is white I plan on manufacturing in a low gloss black (will look stock minus the chrome trim tab on the oem). Any questions shoot away!

01-14-2012, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 960	Nice! __________________ 2006

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g35rocker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 63	Cool. Can't wait! __________________ 2005 Billet Silver MDX, Touring 2011 Lexus IS 250, Smokey Granite Mica

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ROTORRAY Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 774	Great idea!!! Passenger one broke some time ago but we just ignore it. Would like to replace it but don't want to buy a whole new vent. Keep us posted on this because I'm sure you can sell all you make.

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01-15-2012, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
azbadger Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	Awesome! I need one now but will try superglue. 2004 MDX with too many cheap parts that have broken over the years and a failed transmission at 80K to boot. First and last Acura and have since switched to Lexus. Will replace MDX with Lexus RX when the tranny fails again which I am almost certain it will.

01-16-2012, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
12BlueX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 226	Very clever and nice! You can make a fortune on this assuming the actual manufacturing cost is relatively low per pc and the finish is very close to OEM.

01-20-2012, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
firepuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 86	Test fit an refinement this weekend- keep an eye out!

01-23-2012, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
firepuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 86	Test fit went well. I purposely made it a bit large so I have some refinements to make to match it more closely to the OEM size but still have it be stronger than OEM. I'll blast out another prototype this week and hopefully be closer to a solution. If anyone has a spare vent lying around they'd donate to the cause (so I can make this faster/easier) let me know and we will work something out. Much appreciated.

02-05-2012, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
kgantzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Any more progress on your efforts?

02-13-2012, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
firepuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 86	So I did some massaging of the second pro type and got it to fit. It's tight and strong. I don't see these coming loose at all. Here's where I need you all's input- I am figuring a satin/matte black is the best color. I will NOT be able to replicate the chrome tab that's on the front of the OEM units but rather it will be a single solid color. I am thinking of selling them in a 4-5 pack to replace the front tabs so they all match. Apparently the rears are different and do not suffer the same failure rate. So with the new pieces installed the front will be different than the rear. Does this work for everyone? Just looking for opinions before I go ahead and start producing the units. Here's some pics of fitment-

02-13-2012, 12:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hawkeye83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 25	Looks/sounds good to me! We have one tab left in the front that is not broken. Would definitely purchase some flat black ones, as we have black interior anyway.

02-13-2012, 01:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
firepuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 86	Did they come in any other color besides black? I could /can make them in any color I was assuming black was the only option- Any other requests? Also I'd probably stick to selling them in a 4 or 5 pack to save the hassle of pricing and shipping etc. this should come to fruition very soon do keep your eyes out-

02-14-2012, 10:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
kgantzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	4 Pack flat black sounds appropriate. I need 3, so count me in for 4.

02-14-2012, 09:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
firepuma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 86	Thanks kgantzer - that's the kind of feedback I'm looking for- I'll have this tightened up soon and start production. So if there is interest please Pmd or leave a message in the thread

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02-14-2012, 10:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
HardCorps325 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 51	In for updates!