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welshlamb · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:07 pm Post subject: DB2 seat fasteners

We all know that for some reason known only to Italians the original DB2 'special' bolts (that hold the the seat unit to the subframe) were made in plastic.

Very light but also very susceptible to cross threads, rounding out the hex socket and general buggery. So they usually all get buggered up and replaced with something unsightly.

I have a local engineers that have confirmed they could manufacture exact replicas in 7075 alloy.

If I can get a bulk buy for minimum 30 pieces (Ie 15 DB2s' worth ) they would cost about £8.00 each. (P&P to you extra at cost) If there are numbers of overseas buyers then maybe one in each country could act as staging post for onward distribution?

First things first though........Hands up any interested parties and let's see if we can get this show on the road.
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2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

Would they have the allen key socket heads and taper...and shank etc etc...as in exact same....if so I'm in for a pair

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

A good bit cheaper than Rudolfs new made versions also...at 46 euros a pair

https://www.bimota-parts.de/en/component/virtuemart/db2/2x-monocoque-schraube-detail.html?Itemid=470

welshlamb · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:26 pm Post subject:

TVRRICH · Joined: 05 Feb 2016 Posts: 211 Location: Coventry UK

Hi Welshlamb, As 2 Bims said, if they are exactly like the originals i would definitely be up for a pair.

welshlamb · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:54 pm Post subject:

Excellent, thats 4 sets (I need two off) ..If we dont get to 15 sets I'll go back and see what pricing would be and check interest... but lets see how it goes.. In any case I reckon it will be a lot cheaper than any alternatives.
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brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia

I have a friend in Aus that makes 'special' bolts, fasteners, spacers etc as a hobby. He mostly use titanium but can use steel, alluminium, titanium etc. He also has the rotary broach to do the in-hex. I'll bounce it off him and see what he could do.
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DB1 860 · Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 177 Location: Sydney

Put me down for a set.

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barnmankit · Joined: 23 Nov 2014 Posts: 97 Location: Pyrenees, France

Hi there, I'll take a pair too if the price is reasonable. The problem for you guys in the UK is that if they're not anodised they'll corrode - have you thought about that? Still better than plastic though. Thanks for the initiative anyway!
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welshlamb · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:42 pm Post subject:

Or clear cerakote?.. all a question of cost.. although Ive found a very competitive cerakoter in Wales. Need a good batch to make it effective though I guess. 6 pairs and counting!
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brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia

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Piso · Joined: 12 Aug 2012 Posts: 70 Location: Stockholm

Sign me up for a pair
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