| here is the message I received from the seal company: "A custom seal of this style typically requires a minimum run
of 250 pieces plus initial tooling charge. It is not typically a
problem to copy a seal, but, if we are trying to change the seal
pressure rating and durability, this would possibly require a
couple versions as well as testing, etc." long story short, It is doable, and I would like to do it. I believe this would benefit the whole z community by creating a product that has been needed for years, with no feasible alternative. Beyond buying and providing the testing materials (throttle bodies, bearings, plates, etc etc) and purchasing a few of the seals, I cannot truely get this project off the ground without a bit of support. I am also working on finding out if there are any associated testing fees (if any) for R&D on creating a new seal (which I am also willing to help fund) so the issue at hand: I'm guessing we would need a guarantee of minimum purchase (250 seals), or possibly a company/companies willing to carry them. how do you go about sales pitching people or companies on a product that doesn't exist yet?
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