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Signalocity
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| I had asked recently as well, and was informed it was shelved for the time being. |
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SCM
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| Anybody heard an update on this topic? |
I asked Bostig about it back in September. I forget what their exact reply was but it sounded like they were making some changes and really didn't have an expected release date anymore, and certainly not "in time for the 2014 driving season".
They also had no plans for a matching rear bumper.
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porterbrown
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Anybody heard an update on this topic? I've been peeking in on Burley's site from time to time to and have yet to see the bumper.
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LeftCoastKiteboarding
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| I've been dealing with some QC issues on bumpers from another vendor. Guess I'll just let that dog lie. I've been waiting for the NFB for a LOOOONG time. Can't wait. |
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Yukon Syncro
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WOOT WOOT awesome partnership! That looks like a seriously skookum bumper! 
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insyncro
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A Bostig / Burley combo should be awesome  |
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steewoz
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From the Bostig Blog:
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Exciting new Partnership
With all of the attention and questions the recent posts from the Bostig powered expedition rig Syncro Bo has been getting on thesamba.com we've decided to announce this sooner rather than later.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=588895
https://www.facebook.com/SyncroBo
We are very excited to announce that Bostig is partnering with Burley Motorsports (http://burleysmotorsports.com/) as the exclusive manufacturer of our NFB line of bumpers. We are especially excited because this partnership will extend beyond bumpers and allow us to offer exceptional value to both of our customers that are looking to build true expedition rigs like Syncro Bo or just improve their vanagons with the very best powertrain, suspension, and exterior accessories available.
The NFB, NFBc, and matching rear bumper with integrated hitch, carrier options, and shackle mounts will be available this driving season, keep an eye out for announcements on:
our website
twitter (@bostiginc)
and facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bostig/
We share quite a lot beyond the love of our rigs with Burley, and we look forward to the new value and performance we will be able to deliver to our mutual customers along with the proven solutions we've both been delivering for years now.
In short, go Bostig / Burley!! |
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ZanaEvyPapa
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| Is there some kind of secret site access code to look for NFB avalability? Cant seem to find any information on this product. Do you have to have a Zetec in your van? NOT GOING that route! |
This is the page: http://www.bostig.com/bostig-nfb-bumper-project/
Seems like they have pulled the content. 
They've been pretty quiet on their FB page, but I did see this hopeful comment from a month ago.
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Tristar Eric
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Nice flares! Saw Simon's van at Syncrofest and it's amazing!
Nice bumper!
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zeohsix
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| Is there some kind of secret site access code to look for NFB avalability? Cant seem to find any information on this product. Do you have to have a Zetec in your van? NOT GOING that route! |
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insyncro
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| Good lookin' van Dude |
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sacbc
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Sweet bumper fer sure.
Tight tolerances. The covers for the winch receiver would not fit after coating.
Maybe a photo will drum Bostig up some business, although I can't find anything about the NFB on the new web site. Hope I'm not breaking any agreements
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corter
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That would actually be a really cool business model if someone could find a market for it. ready-to-go cad drawings sold to folks that cnc them and weld them up.
If Bostig were to not bring the bumper to retail for some reason, they could charge for the plans. That way they've still got a source of revenue coming in (however small). |
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SCP_Austin
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You are right--the request does seem a little shady. My apologies to the Bostig guys. They have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into making a HIGH quality product.
I want something sturdy, but if I can save on weight that would be nice too. I am toying with trying to weld something up vs. getting a RMW or GW bumper. For me it is a time game...not sure I have the time at this point in my life to horse around with putting a bumper together.
I just need some help on the starting point. I think with having just the top top section done on the CNC--I can make my customer bumper. However---my original request isn't the most tactful or respectful of the IP owner. Thanks for pointing it out RMW.
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Phishman068
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I have to agree with everyone else, asking for the plans to produce yourself is stabbing a vendor/engineer in the back.
If you for instance saw the bumper and said "I like the look of that" and chose to copy it as best you could, doing it your own way, that's awesome. But to try to get the actual CAD Files and just produce them yourself is not so great...
Furthermore, the NFB-C comes in quite a few parts, all with very exacting tolerances. Even if you had the files and had your guy cut them, the odds of getting the quality control issues worked out on the first try are slim. I'm sure bostig's built a few that weren't as good at first, but now they're pretty awesome!
The precision of the cuts allows everything to snap together really well, keeping pieces at 90* angles simply through the tightness of the fit while you weld them. It's sweet~!
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insyncro
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| Is it possible to get plans? I have a line on a CNC friend...pm me. |
Please support vendors who have taken the time to design and offer Vanagon specific products....not just poach them. |
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Rocky Mountain Westy
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Rocky Mountain Westy
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Rocky Mountain Westy
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| Is it possible to get plans? I have a line on a CNC friend...pm me. |
*EDITED* I changed my mind. I don't want to stir the pot. That is just a silly request.
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SCP_Austin
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| Is it possible to get plans? I have a line on a CNC friend...pm me. |
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