New Oil Cap- Designing NOW!
 

Okay folks, this will be a first! Usually I come up with product ideas randomly and jot them down on paper and the machinery starts to roll...and BAM I get an oil cap.

A few people have emailed me and and asked if I offered any other oil caps, because they didn't like the shape or finish of the current one I have. Usually I would say "Too Bad, so sad! Buy a Keychain!!" j/k

So I've started this thread to get some comments and ideas for the next one. So what does this mean for you? You get to voice your opinions/ideas, and if your little creative element gets implemented into the final product, I'll send you a FREE ONE. Yeah, I'm that nice!

So get your thinking caps on!

-Andy

How about removing some of the material in the center section to give the inner gears a more real look.

Also how about a satin black rotor cap with chrome detailing. Like the reverse of your aluminum cap.


FYI, I got a bunch of your keychains. My mom got me 3 for an xmas gift like 2 years ago. 2 keychains were the wrong ones. She called to exchange them and you sent out the right ones and told her to keep the wrong ones too. Thanks you rock! :icon_tup:

some ideas i have

rotor shape oil cap with the autobots logo. id buy one.
maybe a rotor shape with repu sa,fb,fc,fd and rx8 on them(not all of them on the same one)
one's that have the motor model on them ie 12a 13b ect

and a funny one for when piston guys ask whats a rotor. on the rotor it says dumb piston guy i have two of these inside(ok not funny)

is there any way you could make the rotor spin, like you tighten it with a Allen(sp?) key. and you can flick it and the rotor will spin.
um i think the ones you sell are fine by the way.

I know some of the caps require t/b elbow removal so if you could make it smaller it would be better.

I kind of agree with arts.. I've seen some that are too big to use on an FD>

Some of my ideas along with others: Rotor shape and maybe have it in anodized colors with chrome accents and or the entire cap in chrome like the current one. I also like the idea of offerring it with repu sa,fb,fc,fd and rx8 on top to choose from and or also the motor model number 12a 13b etc. Another would be Rotor shape with Renesis kinda like the engine cover on the 8. Or like your patch with the Rotor with no piston symbol in it.

How about the new 40th anniversary logo on top of the rotor? Anyone feeling that?

Yes, I think this NEW Oil Cap will have a max width of about 50mm, maybe even less like 45mm. Would you like the thickness to be scaled correctly or maybe just 10mm thick?

Just make the same design smaller so that it works on the FD better, As it is now I have to remove the strut bar for access.

What I think would be cool is to put the "generations" on the rotor faces of the oil cap

Side one: FB 1979-1985
Side two: FC 1986-1992
Side Three: FD 1993-1995

then on the top just have the 40th AE log on the top...

IMO that would be just AWSOME..

You could have the stuff on the faces engraved, embosed,or stickied on.

yea great idea spooled. and i also agree on just making smaller.

you forgot about sa 78-80 rx7

can some one post a pic of the 40th AE log

Well dang it I need a new oil cap for my turbo engine I just built before I swap it in...

so hopefully I win and u make my design and I get a free one lol

Interesting idea Dave...

(what if the RX-8 guys complain? lol)

well make an RX8 cap lol....

I mean honestly I think the main focus should be about the "7"

the rx8 has become its own deal.. some 7 owners despize the 8 and alot of 8 guys I have met in person cant stand the 7....

If there is another way to incorporate the 8 into it that would be cool.. but remember there will be a 9 in what a year maybe 2

I have other ideas but I would spend all day typing them in here lol...

What about doing that design on the faces but for the RX8 guys have an optional one that has the RX8 logo on the top instead of AE on it...

I mean if u do a stickable decal that should be an easy low cost alternative

+eleventy billion

That is the best damn idea I have heard in a long time.

any update on what oil cap u are going to design?

I'm feeling the 40th logo with the 3 generations of RX's on the sides, maybe laser engraved!

Laser engraved would be AWSOME... I hope these become available soon.. I gotta get my engine dropped in and ready for the first fire up ;)

What about a spinning rotor? The cap could be tightened with an allen wrench or raised knurled ring and the rotor could spin around the center. Also liking the generation engraving on the side..

What if you made the base design, And just made different replaceable inserts. The you could please every one!!

Well if you put 40th anniversary on the top isnt that representing the 8? I have a 7 and an 8 and I know alot of others that own both as well... I say just make them in pink so they will look good on both my cars! :)

Well since its the 40th anniversary of Mazda's Rotary engine I dont really think its a 8 specific thing.

I would agree that it is not 8 specific, but for me at least, it conjures up images of the 40th anniversary version 8.

the way I look at it is it represents 40 YEARS of rotary engine/cars

So the New Oil caps might look something like these...
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachm...1&d=1209369256

the oil caps are going to look like the valve stem caps?.. your not going to do the 3 generations on the faces???

Dave, I meant the logo on top will be the same. Sides, I'm still working on.

Gottcha.. thats awsome.. I like the idea...

Keep us informed!

Since you Rx8 owners are going to get your panties in a bunch, why not put the production rotaries on the sides (10A, 12A, and 13B) Maybe even put "Mazda 10A" "Mazda 12A" and "Mazda 13B" to fill in more space. Then on the top engrave something like the 40th AE logo. That way no one gets offended.

I really like the idea of the Rx7 generations on the sides. I may be an Rx8 owner as well, but how many Rx8 owners are going to be buying oil caps for their 8? My guess is not as many as Rx7 owners, and the Rx8 owners that do end up buying them will more than likely be like me and own an Rx7 as well.

I didn't notice how old this thread is. Is there any updates at all on this product?

Yeah, it's gonna be a while before this design swings into action, I have a few other products on my plate right now. An FD owners complaining my reg oil cap doesn't fit, so I promised him I send him a new one when it's out. But this is definitely NEXT on the list.

I think I'm going to go with the design below.
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachm...1&d=1211823880

Simple enough?Laser etched gens on the side. And I'll have some "blank" ones as well non etched ones for the 8 kids.

sounds good keep me updated

Dave
SpooledupRacing@comcast.net

Generation Fonts
 

FB
http://rotarycarclub.com/attachment....1&d=1212099792

FC
http://rotarycarclub.com/attachment....1&d=1212099792

FD
http://rotarycarclub.com/attachment....1&d=1212099792


FC and FD fonts seems to be fairly similar.

The ball is rolling.

is that what u plan to do is jut have the "RX-7" in the font on each side or are you gonna put the years etc?

I think if u just did the "RX-7" font it would not stand out as much especially since I agree that the FC and FD font is almost identical...


MAN I am getting anxious

do on side SA/FB othere side FC last side FD simple and done.

RX-7 1978-1985
RX-7 1986-1991
RX-7 1993-1995

Have the years right below the RX-7 Font?

hey that what i suggested on page one lol.

that would be awsome Andy..

I like it

thats exactly what I suggested..

I think it would look AWSOME

We're still working on this item everyone, haven't forgot about it. It's in one of the stages of product manufacturing. = )

I have a few FD owners hinting that my current oil cap does not fit their cars with the strut brace in place. So I referred them to this thread. lol