New Dipstick: Powdercoat or Anodize

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  1. Kellen@Craven

    Kellen@Craven New Member
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    We have redesigned the oil dipstick that we used to offer as the MINI Dipper. Along with ditching the name, we have also completely redone everything else. The shaft will be a spring like some R56 models, but unlike the MINI OEM version this will not be rigid and will have an extremely easy to read sinker on the bottom. The one thing we haven't completely decided on is the finish.

    We know that most people liked the red color on the original so we want to make the new one red too. What we haven't decided yet is if they should be powdercoat, or anodize.

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    The Tow Hook Loop above is powdercoat while the prototype Dipstick handle is anodized. We just want to know, which one do you prefer MA?​
     
  2. kconner5

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    I say powdercoat :)
     
  3. g33kguy

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    I like Anodize myself. +1
     
  4. jiminni

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    Is the R53 in the plans?
     
  5. Minidave

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    I'd vote for whichever holds up better......I'd think powdercoat, but I don't know for sure...

    How are you re-designing the end to make it easier to read? I always thought that if the end were either white plastic or even white painted/powdercoated maybe those who have so much difficulty reading the level could see it better.
     
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    Anodize it Chili Red.
     
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    Anodized and also offer it in polished aluminum.
     
  9. AliceCooper

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    If the Anodized is similar to the Red anodized strut tower defenders you did way back then my vote would also be for anodized and a polished or brushed aluminum would be sweet as well.
     
  10. ScottinBend

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    Love the anodized as long as it doesn't scratch!
     
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    Glad that you are making them again. Need one that is machined or polished to finish this:

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  12. Mr. Jim

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    I like the red anodized, I still have the dipper ll and it's black anodized has held up great!
     
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    anodized
     
  14. Firebro17

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    Read closer. R53 available, R56 in the works. Drop Kellen an email and they'll contact you when the R56 becomes available.
     
  15. jiminni

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    Where did you read that? In his OP, said nothing about an R53? Reason I said my original post was because they had stopped making them for the R53, they have them for the R56. I have one for my car already, was hoping Steve could start selling the one for the R53 again as so many people wanted them :cool:
     
  16. Pincity

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    Red Anodize

    I have several better anodizing companies to share with you if interested. Just sayin'
     
  17. Nathan

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    Yeah, Craven didn't say it was availble as of yet.

    From their site

    Please see MINI Dipstick - CravenSpeed Online for more.
     
  18. Norm03s

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    My DIY, cheaper looks OEM.
     
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    Read Craven's website. You'll find it there. They expect to have deliveries begin January 31st... Prepaid mine already.
     
  20. Kellen@Craven

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    Yes. To Clarify, the R53 (+R50 and R52) version of the dipstick is what will be ready to go first and has a confirmed shipping date of before January 31st. We plan on making a Prince engine version as well for Gen 2 owners, but I do not know the timetable for that. Let us know if you are waiting on Gen 2 and that might help push the schedule a little.
     

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