Gauging Interest... Dash insert for aftermarket radio
04-12-2008, 08:11 PM
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Even if we went aluminum you could either paint it glossy black or powder coat it black. I think it would actually offer the most flexability...but we shall see what can be worked out.
04-13-2008, 10:19 AM
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The biggest issue with aluminum is it adds another professional service fee to the cost; painting aluminum is not really a DIY job. I will just wait and see what the final outcome is. I am just really happy that we will have another alternative - whatever it turns out to be.
04-14-2008, 06:35 AM
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Both the Aluminum and the plastic have their advantages. The plastic molded piece costs quite a bit up front that will have to be spread across expected sales (10K/100 total sales = 100$ on top of production cost for each unit). I actually like the idea of the aluminum because my cost stays the same per unit until I get into really large quantities. I have pay for the time it takes to load, program, and unload the cnc machine each time a piece is made plus shipping, which can be easily added to the cost of each unit. Then we can go with the a la' carte method and I can have someone paint or powdercoat it for an additional cost.
Not much to update on, I spent most of last week at the Masters... I will work on it some more this week.
Not much to update on, I spent most of last week at the Masters... I will work on it some more this week.
04-16-2008, 02:26 AM
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this thread is getting good. Can't wait to see the finished product. And see the a la carte options if there are any. I think many of us are holding off on the corksports kit to see how this turns out.
04-18-2008, 05:29 PM
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Not a whole lot to update this week. I have been out of town all week and out all next week for work. I will update everyone as soon as I have something. The aluminum cnc machined piece is the way I am leaning now. I got a couple of quotes and it is looking very optimistic...
04-24-2008, 08:01 PM
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Brushed will be an option. I am out of town for for another week, after that I should be able to put some time in to get this thing done.. sorry for the delays..
04-24-2008, 10:34 PM
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ya I'm still looking forward to that carbon fiber look. Aluminum would interesting. I know its kind of soon to ask but when canwe expect this dash kit?
04-30-2008, 01:46 AM
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Very true. But can't forget the whole point is to make a better quality product at a cheaper price. Either way I know it will turn out better than the corksport kit
05-04-2008, 11:15 PM
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Subscribing, I just got my boosted 04 VR and the bose is terrible! I already have a Boston gt-42 4 channel, sl65 6.5" components, SL 95 6x9's, s35 for center, gt-22 2 channel, and a g3 10" with the zenclosures box. I cant wait to hear it all on a nice headunit.
