Wow - I hope all of this interest comes into some firm orders once the products are made peeps. Yes I know cost is important, but we are all in business to make a profit and its not a dirty word at the end of the day and I for one in other areas of business have never been greedy, so the same ethics i carry over to this industry. I do think it is a misconception about how much products replicated in carbon fibre do cost to produce and also many people do tend to really underestimate just how labour intensive things are, especially to get the kind of flawless finish we pride ourselves on and intend to promote through all of our product ranges.
Anyway . . . lol, unfortunately I cannot release any rrp prices until we have made what we intend to sell. It is pointless me drumming up a figure for it only to be a mile out becuase once making the product it may turn out far more time consuming etc and then end up producing goods for a loss, that is why so many companies go pear shaped in all types of industry (trust me, building and operating small, successful businesses is my bread and butter, whatever is being sold
) I have given an indication of price with regard to the 106 and saxo parts we do which are hopefully similar to some for the clio, so you can get the idea. Also for example the splitters . . . Now I know K tec already offer the pslitter in wet lay carbon for £111 including vat plus postage ? We will be offering a pre preg version for potentially less money . . . I think you get where I am coming from, given the product we will be selling, this SHOULD be dearer than wet lay, although sometimes the market dictates this not to happen i appreciate, but just so people are aware, cheaper is never better and if we are selling a better product (in terms of finish, and nothing against k tec etc) for less, the product range won't stay around for long, as we won't make any money and will be forced to close our doors. I think the easiest way to describe what we have to offer as a company is 'best value' products. I will let the first samples do the talking.
Timescales - the products are going to be prepared this weekend for high build primer, flatted, polished and then given their first session of release agent, then probably Monday get the parts fixed onto some boards ready for gel coating (2 stages) and then laminating for the moulds (2 stages also), then release parts form moulds and flat and polish any imperfections, cure the mould at high tempreture to iron out any weaknesses or vacuums in the mould, carry out any repairs, flat and polish again, release agent the mould, then lay the first product into the mould, then cure . . . Takes a lot doesnt it ? lol
You guys will start seeing some products on here by the end of March and when i give a timescale, i stick to it. We are up for making this work and we will do our best to not let you down.
V6 side vents . . . Without a doubt the carbon versions can be retailed at less than OE so we can't possibly offer more than that and for a much better end product, depends how badly someone wants carbon side vents, just like anything else tbh.
Early clios, like you say there is a market and people will buy and yes it is a limited market, but if we can be the main supplir of that market, then it can be made to work.
Batman - was this quote for front and rear cards and in wet lay or pre preg ? and was this fully trimed, flatted, polished, bagged up job done posted out to you ? Can you give me some dimensions ? I will try and get some templates done of the clio doors and rear quarters this weekend anyway. Price for front and rear cards dependent on size of front will be approx £250-£299 and may potentially include accessory panels which we have branded as 'trackday interior kits' for the saxo and 106, this in very lightweight pre preg carbon
Cheers guys
Bic