Want this grille only with an A instead of an H?

Send a Paypal for $150 with your screen name in the notes field to "paypal@heeltoeauto.com" and we will put you on our waiting list!


Marcus

 

did you come up with a final price for the grill yet?

 

Wow... so tempting.

I know it's just the grill with an 'A' but anyway you can get pics posted? For me it might be a make it or break if I could get some kind of visual image of this.

Thanks in advance.

 

^ +1

 

Do these come painted?
Would Chrome be an option? and how much would that be

Thanks

 

I don't have a final cost but for the FG version we are shooting for $299. Its going to be hard to estimate until we make the part.

Chrome is not likely an option, they parts will ship paint-ready.

 

I don't have a part yet so pics are not going to be doable at this time. These pre-sales are going to do two things:

1- justify the demand
2- fund the project.

Look at the grille and imagine an A there instead. If you like it with an H then you'll like it with an A. We just wanted to convert it thinking most of you were not into the JDM conversion thing.

 

1. How much shipping to Canada?

2. When do u estimate these will be ready?

The ppl who are thinking of buying this, are u guyz considering just paint matching with your car? I would really like a chrome version...

 

If you cant imagine - Here you go...





epic fail?

 

I think it would be center square area made round to accept the Acura A emblem

 

Thanks for the picture!

 

Of course.

 

1- not too much. We do a lot of international shipping and everyone is always pleased.

2- after we get some takers this will only take a few weeks to make and produce.


Chrome is not an option at this time!

 

Sorry guys but I like the Plenum better that looks to much like the 3rd generation TL's grill and is outdated looks wise.

 

Any progress to show?

 

Nobody wants this part bad enough to shoot in a deposit. I have not gotten any!

I can make lots of cool stuff for this car but need to get some real motivation behind it!

 

I really think everyone wants to see the real thing before any commitment.
But I can assure that, plenty of people will buy it.

 

I understand wanting to see the finished part before making a commitment, but this is going to cost me a good chunk of money to get off the ground and I am just as hesitant to take all the risk in making a part that there is no promise will sell. I am having the same issue with 1g TSX people on a roof spoiler right now. I am not asking that much, just some money to encourage the process.

How about if I make the grille cheaper for the first 10 people and make the deposit fully refundable if you don't like the part in the end?

Marcus

 

The only thing stopping me from giving u a deposit is the finish of the grille. How would I have to get it finished to make it look like the real Modulo Grille?

 

Thats a good incentive. what pricing would it be..

I would be in.

 

It will ship either as fiberglass ready for paint, prepainted for an extra fee to match your car's finish, or in carbon fiber!

 

Let's say, first 10 people can get a fiberglass grille for $250 plus shipping, or a carbon grille for $320. Paint would be about $80 extra. Shipping in the USA is about $15, and to Canada about $35, and anywhere else about $55.

Marcus

 

We COULD paint it a matte silver like this as well, all one color for all cars. I could use the lower trim on a stock grille to get the color match.

 

How about a black chrome grill like the TL-S?

 

POSSIBLE, but would be costly...


HEY GUYS, Enough with the wavering! Do we want a grille or no? The design details will be ironed out as we develop the item with your input! For now we just need to get going!

 

MrHeeltoe,

If you'll forgive my honesty, I'm not sure why you don't just make the grille and then try to sell it rather than trying to get customers to commit to something that currently does not exist.

I don't know if you are the owner of Heeltoe Automotive but assuming you are for a moment, would you want to commit money to a performance parts manufacturer promising a new part based on a Photoshop edit? That wouldn't seem to make very sound business sense.

Part of doing business is accepting the risk that comes with it. There are no guarantees. If you're creating a new product then you do your best with R&D and market research, etc., but in the end you are the one who decides if you want to bite the bullet and create the product. It doesn't seem fair for the businessperson to eat all the risk, but unfortunately that's the way it is in a society where the consumer is king.

Perhaps you could invest in a prototype and actually paint and install it, so that potential customers can see where their money would be going?

I understand that you may be looking at this as doing a favor for us 2nd gen owners. Maybe you're not even trying to turn a profit. I have never dealt with you personally but I have read countless raves about you here on the forums and I am sure you are a stand-up guy. I just wanted to offer my two cents and hope there are no hard feelings.

Regards,
MrOtocinclus

 

Thanks for the input!

Why not make the part first and sell later? Because....I am gun shy. We've made parts with the promise of buyers and when we made with the goods the customers DISAPPEARED. Literally gone. No negative comments, no sales, no movement on parts. So I am still gripping with the possibility that while there seems to be a demand for this part, that will not necessarily translate to sales.

I don't have any trouble assuming risk when it makes sense, but we have seen that viable parts will generate preorders and deposits. In order for us to invest in a prototype we will have invested all the money in tooling and materials needed to just go all the way.

The only reasons why I could see not to send a deposit are:
1- you don't want the part, which I could understand
2- you don't trust the company you are sending money to, which you certainly seem to have read enough about us on the forums to counter this point.


Basically, without enough interest for people to make a nominal, refundable deposit to catalyze development, I certainly have to question the seriousness of anyone here in being willing to purchase the finished product.

Marcus

 

Marcus, those are some very good points that I agree with completely. At this point with the refundable deposit it's a no-brainer for someone who truly wants the part. There is absolutely no risk to the buyer. I'm unable to participate at this time but I wish you the best in this endeavor.

Now, as you said, ENOUGH WAVERING to those guys who really want it!

 

guys, marcus does a great job with all the 1st gen tsx parts that he custom makes as well as doing group buys and simply a supplier of parts, have some faith that he knows what he's doing, his front lip and rear decklid for the 1st gen tsx are pretty dope

 

Marcus, $150 deposit sent to you. I might have forgotten my screen name in it.

 

GOT IT! Cool man thanks a ton!


1. Inter211

 

I just put my deposit down

 

Any updates on this project? Are you still taking deposits and if so what timeframe are we looking at?

 

Marcus, deposit sent.

 

in a prototyping stage, it makes sense to collect investments first. But when it comes to finished product, the manufacturer should take the risk first and put in the dough.

 

Thanks for the deposit!

I have 3 now. 2 more and I think I can get cracking.

The best bet for me makes sense to produce a grille that has no emblem, but then allows you to seamlessly add either an H or an A as you desire...

 

Subscribed for pics of final product.

 

Mr. Heeltoe,
I am very interested in your product and am curious if you still need a deposit. I am pretty sure I will send one in. Does it need to be paypal? I don't have an account but will make one if required. In addition my car is basque red pearl and do not know if carbon or painted would be best. Anyone have some thoughts?

 

Yeah I am still taking them. Paypal is sort of preferred because it is really easy to refund if I need to do that. CC deposits are a little more work for us because we need to invoice you. But we can do it that way if you need it. PP is really a good way to do things like this.

 

Sounds good I will try to take care of it when I am out of the office.