FLP '07-'08 TL-S CF Exhaust Trims, on sale soon!
06-25-2012, 07:25 AM
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but wouldn't trade it for anything.
06-25-2012, 07:29 AM
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in for pricing/more pics/installation process.
looks good heeltoe!
looks good heeltoe!
06-25-2012, 09:46 AM
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^good lord i hope you are way off base with that guess. 
06-25-2012, 12:07 PM
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yea, that's too steep for me. When I had my type S rear done , the body shop forgot to factor in the cost difference on these between my stock '06 and the '07. They ended up paying for them, not me. 
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06-25-2012, 05:49 PM
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I'm guessing these aren't going to be as big of a hit as they would hoped for, so a "base a-spec" version isn't ever gonna go into production. Don't quote me though, my assumption is solely based on the amount of Type-S stock rear bumpers that exist on here. There are some, but a majority have already gotten, or will eventually get, a "type-s a-spec rear lip kit" installed. Add in the $200+ price...
For almost the same price you can just buy a "Type-S A-spec rear bumper" which makes a bigger difference, even at a distance. I guess CF junkies will jump on this... I just hope there's enough because I'd like to see a "Base A-Spec rear bumper" version become available, and hopefully the price drops a bit lol
For almost the same price you can just buy a "Type-S A-spec rear bumper" which makes a bigger difference, even at a distance. I guess CF junkies will jump on this... I just hope there's enough because I'd like to see a "Base A-Spec rear bumper" version become available, and hopefully the price drops a bit lol
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06-25-2012, 05:57 PM
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06-25-2012, 07:37 PM
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It was expected to be quite expensive for real CF. This mod is for the serious CF nuts (Steven, 
) or for those who think they're done modding and want one last thing to touch up the back of their car.
If these drop in price I'll be all in but as for now, no. I do love the idea but wish it was more affordable.
) or for those who think they're done modding and want one last thing to touch up the back of their car. If these drop in price I'll be all in but as for now, no. I do love the idea but wish it was more affordable.
06-25-2012, 08:09 PM
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Marcus, does this fit over the OEM pieces or do the OEM pieces have to come off?
06-25-2012, 09:08 PM
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Uh...oh...
It's definitely a nice mod, but I would expect to spend 200$ on a mod that made more of an impact on the overall look.
After all, AckTL05 sells the rear aspec for about 240$ IIRC (shipped) much more bang for your buck as far as aesthetics go...
That's not to say CF isn't fucking baller...but I would guess that most that have base type-s rear bumper would rather spend that 230$ on the read a-spec lip. that's what I would do...
It's definitely a nice mod, but I would expect to spend 200$ on a mod that made more of an impact on the overall look.
After all, AckTL05 sells the rear aspec for about 240$ IIRC (shipped) much more bang for your buck as far as aesthetics go...
That's not to say CF isn't fucking baller...but I would guess that most that have base type-s rear bumper would rather spend that 230$ on the read a-spec lip. that's what I would do...
06-25-2012, 11:02 PM
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We do, just spending that much on something minute is difficult.
Not to say that isn't a bad ass piece and look truly amazing. Just may be a tough purchase for most.
I like them though.
06-25-2012, 11:50 PM
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We don't know that this part does not fit an A-Spec lip for the Type-S. It very well could. Would people with a lip already consider this part?
06-26-2012, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
I'll take two sets. One for the rear and one for the front. 
GLWS.
06-26-2012, 01:05 AM
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No way $229 is a BIG RIP OFF. $80-$100+shipping is more than fair. It sucks when we only have a small amount of vendors that specialize for the TL, we are often put into this situation (paying big $$$ for small stuff like this), its all big markup, I am sure the vendor is going to make a big profit on these.
And before you tell me about how much real CF costs/production costs, I have other cars and I can get a FULL cabon fiber diffuser for them for $350 shipped from vendors....and you are providing exhaust inserts for $229+shipping? LOL
AND, I have a friend who does CF stuff as a hobby and the real cost is very inexpensive......if only we could have fair vendors here who could give us fair deals on products like these....that would be awesome, unfortunately we don't.
And before you tell me about how much real CF costs/production costs, I have other cars and I can get a FULL cabon fiber diffuser for them for $350 shipped from vendors....and you are providing exhaust inserts for $229+shipping? LOL
AND, I have a friend who does CF stuff as a hobby and the real cost is very inexpensive......if only we could have fair vendors here who could give us fair deals on products like these....that would be awesome, unfortunately we don't.
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06-26-2012, 01:18 AM
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Yeah, .... not really. You should price Mustang parts. Crazy Expensive. And you can buy that stuff at TONS of places.
06-26-2012, 01:26 AM
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No way $229 is a BIG RIP OFF. $80-$100+shipping is more than fair. It sucks when we only have a small amount of vendors that specialize for the TL, we are often put into this situation (paying big $$$ for small stuff like this), its all big markup, I am sure the vendor is going to make a big profit on these.
And before you tell me about how much real CF costs/production costs, I have other cars and I can get a FULL cabon fiber diffuser for them for $350 shipped from vendors....and you are providing exhaust inserts for $229+shipping? LOL
AND, I have a friend who does CF stuff as a hobby and the real cost is very inexpensive......if only we could have fair vendors here who could give us fair deals on products like these....that would be awesome, unfortunately we don't.
And before you tell me about how much real CF costs/production costs, I have other cars and I can get a FULL cabon fiber diffuser for them for $350 shipped from vendors....and you are providing exhaust inserts for $229+shipping? LOL
AND, I have a friend who does CF stuff as a hobby and the real cost is very inexpensive......if only we could have fair vendors here who could give us fair deals on products like these....that would be awesome, unfortunately we don't.
You have some balls calling out a senior and one of our few vendors. I'm excited to see what Mr. Heeltoe has to say to this.
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06-26-2012, 01:47 AM
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I am not here to cause any problems, I just want fair prices on parts for my car, I understand business is business but better business would better for everyone, better for people like me who can get great parts at a good price and better for the vendor who will sell much more product.
Most people don't know the process of how CF is applied and think its very expensive so they think the price is justified but vendors prey on peoples lack of knowledge and charge absurd prices like this.
Sorry, just putting my
out there, the vendor may be awesome and a senior but I don't appreciate anyone trying to make big bucks over someones lack of knowledge.And another example is intakes.....its a pipe with a filter and a logo stamped on....so many people pay $250+ for one when you can get one for $65 shipped. I told somebody this and this vendor told them the cheap intakes are garbage and the AEM/Fujita ones make your car 123013120x better. ITS THE SAME THING PEOPLE, PIPE WITH A FILTER AND A LOGO STAMPED ON IT.
06-26-2012, 05:23 AM
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It is a complete replacement part actually.
Thanks for this and similar compliments. The parts really are impressive looking in person. And yes it is a small touch item. But we do want to highlight one fact...
We don't know that this part does not fit an A-Spec lip for the Type-S. It very well could. Would people with a lip already consider this part?
Thanks for this and similar compliments. The parts really are impressive looking in person. And yes it is a small touch item. But we do want to highlight one fact...
We don't know that this part does not fit an A-Spec lip for the Type-S. It very well could. Would people with a lip already consider this part?
The member may be a senior vendor/member but I am just voicing my concern, if more people step up and complain perhaps finally the prices can come down. $229 is ABSURD for such a small piece, like I said before, I have a friend who works with CF and I just showed him the piece that is CF and the price the vendor wants and he called it "highway robbery".
I am not here to cause any problems, I just want fair prices on parts for my car, I understand business is business but better business would better for everyone, better for people like me who can get great parts at a good price and better for the vendor who will sell much more product.
Most people don't know the process of how CF is applied and think its very expensive so they think the price is justified but vendors prey on peoples lack of knowledge and charge absurd prices like this.
Sorry, just putting my out there, the vendor may be awesome and a senior but I don't appreciate anyone trying to make big bucks over someones lack of knowledge.
And another example is intakes.....its a pipe with a filter and a logo stamped on....so many people pay $250+ for one when you can get one for $65 shipped. I told somebody this and this vendor told them the cheap intakes are garbage and the AEM/Fujita ones make your car 123013120x better. ITS THE SAME THING PEOPLE, PIPE WITH A FILTER AND A LOGO STAMPED ON IT.
I am not here to cause any problems, I just want fair prices on parts for my car, I understand business is business but better business would better for everyone, better for people like me who can get great parts at a good price and better for the vendor who will sell much more product.
Most people don't know the process of how CF is applied and think its very expensive so they think the price is justified but vendors prey on peoples lack of knowledge and charge absurd prices like this.
Sorry, just putting my
out there, the vendor may be awesome and a senior but I don't appreciate anyone trying to make big bucks over someones lack of knowledge.And another example is intakes.....its a pipe with a filter and a logo stamped on....so many people pay $250+ for one when you can get one for $65 shipped. I told somebody this and this vendor told them the cheap intakes are garbage and the AEM/Fujita ones make your car 123013120x better. ITS THE SAME THING PEOPLE, PIPE WITH A FILTER AND A LOGO STAMPED ON IT.
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06-26-2012, 07:54 AM
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On one hand, I do appreciate the vendor making the stuff for our cars, because we have limited selection. At the same time, vendors exist because of the customer's. If your target audience isn't expecting the pricing on it to be so high you gotta get to know your audience better and what they're willing to pay for certain things. Not saying it's a high price or a low price...that's not my concern since it doesn't fit my car anyway.
BUT, I do agree with aretarded in the sense that the majority of our vendors do know they have us by the ballz in reference to their pricepoint on mods. That's not really an opinion though, that's a fact. Bottom line, if there's a sale or deal on it...and we feel the mod is worth the scratch, then we buy it! e.g. my lightweight pulley I just paid a vendor $213 for.
BUT, I do agree with aretarded in the sense that the majority of our vendors do know they have us by the ballz in reference to their pricepoint on mods. That's not really an opinion though, that's a fact. Bottom line, if there's a sale or deal on it...and we feel the mod is worth the scratch, then we buy it! e.g. my lightweight pulley I just paid a vendor $213 for.
06-26-2012, 08:58 AM
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Looks nice but I doubt this is going to work for the TL-S w/ a rear a-spec because that trim is a separate piece for the stock bumper and it's a fixed piece part of the lip for the a-specs.
06-26-2012, 09:35 AM
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That is when u would indicate what model and trim u have...I am sure once in production, depending on demand, the different trims will be made. More then likely ASPEC to all models and TLS 07-08 only is what I see making it worth making. Doubt they will make Base model stock bumper trim.
06-26-2012, 10:18 AM
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I think that depends on the hood you are getting. A hood from us would cost about $1200 which is why we have not made them. We know that is too costly. A hood you get for $500 is not going to be a real good one. Adequate maybe but not up to our standards.
Really? I was pretty sure the trim was separate on a TL-S lip also...can someone confirm?
Addressing you bold comment, more likely than not this sort of complaining will drive us away.
Your attitude is somewhat understandable if you really truly think this part is priced too high. You definitely are not taking into consideration the materials we are using and the process we employ.
How about this...
For $150 we can make these parts. They won't fit perfectly and might need some double-sided tape to help. The wear will be a little wonky here and there. There may be some bubbles or fish eyes in them. They won't necessarily have a perfectly flat surface finish. They will probably turn yellow a few months after having them on. If you think they can be made cheaper than this...be my guest. You've seen how many people want them. Get your buddy on it.
For $229, there are no disclaimers. They fit and look perfect right out of the box and will look good for years to come.
The member may be a senior vendor/member but I am just voicing my concern, if more people step up and complain perhaps finally the prices can come down. $229 is ABSURD for such a small piece, like I said before, I have a friend who works with CF and I just showed him the piece that is CF and the price the vendor wants and he called it "highway robbery".
I am not here to cause any problems, I just want fair prices on parts for my car, I understand business is business but better business would better for everyone, better for people like me who can get great parts at a good price and better for the vendor who will sell much more product.
Most people don't know the process of how CF is applied and think its very expensive so they think the price is justified but vendors prey on peoples lack of knowledge and charge absurd prices like this.
Sorry, just putting my out there, the vendor may be awesome and a senior but I don't appreciate anyone trying to make big bucks over someones lack of knowledge.
And another example is intakes.....its a pipe with a filter and a logo stamped on....so many people pay $250+ for one when you can get one for $65 shipped. I told somebody this and this vendor told them the cheap intakes are garbage and the AEM/Fujita ones make your car 123013120x better. ITS THE SAME THING PEOPLE, PIPE WITH A FILTER AND A LOGO STAMPED ON IT.
I am not here to cause any problems, I just want fair prices on parts for my car, I understand business is business but better business would better for everyone, better for people like me who can get great parts at a good price and better for the vendor who will sell much more product.
Most people don't know the process of how CF is applied and think its very expensive so they think the price is justified but vendors prey on peoples lack of knowledge and charge absurd prices like this.
Sorry, just putting my
out there, the vendor may be awesome and a senior but I don't appreciate anyone trying to make big bucks over someones lack of knowledge.And another example is intakes.....its a pipe with a filter and a logo stamped on....so many people pay $250+ for one when you can get one for $65 shipped. I told somebody this and this vendor told them the cheap intakes are garbage and the AEM/Fujita ones make your car 123013120x better. ITS THE SAME THING PEOPLE, PIPE WITH A FILTER AND A LOGO STAMPED ON IT.
Your attitude is somewhat understandable if you really truly think this part is priced too high. You definitely are not taking into consideration the materials we are using and the process we employ.
How about this...
For $150 we can make these parts. They won't fit perfectly and might need some double-sided tape to help. The wear will be a little wonky here and there. There may be some bubbles or fish eyes in them. They won't necessarily have a perfectly flat surface finish. They will probably turn yellow a few months after having them on. If you think they can be made cheaper than this...be my guest. You've seen how many people want them. Get your buddy on it.
For $229, there are no disclaimers. They fit and look perfect right out of the box and will look good for years to come.
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