FLP '07-'08 TL-S CF Exhaust Trims, on sale soon!
06-26-2012, 10:18 AM
#81
I didn't want to say before but the guy who makes our parts is the same guy who makes this stuff:
http://arkym.com/aero.html
http://arkym.com/aero.html
06-26-2012, 10:22 AM
#82
2014 Jeep SRT
PM me Marcus. I like being the token AZ guinea pig.
06-26-2012, 10:51 AM
#84
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.
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.
In all seriousness, though, it's simple economics: you make a product (or purchase it wholesale) and price into it costs and a marginal profit. Whether or not it sells depends on the perception of high value-for-money. Clearly, your customer base doesn't perceive that. That's not a knock on you, the manufacturer or even your customers - it's just a fact-based observation.
You really have three choices, here:
- Increase purchase/production volumes to drive the wholesale price down.
- Decrease your profit margin.
- Improve your communication of the value proposition to your customers.
Now if you're will to make it worth my while, as above, I will eat the labour cost to install this (my OEM exhaust will be off anyway to install my brand spanking new ATLP exhaust) and report back.
Last edited by VicTL06; 06-26-2012 at 10:56 AM.
06-26-2012, 11:04 AM
#86
2014 Jeep SRT
06-26-2012, 11:15 AM
#87
Cruising in my
The Type-S Rear A-Spec Lip is all one piece, trust me I bought one from Ack and had to get it painted AM. It covers over the cutouts on the regular bumper. The hole in the center peeps through to the mesh on the bumper too.
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