Justin is looking to have something in hand in three weeks everyone. Getting close now. FFS
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I saw the prototype at Mustang Week, it looked great. The Fore people were really nice and explained everything I wanted to know about the system.
Just two more weeks... blah blah blah! I am tired of empty promises, extended period of waiting times, time to take matters in my own hands. I just hope somebody actually delivers. Various vendors have been talking about products to be released (which should have been out long ago) and it just goes on and on and on...
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Reading this thread was a waste. Machining those pieces is not hard and not expensive. The $400 price tag is good for a one of production, however if there is going to be more the 10 units the cost should be much cheaper.
I checked with my supplier and the raw material amount is less the $35. To have it anadoized is another $15. These prices are based on a 10 unit run.
I checked with my supplier and the raw material amount is less the $35. To have it anadoized is another $15. These prices are based on a 10 unit run.
What about the engineering costs that are only going to be spread across a limited production run? The time that was spent on designing this part has to be paid for as well, not to mention all the testing quality control assurances. Remember that these manufacturers are not charities, they have to make a profit and put food on the table as well.
I have seen in some of the earlier posts that months have been spent designing this over the phone. I also know exactly what it really takes to produce product, and a few months is enough time to engineer this simple piece.
To quote a wise man "Shit or get of the pot"
I'm not commenting on the time line, simply the price. Those months spent designing the part must be paid for. I believe $400 is more than a fair price.
Indeed you are correct in regards to the raw materials, but the assembly is not as simple as it might look from the pictures. Four of OUR people have been involved in the design (three engineers) and two of the parts in the assembly have to run on our five axis VMC. ($600/hour for that machine) We will have to sell 35 units to break even.
I apologize for the delay and appreciate everyone's patience. You will not be disappointed in the finished product.
We have already started production...I was hoping to ship by the end of the week, but after assembly and inspection, we're looking at early next week.
Justin
Thanks for the update Justin, glad to here they're in production now. I can not wait to test one out on my own truck in a few months. Thank you for all the time spent on this product and for the design and development. FFS
You're welcome Stan...thank you very much for your input and patience!
I believe as of now, DMP will be selling this along with Lethal Perf. FFS
^ I believe WMS will be selling it also.
or you could buy it from someone that supports the site. ;-)
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Can't wait to see the finished product.
You know, that sure would be funny seeing as how he was speaking down on this very product on Nloc right before he was banned. FFS
im gunna put my coverall's on before the shit gets slung...
Looks like it's 'his' design Stan, not this one. Also all he has posted is a CAD drawing, no actual prototypes.
justin,
what cadd system do you guys use?
what cadd system do you guys use?
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