This is really starting to sound pretty sweet. i think I speak for everyone when I say I can't wait to see what the prototype looks like.

 

Just throwing my hat into the ring, I also would be interested. I would prefer the piano black myself.

 

Even if we went aluminum you could either paint it glossy black or powder coat it black. I think it would actually offer the most flexability...but we shall see what can be worked out.

 

The biggest issue with aluminum is it adds another professional service fee to the cost; painting aluminum is not really a DIY job. I will just wait and see what the final outcome is. I am just really happy that we will have another alternative - whatever it turns out to be.

 

Both the Aluminum and the plastic have their advantages. The plastic molded piece costs quite a bit up front that will have to be spread across expected sales (10K/100 total sales = 100$ on top of production cost for each unit). I actually like the idea of the aluminum because my cost stays the same per unit until I get into really large quantities. I have pay for the time it takes to load, program, and unload the cnc machine each time a piece is made plus shipping, which can be easily added to the cost of each unit. Then we can go with the a la' carte method and I can have someone paint or powdercoat it for an additional cost.


Not much to update on, I spent most of last week at the Masters... I will work on it some more this week.

 

Subscribing, seems promising, that makes me happy.

rx8scpowell you are dedicated to this and I hope to contribute to your success.

 

hopefully this works out, im holding out on the corksport until i see this unit.

 

this thread is getting good. Can't wait to see the finished product. And see the a la carte options if there are any. I think many of us are holding off on the corksports kit to see how this turns out.

 

i like it!

 

I'd definately be interested in this! Subscribing.

 

Not a whole lot to update this week. I have been out of town all week and out all next week for work. I will update everyone as soon as I have something. The aluminum cnc machined piece is the way I am leaning now. I got a couple of quotes and it is looking very optimistic...

 

so what kind of look can we expect with the aluminum. In a noob at this kind of stuff. So what options are left?

 

Will it be raw alum or are you planning on painting it?

 

I believe he said he would be offering paint or powdercoat as options...I would assume that brushed would also be an option.

 

Brushed will be an option. I am out of town for for another week, after that I should be able to put some time in to get this thing done.. sorry for the delays..

 

Will carbon fiber still be an option?

 

ya I'm still looking forward to that carbon fiber look. Aluminum would interesting. I know its kind of soon to ask but when canwe expect this dash kit?

 

Really, at this point as long as it fits and the ac and heater works properly and is cheaper than the corksport, would be good enough for me.

 

Very true. But can't forget the whole point is to make a better quality product at a cheaper price. Either way I know it will turn out better than the corksport kit

 

i ended up going w/ the corksport kit, probably this will be cheaper but i couldnt wait much longer.

 

Sorry with the delays. Just got back into town from a business trip. I will start working again on it next week.

 

Subscribing......

 

Subscribing, I just got my boosted 04 VR and the bose is terrible! I already have a Boston gt-42 4 channel, sl65 6.5" components, SL 95 6x9's, s35 for center, gt-22 2 channel, and a g3 10" with the zenclosures box. I cant wait to hear it all on a nice headunit.

 

I've got a double DIN dvd/nav system waiting to go into my 8, and I'm watering at the mouth because f this thread. Subscribed.

 

Same, I have an Avic d-2 waiting :/