Potential new interior dress-up product - need opinions!
01-27-2004, 02:05 PM
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Potential new interior dress-up product - need opinions!
Hello all!
I would like to get everyone's thoughts on something and I figure this is the best place to post about it.
You know the factory tilt column **** in 3rd and 4th gen cars? I guess that is what it is called.
It is the lever you pull to operate tthe tilt mechanism on the steering column.
We have a prototype of an replacement made of 6061-T6 aluminum that we are looking to have made and available for sale. We think that this will make an excellent appearance item and will add a bit of style to the interior and will compliment custom interior schemes nicely.
You can view pics here of the prototype here.
http://www.speedspecialty.com/prodimg/tiltlever1.jpg
http://www.speedspecialty.com/prodimg/tiltlever2.jpg
This is a ROUGH prototype. Actual production version will be much higher quality as far as finish and all.
Othewise, it is the same size, shape, etc. as the factory lever, except for the end. Instead of just cutting it off at the end, we will have a slight indentation to give it just a bit more style. This can be see in in pic #1.
We need to get an idea of how many would buy one if we did indeed go ahead with a production run. If there is enough people willing to buy, we will be able to go ahead and start taking pre-orders or even set up a GP. These may only be made in a limited quantity, time will tell. Expected retail would be in the 24.99 to 29.99 range plus shipping.
So, please give your thoughts!
I would like to get everyone's thoughts on something and I figure this is the best place to post about it.
You know the factory tilt column **** in 3rd and 4th gen cars? I guess that is what it is called.
It is the lever you pull to operate tthe tilt mechanism on the steering column. We have a prototype of an replacement made of 6061-T6 aluminum that we are looking to have made and available for sale. We think that this will make an excellent appearance item and will add a bit of style to the interior and will compliment custom interior schemes nicely.
You can view pics here of the prototype here.
http://www.speedspecialty.com/prodimg/tiltlever1.jpg
http://www.speedspecialty.com/prodimg/tiltlever2.jpg
This is a ROUGH prototype. Actual production version will be much higher quality as far as finish and all.
Othewise, it is the same size, shape, etc. as the factory lever, except for the end. Instead of just cutting it off at the end, we will have a slight indentation to give it just a bit more style. This can be see in in pic #1.
We need to get an idea of how many would buy one if we did indeed go ahead with a production run. If there is enough people willing to buy, we will be able to go ahead and start taking pre-orders or even set up a GP. These may only be made in a limited quantity, time will tell. Expected retail would be in the 24.99 to 29.99 range plus shipping.
So, please give your thoughts!
01-27-2004, 02:46 PM
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Id be interested in one, and possibly my BF too...
I currently making some custom brushed aluminm pieces for my interior-replacing the radio and AC cover plate and then a plate that runs the whole length of the center console. Kinda like this: http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...t=metal+guages
only not as fancy, just stock replacements...maybe something I can make and sell without too much work...
I currently making some custom brushed aluminm pieces for my interior-replacing the radio and AC cover plate and then a plate that runs the whole length of the center console. Kinda like this: http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...t=metal+guages
only not as fancy, just stock replacements...maybe something I can make and sell without too much work...
01-28-2004, 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by Buffdaddy
Is it hard to install?
Is it hard to install?
Thank you for the feedback, all. If you know someone who might be interested in this who might not have seen this thread here, please do us a favor and let them know about it.
