What you say makes sense. That's what I thought as well, but I just don't see any large companies willing to invest any time on making parts for non-sport G37's (I asked Stillen, and they pretty much said no). Either way, we get screwed...

Just wondering...does anybody know if this is the same route that AutoKitsX had to take for the G37 Sport front lips?

 

I had one of the very first Autokits sport lips (and in fact I've been one of the first to own every single piece they've made) and yes, this is the exact same avenue that was taken for the sport lip.

If you guys are reluctant because you are worried about losing your money, don't be. Alex is a stand up guy. I've spoken to him multiple times and done business with him A LOT. He always does his very best to make sure his customers are happy with what they receive.

 

$400-$800?
You don't have idea how much money a company needs to invest to make a front lip or any aftermarket part, make it fit properly, alot of work, test, fitment, etc.. and then make the molds.

We are not making copies of something that is already finished or buying a lip from a company in japan with a good fitment and copy them... that's cheaper and faster.

We create our own styles and designs.

I don't know why you guys are surprise with this? we always make pre-order sales.


We are working with the sport style, because there is a hight demand.

 

Thanks Ryan

I don't know if you guys read everything that I wrote but since we are the manufacture we can always change the style or design if you don't like it.. all we want is make sure that we have enough people to start the project.

Thanks,
AUTOKITS X

 

I am not denying the work or the "total" investment (time, money, workers, etc) that a company might need to fabricate a quality product nor am I claiming I know what is needed to be done. So don't tell me about what I do/don't know. What I am addressing is the fact that you need 8 $100 deposits to make this happen. I understand you've done things this way in the past, but that doesn't mean it makes sense from a customer's point of view.
So, as per my post, I am simply stating that people (i.e. customers) will be hesitant to give money towards a product that affects how their car looks when they haven't seen what the hell it is. People generally have no problem pre-ordering when they can see what they're getting. That's all I'm saying, no need to defend your work, lots of enthusiasts enjoy your products and are looking forward to what you have in mind. There is an untapped non-sport market, but just not many tangible options and not many companies coming to the table with something solid.

 

You DID talk like you knew exactly what went into a company making a new product, and even attached a number to it. Don't get defensive, upset, whatever you want to call it. If you don't want to put down a $100 deposit, then don't. Autokits will (and I can say that because I've seen them do it in the past) change their design to meet the wants of the customer. If they do a mockup that people don't like, they will change it.

Enough with the somewhat O/T rants here...try to keep it O/T about the non-sport lip and a deposit. If you want in, great. If you think that is the wrong way about doing it, PM'ing Alex is probably the best way to go about doing it. There is no reason to argue about it on an open forum. Just discuss it with him via PM

 

Instead of a liP how about a splitter for non sport? Can autokits make splitters similar to stillens

 

don't project your defensive and pretend-to-know-it-all issues onto me. for the record, there is no argument going on so don't get it twisted (it's an "open forum" right?) The bottom line is myself and other potential buyers want to see something before money is put down. if others want to put money down on an exterior product they've never seen that's cool too. i am very much on topic and somewhat embarrassed i had to explain that to you. but thanks for your input.

 

2 words dude

 

off topic but...
id be willing to throw down a deposit for a non-sport splitter
i like the splitter look more (dont care about downforce and whatnot....)

 

I also will put deposit for splitter

 

What the status on this, dont have the money for the deposit right now, but ill be puting one down in the summer time if this hasent gone into production yet

 

I would be glad to help put a deposit down for us fellow non-sport owners but I have to be honest, $400 is pretty hefty for such a small add on piece to the bumper.

Just my $0.02. Good luck getting this off the ground and thanks for thinking of us non-sport peeps.

 

No additional interest? Alex, is your price pretty firm? How about an introductory price? Would love to add this to the front with my new rear diffuser. Let us know.

 

Did you see the first post?? it's $400 shipped
or i can put the price like this "$300 + shipping" and make it sound better, but at the end you still need to pay for shipping

This is not a front splitter that you can buy it for $200-$250
front lip usually cost from $380-$450 shipped and sometimes fitment is not good (need some work to make it fit properly)

I think is better pay an extra $20-$40 and make sure you are buying something with a good fitment than buying a $300 piece that you will spend more money making it fit properly.

I hope, we can have more non-sport owners to make this happend.