2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Update? Anyone? Bueller? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Design is done. Still investigating tooling options - it's a tough one, as the product has a limited market (SGT/CS owners only). I have to make it at a cost I can justify. THAT is the holdup. It's driving me nuts, because the new redesign is STELLAR, if I do say so myself (not to rub it in). Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well Crud Jer, Show us the steller design are driving lights still part of it? GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hey, there are others in the market, too. Just about anybody with a supercharged 05-09 and Cal Special fascia? Hertz included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Time to reveal this "stellar" design. I almost ordered some jlt brake cooling bezels and the cs8 grill yesterday, so I could remove the shelby Shelby brake /light combo unit. I'll hold on for a little while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'll continue to hold out since I got the originals to work after some modifications to the heat exchanger mount and replacing/relocating the power-steering radiator. I want to do some work on the front-end, but I'd rather wait for the new bezels. With my modifications, it's still a tight squeeze and removing/reinstalling the front fascia will be a PITA! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Time to reveal this "stellar" design. I almost ordered some jlt brake cooling bezels and the cs8 grill yesterday, so I could remove the shelby Shelby brake /light combo unit. I'll hold on for a little while longer. The JLT setup is what I wound up with.... and it is the only setup I could find in the aftermarket to fit behind the Shelby Wilwoods. And the price is right with a nice clean design. Had it the day after I ordered and installed that day in about 30 minutes. If you go that route, you'll be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Any news Jer? come on now lets have a peak at those bad boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 It's killing me. We have designed a new brake duct and driving light bezel system that STOMPS everything else available, past and present, it's gorgeous, functional, easy to install, a HUGE upgrade from everything else available. PLUS, it meets my criteria that it be "backward compatible" and use the same mounting points and wiring of everything that preceded it. It clears intercoolers, looks amazing, and utilizes LED driving lights, with all mounting hardware gracefully hidden. The problem is that this is a "limited-appeal" part, it ONLY fits SGTs and California Special fascias, so I need to accept a limited sales base in my sales forecasting. Amortizing the tooling costs will be VERY difficult. The latest plan involves me spending a king's ransom to get them manufactured, and I will NOT do this if I can't feel secure that they will "earn their way" without being priced out of the fair price range of our customers. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 It's killing me. We have designed a new brake duct and driving light bezel system that STOMPS everything else available, past and present, it's gorgeous, functional, easy to install, a HUGE upgrade from everything else available. PLUS, it meets my criteria that it be "backward compatible" and use the same mounting points and wiring of everything that preceded it. It clears intercoolers, looks amazing, and utilizes LED driving lights, with all mounting hardware gracefully hidden. The problem is that this is a "limited-appeal" part, it ONLY fits SGTs and California Special fascias, so I need to accept a limited sales base in my sales forecasting. Amortizing the tooling costs will be VERY difficult. The latest plan involves me spending a king's ransom to get them manufactured, and I will NOT do this if I can't feel secure that they will "earn their way" without being priced out of the fair price range of our customers. Jer Jer, You are killing me! It sounds like everything I want and think I need yet I can't have it. Its like Jennifer Aniston standing naked in front of me saying come on big boy but my wife is standing right next to her saying I don't think so mister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT93 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I can't wait to see what they look like. I've been wanting these ducts since I bought my SGT. I made my own through the honeycomb that work great, but any part designed by Jer must be better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'd be interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Jer, Maybe throw out a price and take pre-order's with payment and a refund if not enough sell ? or how about putting it on kickstarter (for the tooling and setup)? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Andrew, It's not even CLOSE to affordable yet. But I do like your ideas and the enthusiasm behind them. I'll keep you all in the loop. Now that the company move and new facility setup (if you've seen it, you can imagine the effort that has gone into it), The Bash, and the new Team Shelby management changes are in the rear view mirror, I can get some work done on my "pet projects": The new line of Shelby Clutches, more car-specific apparel and accessories, these bezels, new underhood stuff, a bigger takeoff parts program, and a great new product to be announced shortly. Oh, yeah… isn't there an entirely new Mustang platform coming? WHEW! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have been needing to remove mine from the car, just haven't had the motivation to do so. Maybe one of you guys wanna motivate me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT2899 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I ended up using the kr kit on my car and cutting out the mesh in the lower grill side pieces. Looks stealthy and works well. I'm still looking forward to the new bezels, as the kr kit still doesn't provide me with a fog option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Beast Shelby gt Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Jer , sign me up ...please take my $. I want 1 also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have the Agent 47 ducts and love them but would swap out for the right Shelby set-up. Jer, just curious. What is 'Shelby custom underbody front brake duct inlets and fabricated brake cooling plates'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 They are similar to the kit we use on Super Snakes, just backing plates that duct to "pickup housings" that draw air from under the car. Not optimum, but better than nothing until I can get this NEW kit on my car… and everyone else's... Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi Jer, Do you guys have any rear brake duct kits laying around? Even used or not in perfect shape? If so can you pls let me know. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I am curious and would be on board to getting this new redesign. My guess is you could sell easily 500 to 1000 sets between all the SGT, Hertz and CS cars that would use this setup. I suppose with the fog lights and the rest of the kit the price would be higher than most people are expecting but I think people would figure out a way to justify the money if the product was perfect and worked exactly like it is suppose to without any issues of clearance by having a Shelby Intercooler and a Shelby Radiator....which I have both and have extremely limited space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 My guess is you could sell easily 500 to 1000 sets between all the SGT, Hertz and CS cars that would use this setup. Oh, I think that estimate is WAAAAY high. I'd love to be wrong, I don't have a crystal ball... but based on all previous sales velocity of similar products, that's 5+ YEARS worth of stock, and that's being very optimistic! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Oh, I think that estimate is WAAAAY high. I'd love to be wrong, I don't have a crystal ball... but based on all previous sales velocity of similar products, that's 5+ YEARS worth of stock, and that's being very optimistic! Jer What? You don't have a 3-D printer to print parts on an as needed basis? I thought the new facility was state-of-the-art? Wow, you guys are so out of date! (Heck, you could even print yourself up a crystal ball!) Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Jer, Maybe throw out a price and take pre-order's with payment and a refund if not enough sell ? or how about putting it on kickstarter (for the tooling and setup)? Andrew I'm good with Andrew's idea, pre-sell to get an estimate of how many right away. My money is standing by, bezels only, already have the rest! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Sattur Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have a BNIB original kit that I have been holding off on installing because I'm interested in seeing what this kit will be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Oh, I think that estimate is WAAAAY high. I'd love to be wrong, I don't have a crystal ball... but based on all previous sales velocity of similar products, that's 5+ YEARS worth of stock, and that's being very optimistic! Jer You would know way better than I would, I was just guessing with all the California Special cars out there that you would be able to sell at least 100 to 200 to them and probably 300 to SGT owners and at least another 50 to 100 to Hertz owners. Possibly people might purchase more than 1 set to hold onto for the future. Some of these parts actually increase in value. But these cars are starting to age and people do move onto newer and bigger things so maybe you might not sell anywhere near 500 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have given up on this project ,,,,,,,,,,, GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have given up on this project ,,,,,,,,,,, GG With the departure of Jer, I'm hoping this project doesn't go the way of the Dodo! Really would like a "go" or "no go" signal from Shelby - if it's a no go, then I'll move ahead with my own modifications! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 You would know way better than I would, I was just guessing with all the California Special cars out there that you would be able to sell at least 100 to 200 to them and probably 300 to SGT owners and at least another 50 to 100 to Hertz owners. Possibly people might purchase more than 1 set to hold onto for the future. Some of these parts actually increase in value. But these cars are starting to age and people do move onto newer and bigger things so maybe you might not sell anywhere near 500 of them. you are making those estimates based on what? I dont think current Team Shelby membership numbers or weekly website traffic would support your estimates..... 2 or 3 years ago......but no longer......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 you are making those estimates based on what? I dont think current Team Shelby membership numbers or weekly website traffic would support your estimates..... 2 or 3 years ago......but no longer......... Just guessing.....I know they still have everybody's email and if they do a heavy email campaign on new products and do some marketing on facebook I would hope they could sell 500 of them but maybe Jer and you are right that the sales won't even come close to 500 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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