Here Is What Info I Got Back On Everything Asked:
Joel,
Hi! Got your message.
I kicked around some of these...........I showed it to some of the other
owners............do not take offense to some of the comments.......Like I
said before, you have to realize that companies make products for vehicles
that have high sales rates..........some of these will probably make it into
production sometime this year........others will not because they are too
cost prohibitive and SUV Concepts would never see their money back on some
of these.
Here you go:
1. Center Console Lid ('03) - This is a maybe. It could easily be
bought and overlayed. However, dont know how many people would really
purchase it?
2. Dash Kit ('02) - We do not do dash kits.
3. Taillight Covers - We do not do taillight covers.
There are too many companies out there making cheap carbon fiber imitations.
4. Fan Shroud - This will almost definitely make
it as a part of the engine dress up kit that will be made for this vehicle.
5. Engine Cover - "
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6. Sill Plates - Maybe.
7. Electric Box Cover - Will be a part of the engine dress
up kit.
8. Cladding - Way to cost prohibitive for
the amount of people who could probably afford to buy that much carbon
fiber. You would be looking at probably a $6000
retail for all of
the cladding.
9. Steering Wheel - Steering wheels are difficult to
do. There are already some manufacturers of imitation carbon fiber.
10. Bed Panels - Again, way to cost prohibitive
for most people who would be willing to fork out the dough! Probably a
$4000 bill.
11. Head Light Covers - We do not do these.
12. License Plate Frame - Will be making sometime in mid summer
for all vehicles.
13. Mirror Cover - Will not do. Other companies
out there making cheap carbon fiber imitations.
14. Wind Deflector - Maybe. There has been some
interest shown in this product.
15. Vent Visors - Will not make it. No interest
when we did our surveys.
16. Spoiler - What type? A rear spoiler,
front spoiler/bumper combo? Not clear on this one.
17. Air Filter Box Cover - Will be a part of the engine dress
up kit.
18. Door Handle Panel - We have done these for some
celebrity vehicles.......way too costly for production.......about $850 to
$1K per panel.
19. A/C Knobs and Headlight Knob - These might make it. Again, we are
looking to see the overall interest level. But these would be cheap to
make.
Well, there you have it. This was the feedback I received with the other
owners and design team members. I will try to push what I can. Keep me
posted with anything else your club is doing or would like to see.
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Matt McClain
SUV Concepts LLC
909-596-7322
www.suvconcepts.com