GI: RBK LB BODYKITS

[lowsushi]

I want a lip kit

[DandiDani]

me too. if only i had the money

[tk-421]

LIP KIT
1. lowsushi

DUCKBILL SPOILER
1. thewifesyaris
2. RacerFreakXXX

[tk-421]

LIP KIT
1. lowsushi

DUCKBILL SPOILER
1. thewifesyaris
2. RacerFreakXXX
3. lilredrocket

[tk-421]

I have decided to open this thread back up in order to give you guys an update on how this project is progressing.

I know it's been a couple of months since this poll closed, and I do apologize for not sending out updates. But that doesn't mean that I haven't been working on this.

I have been talking to lots of fabricators, potential investors, etc etc... But this is taking way too long for me.

With that in mind, I would like to see how many people are willing to pay up front in order to get this project going as quickly as possible. Of course, people who are willing to do this will get a good discount (on top of the existing discount if you are already on the list at the top of this thread).

Please post up if you're interested! I will be posting how much money has been added to the pot, as well as how much money is actually needed to get the project started.

Thanks again everybody! Hopefully we can get this going within the next couple of months.

P.S. I will post an update with the part numbers and minimum qty's tonight, so please keep an eye on this thread!

[frownonfun]

this would no longer include the hood then correct?

[tk-421]

Correct. The hood is being fabricated by MicroImage.

[advocate]

TK I really appreciate what you're doing here but I think it's going to be hard to get people to pay up front. Perhaps judging from the success of the Micro Image hood, you could get in touch with Garm to finish the body kit?

[Jochen]

I'm still interested in the rear bumper (modified INGS+1).

But...
Then I need to know what the final design will be. Without a hole for the exhaust? (I still think this is the best solution)
Will it fit a EU Yaris without modifications (because a JDM bumper also doesn't fit a US Yaris without extra modifications)
And I also think shipping will be a problem for me.

But...
If I get positive answer to these questions, then count me in.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by Jochen

I need to know what the final design will be. Without a hole for the exhaust? (I still think this is the best solution)

The final design will be exactly as you describe it. A hole in the bumper may help a few people out, but will annoy everyone else.

Maaayyyybe I can get different variations made later on (with holes in different areas), but it seems unlikely to happen at this point.

Will it fit a EU Yaris without modifications (because a JDM bumper also doesn't fit a US Yaris without extra modifications)

The bumper will be guaranteed to fit USDM cars. This means that people will not need to remove the crash bars from the car in order to fit the bumper successfully. It should also fit EU cars without problems, but your car will have a bigger butt than before.

And I also think shipping will be a problem for me.

I may have a solution for that problem. I'll ask around and let you know soon.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by advocate

TK I really appreciate what you're doing here but I think it's going to be hard to get people to pay up front. Perhaps judging from the success of the Micro Image hood, you could get in touch with Garm to finish the body kit?

I agree that getting the full body kit made like this is a stretch, but at least we can get some components made this way while I can figure out how to get the rest of the stuff done.

Plus, it gives this project some traction, which can't be all that bad.

[tk-421]

Based on (very) conservative numbers, we will need 10-15 pieces per mold in order to break even. I think that's not too bad... I still need to confirm this with the fabricator (went on a deserved vacation).

The following molds need to be fabricated:

• Front bumper (MSRP: ~$350)
• Rear bumper (MSRP: ~$325)
• Sideskirts (MSRP: ~$325)

We already have molds for the following:

• RBK Spoiler (MSRP: $180)
• RBK Eyelids (MSRP: $65)

So here's what I propose:

• First of all, if you are on the list at the top of this thread, you get an automatic 10% off your total order.
• If you purchase one orange item, you receive a 30% discount towards the purchase of a blue item, or a 15% discount towards your total order (your choice).
• If you get 2 orange items, you get either a 50% discount towards the purchase of a blue item, or a 25% discount on your existing order (your choice).
• If you purchase a blue item, then you do not qualify an additional discount (since we already have molds for those pieces). You may still qualify for the first discount if you got your name on the list while it was open.

You could be easily save quite a bit of cash if you are willing to pay in advance. Turnaround times should be around 5-7 weeks (max) for the first pieces, and obviously much less for the following run(s).

Again, these prices are likely bound to change, and are posted just to get the ball rolling until I get the final prices confirmed.

What do you guys think?

[tk-421]

I just hope enough money gets raised this way in order to get these made! It would sure make me happy to have my own custom kit.

[tk-421]

Oh, and one last thing: These prices and quantities are for FIBERGLASS molds/pieces. Urethane pieces might have to increase around 15-25% just because of the molds...

[JumpmanYaris]

OK TK I went tru most of this thread so is this just for the LB ?

[tk-421]

Yup, this thread is for LB only folks... Unless, of curse, you can gather around 15 people to do whatever you want for the sedan as well.

The point is that we need enough demand. I'm willing to get anything fabbed up as long as there's enough demand and I don't end with a huge overhead.

[frownonfun]

well damn tk this isn't looking good.

[tk-421]

I understand these prices are a bit on the high side, but they most likely will get cheaper as more people sign up to pay in advance.

I wish I had the cash to start this project on my own, but it's simply not an option at the moment.