2016 SM (Street Mod) Autocross Discussion
May 16, 2016, 08:50 AM
#76
Edit: Thinking about it, I probably cant post up how much I think I can sell this for since I'm not a vendor (would go through that effort when the time comes or have to sell through someone who is a vendor).
But basically, I haven't quoted them from the shop I deal with for work prototypes yet but I'll have to price them just high enough to make my money back.
If I can make $1000 profit per set I'll never actually pay myself back in the hours I put into it, but it will let me pay back the CNC, 3D printer, tooling, raw materials, etc.. Ideally I'd be able to sell enough to pay ourselves back and put more money into new tools and make more cool things. Next on my list of toys would be a hand held 3D scanner. Not cheap but would certainly open up my world of what I can remake lighter/faster/stronger.
The great thing about my plan is I don't have to live off profits and don't expect ever to do that. I have a great career, I'm just making parts I really want myself and trying to add a few $$ to buy more tools and make more things.
But basically, I haven't quoted them from the shop I deal with for work prototypes yet but I'll have to price them just high enough to make my money back.
If I can make $1000 profit per set I'll never actually pay myself back in the hours I put into it, but it will let me pay back the CNC, 3D printer, tooling, raw materials, etc.. Ideally I'd be able to sell enough to pay ourselves back and put more money into new tools and make more cool things. Next on my list of toys would be a hand held 3D scanner. Not cheap but would certainly open up my world of what I can remake lighter/faster/stronger.
The great thing about my plan is I don't have to live off profits and don't expect ever to do that. I have a great career, I'm just making parts I really want myself and trying to add a few $$ to buy more tools and make more things.
Last edited by Dallas J; May 16, 2016 at 09:00 AM.
May 16, 2016, 09:08 AM
#77
After this weekend talking with the codriver (my wife) we think some double adjustable are in order for that and getting the car more compliant with our local bumpy courses. Damn asphalt seems to get worse and worse every year. I also need to start going thru suspension looking for stiction to make sure I'm not inducing anything.
So what's the hot ticket in doubles these days? I know FA seems to have a good following and their dreadnaughts are ran by lots of time attack and track guys. There's also MCS which is said to be the hottest hotness. And I know a certain cam mustang driver loves his MCS doubles.
So what's the hot ticket in doubles these days? I know FA seems to have a good following and their dreadnaughts are ran by lots of time attack and track guys. There's also MCS which is said to be the hottest hotness. And I know a certain cam mustang driver loves his MCS doubles.
May 16, 2016, 09:22 AM
#78
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I don't think anyone cares about posting a price on a niche part like this. It's not like any other vendor even offers something remotely similar..
May 16, 2016, 09:55 AM
#81
I think if you can get Flags to work out of the box they're great but the cost of revalving and local support definitely makes things tougher. I know the 510 doubles from FA had some complaints about force response lagging behind input from the S2000 guys but assuming those aren't an issue on the higher end Dreadnaughts.
Penske is an interesting option. I remember Ankeny being the source for the DSM Penske but didn't know they had a mount for evos.
Yep, this is the next course of action. I have a small amount of rear toe in but more camber will actually let me run more toe in. Not sure how high you guys go, but I'll try adding another -0.5 deg camber and going to 1/4" toe in (at 1/8" now).
May 17, 2016, 12:09 PM
#84
I'll just say that at -3 degrees, 3/8" toe-in, and 1100lb springs my car felt awesome prior to the aero. I probably could have used another 50-100lb though to REALLY get it to turn. I know you're trying to keep the car on the soft side, but it may be worth considering.
May 19, 2016, 03:52 PM
#88
I'm sure you can. I think mine should be done at the machine shop in the next couple weeks. My crazy spec list led to some delays at the machine shop, since my engine builder had to send it somewhere a little more specialized. I still need to buy my ecu and a couple other things before it will be running.
May 20, 2016, 06:49 AM
#90
I'm sure you can. I think mine should be done at the machine shop in the next couple weeks. My crazy spec list led to some delays at the machine shop, since my engine builder had to send it somewhere a little more specialized. I still need to buy my ecu and a couple other things before it will be running.