DSE's billet hood hinges ?????

[B Schein]

Originally Posted by 907rs

An hour and a half? Brian, whats your hourly rate? I sure would like a pair.

I am estimating an Hour and Half Cycle time on all parts this just a guess. This doesn’t include time for design/programming as well as any fixtures that might need to be built. You all so need to take a few more things into account like tooling, material, paying for you a Machines, Maintenance, Power and many other things lets not for get the most important thing a profit that’s Why people own business in the first place.

All I am saying is see no reason why these couldn’t be produced within in the $250-350 range this also depends on any special hard wear that might be need and the struts. I think $800-1000 is just a crazy.

[Blown353]

Originally Posted by B Schein

I am estimating an Hour and Half Cycle time on all parts this just a guess. This doesn’t include time for design/programming as well as any fixtures that might need to be built. You all so need to take a few more things into account like tooling, material, paying for you a Machines, Maintenance, Power and many other things lets not for get the most important thing a profit that’s Why people own business in the first place.

All I am saying is see no reason why these couldn’t be produced within in the $250-350 range this also depends on any special hard wear that might be need and the struts. I think $800-1000 is just a crazy.

I'd say 1.5-2 hours of machine time is reasonable as well. Don't forget the bench labor though to assemble the linkages and bolt the things together, and as you mentioned raw materials, off the shelf piece parts (spherical rod ends, gas cylinders, bushings/bearings, hardware), design/programming costs, setup/fixturing, and tooling. I think with an efficient process and a large enough volume to spread out NRE and fixturing costs ~$350/pair is a reasonable target, more if special finishes or additional processing is required (polish, powder coat, anodizing, etc.) However, I don't see that much margin at a $350/pair price point once you figure in overhead costs and packaging. Also remember these parts are going to be purchased mainly for cosmetic reasons so you can't rush the machining *too* much; you'll still need to factor in time for a slower skim pass after the initial hogging to produce a cosmetically "pretty" surface finish; however this could be partially alleviated by an acid etch (which would smooth the parts) followed by clear anodizing.

Troy

[Fluid Power]

Oh my goodness!

Darren

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by B Schein

$1000.00 That Price is ridicules, I see no more than 1.5 hours at the absolute maximum in machine time per hinge assembly that’s on a CNC machine not whittleing them out by hand on a Bridgeport These guys need to step out of the stone age and get some computer controlled equipment.

I hesitated to throw out a price, as it may not be accurate. Lets wait and see what price they end up with before thrashing them soundly!

Jody

[Teetoe_Jones]

I'd pay $700 for those. They sure are trick.
Tyler

[PaceCarNut]

I'll take a set myself.

[Stuart Adams]

After seeing the close up, I'm not counting on the prices coming down too much. If you want the part you will buy it.

It's just like what I have thought all along about Marquez tailights stuff, priced too low for the quality! If the prices were higher we would still buy them!!

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

It's just like what I have thought all along about Marquez tailights stuff, priced too low for the quality! If the prices were higher we would still buy them!!

Talk like that, even if true, could get you banned.. lol

I would probley buy the hinges at $500 but the sell like hotcakes price point is less than $400.. just my .02

Although if I had the cash I would pay $1000 since they are so sweet.. I would just feel silly doing it.. lol

If done on the right machine they could most likely be made not only cheaper but better as well.

I can't wait to see how they hit the market..

[Ummgawa]

They definately don't suck. I'd drop a Bill on a set. Rather drop a whole lot less but I can see it, course I'd like 'em a little smoother without the CNC cut marks. I sure as heck won't be the first on the block again. I have enough mistakes in boxes to do a Nova.

Anybody need some unused parts?

[Hooligan]

Dam those are making me rethink my plans for a lift off hood!