350zWarz

ok, well thanks for the pics anyway then, i'm sure i could make my own from cf for alot less

Zexy

iTrader: (55)

Ridiculous. Bulletproof... I wonder if you guys have conducted some sort of research to see if demand for a product like this would actually happen in the states. So far it seems like the odds are against your favor/profits!!

Do people in Japan actually buy that for the price? People in the states who buy $1000+ accessories for their cars are Mercedes or high end luxury car owners. Not Nissan 350z owners... DOH

ttuberz

iTrader: (14)

Let me order 2 sets right away before they stop selling these.






NOT!

Nexx

iTrader: (41)

and they wonder why the replica market is so strong.

BPAuto

iTrader: (1)

I apologize for taking the time to introduce new JDM goods to all of you. I never thought there would be such a negative reaction to us directly for simply introducing these products. I will think twice before posting next time.

MaRbLe

iTrader: (6)

I wouldnt get upset, there are plenty of parts you offer that people buy. Hell I have spent a good amount of cash with you in the past...

Julian@MRC

iTrader: (28)

Dont get upset man..Its just the 350Z market is not that huge for Mine's goods,due to their high retail pricing.
I personally would never spent the $$$$ for any of their products, as there are cheaper and more worthy alternatives,however there are a few JDM guru's that would just have to have some of those items..

n1sm0r

iTrader: (3)

I agree the price is really high, but you have to understand it's made by Mines, rather than Megan Racing. They've actually put research into designing everything they put their name on, only to have some other shitty company make a mold, and sell replicas. Sure one can argue they are the same, but replicas will eventually lead to a decrease in quality. Who the hell wants to dump tons of money into R&D only to have it copied, and sold for less?

Julian@MRC

iTrader: (28)

I would be interested to see some independant wind tunnel testing on their products to verify it make a signifigant difference in drag and wind resistance.
Or for that matter, any of their testing data,before making such a claim.

eagletanggreen

iTrader: (40)

IMO those prices are just insulting, JDM or not.

SpoilsofWar

iTrader: (39)

R&D for a set of air intakes? LOL... Its the same thing as a product that has existed for 4 years now, mirrored, made in dry CF, and marked up 500%.

And yes, I'm sure Mines put a test car equipped with their door handle surrounds in a wind tunnel and found a lowered coefficient of drag resulted.

Hate on Megan all you want - at least they are smart enough to ask a price for their products that doesnt result in three pages of people laughing at them. Mines can kiss my dry carbon fiber ***.

kramykram

iTrader: (135)

I don't think its that you introduced the products man, its the price tag that was introduced with it. I really don't think any of these people have anything against you. But I agree the price tag is a little hefty.

___DJK___

iTrader: (2)

+1

Zexy

iTrader: (55)

I don't know how a simple brand name can be a reason for marking up these products SUPER high. What RD really goes into air ducts and door accessories.. Really. Wind tunnel tests for these small accessories? Does mines have the capital to RD with wind tunnel testing for air ducts and door thingamajigs?

There's just no understanding the Mines price on dry carbon accessories. If Mines expect to sell in the states they should at least have a good marketing plan on why there products are worth the price. If/how they are tested. Not a good venture for BLAuto to just come and post pics and a bloated price tag IMO w/ no sales strategy other than the "JDM factor". Just seems kind of silly to most people. Demand isn't high and prices are rocket high..I would think Ben Schaffer would take a more proactive approach on providing a better suited product line for a more value oriented market here in the US. Not on here to question a business practice or call out anybody though!

I don't think people get pissed though. There's no harm in posting for oohs and aahs. Maybe BLAuto just posted this for eye candy and not a sales approach..

Bumpinjeep

iTrader: (3)

Honestly, i really like these air ducts, they flow much better than the other ones i've seen. Would i spend a grand to get them? No way in hell, would i get them if they were cheaper, yes.

Jim@Showstoppers

iTrader: (157)

Don't take it personal. Everyone is glad you announced these parts, just can't justify the pricing.

Russ@Z1

iTrader: (65)

Spoken well.

RBlover69

iTrader: (2)

yea the pricing is preety insane...this rivals that of ordering CF garnishes from AC for M3s lmao . Well its good to know there there atleast. lol But yea in this world where people jack wheels with wheel locks 800 on a garnish that can be taken off as fast as you can say ambisol its preety nuts.

But thanks for showing them..they do look insane and it is dry carbon. lol from a buisness stand point i can see def why people choose replicas if this was made using reg CF from a popular sponser even sold at 250 it would sell 20times more.

Alot of people love mines products including myself , i dont like mines pricing but then again what comes out there shop is usualy art.

Nice stuff BP you do get stuff noone else offers and to the person that can offered its more of a service then a disservice really.

jinsei888

iTrader: (14)

yah if you're name was ray charles or stevie wonder

ttuberz

iTrader: (14)

I'm glad these parts were introduced and there is no criticism to that. I also know you guys didn't make up these prices. Mines did.