2011 Rays Online Catalog
04-20-2011, 12:40 PM
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Why is it expensive? Because there is a lot more going on at Rays (or any company that does actual engineering) than a few CNC machinists in a room with blocks of metal charging basic time+materials.
A good company is founded on a good infrastructure. Anyone who works in a serious company should know that you have to pay a lot for that infrastructure, but in the end it pays off and makes your company not only profitable, but stable.
Good engineering + good materials + good machinists + good design/looks + validation testing + track proven results = not a "budget" wheel
04-20-2011, 06:22 PM
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lol wow lots of rays lovers her, seen the video already see lots of automation there which should equal lower costs, how much engineering and reaserch do you need to do to make a strong rim,
04-20-2011, 06:27 PM
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What kind of machining environment are you in?. You do price quote so you quote your price only based on machine time?. Hmm. You know what R&D is?.
Do you have engineers and CNC programmers?. Do you work in a building?. Does your part go from the machine out straight to the customer?. I don't want to waste my time with chain of questions. Are you involved in high precision?. Parts are sold for more than 1,000 a piece but takes 20 minutes to run. A company could spend years on designs and testing of a product and don't expect them to sell it based on your calculation of hourly rate. Also do some search on the actual machining and assembly cost of your Z and ask yourself if you got ripped off
Do you have engineers and CNC programmers?. Do you work in a building?. Does your part go from the machine out straight to the customer?. I don't want to waste my time with chain of questions. Are you involved in high precision?. Parts are sold for more than 1,000 a piece but takes 20 minutes to run. A company could spend years on designs and testing of a product and don't expect them to sell it based on your calculation of hourly rate. Also do some search on the actual machining and assembly cost of your Z and ask yourself if you got ripped off
, i also worked for a company that produced medical equipment, bone screws, dental implants, from stainless steele to titanium to aluminum i've worked with lots of materials so dont think im talking out my *** and relax the question wasnt directed at you but at Rays.
04-20-2011, 06:47 PM
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Not sure why there is so much hate towards Ketchup, I think he asked a valid question and is merely looking for a broke down answer.
I only have Volks because I got a great deal on them, otherwise I think spending $1k per wheel is really unjustifiable for my current income.
Worrying about damaging my wheels is the last thing I want on my mind while driving.
I only have Volks because I got a great deal on them, otherwise I think spending $1k per wheel is really unjustifiable for my current income.
Worrying about damaging my wheels is the last thing I want on my mind while driving.
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