2011 Rays Online Catalog
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
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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.
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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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