I'd like to know what FM thinks they do better than BEGi
#121
I WISH!!!
We actually make $5.00 per downpipe. It stinks, but it is the truth. We make parts in house and stainless is not cheap these days. But that is our choice in order to stay competitive. If we sub'd everything out, maybe we'd see that margin.....
Stephanie
We actually make $5.00 per downpipe. It stinks, but it is the truth. We make parts in house and stainless is not cheap these days. But that is our choice in order to stay competitive. If we sub'd everything out, maybe we'd see that margin.....
Stephanie
My original assumption was based on material costs alone.
#122
That does seem a little suspicious. The only time I have not helped someone is when it is a part we don't sell or know anything about. How many people have copied our regulators? People still send them to us to fix and make them work. Corky could say 'no' since it was bought elsewhere, but he doesn't. He takes turbo off of other cars and makes them workable with our downpipe or manifold.
Stephanie
Stephanie
#125
There are a few other products you offer which could probably be reduced in price while maintaining or increasing the quality. But, it all depends on the volume you sell. I really like the attitude of the BEGi team and hope you continue to grow and do well in the future. If you ever come across a part which is becoming "cost prohibitive" please post a few picture here and ask for advice on reducing your cost. We have many people from all different walks of life here. Many of us are engineering students or degreed engineers, and quite a few of us have industrial and fabrication background/experience. I for one would be happy to help, I'm sure others feel the same.
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Heh, FM claims "this wideband is not compatible with other ECUs" Just four wires and a voltage output the last time I checked what O2 sensors do...
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...umber=06-99150
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...umber=06-99150
AEM controller, sensor, and meter will cost you around 400.. My LC1 was 189$ shipped!
#131
But the sensor technology chosen by Hydra is an inherently more expensive one. There's been talk it's faster, but I'm not sure it's significant. So, it was a choice. Like ACT over some other supplier. FM picks out a catalog, then sells it. And it can be complicated.
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Heres what I wanna know..
FM is selling their swaybars at a discount because they're moving locations, anyone have any experience with them? The pair (front and rear) are like $156.00 plus shipping, which I've checked all the performance sites you can't even come close to that with anyone else..
They worth the $?
FM is selling their swaybars at a discount because they're moving locations, anyone have any experience with them? The pair (front and rear) are like $156.00 plus shipping, which I've checked all the performance sites you can't even come close to that with anyone else..
They worth the $?
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Heres what I wanna know..
FM is selling their swaybars at a discount because they're moving locations, anyone have any experience with them? The pair (front and rear) are like $156.00 plus shipping, which I've checked all the performance sites you can't even come close to that with anyone else..
They worth the $?
FM is selling their swaybars at a discount because they're moving locations, anyone have any experience with them? The pair (front and rear) are like $156.00 plus shipping, which I've checked all the performance sites you can't even come close to that with anyone else..
They worth the $?
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that has nothing to do with anything. I'm arguing a 7/8" solid bar from FM is the same as a 7/8" bar from Racing Beat.
the fact that you may want one if you increase your spring rates is not even relavent to your discussion.
anyways, I'm pretty sure Shaikh at FCM would argue differently.
the fact that you may want one if you increase your spring rates is not even relavent to your discussion.
anyways, I'm pretty sure Shaikh at FCM would argue differently.