Re: [DML] RE: Vendors, new product development...

["Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxx>]

you might a good idea about the red blinker light at the edge of the side
mirror but have you really thought out the courtesy light facing down? The
door would be up instead of out like most modern cars.

Just my 2 cents

Joseph
vin 2850
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Thome" <joethome@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] RE: Vendors, new product development...


> Stian,
>
> Your suggestion about vendors getting their money up front for a product
> they are interested in bringing to market is an excellent one. If any of
the
> established vendors were to propose a product and it appealed to me I'd be
> willing to pay for it in advance with the idea that my money would be
> returned in a reasonable time if the development was abandoned.
>
> Speaking of side mirrors, one idea I'd like to see come to market is a
side
> mirror which could easily replace the original side mirror but that would
> incorporate a red turn signal on its outer edge. A white curtsey light at
> the bottom to illuminate the ground below it might not be a bad idea
either.
> I've seen both those features on some high end new model cars and SUVs I
> think they both are a good safety feature. The mirror would have to rather
> closely resemble the original mirrors so as to not spoil the original
> beautiful look to the car.
>
> Joe Thome
> VIN 6467
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxx>
> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:47 PM
> Subject: [DML] RE: Vendors, new product development...
>
>
> > A few comments -
> > If there is trouble to have people pay after a part has been developed,
> why not make them pay in advance?
> > I, for one, would have absolutely no trouble with that. I'm one of DMC
> Houston most satisfied customers, their service and knowledge is great,
and
> lets face it - it is only they who can take the DeLorean on to "another
> level" based on their warehouse of DeLorean parts.
> >
> > Again, I would like to remind people of the poll concerning new
> re-developed parts.
> >
> > James, does DMC Houston have plans for a small temperature gadget that
> could be fitted in the space of the centre console clock? It would be very
> nice to know the outside temperature. Wide angle mirrors are also a thing
> that would make the DeLorean more modern.
> >
> > And the torsion bar issue. Do you have the blueprints/info on how to
make
> these bars or is this info lost?
> > If it is lost, be sure to get in touch with the retired engineers at
> Grumman before they pass away. We need this info.
> >
> > Finally, you have mentioned that a bracket is coming soon, the bracket
for
> holding down the T-panel behind the rear louvers. When will that be ready?
> >
> > Other than this, can you tell us what other parts DMC Houston are
> considering to re-manufacture?
> >
> > Very best wishes
> > Stian Birkeland
> > Norway
> >
> > VIN # 06759
> >
> > Unfortunately unable to attend Memphis :-( But you guys have a great
time,
> you hear! :-)
> >
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:18:01 -0500
> > From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
> > Subject: Vendors, new product development...
> >
> > Precisely why I had to smile when Stian mentioned this - it's a great
idea
> > to have people pre-pay to order a part that's being developed, but when
> it's
> > time for people to put their money where their mouth is, it's often a
> > different story.
> >
> > On things like the switches, door handles, etc - in order to make the
cost
> > reasonable (note that the three aforementioned products actually came
DOWN
> > in price from previous retail), a relatively large minimum order for
> > production is required. Particularly when you consider how many cars are
> > left and actively used.
> >
> > So it becomes a numbers game - how many can you sell, at what price, to
> get
> > a return on the investment (at least recovering expenses, preferably
> making
> > some money if for nothing else than to have something ELSE
> remanufactured)?
> > A lot of stuff doesn't make the cut (yet) based on that.
> >
> > Stian mentioned the two tank senders, and Martin pointed out that
> > competition is healthy. In this case, Tankzilla is a fine product, and
we
> > have used them for several years. But the price turns a lot of people
off,
> > and at times, we have had problems with availability (though not very
> > often). Our tank sender will retail for considerably less than half the
> > price of Tankzilla, and as we had them manufactured ourselves,
> availability
> > shouldn't be a problem for us.
> >
> > James
> >
> > >> Why don't some of the vendors do this?
> > >> Put forward an offer on a part that will be reproduced. Let people
> > >> pre-order, and hold the credit card on file...so when the part has
> > >> been reproduced they charge the card and ship it out.
> > >> This method could boost development time for replacement DMC parts
> > >> of higher quality...
> > >
> > (SNIP)
> > > prior to embarking. He didn't ask for a "credit card commitment" up
> front as
> > > suggested above, just an indication of interest. As a vendor for 16
> years,
> > (SNIP)
> > > support expressed, how hard could it be to sell 100 sets?
> > >
> > > Harder than we thought. After 5+ months of fairly high visibility on
> the DML
> > > we have sold exactly 59 sets. Many of those who expressed initial
> support
> > > never came through with orders.
> > (SNIP)
> > > Was it worth putting up close to 6 grand to see so little (less than
1%)
> > > interest in the TABs? Not from a business perspective. But we who
> support the
> > > hobby the rest of you enjoy will keep doing it. Or most will. Its up
> to you.
> > > Darryl T.
> > > Specialty Automotive
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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