anyone interested in a group buy for FI (TT or SC)?

[BlackCherryZ]

well, being a member of the forum and owner of a Z, it is a very enticing prospect to yearn for more power...........

but the problem is the price........... perhaps for many of us.....

to be honest, $35k for the car and $15K for a TT set, the sum is not bad for a monster capable of 500+RWHP...........otherwise it would cost $70K+ just by comparing the rwhp.........

the only unattractive aspect would be longevity, realiablity, and durability of the FI setup...... but i figure, gathering from what i have read from this forum thus far and positive feedbacks from the forum members, the durability is not an issue for a well tuned car...... as soon as it leaves the tuner's garage, it is up to the driver.......

just a simple fact: if you get greedy, it won't last long.......

perhaps my wishful thinking, but i figure a FI setup for my Z would last about 70-100K miles with a conservative tuning and conservative driving........

now, to get back on track with the cost factor..............

............nonetheless, at least for me, $15K is not something to risk on a whim in today's economy.... especially for a car...... wish there was some kind of financing for TT kit

to keep it short........ i want more power at the most cost-effective price....

i would like to see, i guess this would help the tuners as well, who is interested in FI:


1) level of interest:

A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%

followed by timeframe in months.....

2) type of FI

list SC vs TT vs FI (for those unsure)

3) the prospective tuner

AAM, GTM, etc... and TUNER if unsure


EX:

1) A-6months
2) FI
3) TUNER


hopefully, there are many ppl in A category with 1-3 months timeframe..... we might be able to get a good deal.....

[AndyZ]

very interested in SC since i got the car
want to go with Vortech or Stillen

[Mike@GTM]

Good thread! We are definitely looking for some input on what you guys want.

[bullitt5897]

Great thread idea!

I already have my stage 3 TT kit from GTM and it is scheduled for install on the 15th

You may want to look at a bundle package idea. Say for instance those looking for 500rwhp will need a clutch, exhaust, fuel injectors and etc... you know for the people with stock cars. And maybe have a package buy minus exhaust for those who already bought an exhaust. Talk to the tuners and kit makers to see who would be willing to participate and then get a ready to go list and approach the tuners and kit makers again.

I am a little partial but my GTM stuff is TOP NOTCH!!! I mean the Quality is amazing! I cant wait to get this monster of a kit installed!

[JB-370z]

I might be interested in a group buy if the price is right!!!! This would be an epic thread if GTM did a good deal on the tt kit!!! I would prolly be in for it!

[NYBladeZ]

I'm in for the GTM supercharger kit if the price is what I have in mind...

[puckshaw]

1) A- 6-12 months
2) SC
3) Tuner

[Reaper42]

I second the financing idea. I mean $15k is the price of a small car.

If financing is possible I would be interested in the following,

1) A
2) TT
3) TUNER

[JB-370z]

Im in!

[LiquidZ]

Financing would make the costs a lot easier to take.

[Buddy Revell]

Count me as very interested.

1) 90% sure I'm buying within 5 months.
2) SC due to cost. If money wasn't an issue, I'd go TT of course.
3) GTM or Stillen, whoever has the best bang for the buck.

[B1nks]

A
(Time depends on price)
TT (SC depending on how that turns out)
I'm partial to GTM but AAM seems to do good work too so I guess it's whoever wants to do this group buy.

[JB-370z]

B1nks: If you get boost before me I want to meet up and see it. Well since we are in the same town. GTM does a great tt kit!

[BlackCherryZ]

if there is a significant number of interest, for instance about 10 ppl, i could negotiate with tuners about a bundle package.

but it has to be a significant number with the willingness to put down a deposit.

i am thinking 10% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to the tuners......non-refundable in the aspect that you will not get the cash back, but get the store credit.....

this is just a thought, nothing has been finalized in terms of negotiation....

non-refundable deposit shows the level of interest and willingness, thus it might be easier to negotiate for better terms/discounts.....

and, i will discuss the terms with prospective buyers before the negotiation with tuners.... so nothing to worry about..........

also, please follow instructions ppl............. level of interest, type of FI, and tuner preference......

in the end........about a month or two from now, i am hoping to get about 10 ppl in either TT or SC......... then i might be able to start negotiating.........

in business terms, i do not think tuners will be willing to give discounts to a group buy with only a couple of ppl - simply, there is not enough incentive on either end......

also, since tuners are finalizing their kits, i am assuming that it will take a couple of months to get the final dyno results, price, ect...............

likewise, although this might be an early start, this would be a plan for 3-6 months down the road.

i am sure once they release dyno results, more ppl will be interested.........

once again, if you are interested, lets form a "union" to get a better deal

also, for the tuners, with 10 ppl, we are talking about $100K+..........which is a lot of money..............

well, i am not in any hurry, so lets see who is interested.....

also, i think i will actually start negotiating or discussing terms with tuners:

1) if there is about 10 ppl with serious interest in either SC or TT

or

2) in a month or two, when there are final dyno results with listed prices

[BlackCherryZ]

also............

i am weighing on the level of interest and the timeframce more than the price.... for if there are a significant number of ppl with serious interest, the price could be negotiated.....

for instance, i personally would jump on the installation for a TT, if the price were $10,000 including the installation.........plus 500 RWHP with proper tuning

however, the reality is it would cost me about $15K including the installation

hopefully, for example, if i could get about 10 ppl or more, i could swing the price pendulum more toward the $10K mark vs the $15k. Of course, this would be a bundle packge with exhaust, clutch, and etc..... and the final installation.

also, lets be realistic............ i do not think any tuner would sell $15K product for about the half of price..... this is just a rough estimate, but i think anywhere from 10-25% discount would be reasonable........... once again, it would all depend on the number of ppl.

i figure we are talking about $5-8000 for the supercharger kit, roughly depending on the package or rwhp specification...........

once again, nothing has been finalized............... it all depends on the number of ppl seriously interested................

i will put together a roster or list of those who are interested, when the tuners come out with the final dyno results and listed prices.