Stillen Supercharger estimates???

Hi-TecDesigns · 08-26-2009, 10:12 AM

It's a tough call for businesses, especially ones that are in such a fickle environment as cars. If businesses don't let people know they're at least working on a solution, customers will completely ignore them and some other company will steal their thunder (and profit). If businesses announce they're working on a solution but take a long time in achieving it, customers get cranky, call foul or vaporware, and the business loses customers/profit. It's a fine line, and I don't envy them having to ride it...

That said, if you're going to announce a solution is being worked on, it is generally in your best interest to give people a 10,000 foot view of the schedule and any major roadblocks you're hitting. If the product is in active development (not a sideline), you should be able to say if you're 1 month, 3 months, 6 months out from a boxed solution. I can understand being vague on pricing, but that should be announced with a +/-10% window within the last month of development... at that point, you know what all of the parts/labor cost, you're simply fine tuning.

2fast4thelaw · 08-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I think they are running into some big issues and are still trying to figure them out. This would explain the closed mouth, cloak and dagger condition we are all experincing from them and not to mention the lack of even a long shot of a release date. I don't see how they can meet those goals given the low clearance of the 370 hood.

I heard from one of the Stillen sales reps that the main goal was to get the supercharger to fit under the stock hood. Second goal was to allow Stillen mods such as the Gen3 CAI to connect up to it. This was all I was told, nothing else such as power output or price.

mrmixitup · 08-27-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

I think they are running into some big issues and are still trying to figure them out. This would explain the closed mouth, cloak and dagger condition we are all experincing from them and not to mention the lack of even a long shot of a release date. I don't see how they can meet those goals given the low clearance of the 370 hood.

I heard from one of the Stillen sales reps that the main goal was to get the supercharger to fit under the stock hood. Second goal was to allow Stillen mods such as the Gen3 CAI to connect up to it. This was all I was told, nothing else such as power output or price.

So, hood clearance and strut bar issues? Basically the same problems as the 350Z kit? And why is this such a big deal again?

RCZ · 08-27-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

I think they are running into some big issues and are still trying to figure them out. This would explain the closed mouth, cloak and dagger condition we are all experincing from them and not to mention the lack of even a long shot of a release date. I don't see how they can meet those goals given the low clearance of the 370 hood.

I heard from one of the Stillen sales reps that the main goal was to get the supercharger to fit under the stock hood. Second goal was to allow Stillen mods such as the Gen3 CAI to connect up to it. This was all I was told, nothing else such as power output or price.

This is how rumors get started...

I heard that development is moving better than expected... I wish I knew more, but they are staying tight lipped with this one.

Snakes709 · 08-27-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

This is how rumors get started...

I heard that development is moving better than expected... I wish I knew more, but they are staying tight lipped with this one.

that is true...i heard big foot is testing the 370 with the supercharger

08-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hi-TecDesigns Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glenelg, MD Posts: 146 Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry Rep Power: 17	It's a tough call for businesses, especially ones that are in such a fickle environment as cars. If businesses don't let people know they're at least working on a solution, customers will completely ignore them and some other company will steal their thunder (and profit). If businesses announce they're working on a solution but take a long time in achieving it, customers get cranky, call foul or vaporware, and the business loses customers/profit. It's a fine line, and I don't envy them having to ride it... That said, if you're going to announce a solution is being worked on, it is generally in your best interest to give people a 10,000 foot view of the schedule and any major roadblocks you're hitting. If the product is in active development (not a sideline), you should be able to say if you're 1 month, 3 months, 6 months out from a boxed solution. I can understand being vague on pricing, but that should be announced with a +/-10% window within the last month of development... at that point, you know what all of the parts/labor cost, you're simply fine tuning. __________________ http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif 2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else

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08-26-2009, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 52 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 18	I think they are running into some big issues and are still trying to figure them out. This would explain the closed mouth, cloak and dagger condition we are all experincing from them and not to mention the lack of even a long shot of a release date. I don't see how they can meet those goals given the low clearance of the 370 hood. I heard from one of the Stillen sales reps that the main goal was to get the supercharger to fit under the stock hood. Second goal was to allow Stillen mods such as the Gen3 CAI to connect up to it. This was all I was told, nothing else such as power output or price.