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Group Buy for Carbon Fiber Hood for W209 CLK
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Well, after much consideration, and even though the job can get done. I have came to the conclusion I will not offer a vented carbon fiber hood at this time. I have just been getting countless emails from people that are just worried about water issues, and a lot of designs on the vents, such as style and placement. This was going to look EXACTLY like a Brabus hood on in CF, but people still would like to see what it would look like. I am sure if I told you it was Brabus most people would think it actually was. The issue of vents is just not making me to comfortable.
I like people to feel comfortable when purchasing, yet it seems people are worried what the vents will look like. Like I said it would be an IDENTICAL replica of the Brabus hood in carbon fiber. I will not take the risk of having customers feel worried on what the final product will look like, or what affect it will have on the engine with water issues. (with vents). I would have loved to make a hood to show everyone what they look like before taking orders, but after all, I am running a business, and the amount of money I would need to spend to get it done without having pre paid orders will just kill me.
If I knew I would have great return on the hood such as 30+ orders I would have made hoods in advance. But since I am working with Mercedes and not a Honda here, I know the market is just to small and there are only a select few people out there interested in a carbon fiber hood with vents for a E-Class Mercedes. I wanted to get this done as much as everyone else, after all I am pretty much a salesmen, so I would have loved to sell these hoods to you yesterday, but I will not risk having un happy customers if water was an issue or if people didn't like the design of the Brabus vents in person.
I never had one un happy customer, and I do not want the risk of having 15. So again as much as I hate saying this, the vented CF hood is not longer an option. I will be sending all 13 people who gave a deposit an email in the next day or so. What I can do is an OEM hood in carbon fiber like I originally wanted. But I don't think there will be enough interest. To me the OEM hood in CF is the safest way to go. I thought that would appeal to many more people then a vented hood also, but I guess I was proven wrong. All the people who have left a deposit have not been charged a cent and will not be charged.
If anyone is interested in the OEM hood in CF, then we can start that, but otherwise the idea for carbon fiber hoods for the E-class is be scrapped.
I like people to feel comfortable when purchasing, yet it seems people are worried what the vents will look like. Like I said it would be an IDENTICAL replica of the Brabus hood in carbon fiber. I will not take the risk of having customers feel worried on what the final product will look like, or what affect it will have on the engine with water issues. (with vents). I would have loved to make a hood to show everyone what they look like before taking orders, but after all, I am running a business, and the amount of money I would need to spend to get it done without having pre paid orders will just kill me.
If I knew I would have great return on the hood such as 30+ orders I would have made hoods in advance. But since I am working with Mercedes and not a Honda here, I know the market is just to small and there are only a select few people out there interested in a carbon fiber hood with vents for a E-Class Mercedes. I wanted to get this done as much as everyone else, after all I am pretty much a salesmen, so I would have loved to sell these hoods to you yesterday, but I will not risk having un happy customers if water was an issue or if people didn't like the design of the Brabus vents in person.
I never had one un happy customer, and I do not want the risk of having 15. So again as much as I hate saying this, the vented CF hood is not longer an option. I will be sending all 13 people who gave a deposit an email in the next day or so. What I can do is an OEM hood in carbon fiber like I originally wanted. But I don't think there will be enough interest. To me the OEM hood in CF is the safest way to go. I thought that would appeal to many more people then a vented hood also, but I guess I was proven wrong. All the people who have left a deposit have not been charged a cent and will not be charged.
If anyone is interested in the OEM hood in CF, then we can start that, but otherwise the idea for carbon fiber hoods for the E-class is be scrapped.
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Originally Posted by BrabusClK04
. Well please cancel my order then. I am only interested the CF vented hood, and if you ever do plan to make it, please let me know. Thanks you.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
I just posted in the other threads that i should hopefully get this going by the end of the week and start taking deposits then so we can finally get this hood made already. My guy is just playing around with the vents so it will all be perfect and everyone will be happy.
I m in !!
CLK320 2004
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Some of you may be in luck.
The group buy is back, i have sent everyone an email. I know some people may not be interested anymore, but lets see what we can do.
All orders old orders were canceled. So everyone need to purchase it again. All i did add was disclaimer at the botton of the buy now page. That is the only change.
Or here is a link http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...owse&pageid=87
The group buy is back, i have sent everyone an email. I know some people may not be interested anymore, but lets see what we can do.
All orders old orders were canceled. So everyone need to purchase it again. All i did add was disclaimer at the botton of the buy now page. That is the only change.
Or here is a link http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...owse&pageid=87
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From: Germany, Munich
2001 CLK55 Conv.-sold, 2003 CLK320 Conv.-sold, 2006 CLK55 AMG Coupe sold, SLK55 AMG, G400d, G63AMG
Could someone please show me a picture of the brabus vent hood.
Everybody is saying about it but I can't find on the net any pictures.
I am from Germany and I would consider to buy a vent hood cf.
Everybody is saying about it but I can't find on the net any pictures.
I am from Germany and I would consider to buy a vent hood cf.
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R230
I really wish this group buy would gain new life.....I am in the midst of searching out a plasma cutter to create the grilled openings. ( have access to automotive grade hood material). I will then take to a body shop and have a hood cut and the new pieces with the grooves welded and formed.
A paintable CF hood would have certainly alleviated this work however.....
A paintable CF hood would have certainly alleviated this work however.....
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From: orlando, florida. Dr.Phillips, UCF
04 CLK 500, 07 GSX-R 750, S 550, 09 Jeep GC
I NEED CARBON FIBER.
I am in the midst of a Carbon Fiber war with a friend who has a 350z. This buy would almost guarantee my winning this.
I am down for a hood.
I am in the midst of a Carbon Fiber war with a friend who has a 350z. This buy would almost guarantee my winning this.
I am down for a hood.
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ML350
It was linked up in the CLKBS forum to a new thread. I'm selling my stock CF wing if anyone is interested.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk63-bla...t-project.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk63-bla...t-project.html
Last edited by Doctodd33; Jul 4, 2011 at 04:56 PM.
