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Originally Posted by 6LE Designs
You guys have to understand they are not GM. The mold to make that piece (assuming it is injection molded) was anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 depending on complexity.
Yeah, they end up being able to make the piece stupid cheap (MAYBE $50?) but they have to recoup QUITE a large investment.
Even a good fiberglass mold will run you $5k on a spoiler. Then price per piece (in the USA, Chinese Duraflex crap is an entirely different story) for a good product is more than what GM charges retail (sometimes, especially a 3 piece).
GM has the benefit of the American tax payer footing their bill when their $20k molds don't pay off lol... aftermarket companies don't. It's hit or miss. We're still sitting on a $10k mold for the ZL1 style hood we made for the Silverado... and only sold 3 of in a year lol.
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So if they sell enough, will the price go down? I kind of doubt it. These are all things that need to be figured out prior to production. If it's not going to be a cost effective venture, maybe you don't make it. Especially if the market is considerably lower.
No matter how you explain it, $650 for an unpainted spoiler is A LOT of money and not many people will be able to afford it, IMO. And I am one of them. It's a shame because it's a beautiful design.
Who knows, maybe I am completely off base and they will sell a bunch of them. In any case, I think it's important they get feedback, that's what these forums are for.
Best of luck to all!