Halibrand Magnesium 427 Wheels

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I talked to M&A Castings about that very subject. The new wheel molds would be about $10,000 or $1,000 per person if we were to get 10 people. And we would own the molds.

Another $30,000-$35,000 +/- ($500-$600 per wheel) and we would have the minimum run of 15 brand new sets of magnesium Cobra wheels.

More sets of wheels and the per unit cost goes down.

Now, if Darren could stop building his flip top and become a wheel magnate.

Is that just CAST or CAST and MACHINED???? A rather large difference.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Is that just CAST or CAST and MACHINED???? A rather large difference.

All done and ready for the consumer. Of course, these were approximations over the phone with M&A. Please don't hold me liable, if my facts and figures are wrong.

Looking over my notes, I believe M&A said $10,000-$12,000 for the two molds, not $10,000.

I'm no expert.

[ACademic]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Looking over my notes, I believe M&A said $10,000-$12,000 for the two molds, not $10,000.

I'm no expert.

At the end of the day, none of us are. But at least directionally we are thinking alike. For 3x my "investment" I could literally own the keys to the factory.

[rodneym]

I'm afraid it's looking grim. Two more declines, including N2VENOM
I'll still finish the list and call Fran this week.

1. rodneym CONFIRMED 2 sets
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[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I'm afraid it's looking grim. Two more declines, including N2VENOM
I'll still finish the list and call Fran this week.

I feel for you pal after all your effort. That's asking for a slap from Kress if you tell him you want 7 sets. Or the price goes up another $2000 / set.
I'm negatively surprised by no response from Lacey, pro or con.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I'm afraid it's looking grim.

Yes, but your tenacity has been an inspiration to us all.

[rodneym]

I spoke with Fran and gave him our list.
He was crunching numbers.
He's making his own final outreach to a customer who may want multiple sets.
We're that close.
Anyways, he's calling back soon.

Don't know yet whether the Macallan will be dipped into or emptied tonight.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Don't know yet whether the Macallan will be dipped into or emptied tonight.

You don't need a crisis to enjoy that.