Give the Aussie Importers a Go

[*Cobber*]

Horses for courses, some people like a kit in a box idea, some people like to source and make their own parts some people like to cheque book build.

Lets not have a bun fight on who's body is wrong. The more options the better.

From 30 ft to the untrained eye they all look the same.

Going back to the original point of this thread, many people buy parts or kits from OS because they are cheaper. Porsche brake disc's are 1/3 the local price if you buy them on line from the US and they even come in the same box and are delivered to your door. Local price gouging is what drives people to buy from OS.

If the local kit suppliers can't compete on price and quality they will go out of business. Unlike our heavily subsidised local car manufacturing industry Aussie "kit car" suppliers don't get government subsidy to be able to compete with cheap imports. The cost of doing business in this country is going through the roof, skilled labour rates have to compete with the mining sector to keep staff, industrial unit rental etc etc.

It's a changing world we live in and will be interesting to see see where we are in 10 years time. My gut feel is we will be a country of on line shoppers for all products.

[Philm]

I think factory five is a great product, and I have looked very hard at them many times. However I do feel Component Cars have started on the wrong foot here.

It would have been good if there was an introduction and probably still needs one. Factory 5 are not new to Australia and a serious attempt as an Australian agent has already been tried and by the sounds of it, didn't go as planned.

For me you guys sound like an opportunistic bunch that see a quick profit by selling a "cheap" kit. You never have discussed a local build support programme and may I ask do you have a registered car in all States? As I have said an intro is probably needed.

I tend to agree with Beejay on the cost thing. While the kits are complete there are many things that would need to be disclosed to the prospective kit buyer.

I would say that most items in the complete kit are not suitable in Australia, ie seats, steering column, steering wheels, brakes etc etc. So the $40k price for a kit is not sounding so cheap.

A Turn Key car is a custom build car with a warranty supplied by local supplier. There is a lot more to it than throwing an engine in putting a set of plates on a car. So If I walk up to your sales office will you sell me a turn key car fully compliant with NSW rego, brand new LS3, "proper" Leather interior and a paint job that will win best paint at the nationals for $60K.

Don't slag the local stuff, its a great product. I think factory 5 have a place in our community just respect that it has been here for a long time and just like you local suppliers are just trying to earn a buck!!!

Looking forward to flogging your arse on the race track Zeus, should be careful who you invite into the ring.


Phil