mark1991 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Geeezo that's a fair list lad haha sounds like there is alot of things worth making! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 You can start by making me a much higher short shifterPivot higher upDoesn't need to fit below stock plastics Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm sure if they were cheap enough and decent quality you would have a decent enough market for turbo kits. Add on all the other things Dan said plus no one has mentioned these and this is where you would make big money and they would sell like crazy. Low Low Seat rails. If you made those and sold them at a respectable price Im pretty sure 80% of the people with Starlets would buy a set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Off the shelf exhaust systems. Not much choice these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRiiFTiE Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 There is a market for bolt on n/a manifolds. +1 on this.. I've seen plenty of n/a owners wanting manifolds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Gotta say, having read this thread, gotta agree with the suggestions by Daniel G and OllieH, some great shouts in there. N/A manifolds too is a good call. Harness bars have been promised by several traders over the years and never delivered. Sump guards could be another one - only ever seen one and it weighed a freaking tonne from what I was told, so something strong and durable but not JUST as heavy might interest the lanes rally guys or the lows y0 guys. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbond Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'd be interested in a few parts like harness bar, baffled sump, exhaust centre pipe etc...Where are you too mark? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 +1 for really low seat rails, the seating postion on my recaros is fucking dreadful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) now after the above suggestions......i'll offer you a little free business advice just to get you in that frame of mind: - start with one main high demand simple product or a few decent selling simple products first to gauge response/demand, build your "brand" and test actual customer/everyday durability....it appears that n/a manifolds and seat rails are in decent demand based on the above, which would be a good starting point - display your products with high quality pictures and at different angles...even fitted to the specific car they are intended for if possible - find out exactly what the customers want before you make a product that does not sell....ask questions, do little surveys......example from above n/a manifolds---what design (4-2-1 or 4-1), size of runners preferred, stock location exhaust fitment, stock a/c, p/s and radiator friendly, etc. - calculate as best as possible the production cost for each unit and your profit margin on each item you intend to sell...that would allow you to price it accordingly without "guessing" and determine if it is worthwhile to make and if reasonable customers are willing to buy it...example above, no one is going to buy a n/a manifold for gbp1000 for a starlet ----remember to take into account labour, raw materials, electricity, delivery/transportation, etc. - potential demand does not necessarily equate to foregone sales---seldom does - avoid borrowing if you can when you start up...try as best to do it out of pockets for now until you can gauge demand/sales - reinvest some of the sales monies back into the business..do not tie up all your cash flow in slow turning stock and excessive stock - undertake as much testing and research and development as you can BEFORE you sell anything---improve design, reduce production costs, make sure it fits and doesn't hit/stop/block anything, test durability, use decent quality material, etc. - set up decent jigs and check them from time to time for fitment tolerances - use decent quality materials to manufacture your products,,,do not manufacture crap, it will just ruin your brand and name---this is not 1902 when the internet was non-existent,,, word travels fast especially bad word - if you provide product warrantee, honor them IF the product is at fault---be careful, some people will try to pull a fast one on you - provide good before, during and after sales services....PLEASE respond in a time manner to potential and actual customer emails/pm/whatsapps/etc....you see this last point here, this is where a lot of businesses actually fail...it is very important....just take a look at the feedback sections on here - if you plan to ship overseas, try to find decent rates and reliable courier/post offices...again, keep in contact with buyers regarding shipping dates, tracking numbers, shipping quotes, etc that's just the tip of the ice berg,,,much more to a "successful" business if you go ahead with your plans, i wish you well Edited August 19, 2016 by gorganl2000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark1991 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm based in northeast Scotland near Aberdeen! The thing I'm desperate to make is a independent rear suspension kit! I honestly think I couldn't make enough of them!! Cheers for all your input guys it's great appreciated The brand would be staying "Guess Workx" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Did you see the independent rear suspension setup I posted before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm based in northeast Scotland near Aberdeen!The thing I'm desperate to make is a independent rear suspension kit!I honestly think I couldn't make enough of them!!Cheers for all your input guys it's great appreciated The brand would be staying "Guess Workx" easy install kit ha ha ]would be great tho e10 style Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveEP Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Bolt on downpipe / side exits3" cold side pipes.Trap door baffled sumpsI agree with dan baffled sumps Edited August 19, 2016 by daveEP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I was just about to comment and say IRS but you beat me to it ha! Aye mate a nice IRS system would sell quickly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark1991 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Would take alot of work and testing but the end result... Amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Dude if you could make up rear caliper bracket which allowed you to bolt a better caliper on, which still kept the original disc and handbrake cable.. that would be mega.Some VW calipers from the motor factors are only like 40 quid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikhilkamdar12 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Dude if you could make up rear caliper bracket which allowed you to bolt a better caliper on, which still kept the original disc and handbrake cable.. that would be mega.Some VW calipers from the motor factors are only like 40 quid. One up for this we need some better aesthetically pleasing calipers for the rear A bracket for some kind of Wilwood, AP Racing or similar caliper with integrated handbrake lever for cable, of course one that keeps the factory bias and all that good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Adjustable panhard rods, RS*R style if possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Short shifters & braces for me. All the best if you take it on ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Adjustable panhard rods, RS*R style if possible. Panhard rods a good call dude you always see wanted posts for them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fordie_glanzaV Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Im on hunt for adjustable 1 lol^^^^^ Im on hunt for adjustable 1 lol^^^^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 The business advice you just got there was pretty much spot on. Before you go mental and throw thousands at trying to make an IRS set up, build your image and revenue stream. You need the smaller items popping off the shelves to fund the bigger jobs. Now go make harness bars, panhard rods and seat rails. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy91145 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Starlet specific harness bar, there's a gap in the market right there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark1991 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 im in the middle of sorting out may garage, hopefully i will make some progress soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark1991 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 anyone interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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