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What would you like in a snorkel design?

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jllaclair
Do you think this kit will work with the Smittybilt XRC Armour fenders?

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Looks like it should, I think it replaces that little corner section behind the hood. I don't think the fenders cover that, do they?
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rugged_Ridge
I have but one thing to say..... or show...
Damn, even the spare tire "puckered" on that one!!!! Yikes
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by vgullotta

Looks like it should, I think it replaces that little corner section behind the hood. I don't think the fenders cover that, do they?
no, the cowl is still there.... i think i was concerned because of how much more is exposed with the smittybilt, but i suppose all the tubing for the snorkel is behind the wheel well.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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I know it hasn't been very long, but any updates?
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepinJer
I know it hasn't been very long, but any updates?
Will updaye you guys soon... We had to redesign the low intake and my first preproduction unit (all new tooling needed) will be ready in about 2 weeks. This part sucks because any reworks or changes to the injection tooling takes a good bit of time to get made.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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why do I have this scared feeling that the longer it takes to come out...the more expensive it will be
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Red08JK
why do I have this scared feeling that the longer it takes to come out...the more expensive it will be
Still holding the line on that.... From the start I have tried to make it clear what the expected price should be for both you guys as well as the marketing boys here.. Over a point and we want sell nearly enough to really make this thing a success.

From the start (on any project) we factor in changes and revision to the expected tooling cost. This in turn gets accounted for units sold over a given projected time line to cover all tooling and development cost.. The more you sell the faster you can pay yourself back and start to make money off the products.. every manufacture on this forum has to deal with this when a new product comes to market. No one makes money on any product right from the start. It takes time to recover all your out of pocket cost.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rugged_Ridge
Still holding the line on that.... From the start I have tried to make it clear what the expected price should be for both you guys as well as the marketing boys here.. Over a point and we want sell nearly enough to really make this thing a success.

From the start (on any project) we factor in changes and revision to the expected tooling cost. This in turn gets accounted for units sold over a given projected time line to cover all tooling and development cost.. The more you sell the faster you can pay yourself back and start to make money off the products.. every manufacture on this forum has to deal with this when a new product comes to market. No one makes money on any product right from the start. It takes time to recover all your out of pocket cost.
Well put! I am still crazy excited for this product to come out.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 03:20 AM
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my 2012 wants a snorkel... please hurry!Click image for larger version

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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bgall
my 2012 wants a snorkel... please hurry!Attachment 273237
Same here....
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