I have studied out each response so far and graded them out.
what I am hearing is most want a stepped option list
low, mid, and high
4psi, 7-8 psi and 10+
#1 basic parts to get us going, #2 all parts to make the sled run, and #3 high end name brand parts with all the bells and whistles.
Most can live with less quality as long as it works as advertised.
Most don't care about the sales pitch.
Price point is driving the sales and that is the biggest factor in a kit purchase in 2015-2016
lower cost kits = lower risk and a easier sale after you have had fun with it for the season.
Doobie asked what are the cheap parts? I never referenced cheap parts. I said less cost. Meaning less expensive. Example.....Here are some of the comparisons on a turbo kit manufactures list.
None name brand parts or parts built in another part of the world made to look like name brand parts. ( the Chinese Oakley sunglasses idea.)
Silicone fittings are cheaper than aluminum or some kind of steel.
Nice brackets and mounting for gauges, fuel controllers.
wiring that is expandable, lighted gauges, heat shrink, water proof, and soldered vs Butt connectors and black tape.
clamps wiggins clamps, constant tension clamps, vs t bolt style and less exspensive worm gear clamps.
coatings on turbos, down pipes, exhaust housings, when items are needing to be coated after you buy a product. the turbo kit manufacture has to tear everything apart and then run them to the coaters, then go pick it back up and put everything back together. this takes time and money.
Name brand turbos with, billet wheels, ceramic bearings cost more than journal bearing and non balanced turbos.
Oil pumps, oil tanks, Braided lines, vs capped off, split oil lines made to oil something else. Some things work and you can get by with, but at what sacrifice?
blow off valves, good cold air intakes, reeds, clutching, fueling options are some more topics.
We haven't even gotten to R&D, design time, shipping, Etc
The info you guys have given in this thread on face book and in private messages. So far, is a great help. THANK YOU!
Every Builder is looking at this thread . Even the BIG 5! We are all in meetings, talking discussing, budgeting, laying out our strategy. All with the same questions.
Should we be first to market? should we drop or raise cost? should we teach more? should we unveil the new products now or later? Is the market ready for the big ideas or do we go for one more step? Are we ready for a release?
I just felt it was time to ask the riders and the guys who are buying. What gets you excited? Are you guys happy with your riding experience?
With the release of a new sled it is a great time to ask the questions, Get in your head and listen to you.