Working With Fxdesigns

[Youngblood77]

I've been playing email-tag with the guys over @ FX Designs about possible making aftermarket fenders and/or a Ram Air style hood for our cars. They're willing to do a group buy, but it would only work with 10 buyers for each product. ( 10 people buying the fenders, and/or 10 people buying the hood ) I doubt like hell we can get 10 people together to buy the hood, because even though it's relatively cheap, it's a pin-on style hood, http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/images/smilies/puke.gif, and it's uh, rather ugly IMO. The fenders are definately a possability though, because they're not bad looking. Kind of different without looking too ricey.

Oh yeah, 1 more catch: They'll need a car for fitment, and they're located in Alberta, so with any luck @ all, we have a member here that's not too far away from there, who's interested in either or both products...Keep your fingers crossed gang, I'm waiting on one more email from them giving pricing details before I post any pics. I don't wanna get anyone's hopes up. :beerchug:

[BLK03GXS]

Alberta is good... i could MAYBE arange that depending on where they are located... and prices are needed... and pics...

[smlzalero]

Fenders? Any pics?

[Youngblood77]

Like I said, until I get that last email that includes pricing details, I'm holding the pics. I just don't want to get people's hopes up, y'know? Trust me on this one, the fenders are kinda nice. Not as nice as Gregg's mind you, but these might be more affordable than most any other fender you'll find, other than having a body shop mold in a set of inserts on your stock fenders. I'm not holding my breath on the hood thing, I think the design is ugly, and it wouldn't break my heart if NOone was interested. LMAO

[smlzalero]

I'm waiting on one more email from them giving pricing details before I post any pics. I don't wanna get anyone's hopes up
Er.. sorry, I musta pulled a VT.

[Youngblood77]

Sarah: the new and improved post skimmer ROF. Just kiddin' dear. :cool:

[smlzalero]

Originally posted by Youngblood77@May 9 2005, 06:05 PM
Sarah: the new and improved post skimmer ROF. Just kiddin' dear. :cool:
Quoted post

:o :angry: Well, at least you got my name right.. :rolleyes:



:P

[Youngblood77]

who messed up your name? Sorry, I haven't been active in awhile.....

[smlzalero]

:huh: nobody messed up my name... I meant since you got everything else in that statement wrong...

[Youngblood77]

What? now I can't call you dear? sheesh ! LMAO

[smlzalero]

Of course you can call me dear, dear. Just don't call me a new version of VT.

And don't call me deer. :P

[|Rev|]

fenders would be cool, depending on how they look, which you said they look alright, and how much, keep us updated

[kwhauck]

how bout a 442 hood........

[slowandlow]

i will go for a set of fenders in matching blue cf or a cool set in fiberglass

[Youngblood77]

sry to break it to ya brotha, but the two designs they're offering are al they're willing to do @ this point. :( A 442 hood would be sweet, I admit. I'd love to see a hood like Richie's become available to the public one day. I mean, not just as a custom 1 of 1 deal, but buy the hood off the shelf kinda thing.

[Youngblood77]

No cf available, these are fiberglass I'd assume...

[Youngblood77]

Ok gang. Seing as how it's 1/4 after 10PM my time, it looks as though I won't be seeing any more emails from Rob tonight with regards to pricing. I hate to have started this thread and leaving you open-ended without even having a picture or anything, so with that said, i'll post you our previous conversations, followed by some pics.



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From: Eric Davis [mailto:stickwelder77@yahoo.com]
Sent: May 7, 2005 8:00 AM
To: fx@fxdesigns.com
Subject: custom Oldsmobile parts?



To Whom it may concern;



I'm among many Oldmobile Alero owners who are interested in custom aftermarket hoods and fenders. I've seen your fenders available for the older Grand Am, and I'm wondering if you've done a mock-up for this style on a newer ( 99-04) Grand Am, because the fitment would be very close to that of an Alero. If Alero hoods and fenders are something you could manufacture, please feel free to email me. Keep up the good work guys. :)



-Eric Davis

2000 Olds Alero coupe.

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Rob <johnnie@iprimus.ca> wrote:

Hello;



We had discussions with a few people on the web as to making fenders for the 92-98 and 99-04 but nothing has come back yet. We require a bulk buy of 10 sets of fenders or hoods with deposits and then we will custom make the parts. We would also require a car to fit them on for a few days. If you are interested in organizing a bulk buy on these items I am sure we can do something.



Thank you for your interest in FX
Sales&Marketing@FX


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From: Eric Davis [mailto:stickwelder77@yahoo.com]
Sent: May 9, 2005 3:28 PM
To: Rob
Subject: RE: custom Oldsmobile parts?



Could you possibly send me pictures of what's possible in terms of designs? ( Both hoods AND fenders. ) I think a group buy would be easier accomplished if people could see examples of your designs. Also: If a group buy was something that could happen, would all the buyers be required to be purchasing one particular item? What I mean is, would you need atleast 10 buyers PER DESIGN. Thanks for your time, hopefully we can get you some business, and the Alero owners the aftermarket support they deserve. :)



Again, thanks for your time,

-Eric Davis

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From: "FX Designs" <johnnie@iprimus.ca>
To: "'Eric Davis'" <stickwelder77@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: custom Oldsmobile parts?
Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 16:01:29 -0600


Hello;



The fenders would be our VSX style like on the MX3 and the hood would be the Ram Air Style Pin ON. We would require 10 orders of each item.


Sales&Marketing@FX

[Youngblood77]

The hood: ( NASTY looking IMO, but still... it's an option that wasn't there before.

The hood design on an MX-3:

[Youngblood77]

another... this time on a newer Cav.

[Youngblood77]

and yet, another of the hood. Beretta.

[Youngblood77]

Ok, and now the fenders. I like Gregg's fenders better, but if this deal does take off, they're one more thing that's available, and well, we Alero owners can't be too picky, as there's shat for aftermarket panels avalable, but I'm trying......


This is the design on an older Cavelier/Sunbird:

[Youngblood77]

This one shows the design well, it's on a newer Beretta Z26 in the pic.....

[Kurt Zee]

the fenders look good....the hood would be "okay" if it wasn't pin-on. i would be in on the fenders if it's not TOO expensive.

[Youngblood77]

Ok, one more pic I found of the hood design in question: This one's on an older GA....

[Youngblood77]

Just found a pic of the fender in primer on the newer style Cav....

[Youngblood77]

A quick note on Shipping Rates:

as copy/pasted from their website....


SHIPPING & HANDLING COSTS

Worldwide Shipping Available - Contact us for Pricing

Call for any other shipping inquiries or questions!

Shipping & Handling costs to the United States include charges for customs & brokerage. NO HIDDEN FEES!



CANADA

BC, AB, SK, MB, NWT

1 Piece $65.00
2 Pieces $85.00
3 Pieces $100.00
Hoods $100.00

ONT, QC

1 Piece $85.00
2 Pieces $100.00
3 Pieces $125.00
Hoods $125.00

NS, NF, NB, PEI

1 Piece $100.00
2 Pieces $125.00
3 Pieces $150.00
Hoods $150.00

USA

Lower 48 States

For rates to HI, AK, PR contact us

1 Piece $100.00
2 Pieces $125.00
3 Pieces $150.00
Hoods $225.00

[Youngblood77]

If I had to take a guess without confirming anything, I'd venture a guess @ $525.00 for a set of fenders, $625.00 for the hood... shipped to your doorstep. Granted, this is only a rough guess. I'll recieve firm prices soon.

[smlzalero]

Whoa, lookin' at those pics I can definately say I'm not interested. Great goin' tho, Eric, opening this up for everybody :thumb:

[cutelilcntrygrl]

The fenders aren't too bad but the hood.. I dunno. There's just something about it... just doesn't look to be "Alero" material..

[smlzalero]

And the fenders are? It all looks cheap to me.

[cutelilcntrygrl]

Well the fenders aren't as tacky as the hood, imo. The hood is just too "beefy" if you will, for an Alero.

[smlzalero]

I agree.. it's too 'beefy' for a friggin Cavalier, too. I think I would put it more along the lines of anteater meat, tho, not beef. :P :wacko:

[cutelilcntrygrl]

It's a figure of speech.. like, it should be on a muscle car.. not an Alero or a Cavalier.

[smlzalero]

Originally posted by cutelilcntrygrl@May 10 2005, 12:01 AM
It's a figure of speech.. like, it should be on a muscle car.. not an Alero or a Cavalier.
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I know, what? You've never heard the term 'anteater meat' ? lol

[cutelilcntrygrl]

Not exactly.

[smlzalero]

"would ya look at the nose on that thing... "

[cutelilcntrygrl]

umm.. ok.. anyway, let's get back on topic.

[Kurt Zee]

:thumb:

[Youngblood77]

Ok gang, I got a reply from Rob.....and I'm pleasantly surprised with the total price of the fenders. :beerchug: Here's the final tally:


"From: Eric Davis [mailto:stickwelder77@yahoo.com]
Sent: May 9, 2005 4:27 PM
To: fx@fxdesigns.com
Subject: RE: custom Oldsmobile parts?



Ok, now what can these 10 initial buyers expect to pay for a set of fenders, or a hood?



Again, thanks for your time,

-Eric Davis

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From: "FX Designs" <johnnie@iprimus.ca>
To: "'Eric Davis'" <stickwelder77@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: custom Oldsmobile parts?
Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 09:39:41 -0600


Hello;



The Pin On style Ram Air Hood would be $398.00 U.S.D. or $498.00 Canadian (Shipping to the U.S. to a business is $200.00 and in Canada it ranges from $100-150.00) and the VSX Fenders would be $300.00 U.S.D. or $400.00 Canadian (Shipping would be $85.00 to the U.S. and $50-85.00 In Canada)



Thanks Rob



Sales&Marketing@FX


For us south of the boarder, that's $385 for a set of fenders, shipped to our door ! I dunno about the quality though, I suppose if there were someone local to them that could possibly go to their facility and check things out? I dunno, but if the quality is decent, and the fitment is good enough that the lines of the car are ok, then I'd JUMP @ these fenders for that price. Anyone care to make the drive out to their facility? They're located @

FX Designs
10929 - 101 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5H 2S7
CANADA


ORDER DESK HOURS (Phone only)

Toll Free:
1-866-454- 4576 OR
(780) 440-4546

Monday - Friday 8am-8pm MTN
Saturday 9am-5pm MTN


SHOWROOM and OFFICE HOURS:

Monday Though Friday - 9am to 5pm MTN
Saturdays - Summer 10am-2pm MTN


Let's all keep our fingers crossed ! :thumb:

[Cyber Knight]

I think we have a couple of Edmonton members on here, if they can't help I might be able to, depending on what all is involved...

[BlackJack]

I did a photoshop grafting the hood onto Aleros both stock and with the 3 known kits.....it's not all that nice looking IMO, but who knows...somebody just might be into it. I think it looks good on a GA though, but that's not the point.

[Youngblood77]

To be honest, like I've said twice previously...the hood's definately ugly. :grin: But I'd love to see those fenders become available....

[Youngblood77]

Originally posted by Cyber Knight@May 10 2005, 05:49 PM
I think we have a couple of Edmonton members on here, if they can't help I might be able to, depending on what all is involved...
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Good point, Cyber... i'll put a bug in Rob's ear about what exactly is needed to fitment, time-wise.

EDIT : I emailed him inquiring about what's gotta happen in terms of test fitment, how much deposit there needs to be up-front, and whether or not it's possible for them to handle all the money.

I think it would not only be easier, but people would feel alot safer making the investment directly with the company, rather than a complete stranger, like myself. Comments?

[Youngblood77]

Ok gang, here's the latest...

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From: Eric Davis [mailto:stickwelder77@yahoo.com]
Sent: May 10, 2005 7:30 PM
To: fx@fxdesigns.com
Subject: RE: custom Oldsmobile parts?



now Rob, how much time is needed to do a top-notch job with test fitment? I've got several people who live within a decent driving distance that might be interested in making this happen for us, but they need to know exactly what the process entails, how many trips to your facility, how much time when they're there, etc....Also, would it be possible for the money each individual is investing in these products be sent directly to you, that way no one person is handling the money? How much of a deposit is required for each set of fenders / each hood?



Thanks for your time and patience,

-Eric Davis

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From: "FX Designs" <johnnie@iprimus.ca>
To: "'Eric Davis'" <stickwelder77@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: custom Oldsmobile parts?
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 15:18:33 -0600


Hello;



The hood we can do with out a car. But the fenders require a car for a couple of days. We can pick up aftermarket fenders and a hood and do all the mods but we would like to test fit a couple of pieces before we ship. Deposits (25%) can be made direct to us.



Thanks



Sales&Marketing@FX




Ok, so the money is held by the company, they need roughly $100 deposit per set of fenders, and they need 10 buyers to make this happen. One of which needs to be able to spend a few days here and there for test fitment of the fenders, pretty-much getting the install for free. They leave it up to you to get them painted though, hehehe

Anyone near Edmonton Alberta willing to donate their time in order to make this fender deal happen?

[Youngblood77]

bump. No interest, eh? I'll see if I can get them to quote me a price on just 1 set of fenders then.

[johny_boy32]

This isn't a gurantee but If you can find 9 members wanting in on the fenders I would be more than happy to be your tenth. That hood is fugly as hell so you can scrap that idea. Maybe wait a little longer till more people come online to reply to this. But I'm in if you can find more people.

[kwhauck]

just have custom ones made from your stock fenders..........it would be cheaper for you anyway..........it's not like you care about the weight anyways, all you want it the looks, so just have some of those vents molded onto your stock fenders.......