Garage Alpha Carbon Fiber Windshield Cowls!
09-26-20, 10:47 AM
#28
"All orders include a piece of weather strip..." Are you including the small side strips that go on the edge the cowl by the a-pillar? I haven't seen that on any pictures. Also, why do you not have any holes/grille in yours. I thought the whole idea is to get rid of the water through the factory drain channels. Where does water go with your cowl? If it just runs down the firewall, and into the engine bay, I wouldn't find this to be a good idea. Rain is one thing, but just car washing is another. Not dumping on your product here, just vocalizing my concerns. Otherwise, looks slick, and well-made, like your other stuff!
10-20-20, 09:07 PM
#30
So sorry for the delay guys - but I can't tell you how much I appreciate your patience.
EVERYONE that's stuck with us is getting goodies as a token of our appreciation. I know it's been a wait - but I promise it will be worth it!
As you can see, we have our FIVE molds cranking right now. Every day we're able to get all five laid up and vacuumed, from there it's trim, clear, wet sand and polish.
At this rate we're making good progress - but it's tedious to say the least. I know it's starting to sound like a broken record - but another few weeks and we'll really break through and have some tracking numbers for everyone.
EVERYONE that's stuck with us is getting goodies as a token of our appreciation. I know it's been a wait - but I promise it will be worth it!
As you can see, we have our FIVE molds cranking right now. Every day we're able to get all five laid up and vacuumed, from there it's trim, clear, wet sand and polish.
At this rate we're making good progress - but it's tedious to say the least. I know it's starting to sound like a broken record - but another few weeks and we'll really break through and have some tracking numbers for everyone.
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Natey (11-11-20)
12-08-20, 11:09 AM
#36
There is a shipment en route that should cover every single non-Twill (2x2) cowls; meaning 1x1, Honeycomb and Forged.
There are more Twill (2x2) cowls currently being laid and those I'm being told are another month out.
Unfortunately, still no inventory is expected as we are only focused on back orders.
There are more Twill (2x2) cowls currently being laid and those I'm being told are another month out.
Unfortunately, still no inventory is expected as we are only focused on back orders.
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SpinningDorito (12-09-20)
12-22-20, 08:36 AM
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I've inquired several times and always receive the COVID response, a few more weeks. I ordered mine in July. I have also purchased a few items in the past without much delay.
How about a deadline which will come to fruition?
How about a deadline which will come to fruition?
12-22-20, 09:16 AM
#38
THOSE cowls satisfy every customer that DIDN’T order twill. Every Honeycomb, Forged and Plain/1x1 showed up and are going out.
If you didn’t order one of those weaves - it will be another month or so. I’m being told end of January - but I also relay what I’m told by the manufacturer - which admittedly isn’t always 100% accurate.
At the end of the day, the response to this was MUCH larger than expected. It required way more molds than we thought (a few which were damaged and had to be remade along the way) and just took longer to produce at every step (laying, finishing, clear coating).
I’m finally starting to breath a sigh of relief and seeing some light at the end of the tunnel - but this HAS dragged out MUCH longer than expected, and honestly, which I’m comfortable with. I really hate the feeling of owing people anything - so if anyone wants a refund - that’s 100% ok - no questions asked.
The reason for the pre-order in general is to make sure we get the right weaves / config (LHD, RHD, Uncut) produced. If there is a better way to do this - I’m open to it. But the problem on the ‘interest list’ vs actually having orders in hand is that ‘interest’ is likely to change and by our experience, theres about a 1/3 conversion rate of ‘interest’ to sale. Which is fine for something universal - but with the specific options we have - risking having 30 LHD / 20 RHD when we actually need 45 LHD / 5 RHD puts us in the same situation of not delivering what people want.
That said, I can only pass along info I have. At this moment, we’ve shipped 70% of orders and by the end of the week that will include 100% of honeycomb, forged and plain weave. BUT there’s still a lot of twill we are waiting on with an ETA of end of January.
Feel free to respond here, PM or email if you have questions, want a refund, or want to wait it out. I’m up for anything you want to do.
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SpinningDorito (12-22-20)
12-30-20, 06:19 PM
#41
I’m actually interested once you start getting caught up on your inventory. I’m very pleased with the effort and the products you guys have produced this year and I am very understanding of the circumstances surrounding COVID and trying to ship out orders in a timely manner. I also understand the other side of it; guys paying money and wanting their products. Both sides have to communicate and be willing to compromise and you’ve done just that by offering refunds on people dissatisfied with the wait.
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