Hi Jonathan,
I am probably just getting dizzy from the options, but I think a re-cap of your plan/pricing/detail and options may be in order.
Here is my understanding:
• you plan to make 8" and 9" wide wheels regardless because you have a wider (non-Mangusta) market for those sizes.
• cost for 8" wheel is £250 for the 8" and £275 for the 9"
• wheels will be available with or without the outer lip as a no-cost choice.
• wheel finish will be silver (I hope) or gold for up-charge of?
• back-spacing will be variable (with a range of ???) as a no-cost choice
• a 10" wide wheel will be available if orders can be secured for 40 pcs
Here are my questions:
• what will ordering/deposit (amount?) process be?
• what will the time/cut-off be for the decision regarding the 10" vs. 9" wheels (those who want the 10's will likely not want the 9's unless the 10's don't get produced)?
• how will wheels be packed/shipped to the Americas, and at what cost (per set of 4)? Do you have a distribution channel here yet?
• what will the wheel finish be (can you post a photo?)
• will you somehow be able to verify clearance and fit PRIOR to production? (there are a number of Mangustas in the UK and I'm sure we could connect you to someone able to assist with making a car/factory wheel available for measurements.
• how are wheels being constructed (cast/machined) and what "certification" will they carry?
• will the wheels be branded (raised or recessed?) as shown in your renderings?
• what is timeline from deposit to shipping?
Thanks again for the initiative and great work this far on this. I truly hope these DO get produced and appreciate what you've done to appease everyone.
Mark
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