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Old 02-13-2005, 03:41 PM
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I applaud SmallCar for all they have done to help the SVX community.

me, too. the small number of aftermarket suppliers who create original parts for the SVX should be supported, not scoffed at.

i'll say it again - its my theory that SVX owners *for the most part* are extraordinarily CHEAP.

"i love the way people look at me like i'm in some kind of exotic car! i feel like a rockstar! OMG! $150 for a custom grille!!! i gotta find a junkyard!"
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Old 02-13-2005, 07:17 PM
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I just love the way so many people say "it costs too much".
I think they were refering more to the way that they are handling the sale on ebay, not the cost of the grill itself. How can you actually charge more for something in an auction?
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My guess is that the price is higher to account for the "cut" Ebay takes from every sale...
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It also seems crazy and a nonsense to me that a car with a high-output engine, making as much heat as the SVX does, has a false grill in front at the high pressure nose of the car, which does not let cooling air through it.

As far as I am concerned, the open grill is a performance mod, and will be a bonus to me when I supercharge.
Good point Joe. This grill should improve airflow to the engine bay as well as the top of the radiator. I also think Smallcar mentions on their site that it weighs a little less than the stock grill...

Improved cooling airflow and weight reduction! Hmm...maybe I'll get one in Xmas of '05.

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I recently got my polo green back from the shop after the SUV encounter.

I must say that brand-new headlights and a brand-new waterfall grille, glistening and reflecting in the bright sun like a piece of Baccarat crystal, is still a pretty sight to behold.

I love that smooth, unbroken line across the entire front of the car; matches the smooth unbroken line of tail light/ center panel across the rear of the car.
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Old 02-14-2005, 12:56 AM
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I think they were refering more to the way that they are handling the sale on ebay, not the cost of the grill itself. How can you actually charge more for something in an auction?

Not everyone knows of this site or their site. So they can charge what they want. Look at procarparts and what they used to charge on the reverse glow dash kit.

I'd do it too.

Like Doug said, R&D on this car costs way too much. We've melted a new 97 grill while testing out things. That's a part of cost of R&D. How may of you out there would go melt a 97 grill and just shake it off as if nothing happened. How many of you would crack a few tail lights just to see how they open up?
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It is too bad that the grille is expensive for such a small piece of plastic. However, I understand that it really took a lot of time and effort do design a nice new grille and make a mold for reproducing it. I thought they were never going to actually make it, and have been pleasantly surprised that they did! It looks great! It doesn't exactly have that "flow" that the original clear one does (like svxcess was saying) but it looks so much nicer and does a good job removing same of that dated look. I for one will most definitely be getting one once I have disposable cash.

Joe, yes... I really do hate having it mistaken for a Saturn (hence my signature). GTAs are cool, though.
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It is too bad that the grille is expensive for such a small piece of plastic. However, I understand that it really took a lot of time and effort do design a nice new grille and make a mold for reproducing it. I thought they were never going to actually make it, and have been pleasantly surprised that they did! It looks great! It doesn't exactly have that "flow" that the original clear one does (like svxcess was saying) but it looks so much nicer and does a good job removing same of that dated look. I for one will most definitely be getting one once I have disposable cash.

Joe, yes... I really do hate having it mistaken for a Saturn (hence my signature). GTAs are cool, though.
GTA?

Do you mean the rear-engined Renault Alpine GTA?

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Re: GTA

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GTA?

Do you mean the rear-engined Renault Alpine GTA?

The special edition of third generation Trans Ams... basically what KITT was made from (although I don't think that was using a GTA... just a base Firebird).
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Here is a good example of a GTA.
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Here is a good example of a GTA.
OK I see.

Thanks for enlightening me Aaron. A muscle car. Cool.

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Yep!

Yep! A female's muscle car. Definitely a lady's car.

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Thanks for the support from all of you who recognized the R&D factor.

As a matter of fact, when I listed the grille on eBay for $159, a price hike of $14 more than on our website, I was accounting for not only the fees associated with the listing or sale, but also the cost that Small Car Performance pays me to build the ads and the commission I make from selling them.

Soon, I will be extending a promotional combonation offer of our 2005 Grille, our Clear Headlight Kit, and the new improved, easier to install Clear Corner Light Kit. Watch my posts, it will hit the SVX forum before hitting the website or eBay.

Our eBay price has been lowered though, to include free shipping. Actually, you can get it on eBay right now for $8.50 less than our website.
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