Research and development (help wanted)

[Chris]

Its been a long time coming, but this NEEDS to be done.

Our beloved SVX is becoming long in the tooth per say. Subaru barely supports us anymore, and OEM suppliers are slowly dropping support if not already. This has to stop or we will not be able to keep our cars on the road, looking great for car shows, and running awesome at the tracks.

I am taking volunteers for "Official" SVX World Network Research & Development department. This will be an outreach like the forum moderators and officers, but with a focus on corporate ties and musscle flex to get group buys arranged and completed for parts that are needed by our community. In the department I want two separate focus groups, one working on OE (Original Equipment) parts to supply us with what we need to maintain our cars. Things such as struts, windshields and gaskets, timing belt components, bearings & seals, etc.... The second focus group will on aftermarket parts such as the previous carbon fiber hoods, performance engine parts, aluminum radiators, "SVX" embossed metal scuff door entry plates, engine dress up, etc...

Job description and duties would be to work with the SVXWN community to assess priority in needs and wants, work with other R&D volunteers to collaborate feasibility, draw up plans for vendor negotiations, mediate between vendor requirements and community support, broker the deal, and become a King an all-star as product execution and shipping takes place.

If you are interested in becoming part of this team, and you have some time to devote to emails, phone calls, and you have some patience to moderate between supplier and demands, post your name into the hat here. If you have a preference on OE team or Aftermarket team, also note that as well.

So, who wants to be a Rock Star?!

(note: I will say from experience, you must be good with Google and or search engines, be persistent at times, logistics management and good record keeping skills helpful, technical writing skills also a bonus, great email skills also necessary) Will also be choosing two team leaders. If you want consideration here too, PM me after you post your name into the volunteer hat here.

[92 SVX]

Good luck with it, I sincerely want to see this prosper, I have the time (usually) but I do not have the skill or patience.

[WhatIsThisIDont]

I'd probably be of limited use, but I have the patience to deal with people and I'm working through my engineering degree, so I can draw up just about any plans you guys would need. And I usually have some spare time, especially to devote to this car and community.

If you ever need me for just about anything, shoot me a message.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by WhatIsThisIDont

I'd probably be of limited use, but I have the patience to deal with people and I'm working through my engineering degree, so I can draw up just about any plans you guys would need. And I usually have some spare time, especially to devote to this car and community.

If you ever need me for just about anything, shoot me a message.

Is that an "in" or no? Not looking for full time involvement and I am hoping the team sizes are large enough to minimize load and allow for delegation of plans. And lastly, if "in" do you have a preference on team?

[WhatIsThisIDont]

I'm in lol. A slight preference to Aftermarket, but I'll do anything

[SVXRide]

Chris,

In for aftermarket.

Bill