RTR preorder

[Zodiac]

I searched RTR Parts on google, but I also cannot find the RTR parts on AM.. @sucker did you find them?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=american+muscle+2015+rtr+parts

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[ktapia]

Thanks guys, you're all sweethearts.

 

[YLA G]

ill wait for the LED one and then im all in!

Yeah, where do they sell those with LED?

 

[CompO5.sl0w]

Definitely agree that the TREX grilles are ridiculously priced as well. I mean seriously, $600-$700 for an overlay grille? Makes me want to just make my own lol. Not to mention $1100-$1400 cat backs. Seems as though companies jacked their prices up substantially on everything for the S550 specifically.

 

[Blitz]

I dont know if any of you have done work to the grilles or even taken the front bumper off. It's work and takes time. I did Krahooligan's grille delete and yea he helped cut the mesh off but I did all the labor of cleaning up the finish. You're paying for the labor of the products and there has to be a way for the companies to profit as well. If you don't like whats being put out try making it yourselves. A few Guys from GTFO like project whitemare and marvelous danny have made their own race mesh grilles. Yes you save money but you also have to put in the labor. "Overpriced" doesnt seem to be the case

 

[CompO5.sl0w]

I dont know if any of you have done work to the grilles or even taken the front bumper off. It's work and takes time. I did Krahooligan's grille delete and yea he helped cut the mesh off but I did all the labor of cleaning up the finish. You're paying for the labor of the products and there has to be a way for the companies to profit as well. If you don't like whats being put out try making it yourselves. A few Guys from GTFO like project whitemare and marvelous danny have made their own race mesh grilles. Yes you save money but you also have to put in the labor. "Overpriced" doesnt seem to be the case

I cannot speak for the S550 yet, but I've taken the front off of my '11 so many times I can do it in about 3 minutes with power tools lol. I'm definitely pursuing doing it myself, or maybe sending Project Whitemare some money his way for the same exact product, but ~$100-$150 less than RaceMesh, and there's still a good profit margin in there!

The point is, I personally see a trend where companies are skyrocketing their products like crazy when compared to the S197. Hey I get it, it's all about the profit and in a free market that's how it is. But when prices skyrocket, this is how people like Project Whitemare rise from the bottom by offering similar or the same product for substantially less.

 

[Blitz]

I cannot speak for the S550 yet, but I've taken the front off of my '11 so many times I can do it in about 3 minutes with power tools lol. I'm definitely pursuing doing it myself, or maybe sending Project Whitemare some money his way for the same exact product, but ~$100-$150 less than RaceMesh, and there's still a good profit margin in there!

The point is, I personally see a trend where companies are skyrocketing their products like crazy when compared to the S197. Hey I get it, it's all about the profit and in a free market that's how it is. But when prices skyrocket, this is how people like Project Whitemare rise from the bottom by offering similar or the same product for substantially less.

The performance pack GT has about 17 screw for the splash guard and Six fender clips. The bumper has 6 I believe screws across the top under the radiator guard which is held down by idk 10 fender clips. Then the wheel wells need to be pulled back to get access to one screw on either side which are a hassle because of the lack of space. Those two bolts are a challenge in itself. I'm all for you giving Whitemare business. He's a close friend of mine. im saying that if you think it is overpriced, than do it yourself and see if the labor is worth the money or as you said find alternatives.

 

[krahooligan]

some guys are into DIY. some guys like to pay to have nice things installed. it boils down to which type of person you are. after working on this car with Tony and Ray I feel pretty confident to install things myself now. just start taking things apart but be sure to remember where screws go. no worse feeling then putting everything together and finding a lone screw and wondering where it came from.

 

[CompO5.sl0w]

The performance pack GT has about 17 screw for the splash guard and Six fender clips. The bumper has 6 I believe screws across the top under the radiator guard which is held down by idk 10 fender clips. Then the wheel wells need to be pulled back to get access to one screw on either side which are a hassle because of the lack of space. Those two bolts are a challenge in itself. I'm all for you giving Whitemare business. He's a close friend of mine. im saying that if you think it is overpriced, than do it yourself and see if the labor is worth the money or as you said find alternatives.

I think you're missing the point here man. Taking the front bumper off of a car has nothing to do with the price inflation of S550 parts. I'm saying prices on a lot of parts for this car are +$100,$200 when compared to a similar part for the S197.

For example the Roush Axle Back Exhaust.
For the S550, $549. I remember paying ~$460 in 2012 for my S197.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/roush-axleback-2015gt.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/roush-axleback-2011gt.html

There is no difference between these exhaust products except hanging positions and piping direction. But yet, +$80.

Again, this is just my personal opinion on what I've seen and experienced.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

I think you're missing the point here man. Taking the front bumper off of a car has nothing to do with the price inflation of S550 parts. I'm saying prices on a lot of parts for this car are +$100,$200 when compared to a similar part for the S197.

For example the Roush Axle Back Exhaust.
For the S550, $549. I remember paying ~$460 in 2012 for my S197.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/roush-axleback-2015gt.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/roush-axleback-2011gt.html

There is no difference between these exhaust products except hanging positions and piping direction. But yet, +$80.

Again, this is just my personal opinion on what I've seen and experienced.

That is the MSRP for the Roush AB. I paid 459 from a vendor here on the forum which included shipping. Work with the forum vendors and reach out to them and talk. They offer up great pricing and wonderful customer service.

 

[AMAlexLazarus]

http://www.americanmuscle.com/rtr-rear-diffuser-1516.html

Alex this says it fits all Mustangs... doubtful it will fit the base cars but I'm hoping...

Can you verify if this will fit the base cars or only premiums like the Roush.

Zodiac - This rear will not fit the base cars wit the one piece. Sorry about that!

Yeah, where do they sell those with LED?

YLA - Believe me they're coming!

Anyone catch this over the past few days?

 

[YLA G]

Yeah that is in Luxembourg Europe!

But I hope that they don't want to sell them as in the full package.

Btw, the rtr Leds will also be in the new Need For Speed game as one of the important images.

 

[krahooligan]

ok. those lights are dope...

 

[PamAndJim]

Never mind. Just saw the note that it won't work with the base rear bumper.

 

[CrummyArchitect]

I've been patiently waiting for that RTR grille. I have no problem with the mesh design, anything besides the factory plastic honeycomb would be better. And the price is good except for the fact it's missing the LEDs! So that probably means the one with LEDs will probably be way more expensive- bummer! s for the other non-plastic grilles I don't like the design of the T-Rex grilles, plus they're too expensive. Guess I'll be sticking with the factory grille and black Pony, even though I dislike the plastic honeycomb. IMO the best one out there is the for style & price is the Roush billet grille, too bad it only fits the Roush bumper.

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