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Captain Snooze · 05-23-2013, 09:30 PM

Will there be an option for no logo? I appreciate the pic is only a mock up and the GS logo is discreet but I would prefer plain as plain can be. That is, OEM look.

GrimmSpeed · 05-24-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rupert

Could I be added to the contact list as well?

You certainly can, I just threw you up there

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Will there be an option for no logo? I appreciate the pic is only a mock up and the GS logo is discreet but I would prefer plain as plain can be. That is, OEM look.

I can definitely understand that, and we went back and forth on it, similar to the hood struts where we ultimately decided to make the branding "optional." The extreme downside to this is that the average enthusiast (especially one that isn't on this forum) will have NO idea who makes that strut bar. Which unfortunately makes it extremely difficult for them to buy one. So we worked on 15+ different options, sizes, placements and came up with this. It's not too big, but also not too small, not too flashy but has the potential to be, its not in the center over the engine cover where there is already too many words and letter, or on the driver side of the car where there is a LOT of stuff going on as far as physical parts go.

So, the shorter answer is: No, there won't be an option to purchase the bar without the logo

Chase
Engineering

GrimmSpeed · 05-24-2013, 12:17 PM

Chase nailed it, but I'll piggy back a bit to add something else.

One of the biggest threats to companies like ours, that spend a great deal of time/money pushing to create new products and innovate, are the companies that build their business around the imitation of others. What this means for us is that without that logo, someone like yourself may not be able to identify at a glance if a particular part is the 'real deal' or an imitation.

Interestingly, the concern is not really that those others will steal our business (the good guy doesn't always finish last!), but that the imitation parts may be confused for the 'real deal' and all of the sudden, welds are cracking or your bar is rusting, or it doesn't fit properly and it reflects poorly on our product, because someone else cut corners to make an extra buck but you can't tell the two apart.

The more obvious part of it is what Chase mentioned. Our success relies on you folks. If someone poking their head into your engine bay or looking at pictures can identify that an intelligent, good-looking person like yourself has chosen the GrimmSpeed Strut Tower Bar, certainly it must be an excellent piece.

We like to let our products speak for themselves and it's hard to do that if they can't be identified!

Matt
Engineering

2point0 · 05-24-2013, 12:26 PM

Aww you think I'm good-looking! *blush*

I'm actually trying to decide how it'd look with the logo painted red/gold/etc. Not asking you guys to do this, just thinking in terms of customizing after purchase. For those who have a color-themed bay, it'd be a nice lil bit of flair if you're struggling to get that 37th piece.

Hawaiian · 05-24-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point0

Aww you think I'm good-looking! *blush*

I'm actually trying to decide how it'd look with the logo painted red/gold/etc. Not asking you guys to do this, just thinking in terms of customizing after purchase. For those who have a color-themed bay, it'd be a nice lil bit of flair if you're struggling to get that 37th piece.

37 Pieces is only the minimum.

Ben_G · 05-24-2013, 01:10 PM

I hope I didn't miss this in an earlier post, but the group but and retail prices are still TBD, right?

Also, can I be added to list?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

GrimmSpeed · 05-24-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian

37 Pieces is only the minimum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben_G

I hope I didn't miss this in an earlier post, but the group but and retail prices are still TBD, right?

Also, can I be added to list?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Yep, prices are still TBD!

Got you added!

Matt Beenen
Engineering

Ben_G · 05-24-2013, 02:09 PM

Sorry, but forgot to ask about this in my last post, but how is the AC line rubbing issue being address? Just a plastic spiral thingee?

Norkoastal · 05-24-2013, 02:29 PM

Contact list add pls.. Thx!

karlsson · 05-24-2013, 02:48 PM

Me too, please.

John.Hong · 05-24-2013, 05:50 PM

Please add me to the contact list.

Biggdogg · 05-24-2013, 10:46 PM

Would like to be added as well please.

GrimmSpeed · 05-25-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben_G

Sorry, but forgot to ask about this in my last post, but how is the AC line rubbing issue being address? Just a plastic spiral thingee?

Good question! We've still got some time, so we're still experimenting with a couple different options. Fear not, we'll provide the best method with each bar!

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Originally Posted by Norkoastal

Contact list add pls.. Thx!

Got you added!

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Originally Posted by karlsson

Me too, please.

Rock on!

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Originally Posted by John.Hong

Please add me to the contact list.

Added!

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Originally Posted by Biggdogg

Would like to be added as well please.

You got it, Big Dog!

Have a safe holiday weekend!

Matt Beenen
Engineering

DriftEightSix · 05-25-2013, 07:13 PM

Love to be added to the huge ass contact list please!!! (Note: Australian).

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GrimmSpeed Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 WRX Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 271 Thanked 3,552 Times in 886 Posts Mentioned: 218 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Chase nailed it, but I'll piggy back a bit to add something else. One of the biggest threats to companies like ours, that spend a great deal of time/money pushing to create new products and innovate, are the companies that build their business around the imitation of others. What this means for us is that without that logo, someone like yourself may not be able to identify at a glance if a particular part is the 'real deal' or an imitation. Interestingly, the concern is not really that those others will steal our business (the good guy doesn't always finish last!), but that the imitation parts may be confused for the 'real deal' and all of the sudden, welds are cracking or your bar is rusting, or it doesn't fit properly and it reflects poorly on our product, because someone else cut corners to make an extra buck but you can't tell the two apart. The more obvious part of it is what Chase mentioned. Our success relies on you folks. If someone poking their head into your engine bay or looking at pictures can identify that an intelligent, good-looking person like yourself has chosen the GrimmSpeed Strut Tower Bar, certainly it must be an excellent piece. We like to let our products speak for themselves and it's hard to do that if they can't be identified! Matt Engineering

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