Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications General Mods Interest in a real aluminum trim ring for shifter bezel?

The only way that these bezels will cost $20 a piece will be to get a group buy together. The die (the tool that stamps out the bezel) will cost several hundred dollars and if you can't afford $15-20 b/c you're not sure how it will turn out how do you expect me to invest that kind of money into this without knowing whether or not people will buy them? I'm sorry but the fact remains that CEG members have been less than loyal to their word so I'm a little skeptical about relying on what people say they're interested in.

I'm just like every one of you CEG'ers, I'm just an enthusiast and I would like to see our aftermarket increase in size. I'm not a big company with a lot of money to invest, I live day by day just like a lot of you so I'm going to need some support from the CEG on this to get it rolling. If this first piece sells well and there seems to be solid support, additional pieces will be designed and put into production without customer deposits.

I know that putting your faith in something you can't see is difficult and I sympathize with your point of view and I will assure you that I will make sure that the product is of the highest quality... or simply stated, I won't let it be produced and all those that invested will be reimbursed.

Oh and lastly, I will not collect money until I know exactly how much the die will cost and the time frame that it will take to make the die. In all honesty, between designing and tooling a simple die like this, it could be built in a day or two. Once it's built the parts will stamped out immediately and shipped out. So in reality, you'll most likely have to part with your money for a week or two at the most.

I see your point. The lack of aftermarket support is really depressing. We at the CEG appreciate people like you who are innovative and passionate about our Tours and help with the development of new parts. I just wish we could get a billionaire to sponsor the CEG.

Airknight - your PM box is full so I'll answer your question here.

A gauge bezel can and will be made eventually, as long as there is sufficient interest in the pieces that preceed it. My plan is to start with smaller, less intricate pieces and if they sell well then on to the next piece!

So in time I'd like to have a gauge bezel. Will it happen? That all depends on the CEG.

Anyone care to Photochop it for those of us who have no imagination?

Any more interest in this?...Please? I want this...more people...need more people.

ttt. pls keep this open. this is a cheap mod/upgrade. everyone jump on this. cant u picture it...aluminum trim around the shifter, door handles, and dash guages. how sweet is this!!!!! come on people. dont tell me u cant afford or save up $20.

I'm in for $20

Just to clarify, the trim ring for the shifter itself will most likely be $15-20. If that piece sells successfully I'll have tools made up for the other trim pieces and prices will likely be in the same range.

As of right now there doesn't seem to be enough interest to make this a go but I'm still waiting on the quote for the tool, so hopefully with a set price interest will peak.

come on. 15-20 bucks for the shifter bezel for real aluminum should be affordable by more than a handful of members out of current count in the top right 6300.

that's what i was thinking