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SS 376 · 09-14-2009, 09:37 AM

Spoiler looks great

ahart04 · 09-14-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvelous

This post is in no way knocking SLP's products and services.

Cut them some slack?

No.

Who's bright idea was it to show off some half ass finished products? Real slick move... why would any company making a product try to show it off with unfinished prototypes that are not fitted correctly?

What a waste of time.

You want customers to look at a poorly fitted spoiler and then hope they "cut you slack" and still hope they see it, use their imagination, and say to themselves "yeah I'll buy that".

C'mon now, talk about a poor marketing strategy if you ask me.

Primus · 09-14-2009, 09:46 AM

Obviously the spoiler isn't quite complete or installed all the way but I think it also suffers from poor camera angles. I think it would look better from a front 3/4 shot.

Revo1 · 09-14-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JMAN311

I guess you could say the style might be similar but they don't really look the same. And the SLP wheels are replicas of the vert wheels that came out 2.5 yrs ago. So if anything the Mustang wheels are taking styling queues from these wheels and just doubled the number of spokes.

Didn't like the vert wheels to begin with... And these are smaller, which makes them looks stumpy

That Guy · 09-14-2009, 10:08 AM

That hood is ugly! The shape is all wrong. The wheels are hideous, and rear spoiler is weak.

SLP Performance · 09-14-2009, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the feedback folks. Just to reiterate, one thing I made perfectly clear to anyone taking a look at the blue car - all items except for the wheels were pure prototype.

In fact, we overnighted the hood and spoiler from our Michigan facility and finished and shot them in our paint booth at 2am and then loaded our trailer at 9:00am to drive the 9 hours out to the event.

We had a contest going this weekend and that was to determine which hood we would build for the aftermarket. The choice was a hood that we had a rendering of which is very close to the ZL hood or the hood on the blue car. It looks like the red hood won, but we'll do the count later today or tomorrow.

The spoiler was also pure prototype and because we used a customer's V6 car to show, we simply taped the spoiler on to give you an idea of what was coming down the line. The spoiler is identical to the ZL575 spoiler with the exception that the spoiler extends over the body whereas the ZL spoiler stops at the trunk lid. The fit and finish will be first class, same fit and finish as what's on our Red ZL car. The production spoiler will be a light ABS part and the price will be $299.95.

As for the the RS and SS grille emblems. The parts were SLA (Rapid Prototype Parts) and the finished product will blend with the factory grille. The emblems are Unique to SLP as we've had several months of licensing agreements to finish with GM to be able to make them available. They are an official GM licensed product.

We are finishing up the tooling on many of the products and as production pieces are brought to me I will continue to show them to you and add them to the vehicles that we bring to shows. Although many of you have complained about fit/finish in the photographs, I would much rather go out to an event with a prototype item to gain feedback on potential product than to have had spent several thousands of dollars and have a product that you do not like.

Regards,

David @ Team SLP

nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-14-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SLP Performance

Thanks for the feedback folks. Just to reiterate, one thing I made perfectly clear to anyone taking a look at the blue car - all items except for the wheels were pure prototype.

In fact, we overnighted the hood and spoiler from our Michigan facility and finished and shot them in our paint booth at 2am and then loaded our trailer at 9:00am to drive the 9 hours out to the event.

We had a contest going this weekend and that was to determine which hood we would build for the aftermarket. The choice was a hood that we had a rendering of which is very close to the ZL hood or the hood on the blue car. It looks like the red hood won, but we'll do the count later today or tomorrow.

The spoiler was also pure prototype and because we used a customer's V6 car to show, we simply taped the spoiler on to give you an idea of what was coming down the line. The spoiler is identical to the ZL575 spoiler with the exception that the spoiler extends over the body whereas the ZL spoiler stops at the trunk lid. The fit and finish will be first class, same fit and finish as what's on our Red ZL car. The production spoiler will be a light ABS part and the price will be $299.95.

As for the the RS and SS grille emblems. The parts were SLA (Rapid Prototype Parts) and the finished product will blend with the factory grille. The emblems are Unique to SLP as we've had several months of licensing agreements to finish with GM to be able to make them available. They are an official GM licensed product.

We are finishing up the tooling on many of the products and as production pieces are brought to me I will continue to show them to you and add them to the vehicles that we bring to shows. Although many of you have complained about fit/finish in the photographs, I would much rather go out to an event with a prototype item to gain feedback on potential product than to have had spent several thousands of dollars and have a product that you do not like.

Regards,

David @ Team SLP

Is it an illusion that this spoiler looks a little taller than the ZL575? Then again, it's only in that one pic where it looks taller.

daphatgrant · 09-14-2009, 10:35 AM

I like the looks of the spoiler but as nUcLeArEnVoY said previously it seems to tilt back a little too far and is a little wider than I had anticipated it being but that being said I still like it. As far as the hood goes I'm not really sold when compared to SSRevolutions hood, I'd also like to see it on an SS to see how it looks with the mail slot. And as far as the rims go they are OK but I'll take the stock rims and have them powdercoated before I buy a new set.

SLP Performance · 09-14-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

Is it an illusion that this spoiler looks a little taller than the ZL575? Then again, it's only in that one pic where it looks taller.

It's just an illusion, the spoiler height and contour is the same as the ZL spoiler.

-Dave @ Team SLP

nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-14-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLP Performance

It's just an illusion, the spoiler height and contour is the same as the ZL spoiler.

-Dave @ Team SLP

That seals the deal for me, then. The ZL575 spoiler extended onto the quarter panels pretty much describes what me and many have wanted. I can't WAIT to see the finished product bolted on.

Thanks again for clearing that up. BTW, are the hockey stick stripes on that car going to be available as a decal from you guys?

CmB · 09-14-2009, 10:42 AM

I have to say the hood looks strange with the small opening. The red one looks better. The spoiler is nice. I would like to see more work done on spoiler options. The RS looks awful. The letters look out of place just stamped in the middle like that. The wheels are nothing special. They look like painted versions of the stock wheels. I was expecting a more aggresive look.

I agree with the other posts in this thread. If you didn't want the feedback dont post the pictures. You cant post pics and when people tell you they dont like it ask for slack and forgiveness. No one cares if you shipped them the night before or finished them 15 minutes before the photos. Obviously you were hoping the photos go you lots of positive feedback and made people want your product. You post to get opinions, dont hate on those with feedback.

SLP can be the greatest company on earth, however with these products they did not hit a home run (more like a pop up to the pitcher). Keep at it though, the more you try the more likely you are to hit that home run we are all looking for.

I will be watching to see the final spoiler options.

SLP Performance · 09-14-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

That seals the deal for me, then. The ZL575 spoiler extended onto the quarter panels pretty much describes what me and many have wanted. I can't WAIT to see the finished product bolted on.

Thanks again for clearing that up. BTW, are the hockey stick stripes on that car going to be available as a decal from you guys?

The Hockey Stripes will be available, stay tuned for the colors and pricing.

-Dave @ Team SLP

2L8IWON · 09-14-2009, 10:47 AM

Red hood has my vote!!!
Not crazy about the rims.
Spoiler looks sweet! Looks a little higher than the one I just ordered painted from Next Level Performance, but I'll be happy with mine. Your hood and spoiler will be hot items!

PieNsky · 09-14-2009, 11:23 AM

Wow, you have to have a thick skin before posting here. Even with large fonts that they are unfinished prototypes, people complain about the fit and finish.
I understood what you were wanting from us (at least I hope so) and gave what I thought were constructive view points that you were wanting. Do hope that you will continue to show us what is coming down the pike before it is offered. That way we would be better able to get what we want, or to hold off purchasing something that we settled for before we knew what we really liked was three months from being available.

09-14-2009, 09:46 AM	#87
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	Obviously the spoiler isn't quite complete or installed all the way but I think it also suffers from poor camera angles. I think it would look better from a front 3/4 shot. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

09-14-2009, 10:42 AM	#95
CmB OMG Bumblebee!! UM NO!! Drives: IMO 2SS RS LOADED! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 118 View My Garage	I have to say the hood looks strange with the small opening. The red one looks better. The spoiler is nice. I would like to see more work done on spoiler options. The RS looks awful. The letters look out of place just stamped in the middle like that. The wheels are nothing special. They look like painted versions of the stock wheels. I was expecting a more aggresive look. I agree with the other posts in this thread. If you didn't want the feedback dont post the pictures. You cant post pics and when people tell you they dont like it ask for slack and forgiveness. No one cares if you shipped them the night before or finished them 15 minutes before the photos. Obviously you were hoping the photos go you lots of positive feedback and made people want your product. You post to get opinions, dont hate on those with feedback. SLP can be the greatest company on earth, however with these products they did not hit a home run (more like a pop up to the pitcher). Keep at it though, the more you try the more likely you are to hit that home run we are all looking for. I will be watching to see the final spoiler options. __________________ Vroom, Vroom, see ya later Mustagator!!

09-14-2009, 10:47 AM	#97
2L8IWON Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS SIM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 470 View My Garage	Red hood has my vote!!! Not crazy about the rims. Spoiler looks sweet! Looks a little higher than the one I just ordered painted from Next Level Performance, but I'll be happy with mine. Your hood and spoiler will be hot items! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS RS 6M SIM - GFX, Sunroof, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, ARH Headers, ADM Intake, ADM tune, NLP Dove Tail

09-14-2009, 09:37 AM	#85
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	Spoiler looks great

09-14-2009, 10:08 AM	#89
That Guy Drives: Better than yours Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Your wifes closet Posts: 24	That hood is ugly! The shape is all wrong. The wheels are hideous, and rear spoiler is weak.

09-14-2009, 10:15 AM	#90
SLP Performance Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 67	Thanks for the feedback folks. Just to reiterate, one thing I made perfectly clear to anyone taking a look at the blue car - all items except for the wheels were pure prototype. In fact, we overnighted the hood and spoiler from our Michigan facility and finished and shot them in our paint booth at 2am and then loaded our trailer at 9:00am to drive the 9 hours out to the event. We had a contest going this weekend and that was to determine which hood we would build for the aftermarket. The choice was a hood that we had a rendering of which is very close to the ZL hood or the hood on the blue car. It looks like the red hood won, but we'll do the count later today or tomorrow. The spoiler was also pure prototype and because we used a customer's V6 car to show, we simply taped the spoiler on to give you an idea of what was coming down the line. The spoiler is identical to the ZL575 spoiler with the exception that the spoiler extends over the body whereas the ZL spoiler stops at the trunk lid. The fit and finish will be first class, same fit and finish as what's on our Red ZL car. The production spoiler will be a light ABS part and the price will be $299.95. As for the the RS and SS grille emblems. The parts were SLA (Rapid Prototype Parts) and the finished product will blend with the factory grille. The emblems are Unique to SLP as we've had several months of licensing agreements to finish with GM to be able to make them available. They are an official GM licensed product. We are finishing up the tooling on many of the products and as production pieces are brought to me I will continue to show them to you and add them to the vehicles that we bring to shows. Although many of you have complained about fit/finish in the photographs, I would much rather go out to an event with a prototype item to gain feedback on potential product than to have had spent several thousands of dollars and have a product that you do not like. Regards, David @ Team SLP

09-14-2009, 10:35 AM	#92
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I like the looks of the spoiler but as nUcLeArEnVoY said previously it seems to tilt back a little too far and is a little wider than I had anticipated it being but that being said I still like it. As far as the hood goes I'm not really sold when compared to SSRevolutions hood, I'd also like to see it on an SS to see how it looks with the mail slot. And as far as the rims go they are OK but I'll take the stock rims and have them powdercoated before I buy a new set.

09-14-2009, 11:23 AM	#98
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	Wow, you have to have a thick skin before posting here. Even with large fonts that they are unfinished prototypes, people complain about the fit and finish. I understood what you were wanting from us (at least I hope so) and gave what I thought were constructive view points that you were wanting. Do hope that you will continue to show us what is coming down the pike before it is offered. That way we would be better able to get what we want, or to hold off purchasing something that we settled for before we knew what we really liked was three months from being available.