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marc n - 19/2/07 at 08:44 PM

hi all
just to let you know that www.locostparts.net is now live to view, the site will be fully functioning by friday evening with all products live showing immediate stock levels and all prices will be double checked and confirmed, plus exact postage costs for each of the items

as mentioned before no money is taken till goods are packed awaiting for dispatch, each customer will be able to select the part they require and get exact postage cost and delivery time before comitting to order from us
we should have approx 300 products on line ready to order by the end of next week
with 10 more added each week there after
each month there will be special offers and all customers who are signed up or have already purchased will get news of the special offers first plus will be notified of all new products added weekly

im sure we will probably suffer with a few teathing problems in the first couple of weeks, so please stick with us as we iron out the creases

best regards

marc


Confused but excited. - 19/2/07 at 08:53 PM

WHIZZO!
Well done that man.


marc n - 19/2/07 at 08:53 PM

all comments suggestions welcome good or bad

if there is anything you think we should be making let us know,

many thanks

marc


COREdevelopments - 19/2/07 at 08:58 PM

cant seem to get on the site www.locostparts.net just a bit on writing comes up at the top saying locostparts.net


cossiebri - 19/2/07 at 09:01 PM

Same here, can't get on


ch1ll1 - 19/2/07 at 09:01 PM

hi.
good site,
but didnt see a stock level
or is that when you order?

i like the escort s/rack plate
cheers paul


marc n - 19/2/07 at 09:16 PM

all stock levels will be added by friday, we should have everything sat on shelves by then, the stock system works when you add to cart it will then give the option to preorder the part if not in stock or delete item from your cart
dont know if you need to refresh browser if thats the problem or not or it could be cause i was messing around adding more parts

best regards

marc


nitram38 - 19/2/07 at 09:19 PM

Will your R1 exhaust manifold kit fit on an R1 that is mounted as per the bike and exit to the side of the engine without interfering with the oil filter?
If not can you supply one that tucks in tighter to the block?
Cash waiting !
Cheers Martin


marc n - 19/2/07 at 09:25 PM

depends how much clearance there is, what year r1 is it ????

best regards

marc


nitram38 - 19/2/07 at 09:26 PM

05


rjs - 19/2/07 at 09:44 PM

looking good to me .
1 question are the master cylinder girling or nt ?????


DIY Si - 19/2/07 at 09:44 PM

It would appear that the lower book wishbone plates are free, so can I have a couple?
Can things like the roll bars be made to suit customers chassis if you're given the dimensions? I know it says for book chassis, but how many are actually book? If this is doable (for a price maybe? ) it could be worth saying so on the site.

Also, are things like the steering racks on an exchange basis or outright?

[Edited on 19/2/07 by DIY Si]


TangoMan - 19/2/07 at 10:02 PM

Looks great Marc.

Can you clarify if your inlet manifold flanges are Stainless or Ali as it is not clear on your site.

Ram Pipes/Air trumpets would be a useful addition to the filters section.

[Edited on 19/2/07 by TangoMan]


marc n - 19/2/07 at 10:06 PM

they will be available in either by friday

best regards

marc


nitram38 - 19/2/07 at 10:14 PM

Any info on the 05 R1 exhaust kit?


marc n - 19/2/07 at 10:41 PM

will have to check at work tomorrow, how do they differ from 06 as i know we have a 04 and 06 jig


MikeR - 19/2/07 at 10:42 PM

I'm sure you're working on it but pictures of each item would be fantastic. Haven't a clue why but people like to see what they are buying even though they know what a girling master cylinder looks like.

Is there any particular reason the prices are ex vat. Surely everyone buying from you will be public and therefore you should be advertising inc vat.

Also, where are you based, the contact details for the workshop are harrogate but the ones on the site are in Warwickshire. (i'm asking as i'm wondering if i can collect and save on postage in future)

Looks fantastic and i really hope you do well, once again you're going to be a breath of fresh air in the industry and certain sections are going to have to *really* improve to keep up.


marc n - 19/2/07 at 11:00 PM

there will be a pic of every part for sale online by end of friday and all prices will be confirmed
the prices are supposed to be inc vat that will be our first hicup then
all the admin / running of the site / server is done in warwick as im not too hot with computers all parts and components are made and stocked in harrogate

best regards

marc


iank - 19/2/07 at 11:38 PM

Looking very good.

Some of the pictures on click to see larger are actually smaller than the thumbnail

Here are a couple of suggestions - feel free to ignore

Tools - I find it hard to get reasonable quality specialist tools at sensible prices. I'm thinking of things like brake pipe flarers where there seem to be two kinds, those that fall to pieces after 10mins and those that cost £100 something in the middle ground (if it exists) would be useful.

On an more ambitious note, what about kits of parts for tools like folders, tube benders (including cnc lathed formers), notchers etc. David Jenkins' rivnut tool would be a good example of something useful for those of us without lathes.

On a purely selfish note a 3 outlet SVA brake reservoir would be useful


Agriv8 - 20/2/07 at 08:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
On a purely selfish note a 3 outlet SVA brake reservoir would be useful


One of the suppliers do one but it aint the 'best looking thing' IMHO think its car builder soloutions

REgards

Agriv8


locoboy - 20/2/07 at 09:15 AM

R1 exhaust 4-2-1, is that headers collectors and exit in single pipe, not including silencer?


David Jenkins - 20/2/07 at 10:02 AM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
David Jenkins' rivnut tool would be a good example of something useful for those of us without lathes.



You'd have a problem making any money on it - once you've added up the manhours to machine each piece, then added the other components, it'd be as expensive as the proper rivnut tool. It's only cheap when manhours aren't counted, and it's made out of scrap.

Oh - and you'd probably violate the Rivnut patent as well!



[Edited on 20/2/07 by David Jenkins]


Jonte - 20/2/07 at 10:17 AM

ship overseas?


iank - 20/2/07 at 10:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
quote:
Originally posted by iank
David Jenkins' rivnut tool would be a good example of something useful for those of us without lathes.



You'd have a problem making any money on it - once you've added up the manhours to machine each piece, then added the other components, it'd be as expensive as the proper rivnut tool. It's only cheap when manhours aren't counted, and it's made out of scrap.

Oh - and you'd probably violate the Rivnut patent as well!



[Edited on 20/2/07 by David Jenkins]


Maybe, but my understanding of the economics of CNC machines is that once the program is done you just give it material and it churns stuff out very cheaply. Your design should be pretty simple for a decent machine. Also I expect a proper tool that can handle M8's would be rather expensive.

On the subject of patents, I've not looked them up, but in my experience they normally relate to the fastener design itself (and the cunning shape you need to crush up just right). I doubt you could get a patent on something that can be done with a couple of bits of steel strap some washers and a nut and bolt

Agriv8: yes I saw that, but Marc's prices seem much better (at least comparing the master cylinders/clevis it looks like 50% cheaper!)