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[OPEN] Advan Carbon Fiber MK2 Hatch Group Buy

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APPROVED BY: ME
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NAME: Raptor Racing
EMAIL: george@raptorracing.com (BEST way to contact me)
LOCATION: US orders shipping from NY. International Please email me for shipping Information
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ITEM: Advan Carbon Fiber MK2 Hatch
GROUP BUY START DATE: June 15, 2015
GROUP BUY END DATE: June 30, 2015
NUMBER OF PARTS AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BUY: 30


Kit Details

All the details you'll need are in the specific link's here

In order for this group buy to go through we’ll need to sell 30 hatches. If this doesn’t happen I will refund everyone’s money. This will probably be one of the only times we will be able to get a hatch made, if we can’t get the numbers here then likely nobody else will take us serious.


Ordering and Payment Information


All orders must go through the website linked above, all pricing is in USD. The price you pay does not include shipping, we don’t have shipping quotes but for Continental USA bank for $200 even though it should be cheaper. Shipping Invoices will be sent out when it’s time to ship. All orders are will be on a first pay first ship basis.

There are 100% NO refunds, this is a HUGE project that takes a LOT of money to make it work. IF you have something that comes then it’s up to you to sell your hatch privately. We will not be able to entertain any requests for refunds…once the order goes in it’s in.

Canadian Customers pay sales tax calculated Automatically by the shopping cart on the site….there are some glitches with the site and some Canadians aren’t charged tax. You will be asked to send that prior to shipping. There is NO tax for US Customers.

Canadian Shipping rates are too difficult to determine. We can do what we did last time and ship them all to Buffalo and get them from there and ship from Toronto. If US Shipping is $200/hatch then Canadians need to expect to pay at least double that. You know that I will do everything I can to make it a LOT less but we really have no way of accurately guessing.



Timeline

Advan approached me today and advised that we have a VERY short window to get this done, that is why there was no warning. Material pricing goes up 5-8% in July and they have very large and time consuming project then too. So folks it’s now or next year some time.

Advan has said that if they get payment VERY soon then they can go through a production run by the end of July. If it takes us longer to get the numbers then there will be delays for sure, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.


June 16th Update

Ok folks, I've had 24hrs to ponder how to help get this going as I know it's an impossible mission but I really want to see this done so here is a small update:

  • First 17 paid get a free hatch decal in the color of their choice. After 17 paid each customer who needs a sticker will have to order it off the site. I know it's not much but it's something.
  • After I have 17 people who have paid in full I will allow people to send in $300 by the deadline and they will have to send $540+ shipping when these are ready to ship. Yes it's more than $799 but I'll have to front a lot of the money for people that choose this option. For those that have already paid you can still do this...just remember: if I don't get 17 hatches paid in FULL this will NOT happen now and I myself will never attempt this for a LONG time.
  • Disclaimer for the above: If you do not send in the remainder when I need this means you are forcing me to pay for it. The fees to get your hatch will increase dramatically so please considering this option carefully. I'm offering this as I know the timelines are tight and I'm trying to help. That being said I can not be stuck paying while people try to gather the funds.

    As always any questions just let me know!!


Payments and Drilling Options Selected (Keyhole/Wiper Arm/Washer Jet)

1. Raptor Racing (Canada)
2. Gamble A. (N/N/N) **DELIVERED**
3-4 Chadrick L. (Y/N/N) **DELIVERED**
5. Steve T. (Canada) (Y/Y/Y)
6. James M. (Y/N/N) **DELIVERED**
7. Leon W. (Y/N/N) **SHIPPED**
8. Travis J. (N/N/N) **DELIVERED**
9. Don L. (Y/N/N) **DELIVERED**
10. Raj S. (Canada) (Y/N/N)
11. Dan D. (Y/Y/N) **DELIVERED**
12. Kit P. (N/N/N) **DELIVERED**
13. Timothy M. (Y/Y/N) **DELIVERED**
14. Patrick B. (Canada) (Y/N/N)
15. Dean L (Canada) (Y/N/N)
16. Paul C. (Y/N/N)**DELIVERED**
17-18. David H. (Y/Y/Y) **DELIVERED**
19. Lucas G **Partial Payment** (Y/N/N) **DELIVERED**
20. Joshua C. **Partial Payment** (Y/N/N) **PICKED UP**
21. Anthony G **Product Tester** (Y/N/N) **PICKED UP**
22. Robert B. (N/N/N) **DELIVERED**
23. Cam W. (N/N/N) **DELIVERED**
24. Robert H (N/N/N) **SHIPPED**
25. Nathaniel S. (Y/N/N) **SHIPPED**
26. Tim S. (Y/Y/Y) **DELIVERED**
27. Evan K. (Y/Y/Y) **DELIVERED**
28. Brian G.(Y/N/N) (N/N/N)
29. William M. (N/N/N) **SHIPPED**
30. Carlos R. (N/Y/N) **SHIPPED**
31. Steve M. (Y/Y/N)
32. James K. **Custom Maroon Paint :zzzzz:*(N/N/N) **SHIPPED**
33. Mike B.
34. James M
 
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#33 ·
There's no hole in the 85 rear glass.... I think you're thinking of the hole for the rear windshield squirter.

Out of curiousity are the CF hood available outside of GBs?
 
#36 ·
Ah right forgot about the hole for the sun shade support. You can use either a wingless glass or 85+ for no hole, or use a plug to fill your hole if you don't want to mess with the glass seal if you decide to add a sunshade later.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#snap-in-plugs/=xo6och

I didn't place a hatch glass seal order because honestly i wasn't even sure if this would go through and don't need one if it doesn't. Something inside me said don't order the seal, you'll jinx it :p
 
#37 ·
I didn't place a hatch glass seal order because honestly i wasn't even sure if this would go through and don't need one if it doesn't. Something inside me said don't order the seal, you'll jinx it :p
Haha...all good...that's why I updated the site for the sale to last till the end of July so everyone has plenty of time to get one once we're 100% sure the GB is going through.
 
#39 ·
If a MK2 Supra hatch will fit then so will this...I'm not an expert on cross model compatibility so don't want to say 100% sure.

It IS 100% made in the USA but Canadians need to keep the following in mind: IF these were shipping straight from Advan to you the shipping would be roughly $400 and you'd still have to pay brokerage fees's...that's unavoidable even if there is no duty. What I'm doing is having all the Canadian bound hatches shipped to Buffalo and then reshipping them from Toronto. I cover the brokerage fees.

I don't have a way of quoting but those Canadians who purchased CF Hoods from me know that it's a lot cheaper to do it my way vs. shipping straight from the US.
 
#41 ·
I keep looking at my car in the garage getting all tingly thinking about a gorgeous carbon fiber hatch on terracotta colors. Granted my car needs a repaint but it will still look good. Just one more before deposits can me made if I read correctly! I think that's why we are seeing low numbers as of now. Thanks again George for putting time into this and getting it done.
 
#45 ·
Just one more before deposits can me made if I read correctly! I think that's why we are seeing low numbers as of now. Thanks again George for putting time into this and getting it done.
That's correct...just one more. I hope the numbers start to climb when we reach 17 because I don't think we're going to be able to 20 and have the rest pay the difference. I'm also starting to think of other ways to get this done without you guys or me taking a big hit. Unfortunately all of these ideas require all those who are in to agree with the plan...when the time come I will advise you guys of the idea. But in short it requires each person to pay a little more and for me to pay a LOT more...so hopefully it won't have to come to that.
 
#42 ·
Come on guys.....it is time to get lucky with 30 group buy members. Oh, and Gamble beat me to the top of the list!? :eekfacepalm: All good buddy. Haha. Really hope this can happen.
 
#57 ·
I just posted an informational ad in our local craigslist. Hopefully will catch the attention of a Supra owner, and will be directed to CS.com and the group buy info. Only 10 more to go! Like losing weight, that last 10 lbs always tough, but I'm hoping the info is still spreading out to the owners.

Don L.
 
#59 ·
Awesome idea Don thanks for doing what you can to get this going. I really believe that with all the social media these days if we can't get it done now there is no hope. My post on facebook has reached on 22,000 people and has over 1300 people engaged through likes, comments and shares and 415 who have clicked on the link. In less than 2 weeks the page on raptorracing.com has received 1200 views and is now at #54 in terms of top products views(out of over 700). Believe me, thats not possible to do in such a time frame unless it was killing it on social media.

Thanks to everyone sharing it on facebook and spreading the word like Don...believe me when I say we would not be where we are without everyone doing what they can.
 
#60 ·
35 Crickets - Maybe we need to email the people who took the poll. Sometimes we get caught up with life and forget to check the thread.

View Poll Results: Are you interested in a MK2 Carbon Fiber Hatch @ $799 + ShippingVoters 55.

Hells Yes 33 60.00%

82toy, 84-7MTurbo, ae86ma60, Black_83, Bradikka, Celicasupra1983, CLToy, Customtoyota18, D-LOKE, Don L., frodo, Frontball, gamble, guido, HansBF109, infamos, InTime, JAC, jdk_ii, Lee_MA61, MrBubbles00482, mtymseharmer, Oilman, RaptorRacing, Redrusty84supra, rsdeo, squish, Supra C, Tanya, TheAmazingBlaze, Tire Shredder, toy1983, Valkyrie0311



Hells Yes + I'd like you to look into having the 85+ Spoiler made in Carbon Fiber too 22 40.00%

1Smooth85, 5M_Rob, 85dragon, 85toyosupra, cpw713, Deanfun, eightsixxmkII, Funkycheeze, fvaldez421, G-Force, Korrupted, leo3k, LeVampireGenrye, Ma61Devin, mcdade7, Mk2turbo, rrbearclaw, supra-b, supraholic, Thielz, TRD 83 SUPRA XX, zepp
 
#64 ·
wish i had the money to do this. But the money goes to my 14 month old daughter that i'm told will be driving my 85 some day... yeah right!!!
I know it's got it's own issues, but have you considered posting on ebay to try and get more visibility. or craigslist
Even if you post the hatch decal and mention the CF hatch in some of the notes....
 
#65 ·
I could be wrong but really don't think that visibility is the issue, I'm looking at the stats on the facebook posting and how many people have clicked the link on the raptor site. Visibility is not the issue, thousands have seen the facebook post and as of today over 1400 unique IP's have clicked on the link on the site. Honestly, if I have to post this in 20 different places just to get 30 people to buy then maybe it's just not the right product or the right time.

I think we'll get there, I am in talks with a few people who said they are waiting till the end to pay, I'm trying to get them to do so asap to put everyone's mind at ease.

We'll know soon enough!!
 
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