Hilux modification market research – feedback required

numbi · Post by **numbi** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:19 am

this is one for all you guys that liked the arctic truck
this is my own home grown customised Hilux it has
1) 35 x 12.5 R 15 bfg all terrain tyres on 15 x 10jj mags
2) 2 inch body lift
3) 2 inch suspension lift
4) customised fibreglass wide wheel arches / over fenders
5) and a whole lot of modifying that goes with fitting the above

I would appreciate it if you will look at the pictures and send any feedback
that you have both positive and negative as I am doing this as market research
so as to ascertain if I must start up a business building these hiluxes .

ps next step is a rotrex supercharger

thanks
chez

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:23 am

Chez, looks neat, I like

Not 100% sure I like the rim selection, but that's just my personal opinion.

Now the big question.......costs?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:34 am

I like the fender flares more than those on the Arctic Trucks, it looks a lot better, not so bulgy. You make your own?

NicoP · Post by **NicoP** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:41 am

You can't go wrong here.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:23 pm

Chez, seeing as you developed the fender flares yourself, here is a tip.

If you can develop and produce fender flares for the SFA Hilux, that are not too bulky and looks almost like those on the IFS Hilux, then I am sure you'll pick up quite a few sales here on the forum.

RooiLux · Post by **RooiLux** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:26 pm

ThysdJ wrote:Chez, seeing as you developed the fender flares yourself, here is a tip.

If you can develop and produce fender flares for the SFA Hilux, that are not too bulky and looks almost like those on the IFS Hilux, then I am sure you'll pick up quite a few sales here on the forum.

Ek stem saam Thys

numbi · Post by **numbi** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:45 pm

yes im sure i could make them just need a doner vehicle to take templates off

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:07 pm

numbi wrote:yes im sure i could make them just need a doner vehicle to take templates off

Come fetch mine..

Rieks · Post by **Rieks** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:01 pm

Chez, it seems that there are a couple people that is contemplating this business. I read in the latest LW that Pa Bear is also playing with the same ideas. I don't necessary think it's a bad thing to have more than one set up offering! I guess Price, and the quality of the upgrade could set you apart. For instance, what suspension upgrade to you offer? Has it been tested in rough conditions? I remember reading a test that Giniel de Villiers did on the Artic Trucks conversion vs the LA Sport Nivara. And the Nivara came second best due to suspension and choice of tires. +- R200 000 is a lot to spend if you don't know what you are buying! So if it's not tested buy a couple of Hilux 'ers and Overland 'ers then I would find it hard to lay out that cash!

So for me, put your creation to the test, before offering it to the public. Find your niche to what the others are offering. There is definitely a market for this, but not everyone would just spend that money because of looks, or flares that looks better than the next guys.

mmaaxx · Post by **mmaaxx** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:02 am

Im interested in how you can clear 35x12.5" wide tyres on a 10" wide wheel on the bodymount with just a 2" suspension and 2" body and still expect any form of decent suspension travel?

swartvark · Post by **swartvark** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:27 am

I LIKE!

numbi · Post by **numbi** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:34 am

thanks swartvark

ChrisF · Post by **ChrisF** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:46 pm

lyk MOOI !

zepplin · Post by **zepplin** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:14 pm

Has this project crashed & burned???????

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:47 pm

zepplin wrote:Has this project crashed & burned???????

Only about one month has gone by since started so maybe still early days?

First thing I'd like to have on my Hilux is some way to change the gearbox that it will turn the 265/75/16 tyres in 5 th gear......... The 2.5 is not ideally geared in 5th for that. Then I'd love a set of thOse flash fender flares PLEASE.

I don't know about the body lift cause then I have to lift front and rear bumpers.......

Now firstly I want to paint Dreadnought traffic cone orange.......

oxydog · Post by **oxydog** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:37 am

Chez, looks great. I'd definitely be interested in flares for the SFA, if you decide to make them.

jacques kotze · Post by **jacques kotze** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:51 am

Looks good.

I think the key for success will be the costs. Keep it low and your in business.

Die$eL · Post by **Die$eL** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:28 pm

Wow!

that looks Gorgeous!

hows the road holding though with it being so high?
and power with having to turn those beeg wheels?

numbi · Post by **numbi** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:03 pm

thanks for the comments guys keep them coming as for the last few questions i am going to do everything in my power to keep the cost as low as possible
as for the handeling i am cornering without any problems at 130km/h true speed and i have taken it to 165 km/h true speed but i think the 2.7 vvti would do great with the supercharger . will post a few more pics this week
thanks chez

Andre du preez · Post by **Andre du preez** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:30 pm

te moooii!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:04 am

Chez, what happened to the SFA flares? You still working on them?

oxydog · Post by **oxydog** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:01 pm

ThysdJ wrote:Chez, what happened to the SFA flares? You still working on them?

I was wondering that same thing!

Kaspaas · Post by **Kaspaas** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:44 pm

oxydog wrote:
ThysdJ wrote:Chez, what happened to the SFA flares? You still working on them?
I was wondering that same thing!

Nou wonder ek ook!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:29 am

I think it is safe to assume this is not going to happen...

numbi · Post by **numbi** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:16 pm

hi guys i just thought i would let any one know that is following this post that i am selling this bakkie now go to the secondhand corner and you will find all the details

Sliver · Post by **Sliver** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:25 pm

Dit is ongelooflik mooi.Hilux lyk stunning.Nou is ek jaloers

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