Advan Stealth Tank GB!!

_ink · 05-08-2013, 11:22 PM

Hi Guys,

We need to get to 10 commits before the GB for this awesome stealth meth tank goes ahead.

Great hidden tank to free up your boot space and keep it a sleeper!

See below link:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837888

tofu- · 05-08-2013, 11:53 PM

$700? shipping not included?

fuck outta here..

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-09-2013, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tofu-

$700? shipping not included?

fuck outta here..

Eric335 · 05-09-2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tofu-

$700? shipping not included?

fuck outta here..

Yeah.... I love Advan but thats expensive lol

_ink · 05-09-2013, 12:20 AM

It certainly ain't cheap.

This is for BALLER STATUS only.

theriz · 05-09-2013, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tofu-

$700? shipping not included?

fuck outta here..

I died..

1chanc3 · 05-09-2013, 12:26 AM

you can easily ask a machinist to build this for about.... $300. Probably less...

GmoBmw · 05-09-2013, 12:49 AM

Thats an Expensive ass Meth Tank.

Sick335 · 05-09-2013, 01:14 AM

I'll keep my "non stealth" meth tank. Let the suckas be scared when they see my trunk

robc1976 · 05-09-2013, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sick335

I'll keep my "non stealth" meth tank. Let the suckas be scared when they see my trunk

hell yeah! That tank Better be full of real meth for $700

derryck · 05-09-2013, 05:20 AM

That price is in AUD...it's more in USD, $708.

ArndtCraft · 05-09-2013, 06:22 AM

What would a reasonable price be?

scottp999 · 05-09-2013, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derryck

That price is in AUD...it's more in USD, $708.

For that much AUD it should be made out of Au.

Wedge1967 · 05-09-2013, 06:30 AM

Hmmm, nope. I can make one for less money, and with a little modification to the plastic drop in, I can make it hold x2 as much if not more. R&D on a tank like this is minimal and to charge that much for a $100 in material and a couple of hours in labor is nuts. Sorry guys, you won't get rich in this market with an over priced product that no one can justify.

Wedge1967 · 05-09-2013, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robc1976

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sick335

I'll keep my "non stealth" meth tank. Let the suckas be scared when they see my trunk

hell yeah! That tank Better be full of real meth for $700

Rob, worm up the welder. I'm headed toward Chicago today. Should have time to visit on Saturday if you don't have plans. Give me a call when you have time.

IDriveACamryNow · 05-09-2013, 07:07 AM

There is probably a reason why Advan didnt initiate a GB here themselves...which would be because they know their manufacturing costs are too high to be of interest to mostly US based forums users.

These would need to be made in China for them to be able to be reasonable price-wise. Overheads in Australia are too high for products to match US prices. A 335 would be more than double the price in Aus than the US so you could imagine the different pricing structure for things. Wages are also quite higher in Australia so the price of goods is ridiculously inflated compared to the US.

That said, there is also R'n'd that has to cost someone something. Minimal you say? Well it sounds like you have been inspired to rip off their idea . Cant say I have seen any other vendors selling a tank like this - but how long before a $200 ebay tank that exactly copies this is mass produced in Shenzhen?

Cripple · 05-09-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drawn05

Cant say I have seen any other vendors selling a tank like this - but how long before a $200 ebay tank that exactly copies this is mass produced in Shenzhen?

Before the group buy is done, I'll have something.

drjekl · 05-09-2013, 07:27 AM

That newton aero cap and flange would be $100 alone, I'm unsure of the fittings but no doubt $50 there, then to pay the wages of a fabricator for 2-3 hours work would be $300 materials another $100 anodising $80 and thats $630.

So advan are potentially making $70 on a tank...

Well good on em i say for providing the community with an Australian made and designed product with good ol dinky di aussie ingenuity!

Rotorocious · 05-09-2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

It certainly ain't cheap.

This is for BALLER STATUS only.

Ok gotcha,
Soooo... is that why you need a group buy on it to save $100?

._. · 05-09-2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjekl

That newton aero cap and flange would be $100 alone, I'm unsure of the fittings but no doubt $50 there, then to pay the wages of a fabricator for 2-3 hours work would be $300 materials another $100 anodising $80 and thats $630.

So advan are potentially making $70 on a tank...

Well good on em i say for providing the community with an Australian made and designed product with good ol dinky di aussie ingenuity!

fabricators make 100+ an hour?

drjekl · 05-09-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N

fabricators make 100+ an hour?

In Australia if you were to ask a fabricator to do this yes.

Look at those welds, they certainly aren't your hobbyist type welds they have been done by a craftsman.

But hey I'm just a blabbering fool, some bloke sells two pieces of 3" SS pipe for $1100 and welds on his plaque with his co logo emblazoned on it & everyone on here raves about them.....

falconey · 05-09-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N

fabricators make 100+ an hour?

^^^this. If so I'm in the wrong profession.

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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 621 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	It certainly ain't cheap. This is for BALLER STATUS only.
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GmoBmw Captain 34 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California iTrader: (8)	Thats an Expensive ass Meth Tank. __________________ 2007 BMW 335I- JB4 G5,DCI,VRSF DPs,NT555r Drag Radials Daily Driver
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05-09-2013, 01:14 AM	#9
Sick335 Major 88 Rep 1,174 Posts Drives: 335i / X6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	I'll keep my "non stealth" meth tank. Let the suckas be scared when they see my trunk
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05-09-2013, 05:20 AM	#11
derryck Captain 57 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	That price is in AUD...it's more in USD, $708.
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05-09-2013, 06:30 AM	#14
Wedge1967 Banned 125 Rep 2,172 Posts Drives: '07 e92 AT Sport Montego Blue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (3)	Hmmm, nope. I can make one for less money, and with a little modification to the plastic drop in, I can make it hold x2 as much if not more. R&D on a tank like this is minimal and to charge that much for a $100 in material and a couple of hours in labor is nuts. Sorry guys, you won't get rich in this market with an over priced product that no one can justify.
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IDriveACamryNow Captain 68 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	There is probably a reason why Advan didnt initiate a GB here themselves...which would be because they know their manufacturing costs are too high to be of interest to mostly US based forums users. These would need to be made in China for them to be able to be reasonable price-wise. Overheads in Australia are too high for products to match US prices. A 335 would be more than double the price in Aus than the US so you could imagine the different pricing structure for things. Wages are also quite higher in Australia so the price of goods is ridiculously inflated compared to the US. That said, there is also R'n'd that has to cost someone something. Minimal you say? Well it sounds like you have been inspired to rip off their idea . Cant say I have seen any other vendors selling a tank like this - but how long before a $200 ebay tank that exactly copies this is mass produced in Shenzhen?
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drjekl Captain 35 Rep 809 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oz iTrader: (0)	That newton aero cap and flange would be $100 alone, I'm unsure of the fittings but no doubt $50 there, then to pay the wages of a fabricator for 2-3 hours work would be $300 materials another $100 anodising $80 and thats $630. So advan are potentially making $70 on a tank... Well good on em i say for providing the community with an Australian made and designed product with good ol dinky di aussie ingenuity!
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