Help! Centered Audio Trim Kit...

[core]

I need the car kit for my car.. I bought an aftermarket head unit and since is at an angle , I need to get the kit.. I've seen pictures where the kit is centered.. can someone please point me in the right direction.. TIA.. :banghead: I need to get this fix cuz it looks like shiet halfway done.. :bawling: :bawling:

[core]

help ? :eeps: :eek: :banghead: :bawling:

[Imola Ed]

I thought the centered kits were custom jobs...

[core]

i need this one.. is it really custome made ???

[SrCsTc]

Originally posted by ac325ci
i need this one.. is it really custome made ???


ummmm... YEAH!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[SrCsTc]

Originally posted by Imola Ed
I thought the centered kits were custom jobs...

They are.

[core]

srcstc - where can i go to have them custom made ?

[core]

will this one work ??

http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/SCOBW2330B

[SrCsTc]

Originally posted by ac325ci
will this one work ??

http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/SCOBW2330B

No that's for a 5 series. I can make you one that's centered. E-mail me or IM me (my e-mail and IM are on my sig).

I won't be home till after midnight so IM me.

[SrCsTc]

http://www.e46fanatics.com/members/srcstc/radio.jpg

[Pmmeke]

If you make one in black what would the cost be? I got a friend who asked me for this piece?

If you just make the middel piece how about the rest you need? If you put the radio in with a middle piece would it still fit the din place?

Why does bmw not make it theirselfs? Whats the problem that the make it not themselfs?

[bender]

you might be able to buy this OEM part 65 12 8 229 147 and cut a rectangle out in the middle rather then drop $125 on a custom kit.

[fuschnicken]

Is there a reason why aftermarket head units are always positioned off-center, to the left? Just curious.

[core]

because there's a plastic box on the right side.. it can be cut out tho..

[31st330i]

Originally posted by ac325ci
i need this one.. is it really custome made ???

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=210858

the head unit looks like a clarion 9255 that I mentioned in another thread.

[Pmmeke]

what is the purpose of this plastic box? Can you explain?

[Pmmeke]

ok i just found out whyhttp://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_1f4807e2f605d0dd0b5ad37036c94f80/i-1.JPG

[Pmmeke]

a question:
If you modifie and center the din how do you fixate the radio in the back. Does it only support on the hole in the dash or did you fixate it on a support in the rear of the dash that you made yourself?

DOes anybody have pics on how you did that?

[Billmister]

[quote=Pmmeke]If you make one in black what would the cost be? I got a friend who asked me for this piece?
quote]

$109 shipped

[SrCsTc]

[quote=Pmmeke]If you make one in black what would the cost be? I got a friend who asked me for this piece?
quote]

$109 shipped


This thread is over 3 years old. Why are you replying to it?
You're that bored lol?

Rich

[Billmister]

because I myself am searching for the center trim, and have been using the "SEARCH" button. And like MANY of my e46fanatics, i'm looking to find a place that does a good job for a good price, not rob fellow fanatics for their money. My 2 cents is, we are all BMW drivers, why cheat other into buying OVER PRICED PRODUCTS?.... I am no expert... That i def am not... But It gets me REALLY PISSED OFF, when people buy $6.99 trims and cut it out and sell it for $99. That's RAPE.... Like many members, i'm trying to search a place that does that job, for the reasonable price. Sure we need to make money by wasting time in creating a product, buy why "rape us" in prices since we are all part of the e46fanatics family?... I respect your designe that you have made on your site. Believe me, they are REAL AUTHENTIC and high quality. No disrespect here. In fact i wish i had the e46 center trim you sell on your site. But, like others who have made a $20-$40 your just going a bit crazy with the overpricing... Eitherway, i'm still in my search and after i get it, i will wast MY OWN TIME and purchase a face trim from the "stealer"ship and made a center piece and if all comes well, i plan to sell them at a reasonable price say $35-$40 MAX. Because my point in doing it is not 100% gaining money in my pocket while i screw others (fanatics). I know how bad I want that trim and i've seen MANY post of people wanting it as bad as I do. Sadly they have to rely on people to rape them for prices. Anyway my 2 cents, hope i get to make a center trim at least half as good looking as yours and be able to help out my fellow fanatics out with a good price in the NEAR future.

PS-In no way is this an argument or insult towards your product

[SrCsTc]

because I myself am searching for the center trim, and have been using the "SEARCH" button. And like MANY of my e46fanatics, i'm looking to find a place that does a good job for a good price, not rob fellow fanatics for their money. My 2 cents is, we are all BMW drivers, why cheat other into buying OVER PRICED PRODUCTS?.... I am no expert... That i def am not... But It gets me REALLY PISSED OFF, when people buy $6.99 trims and cut it out and sell it for $99. That's RAPE.... Like many members, i'm trying to search a place that does that job, for the reasonable price. Sure we need to make money by wasting time in creating a product, buy why "rape us" in prices since we are all part of the e46fanatics family?... I respect your designe that you have made on your site. Believe me, they are REAL AUTHENTIC and high quality. No disrespect here. In fact i wish i had the e46 center trim you sell on your site. But, like others who have made a $20-$40 your just going a bit crazy with the overpricing... Eitherway, i'm still in my search and after i get it, i will wast MY OWN TIME and purchase a face trim from the "stealer"ship and made a center piece and if all comes well, i plan to sell them at a reasonable price say $35-$40 MAX. Because my point in doing it is not 100% gaining money in my pocket while i screw others (fanatics). I know how bad I want that trim and i've seen MANY post of people wanting it as bad as I do. Sadly they have to rely on people to rape them for prices. Anyway my 2 cents, hope i get to make a center trim at least half as good looking as yours and be able to help out my fellow fanatics out with a good price in the NEAR future.

PS-In no way is this an argument or insult towards your product

If all I did was take a $6.99 trim and cut it out then I could understand your anger and hostility. But that's not what I do. My bezel is not a cut out oem bezel or a modified aftermarket bezel. My work takes time and effort and that's what I charge for, my time and labor.


Rich

[Billmister]

And I respect that. I find it to be a bit to much for a bezel. No argument your products are great quality... Again i meant no dissrespect, i simply wish there were more people offering this product for a lower price. and that, is what i am determined to do. Not just cut off the center, but custom make it for a affortable price.

[SrCsTc]

And I respect that. I find it to be a bit to much for a bezel. No argument your products are great quality... Again i meant no dissrespect, i simply wish there were more people offering this product for a lower price. and that, is what i am determined to do. Not just cut off the center, but custom make it for a affortable price.


It wouldn't be worth my time and effort for $50 bucks. And that's probably why you don't see anyone selling them for $50 unless it's a blank with the center cut out.
Why don't you just buy the blank and cut it? It'll be less work than searching all over God's green Earth for a cheaper one.


Rich

[Seth_Horwitz]

Something is worth what it sells for. (That's market theory) Rich could sell 1000 times as many if he sold them for $40, but he doesn't want to deal with the hassle at that price point. He set the price at $100 because that's the value at which he's willing to do it, and that's a level that some people are willing to pay. I think a BMW would be better if the factory sold it for the exact cost that they have in to it, and the dealer sold the car with zero profit, but that's not going to happen. I understand that it's frustrating if you want something that's priced higher than you think it's worth, but this probably isn't the way about going for a solution. If I were Rich, and I'm not and I have never been in any contact with him at all, I wouldn't sell you one for $200.

[zero4]

Whoever thinks that the Rich's trim is overpriced, that person should try making one. I made one myself and the time and effort that is required to make it perfect is significant.

[Billmister]

...I understand that it's frustrating if you want something that's priced higher than you think it's worth, but this probably isn't the way about going for a solution. If I were Rich, and I'm not and I have never been in any contact with him at all, I wouldn't sell you one for $200.

isn't the way about going for a solution??? I'm not looking for him to lower the price for me, nor did I ask. All i'm doing is trying to state my opinion that $99 for a plastic custom bezel is overpriced. It's obviouse people go into business to make money, but because i'm going into business does not mean i'm going to sell items for double the value. Nobody is bad talking the time he spent making the bezels. As stated above I respect the items he sells. I wouldn't jump on the gun and charge a high amount for a product. I would be reasonable... Another thing, If you would sell it to me for $200 then that's you. There's no problem in how you go about doing business. U would or have paid $99 for your bezel and your happy, then congrats. Many sponsores have been attacked over and over for overpricing items. I have not attacked, simply stated is a plastic custom bezel for $107 shipped is overpriced. That is all I'm saying. I've been on this board for long enough to insult anyone. If your happy with the price then so be it. If it wasn't for some on this board, MOST would still be paying over $350 for DDE's. Everyone tries to get a bargain, hence the many sponsors with specials/sales/offers. Down the line when and if someone decides to make them for less with same quality, MANY of you trying to attack me for what i'm saying will feel a bit different about how you think things. For then, People/friends/fanatics around you will have a bezel same as your, only you've paid double the price.wonder what your thoughts will be then.

Whoever thinks that the Rich's trim is overpriced, that person should try making one. I made one myself and the time and effort that is required to make it perfect is significant.

well that's what i'm going to attempt do. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes as planned then i'll take it from their.

[SrCsTc]

You're saying it's an unreasonable price but you have no experience making anything like this. So your opionion is based on what?

Also, everything else you buy every day costs a tiny tiny fraction of what you paid for it but you don't start any threads about those items? Things like your car, other mods you buy, the food you eat. The clothes you're wearing right now probably cost less than $2 dollars to make. Yet you might've paid a ton more than that.

My product however does cost me time and work to make. So I try to pick a price that's afordable, so people will buy, but still enough that it's worth my time and effort to make. I'm sorry you disagree with my prices. But to create a thread to express your anger is pretty silly. Just make it yourself or buy it somewhere else.
If I don't want to buy something because I don't want to pay $x dollars for it, I look somewhere else or make it myself, if I can. I don't go vent out my anger on a forum.


Rich

[Billmister]

You're saying it's an unreasonable price but you have no experience making anything like this. So your opionion is based on what?

Also, everything else you buy every day costs a tiny tiny fraction of what you paid for it but you don't start any threads about those items? Things like your car, other mods you buy, the food you eat. The clothes you're wearing right now probably cost less than $2 dollars to make. Yet you might've paid a ton more than that.

My product however does cost me time and work to make. So I try to pick a price that's afordable, so people will buy, but still enough that it's worth my time and effort to make. I'm sorry you disagree with my prices. But to create a thread to express your anger is pretty silly. Rich

I base the unreasonable price on past member who have purchased it for half the price. That's it. You are right, most of the things i wear is over priced. **** $178 jeans, but i don't ***** about it because, that's just how i get down. I don't need to talk abou them because we are in a e46 forum not armani, colcci forum. Everyone tries to get a better price. I'm not in the condition to spend to much, and i'm not embarrest to say it. That's why i buy most of my expensive pieces by parts. like my springs ($200 bav auto) Bilstein shocks, <-- yeah i buy one by one. But i manage to spend what i have to make my car look as good as the members here. I don't complain. But i am not taking out my anger. That's the way i feel. I am sorry if you take it the wrong way. your time and labor if it equals the price you sell it for then more power to you and sorry if might have dissrespected you and your product. I find your piece high quality. I'll go on and continue checking out for bargains. Competition=less prices in most cases... But again high quality will always prevail... in the meanwhile untill i can find something that suits my needs, i'll keep my wack radio bezel, after all it's a bezel. Although i can't wait untill i get a centered one. Thanks bro.

[stevie-g]

lmao feel the emotion for the centered trim :clap:

[Imola Ed]

Centered trim is sooooooo 3 years ago. :P

[E46Sedan]

This thread is quite amusing... it's not the sellers fault for setting their prices high. If there's anyone to blame for driving prices at a ridiculously high amount it's the customers' fault. It's the customer who agrees to pay the high prices that allows the seller to charge that much. It is also the customers' fault because he/she is placing such high value on the product.

Take for instance the AA SC priced at 12k vs Dinan SC for 20k. if there wasnt a market for that or if there were no customers willing to pay that amount i can gaurantee you they would drop the price... BUT... through positioning and value creation theyve managed to convince BMW owners that it's worth paying an average of $120-$150/ for every 1 HP gained...

Maybe the example is a little off topic but i guess it gets the point across...

And by teh way.. if you think $250 is expensive, it used to be $350 for Rich's Bezel so $250 is dirt cheap ;)

[joe_323]

This thread is funny. There is no such thing as over or under priced. Something is worth exactly what people are willing to pay for it. It cracks me up that people will pay money to get blue tinted headlight bulbs that are INFERIOR to normal bulbs and cost more, but obviously someone will buy them, so they aren't overpriced.
There is clearly a market for lower priced bezels. The question is will anyone risk their time and money to market such a product. Until that question gets answered, cough up the $99 or decide how much your time is worth :) I for one can make more than $99 in the time it would take me to make one good bezel by hand.

[Anben G]

:spit:

[PYRITE]

OMFG The oldest bump ev4r !

[3onDubs]

Rich's bezel rocks...I actually think it's underpriced....

I havn't seen this thread before, but now that I have, I think I'll comment. I think it's funny how people refer to Rich as a producer and we're the consumer. He's not a producer. He just has the rare ability and experience necessary to make such a perfectly crafted bezel. He made it his personal choice to help out other members who lack this talent and experience. If anything, he is doing us a favor by offering his bezel...the time and effort it takes to make one of those high quality pieces is probably worth more than what he sells them for. I just think it's funny when people get mad because they are too cheap to buy one and lack the talent to make their own...so, by natural selection, they get stuck with nothing.

[dirsh]

supply and demand

[UA///M3]

if anyone wants a center trim, Buy the metra kit, modify it with some cutting and a bit of fiberglass, sand the sucker and paint it. Easy as cake. Im planning on doing this and will cost me like $15 bucks. Ill do a DIY too.

[samk090905]

Rich's bezel rocks...I actually think it's underpriced....

I havn't seen this thread before, but now that I have, I think I'll comment. I think it's funny how people refer to Rich as a producer and we're the consumers. He's not a producer. He just has the rare ability and experience necessary to make such a perfectly crafted bezel. He made it his personal choice to help out other members who lack this talent and experience. If anything, he is doing us a favor by offering his bezel...the time and effort it takes to make one of those high quality pieces is probably worth more than what he sells them for. I just think it's funny when people get mad because they are too cheap to buy one and lack the talent to make their own...so, by natural selection, they get stuck with nothing.

a favor...seriously? when is the last time you paid $250 for a favor? (you may not want to answer that). btw, he is a producer and we are the consumers, here is the definition of a consumer "One that consumes, especially one that acquires goods or services for direct use or ownership rather than for resale or use in production and manufacturing." hence, making him the manufacture or the producer. also, if you feel really bad about the bezel not being priced high enough...send him another check(put money where your mouth is)--i'm sure he will gladly accept. anyhow, the bottom line is that it is simple supply and demand. essentially it is a monopoly--not that it means anything bad, it's just that rich has gotten into a niche that he is good at. until there is another competitor, rich will continue to charge what he can, and we will pay the ridiculous amount that supply and demand dictates (or rich)...i know--i bought one. unless someone comes up with a product of similar quality, plan on paying this absurd amount. oh and by the way, here is a producer defined "One that produces, especially a person or organization that produces goods or services for sale."

[SilverDemon]

This guy might still sell center kits. Check out his profile on sounddomain.
http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/1211132