New business ideas - what do you think?

[Twin40]

Hey people, need some info from the PH crowd...

I’m looking to start up my own 3D design/3D scanning/engineering company with an specific interest in cars/tuning/racing.

So my question to you guys:

Would you be interested in/willing to buy custom designed parts for your car? Something that was truly unique to you and your car?

But fitted perfectly and bolted straight on, no trimming/cutting etc?

The parts could range from anything – engine covers, dashboard designs, interior trim parts, front grilles, wheel designs, custom engine parts.

Would like to know you’re thoughts, what’s important to you guys?

Cheers,

C.

[Ozzie Osmond]

With respect, this make little business sense. The reality is that once you have designed these parts you need to sell as many as you can, not just one. Even Pagani, Bugatti and McLaren need to achieve some economies of scale.

Amongst the other fundamental issues - if you make a "one off" that's any good, someone else will copy and mass produce it.

The one-off custom shops typically focus on labour and paintwork - both of which are much less susceptible to cheap substitutes.

[Twin40]

Hi Ozzie, really appreciate the input. I agree with the mass manufacture issue, I certainly would never aim to compete with that kind of market.

Would you ever consider using computer aided design to help with a custom vehicle project? To save time and money in fabrication and materials?

c.