Agreed + comment
In anything from clothing to MP3 players there is always a disconnect when it comes to producing something that looked great on paper, then in the case of a car, the clay model, to the prototype. In the case of the MS6, I believe seeing very early prototype models with a slightly different rear facia. But in the end it is usually a battle between the original design team and the bean counters. Usually the compromise is somewhere in between.
Thus I am sure when counting pennies as it is in the automotive industry, it could have been more cost effective to install some metal heat shield/psuedo exhaust tips and save the $$$ on true polished stainless steel muffler tips that would undoubtedly cost many times more.
I know there will be some of you that will simplify this and state, "I just spent $30 for this car, what is another $50? Just add it to the price and do it right the first time!" While there may be some merit to this line of thought, the final outcome is decided through corporate bureacracy, MARKETING and the all mighty dollar, these people may not even own the product they are selling. So they use focus groups (I have attended in the past) to gather statistics and crunch them into a target budget and we have our final product for the particular market. (Do a Google search on what the JDM EVO VIII has that the USDM one doesn't and when you find out, you will be jealous of how theirs comes equiped from the factory, but then how many of you would be willing to shell out $40+ for an EVO?) (shocked)
But in reality people that is why there is an aftermarket isn't there? We are ALL enthusiasts and as such can never leave well enough alone any way right? (thumb)
altspace said:
In anything from clothing to MP3 players there is always a disconnect when it comes to producing something that looked great on paper, then in the case of a car, the clay model, to the prototype. In the case of the MS6, I believe seeing very early prototype models with a slightly different rear facia. But in the end it is usually a battle between the original design team and the bean counters. Usually the compromise is somewhere in between.
Thus I am sure when counting pennies as it is in the automotive industry, it could have been more cost effective to install some metal heat shield/psuedo exhaust tips and save the $$$ on true polished stainless steel muffler tips that would undoubtedly cost many times more.
I know there will be some of you that will simplify this and state, "I just spent $30 for this car, what is another $50? Just add it to the price and do it right the first time!" While there may be some merit to this line of thought, the final outcome is decided through corporate bureacracy, MARKETING and the all mighty dollar, these people may not even own the product they are selling. So they use focus groups (I have attended in the past) to gather statistics and crunch them into a target budget and we have our final product for the particular market. (Do a Google search on what the JDM EVO VIII has that the USDM one doesn't and when you find out, you will be jealous of how theirs comes equiped from the factory, but then how many of you would be willing to shell out $40+ for an EVO?) (shocked)
But in reality people that is why there is an aftermarket isn't there? We are ALL enthusiasts and as such can never leave well enough alone any way right? (thumb)
