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[m0useYy]

Any idea when you'll start selling the new sub original boot lining kits? As i'm looking into it in the near future Will there be much of a change between them and the current model? Cheers

[roberts]

Any idea when you'll start selling the new sub original boot lining kits? As i'm looking into it in the near future Will there be much of a change between them and the current model? Cheers

Fingers crossed end of February/March, but I'm making no promises with dates this year, so don't hold me to that if they are delayed

As for the updates, they are more of a 'proper sound install' - so much stronger and supported a great deal more, which in return will rattle less creating a better quality of sound. However they will be more expensive so I'm still toying with the idea as adding them to the range rather than making them an update.

Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[roberts]

Hey TMF,

Just a quick note informing you that the website is safe - the website e-commerce provider (e-pages) haven't renew there security certificate so that's affecting all websites who are hosted on there server.

We have been informed that it has been sorted and things will be back to normal within 24 hours.

I imagine they will be receiving pretty stern letters/emails from a number of companies (including myself) and all I can do is apologies on there behalf, so sorry for any inconvenience caused.


Thanks Again
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[m0useYy]

Any idea when you'll start selling the new sub original boot lining kits? As i'm looking into it in the near future Will there be much of a change between them and the current model? Cheers

Fingers crossed end of February/March, but I'm making no promises with dates this year, so don't hold me to that if they are delayed

As for the updates, they are more of a 'proper sound install' - so much stronger and supported a great deal more, which in return will rattle less creating a better quality of sound. However they will be more expensive so I'm still toying with the idea as adding them to the range rather than making them an update.

Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

That's great! Right about the time i'll be needing it Would you consider making speaker boards for the rear bins/can i get some made up? Thanks again

[roberts]

That's great! Right about the time i'll be needing it Would you consider making speaker boards for the rear bins/can i get some made up? Thanks again

Rear bin speaker boards are something that we considered bringing out as a product (after a request from another forum member months ago) but thanks to the fitting and speaker size limitations we didn't bother. Reason: Whilst test fitting we discovered that they need to be supported from the back (not just screws in the front and side, which look ugly anyway) - this means you have to introduce supports that go right to the bottom of the bins. Making them quite expensive and a big install component for 4" or 5" speakers.

However, now with the imminent release of bespoke ICE installs we certainly can do those for you, so drop me a PM/email if your interested


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[roberts]

Hey guys & girls,

A quick heads up - lead times are set to go up and up this year, this is unless anyone can have a word with god to extend the hours in a day, perhaps Swedish day light hours followed by British night light hours could be combined to create 48 hour days?

Anyway, on a serious note - things are getting so busy here now that we are thinking about increasing the standard green light lead time status from 'from 7 days' to 'from 14 days'. The current lead time status is set to amber 'from 14 days' and from looking at the amount of orders currently being placed it looks like it's going to be staying on amber for a while. And it's January, which is usually one of the quietest months - so if this is a sign of things to come as we build towards the manic summer months, there really is no choice other than to increase lead times.


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[ukcooper]

These are the premium cards had front and back but still sorting the car out.

They are very and i mean very well made and i highly recomened them.

Two things to watch for when lining up the trim clips look where there going into the door as i broke a couple of mine, secondly where the cards slot into channle at the top of the door the cards are very tight fitting as there is a couple of layers in stead of the one on original cards.





P.s. makes the seat's look very dirty

Edited by ukcooper, 11 April 2011 - 06:16 PM.

[roberts]

Looking good - the burgundy certainly is a good match. I've stolen the photos for the website

And yes, in many cases people even have to make the top lip bigger - it's the problem with using quality coverings, paddings and backings.


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[roberts]

Hey TMF,

Back on January 5th I gave you guys a little insight into what to expect from us over the coming year - it's now April, so it's about time for another update.

New Products (Mini)

Two new boot lining kit's - the Original Plus & Sub Original Plus.
These boot lining kits are 'proper' boot installs, built on a frame and made with opening panels so you can access the spare wheel, battery and windscreen washer bottle without removing the boot liner. Both now available on a drive-in-drive out basis from £99.99.

Carpet sets
Now available on a drive-in-drive out basis from £99.99

Exterior trim (vinyl roof coverings etc.)
Now available on a drive-in-drive out basis.

Dash rail covers:
Now Available LINK

Heater unit covers:
No nearer a release - fingers crossed some time around September (after the summer rush).

Seat Upholstery:
Now Available with special introductory offers (first come first serve) - ask for details!!

Branching out.
We will also be branching out into the MG and VW markets some time around September (after the summer rush) - including:

MGB
VW Camper's
VW Beetle
VW Golf

As well as launching:

Bespoke ICE installs
Now available - ask for details!!

Bespoke upholstery
Now available - ask for details!!

Design services
Now available - ask for details!!

Fitting services
Now available - ask for details!!

Website Updates
With all of the above we will be introducing lots and lots of website updates - with hundreds of new photos and making it even easier for you to buy our products. We are hoping for the new site to go live in September (once again after the summer rush) along with all the new products above.

Vat Freeze
We are also pleased to once again extend the VAT freeze - so your only going to be charged at 17.5% until further notice.

Shows & Events
Bingley Hall on 30th Jan was a huge success - thanks!! See you at MITP (maybe before).

And finally, a few photos of the more bespoke work of late:

Bespoke Upholstery: bucket seat pads.




Bespoke Upholstery / ICE: C pillar installs (covered for the customer).



Bespoke Door Cards: Union Jack (£169.99 in two-tone vinyl leatherette)



Bespoke Door Cards: Transformer Themed



Bespoke Door Cards: Black vinyl leatherette and charcoal suede



Bespoke Door Cards: Black & silver grey vinyl leatherette with custom fibreglass speaker pods






Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

Edited by roberts, 16 April 2011 - 10:09 AM.

[bunch1980]

Lots of cool stuff!
for new boot lining kit does that mean we need to come to for fitting and its then made to suit each car?

[clivemk1mini]

Looking good Andy can't wait to get my seats, doorcards and headling done may also end up getting a carpet as well

Clive

[roberts]

Lots of cool stuff!
for new boot lining kit does that mean we need to come to for fitting and its then made to suit each car?

Yeah the new boot linings are exactly that - it enables us to also customise the kit to suit the Mini.


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[roberts]

Looking good Andy can't wait to get my seats, doorcards and headling done may also end up getting a carpet as well

Clive

I should be able to get the designs for your seats mocked up next week some time!


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

[oli8925]

Hi Andy, don't suppose you'd be able to help me out with a set of centre cap plates for sportspack wheels would you?

I just need the little metal plate that screws onto the actual cap. I can send one off if you'd need to use it as a template



And would like them black with the 70's Vauxhall badge in the centre in silver.

[roberts]

Hey Oli,

Centre caps aren't something we deal in sorry, try having a word with Roofless - I know he offers them.


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive