Originally Posted by
Rockthecatbox21
Radio skins are the least thing on the mind of most racers and bashers. I look at the driver's stand @ my track and only 2-3 people out of the 50 total have a skin on their radio, regardless of brand. I know most drivers think the feel of the radio is what comes first. Being comfortable when driving is a top priority when driving, and especially when racing.
If a racer really wanted a drop down, they would have bought a 4PKS. True a percentage of racers don't want to shell out the bucks for a 4PKS and settle on a 4PL. The rest of the masses buy the 4PL mainly for cost and never have a need for a drop down.
Radio skins and back light are high on MT4 owners, so 4PL owners are not that much different. We prefer a drop down just like you, but from a business point of view, manufacturing a product that just won't sell is another. Look at Upgrade RC and their product offering of skins for radios, car bodies, chargers and even light stands, people buy them.
So, thus the reason we need to watch this thread and decide in a month's time to do or not to do the project. Racers have budgets. They expect to pay $33 for a drop down because the skins cost $33.
We got another feedback from another racer, "I don't want to pay 25% of my radio for a drop down".
I guess the question I have for you is, how many drivers at your track own 4PL verses 4PKS? and how many of those 4PL owners will actually "BUY" a drop down if available?
Ron
Team GRID