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Curb rash -- prevention. Feedback appreciated
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02-08-2012 | 12:14 AM
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Curb rash -- prevention. Feedback appreciated
On this forum and some others I've seen quite a few posts about preventing and fixing curb rash. I am a serial entrepreneur and am considering starting a company to address this issue. The technology is challenging but the idea is really quite simple--electronic curb feelers; an array of sensors that would warn you BEFORE you scrape your rims.
We have a design and have filed for patents but I wonder how big the market would be. Would you buy? At what price?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!!
We have a design and have filed for patents but I wonder how big the market would be. Would you buy? At what price?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!!
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02-08-2012 | 10:36 AM
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You mean THESE:
...except in electronic form? If the cost were comparable to the old school verson (i.e. not TOO much more expensive), I might consider it.
So, 2 or 4 tiny little radar devices, huh? Or, sonar, I suppose, if you dint wanna hafta worry about FCC compliance. Whatchu gonna do, mod a rear-park distance device? Not a bad idea. Good luck. Hope it works out. Let us know how it goes. If you're ever in need of beta testers think of me, aiight? I often park near curbs, when I drive and hafta park somewhere other than at home.
Oh, one last thing... If you're considering posting links to a website to promote your idea, DON'T, without prior approval by myself or someone from Internet Brands: Internet Brands, Inc. Or else I'll hafta brand You as a spammer, delete all your posts and block your account; and I don't wanna do that. It takes time and annoys me.
Again, good luck.
...except in electronic form? If the cost were comparable to the old school verson (i.e. not TOO much more expensive), I might consider it.
So, 2 or 4 tiny little radar devices, huh? Or, sonar, I suppose, if you dint wanna hafta worry about FCC compliance. Whatchu gonna do, mod a rear-park distance device? Not a bad idea. Good luck. Hope it works out. Let us know how it goes. If you're ever in need of beta testers think of me, aiight? I often park near curbs, when I drive and hafta park somewhere other than at home.
Oh, one last thing... If you're considering posting links to a website to promote your idea, DON'T, without prior approval by myself or someone from Internet Brands: Internet Brands, Inc. Or else I'll hafta brand You as a spammer, delete all your posts and block your account; and I don't wanna do that. It takes time and annoys me.
Again, good luck.
#5
02-08-2012 | 12:18 PM
Considering it would have to sensor wheel turning and not just a flat distance from the side of the car the cost will be higher than the worth. The avg joe spends less than 1k on wheels its less than $100 to fix basic rash.
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02-08-2012 | 02:37 PM
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How about a device that PULVERIZES the curb into a fine powder, as you pull up next to it? How much you think technology like that would cost, to add at all 4 wheel...
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