Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products

[Hybrid Effects]

Hello all

I am in the central VA area (Lynchburg) but any input is welcome from any region if you have idea's please feel free to email me.

I am looking to sponsor some one that owns a Prius.
I have been in the custom Corvette painting body shop business for over 20 years.
I started a company 3 years ago that sells carbon fiber accessories www.FiberEffects.com.
I have just founded a new company that I truly believe will make me a happy person as I love Hybrid technology and engineering products www.Hybrideffects.com.

I would like to find some one that would allow me to design products from there Hybrid car. In exchange they will receive free prototypes and products.
I would never harm or cause damage to your car as I am in the business of fixing things not breaking them.
I would like to find someone that shows an interest in developing new products for Hybrid vehicles.

Some products I might be interested in developing would be Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass products, Electronics and any thing else that comes to mind.

email@fibereffects.com
email@hybrideffects.com

Thanks for any interest.

Franklin

[V8Cobrakid]

too bad i don't live in that area. i would love to be a test subject.

[Bill Merchant]

Welcome to PriusChat, Franklin! I know many here will be interested in your products. Do I take it you need an actual car to test fit new products? What's the nature of your products, mostly cosmetic, suspension, aerodynamic?

Or are you looking for ideas of products people might want, and if so, in what areas?

You say:

Some products I might be interested in developing would be Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass products, Electronics and any thing else that comes to mind.

That means the field is wide open, from wheel covers to arm rest extensions to automatic locking of doors when the car is in motion? You are sort of asking, What would you like Santa to give you?

[Hybrid Effects]

Thanks Bill

Yes I would need a real car to make prototypes and the products.

Well I am starting with the Prius because it seems to be the most popular Hybrid, I am planning on doing accessories for all Hybrid makes and models but I do not want to be overwhelmed with to much on my plate.
Maybe I will find a niche product or who knows I might just stick with making Prius products. I am not a greedy person I just want to make a living. Maybe I could make custom packages for the prius cosmetic, suspension, aerodynamic there are so many avenues to explore.

Yes I am looking for product Ideas in all areas.

I would like to keep things small, but will be willing to expand by producing parts if I can put up with all the inherent problems of running a company, like employees, time to run the websites, funds, customer service and so forth.

From what I see the options for Hybrid parts are few and I will most likely be a small part of it in the long run but who knows this market seems like it will be huge in a few years.

I am very interested in seeing new motors and battery options evolve in these cars.

Franklin

[Flying White Dutchman]

he you used the same picture



a love to work with you buth i am from the EU

a fiberglass underbody part thats what i want
to reduce airflow under the car

[Hybrid Effects]

That's a very popular picture it looks like.

Well undercarriage effects pertaining to air flow is on the top of the list.




Franklin

[diamondlarry]

I would be willing to work with you but I imagine that northern Indiana would be a bit too far. I think JimboK is from near your area.

[kenora]

Hi; I'm just reading and learning since I don't have a Prius yet but...

I see a lot of discussion about the need for a simple manual or automatic slat system for the front grille area. I used to fly several small aircraft that had cowl flaps that controlled the exit of air from the engine compartment, these were easy to engineer on the aircraft, one of them (L-19) even had shutters on the inlet side like the Prius needs. They are all controlled with a simply push pull lever/stiff wire mechanism in these a/c.

So whats needed is a controllable set of shutters (like venetian blinds) that can be progressively closed as the temperatures drop. Preferably from what I read, controlled electrically by a thermostat of some some.

edit; I just had a look at your website..maybe this is out of your typical scope of design...but unlike most products designed to look good but produce little real world performance gains that appeal to few a product like this would seem more likely appeal to most Prius owners (providing the cost was reasonable).

[JimboK]

Originally Posted by diamondlarry

I would be willing to work with you but I imagine that northern Indiana would be a bit too far. I think JimboK is from near your area.

Yep, I'm in the Richmond area. E-mail sent.

[Rxmxsh]

Man, I would LOVE to do this... To bad I'm in Cali...