My guess is the lack of exposure (pro reviews) and / or inability to audition first makes buying and selling modified gear, committing to have something modified more difficult.
Albeit SMc reputation as an accomplished modder and positive comments from loyal followers on Agon, SMcs hot rods dont seem to get too much attention from the other BBS or pro reviews. FWIW, formal magazine reviews do help to put things in the limelight - i.e. Modwrights Sony.
The commercial models (std, deluxe) were built with price constraints, but the inability to audition the revisions (A, B, C, Gold, Carbon Wire) makes pulling the trigger more of a leap of faith. Sure, you can read about the differences, but unless you can hear it for yourself you really dont know what it sounds like.
Im not questioning SMcs quality or value I just think it needs more exposure. Perhaps putting the crème de la crème stuff on tour (hint, hint) or a directory of hot rod owners willing to demo to others would help.
Albeit SMc reputation as an accomplished modder and positive comments from loyal followers on Agon, SMcs hot rods dont seem to get too much attention from the other BBS or pro reviews. FWIW, formal magazine reviews do help to put things in the limelight - i.e. Modwrights Sony.
The commercial models (std, deluxe) were built with price constraints, but the inability to audition the revisions (A, B, C, Gold, Carbon Wire) makes pulling the trigger more of a leap of faith. Sure, you can read about the differences, but unless you can hear it for yourself you really dont know what it sounds like.
Im not questioning SMcs quality or value I just think it needs more exposure. Perhaps putting the crème de la crème stuff on tour (hint, hint) or a directory of hot rod owners willing to demo to others would help.