{"product_id":"discovery-2-instrument-cluster-surround-early-access-prototype","title":"Discovery 2 Instrument Cluster Surround – Early Access Prototype","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe one of just 10 Discovery 2 owners helping us bring our latest replacement part to market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLu's 3D Discovery 2 Instrument Cluster Surround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of our newest in-house developments, and before we launch it as a full retail product, we're looking for a small group of Discovery 2 owners to help us complete real-world testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CAD design is complete, and we'll be carrying out the final preparation for manufacturing when we return from our production break on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than going straight into full production, we're opening a strictly limited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-place Early Access Programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, split across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo testing phases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your opportunity to get the new surround for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$100 AUD + shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while helping us validate fitment and refine the final production version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧪 How the Early Access Programme Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 10 early-access positions will be divided into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo phases of testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhase 1 – Initial Fitment Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of customers will receive the initial production version. We'll use their feedback to assess real-world fitment, mounting-point alignment and tolerances across different Discovery 2 vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce we've received and reviewed the Phase 1 feedback, we'll make any CAD adjustments or refinements we believe are necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhase 2 – Refined Design Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second group will then receive the updated version incorporating any appropriate changes identified during Phase 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir feedback will help us confirm those refinements and give us another round of real-world validation before moving towards the full retail release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Early Access places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have been allocated, sales of this product will pause while testing and feedback are completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💰 Why Only $100 AUD?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$100 AUD Early Access price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is approximately our manufacturing cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're not launching this programme to make a profit on the first 10 units. We're looking for Discovery 2 owners who are happy to work with us and provide the real-world information we need to turn a completed CAD design into a properly validated Lu's 3D product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn return for your time and feedback, you'll receive the Instrument Cluster Surround at a significantly reduced introductory price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe $100 Early Access price is exclusive to this testing programme and is not indicative of the eventual retail price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 What You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll receive one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLu's 3D Discovery 2 Instrument Cluster Surround – Early Access Prototype Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from your allocated testing phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-production component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not the final retail release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CAD design is complete, but real-world testing may identify areas where tolerances, alignment or fitment could benefit from further refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's exactly what this programme is designed to establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔧 What We Need From Our Testers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing one of the 10 Early Access units, we're asking you to actively participate in the development programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'd appreciate the following within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 days of receiving your surround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYour Discovery 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodel year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetails of any relevant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edashboard modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear photographs throughout installation and once fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeedback on overall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efitment and alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeedback on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounting points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny areas that appear too tight, too loose or require adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny other observations that could help us improve the final product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want honest feedback — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood or bad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If something isn't quite right, we need to know about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour feedback will directly influence any refinements made before the final retail version is released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📸 Installation Photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation photographs are particularly valuable because they allow us to see how the surround fits across different vehicles rather than relying solely on measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe may ask whether you're happy for us to use some of your photographs in future Lu's 3D product listings, social media or other marketing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will ask for your permission before using your photographs for marketing purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Important – This Is a Prototype Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease only purchase this product if you're comfortable participating in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-production testing programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the CAD design is complete, this product has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot yet completed our real-world fitment validation process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor adjustments or fitment refinements may still be identified during testing, and early-access customers should be comfortable with the possibility that minor adjustments may be required during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasing an Early Access unit does not mean you're purchasing the final production version that will eventually be offered through our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing in this Early Access Programme excludes or limits any rights or remedies you may have under applicable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Consumer Law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗓️ Production Timeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing will not begin until after 30 October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when we return from our production break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pre-production programme rather than a normal stocked product, so please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not order expecting immediate dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhase 1 units will be manufactured first so we can collect and review the initial round of feedback. 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