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Old 06-27-2004 | 06:06 AM
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You think you're impatient?

Thanks for hanging in there, 350ed!!!!

As to the trial fit.......good enough to give the go-ahead to make 10 more, which were completed last Friday. Need to get them powdercoated though. That SHOULD happen this week.

I might make the first batch all silver, if that will speed their availability.

I'm back with the race shop.....their fabricator likes the project. He made a few improvements to ease installation.

Sooooooooooo, IF my cardboard box guy comes through, I MIGHT be ready to ship in a week or two. I'm working on the 2nd draft of the installation manual.

If all goes well, the shop is willing to make as many as I need.

We have a laser cutter lined up if demand necessitates.

Sorry for all the "ifs", I'll know a LOT more Wednesday.

Pricing SHOULD be what I've mentioned earlier.

I should be able to ship UPS, FedEx, or USPS. Or local pick-up.
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Cool, thanks!
I would want something that is not so visible, so prefer black. I wouldn't buy silver fyi.
Though maybe you could sell for less if no powder coating or do custom colors (Lemans Sunset - hmmm, kinda visible )
Old 06-27-2004 | 10:19 AM
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1 vote for black, and a 1/2 vote for custom color.

I'll have to see how flexible the powdercoater is.

And, yes, I'm looking into having custom colors available.

I'm also entertaining thoughts of shipping naked!
Old 06-27-2004 | 05:37 PM
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I'd be willing to go black or silver - would prefer black if I had the choice. I don't care if you ship naked or not, but you better be dressed when I do a local pickup!
Old 06-27-2004 | 05:54 PM
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hey been following progress
where did you get your schroth belts from ?
why did you not use the oem inboard belt mount for one of the lowere points?--
for the 911's they use them as amounting point and northstar has adapter hooks?thanks for the info
nude is good that way the owner can choose
thanks paul
Old 06-27-2004 | 10:18 PM
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I got my Schrothe belts from Northstar. Kevin there helped figure out my install. The Z's inner belt latch mounts to the seat frame. Racing belts should NOT be mounted to the seat, nor it's track mounting points. Something about in a wreck, if the seat becomes dislodged, the belts will still hold the diver in place. Not sure I agree with the logic, but that's what SCCA and PCA want.
Old 06-30-2004 | 10:50 AM
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I vote for Black, Silver is a solid second.

I never saw a firm $, were you able to squeak below the 500 mark?

Thanks for the perseverance!
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Had a great day!

I have possession of 11 BCR Harness bars!

Found an awesome powdercoater, just waiting on his price.

You guys are sure boring! Black!

I thought a silver to compliment the existing accents would be cool.

I'm awaiting cost of the powdercoating, but I SHOULD be able to maintain my original quoted price. Taking a loss, as my original powdercoating cost was $0.03 per bar.

My new guy is a perfectionist. Think chrome plating. Cheap and easy to just chrome the steel. The correct way is to first copper plate, then nickel plate, then chrome plate.

This guy powdercoats that much better than most.


AND.......I picked up the BCR stickers today!!!!
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Yeah, either black or custom(LS). I either don't want it noticed or really want it noticed
BCR?
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ok.,. say I flip the car.. Since I'm in a 5-point harness and unable to move, My head becomes the main structure holding up the car. How is this safe again? I can certainly see why no one wants to produce them.

And PCA isn't what I would call the strictist orginization running HPDE's. Most the groups I run with do not allow harnesses without rollbars.
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Please be specific as to which organizations do not allow harness bars.
Old 07-03-2004 | 09:25 PM
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A friend put the first production BCR harness bar in his Track Z. It fit great! His was powdercoated "Mercedes" Silver, which looks real close to Chrome Silver. Looks good with the silver accents in the interior.
Attached Thumbnails My NEW Harness Bar!!!!-blackhawk-7-04-caroc-5.jpg  
Old 07-03-2004 | 09:30 PM
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Another shot showing how slick his lap timer mounts to the BCR harness bar.
Attached Thumbnails My NEW Harness Bar!!!!-blackhawk-7-04-caroc-6.jpg  
Old 07-03-2004 | 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by EnthuZ
Another shot showing how slick his lap timer mounts to the BCR harness bar.
How about this and a Camera Mount?

Cheers Amy -
Old 07-03-2004 | 10:20 PM
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You want to see a shot of the trick/custom/lightweight/rustproof lap timer mount?

Customers will have to supply their own painters tape and tie wraps though.

I currently have no plans to include a camera mount. I want it to look clean and simple. There are a few camera mounts for roll bars already available. Try Northstar Motorsports.
Attached Thumbnails My NEW Harness Bar!!!!-blackhawk-7-04-caroc-8.jpg  

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Old 07-03-2004 | 11:02 PM
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Originally posted by EnthuZ
You want to see a shot of the trick/custom/lightweight/rustproof lap timer mount?

Customers will have to supply their own painters tape and tie wraps though.

I currently have no plans to include a camera mount. I want it to look clean and simple. There are a few camera mounts for roll bars already available. Try Northstar Motorsports.
Thanks EnthuZ
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Just a bump to show off my new status!








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Looks a lot better than the red X!!!

Thanks, Vic!

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Old 07-05-2004 | 01:39 PM
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I'll be REALLY fast now. A sticker!!!!


You can be faster too!

I have proof that I'm now 2 seconds a lap faster at Blackhawk Farms. Gotta be the sticker!

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Old 07-05-2004 | 01:41 PM
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I guess a picture would've helped..........
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Old 07-06-2004 | 07:50 AM
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EnthuZ, can we buy these bad boys now? Wrapping my belts around the strut brace just ain't cutting it anymore....


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