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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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dude at least give us a small hint to ponder on your next project. create the buzz baby!
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Old May 25, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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I did a quick addition of the parts, its about $600 all together. But i came up with a redeign of some of the parts, that may cut the price down. Im almost done with the redesign, and have to take it back for a new qoute anything to help cut the cost down guys.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by james840a
I did a quick addition of the parts, its about $600 all together. But i came up with a redeign of some of the parts, that may cut the price down. Im almost done with the redesign, and have to take it back for a new qoute anything to help cut the cost down guys.
Cant wait. I wont give any opinons on the price until i see the product.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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OK James - lets get this done!!!!!!
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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Ok update, worked on the redesign over the weekend. I have just minor touch ups on it, But ill go to the machine shop this week to get another quote.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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James,

I think you need to consider when dealing with the machine shop that you have almost 20 individuals who are strongly considering buying this product. If you can workout a group buy whereas the first "20" members will pay at this price, then I'm sure the machine shop can do a volume discount with that many initial guarantee. $600 is fairly steep for most of us especially since it really doesn't buy you any performance gains. However, if you can get it down to a more resonable cost, I think most of us will jump at this opportunity.

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Old May 27, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
James,

I think you need to consider when dealing with the machine shop that you have almost 20 individuals who are strongly considering buying this product. If you can workout a group buy whereas the first "20" members will pay at this price, then I'm sure the machine shop can do a volume discount with that many initial guarantee. $600 is fairly steep for most of us especially since it really doesn't buy you any performance gains. However, if you can get it down to a more resonable cost, I think most of us will jump at this opportunity.
Yep, i always ask for a quote for 1, 5, 20 units. I know the price was a little steep but i want to get something to you guys. That was just a rough qoute too. Hopefully, my redesign will bring the cost down too. Once i get the qoute and drawings done, im going to have them start working on the machining, then i have to run a test on the parts make sure they work like they are suppost to then ill have them run the other units. My dad is welling to front the money before i sell them, so you guys dont have to put anything down for it.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Awesome, James! I'm sure your dad knows there's a huge market for your product so it's really not a high-risk venture. Also, I'm sure you & your dad have already thought about getting a patent pending for this product. Do you happen to have a picture of your re-designed paddle shifter?
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Old May 30, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Lets get you overseas too...

Im up for it over here in the UK (I have a Jap Import with Auto)

So now its...

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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Put me on the Interested List.

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Bump for an update (cost estimate) . . .

Do you have pics of the redesigned paddle shifter?
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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+1, like to see the redesign as well
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Bump for an update (cost estimate) . . .

Do you have pics of the redesigned paddle shifter?
Hi, i dropped a set of drawing to the machine shop to get another qoute but havent heard back, Ill call tuesday. I showed him the changes to the design and hopefully will help ease the machining. Im just about done the dimensioning the plans to submit for patent. The paddles themselfs did not change. But once i submit, ill get a rendering for you guys.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by iamdigital
dude at least give us a small hint to ponder on your next project. create the buzz baby!
Ok ill let a hint out on the second project. Shift **** for the 5AT to add style with the paddle shifters
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by james840a
Ok ill let a hint out on the second project. Shift **** for the 5AT to add style with the paddle shifters
Yeah, you let the cat out of the bag on another thread about the AT shifter!!!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by james840a
Ok ill let a hint out on the second project. Shift **** for the 5AT to add style with the paddle shifters
i knew it!

cant wait for some pics.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Will this work w/ a G35C?
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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subscribing.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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Update,
Machine shop hasnt give me a qoute yet. He was super busy this pass couple days. He'll try to get in today or tomorrow.

I have started the drawing for the Shift ****, and then get a qoute for those. Question about the ****, material: Alumn. or Stainless steel?
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