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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Interest for a GB on NLA E-brake cable boot #914 424 592 00
Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 1 2012, 11:55 AM
I have been talking with Mark (Mikey914) about making the NLA E-brake cable boot p/n 914 424 592 00. Would anyone else be interested in a new pair of boots?
Mark would be making the parts. He told me a rough turnaround would be 4-6 weeks for the mold and the first parts.
This would be an exclusive run at my request. I would be selling/shipping the boots to you.
Here is a picture of the boot. Most are either torn, broken, paint spattered, brittle or missing all together.
A separate GB thread will be created in 3 weeks. Keep signing up to reserve a pair for you!
Posted by: Valy Mar 1 2012, 12:53 PM
One set here
Posted by: vsg914 Mar 1 2012, 01:01 PM
So that makes you the "middleman'?
Posted by: Strudelwagon Mar 1 2012, 01:01 PM
Yuuuup! 1 set please
Posted by: Mr.242 Mar 1 2012, 01:03 PM
Would want a set. Curious, why the middleman. Wouldn't Mark just add them to his line?
Posted by: mharmon Mar 1 2012, 01:16 PM
I'm in for 1 pair
Posted by: billh1963 Mar 1 2012, 01:19 PM
Would want a set. Curious, why the middleman. Wouldn't Mark just add them to his line?
Maybe A&P is willing to pay for the development cost up front?
Plus, (and I don't want to speak for Mark) in my experience it's a lot easier being the manufacturer than dealing with retail and distributon.
Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 1 2012, 01:25 PM
Would want a set. Curious, why the middleman. Wouldn't Mark just add them to his line?
Maybe A&P is willing to pay for the development cost up front?
Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 1 2012, 01:45 PM
Would want a set. Curious, why the middleman. Wouldn't Mark just add them to his line?
Since I am providing the part and cause I asked and I'm an all round nice person...
, it boils down to because Mark said so.Hope this explanation satisfies everyone.
Disclaimer: Not being a jerk, asshole, tweaking or making fun of anyone. I may be playfully teasing because I can though
Posted by: mepstein Mar 1 2012, 01:45 PM
2 sets please. Thanks mark
Posted by: maxwelj Mar 1 2012, 02:02 PM
One set for me, too, Carrie. Thanks for doing this!
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Mar 1 2012, 02:26 PM
I am down for a couple sets.
Posted by: nathansnathan Mar 1 2012, 03:19 PM
I'm in for a set!
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 1 2012, 03:29 PM
Two sets
Posted by: bandjoey Mar 1 2012, 05:18 PM
1set if your markup isn't too high 
Posted by: zymurgist Mar 1 2012, 07:14 PM
One set for me.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 1 2012, 07:16 PM
I need a set of those too.
Posted by: Garold Shaffer Mar 1 2012, 07:23 PM
I would be in for at least one set, maybe two. Any idea on a esitmated price for a set?
Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 1 2012, 07:27 PM
I'm in for a set. While we are there, how about replacing the heater cable boots too... 
Posted by: John Jentz Mar 1 2012, 07:56 PM
I have been talking with Mark (Mikey914) about making the NLA E-brake cable boot p/n 914 424 592 00. Would anyone else be interested in a new pair of boots?
Mark would be making the parts. He told me a rough turnaround would be 4-6 weeks for the mold and the first parts.
This would be an exclusive run at my request. I would be selling/shipping the boots to you.
Here is a picture of the boot. Most are either torn, broken, paint spattered, brittle or missing all together.
I'd be in for a set. How about the other end of the cable atthe caliper?
Posted by: porbmw Mar 1 2012, 07:56 PM
What about us longsuffering owners of the REAL 14s....the ones without tits, rubber bumpers, etc etc.... 
Sure, leave us scrounging around for ebrake covers, and cater to the younger crowd 
Just a friendly plug for the early, short rubbers (the ones with a kink in them) for those more challenged
Posted by: bigkensteele Mar 1 2012, 08:23 PM
I will need to go check my stash, but I am 99% certain that I bought a set of these from Eric/PMB Performance last year when I bought new cables. Are you sure that they are NLA?
Correction: they are included in the full cable assemblies that I bought from Eric, at a very reasonable price, I might add.
Posted by: nathansnathan Mar 1 2012, 08:28 PM
#34 on this page says they are nla and it looks like they are the same for all years. The repro there is $9.50
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/porsche-914-parts/701-10.php
Posted by: pilothyer Mar 1 2012, 08:37 PM
I'm in for 5 sets.........would be nice if you could go ahead and make the outer end #914 424 591 00 as well.......I would be in for the same amount of those. I am sure they would be better than the bicycle shop pieces i am using now....... Jerry
Posted by: beech4rd Mar 1 2012, 08:50 PM
Please put me down for a pair of boots, too.
Chris
Posted by: Socalandy Mar 1 2012, 11:11 PM
one please, thanks
Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 1 2012, 11:27 PM
Need outers as Jerry mentions.
Posted by: Gint Mar 2 2012, 07:01 AM
Two sets please.
Posted by: porbmw Mar 2 2012, 08:49 AM
My previous post
Lots a mea culpas...
Should have read the thread thru, would've realized this item is NOT what I had been hunting for.
But I probably need it even more than the elusive cosmetic piece.
Might you put me down for 2 pair... 
Posted by: Mr.242 Mar 2 2012, 09:17 AM
Would want a set. Curious, why the middleman. Wouldn't Mark just add them to his line?
Since I am providing the part and cause I asked and I'm an all round nice person...
, it boils down to because Mark said so.Hope this explanation satisfies everyone.
Disclaimer: Not being a jerk, asshole, tweaking or making fun of anyone. I may be playfully teasing because I can though
Perfect explanation and always nice to have new parts created. Keep it going! In for a few sets too.
Posted by: Beach914 Mar 2 2012, 09:28 AM
I'm in for a set.
Posted by: underdog Mar 2 2012, 09:46 AM
1 set.
Posted by: aharder Mar 2 2012, 10:56 AM
1 set
Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 2 2012, 01:07 PM
I'd be in for a set. How about the other end of the cable atthe caliper?
P/N 914 424 591 00, right?
According to my list, I have a set of brand new Porsche ones. Are people interested in the mate to 914 424 592 00?
The person who mentioned the heater cable boot. According to my list, I have a set of Porsche and Chinese made ones.
If there is interest, I'll ask Mark about the matching e-brake cable boots and start a new thread for it. Now to go dig it out. I need a digging smiley.
Keep adding to this thread if you would like new boots!
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 5 2012, 03:35 AM
Would want a set. Curious, why the middleman. Wouldn't Mark just add them to his line?
Maybe A&P is willing to pay for the development cost up front?
Plus, (and I don't want to speak for Mark) in my experience it's a lot easier being the manufacturer than dealing with retail and distributon.
It really boils down to what I've got funding to do tooling for. Carrie wanted to do these and was willing to step up to pay the tooling and handle distribution on these.
So yes I can make and sell to her to handle these. As you might have noticed I do have a few bucks out in tooling right now.
-Mark
Posted by: scott_in_nh Mar 5 2012, 08:12 AM
1 set please
Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 7 2012, 02:31 PM
Here's an update for everyone.
I have figured out how to get the boot off without damaging the NLA parts. 
I need to pickup a Aircraft quality swagging tool & cable cutter. It looks like they'll have to be ordered from Aircraft Spruce.
Yes, for a Big Aviation Town you can't get this local. 
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 8 2012, 01:07 AM
Carrie,
You may wish to detail the disassembly and re-assembly to help those that will be changing these out later.
Posted by: A&PGirl Jul 17 2012, 01:08 PM
Resurrecting from the dead. 
The problem I ran into X time back was how to get the NLA boot off the NLA cable without damaging it or the boot.
My choices are:
1) Pick a Swag end and cut it off 
2) Get really, really creative and make the cable & boot slicker than cow slobber and get the boot off that way.
Issues:
1) Finding a replacement swag fitting. Expecting people to learn how to swag at aircraft levels and buy the appropriate tools. Cable will also be critically too short.
2)Bust the fingers and perhaps the boot ~stay tuned I going to try this afternoon
This is where I am. I will be playing with various lubricants to get the boot off than back on. So if you're still interested go ahead and post to this thread.
If I am successful, yes reproduction will go forward at more of a rapid pace.
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jul 17 2012, 01:17 PM
Try glycerin from the local pharmacy. Rubber is happy with it.
Posted by: billh1963 Jul 17 2012, 01:23 PM
Try glycerin from the local pharmacy. Rubber is happy with it.
That's always been my motto!
Posted by: A&PGirl Jul 17 2012, 05:09 PM
Proof of the Pudding. 
NOS NLA Goodness. 
Posted by: Norskpole Jul 17 2012, 05:26 PM
I'd be in for 2 sets.
-John
Posted by: sbsix Jul 17 2012, 05:44 PM
i'm in for 2 sets.
Posted by: 9146BRUCE Jul 17 2012, 06:17 PM
I set Please
Posted by: CMONNETT Jul 17 2012, 06:44 PM
I'd like 2 sets.
Thanks,
Chris
Posted by: billh1963 Jul 17 2012, 06:46 PM
I'm in for a couple of sets
Posted by: ape914 Jul 17 2012, 06:49 PM
I could use a set or two, how much money?
Posted by: A&PGirl Jul 17 2012, 07:20 PM
I could use a set or two, how much money?
We're working on deciding what kind of rubber to use which impacts the price.
Posted by: SLKWrx Jul 18 2012, 05:53 AM
Add me for a set or two as well.
Posted by: A&PGirl Jul 18 2012, 10:59 AM
Boot is on its way to Mikey.
I will know about pricing in about 1 week or so.
It looks like the last week of August or 1st week of September is when I'll have the boots.
Keep signing up to reserve a pair!
An actual GB thread will be created in 3 weeks. I'll require money in about 4 weeks.
Posted by: Tom Jul 18 2012, 01:54 PM
I was looking for these recently and could not find them anywhere, so I would be in for a pair also.
Tom
Posted by: Rbcm2005 Aug 27 2012, 07:40 PM
I will take two -please let me know when available.
Posted by: stophos Aug 27 2012, 08:38 PM
I could use two sets if these will be ready soon.
Posted by: Zimms Aug 28 2012, 06:43 AM
I am in for 2 as well.
Posted by: Kansas 914 Aug 28 2012, 08:14 AM
Hi Carrie,
Thanks for doing these.
I will need 2 sets.
Posted by: A&PGirl Aug 28 2012, 12:10 PM
Update-
We're looking at doing them with injection molding. Mikey's hoping to get a quote back by the end of the week.
Skinny on injection molding pros:
More parts produced per mold (100p vs 1000p)
Less rubber used (less cost on rubber/less time used/less cost)
Quicker turn around time
Skinny on injection molding cons:
Expensive to make the mold
More expensive for machine time.
Posted by: mharmon Aug 29 2012, 08:37 AM
I'm in for 2
Posted by: A&PGirl Sep 30 2012, 08:49 AM
Just wanted to update everyone on where we are in the process.
Mikey and I are going to look at all the quotes for injection molding the boots and come to a decision based on the information contained in the quotes.
The longest "waste" time period in this was getting the quotes from the various injection molding manufacturers, but I anticipate things moving a bit faster after a manufacturer has been chosen.
By going the injection molding route, this lowers the overall tooling cost per boot, substantially lowers the rubber cost per boot (less waste) and more boots can be made to tighter specs.
Don't worry, it still looks like these boots will be available for Christmas. 
Posted by: Howie's 914 Sep 30 2012, 09:22 AM
I'll take a set also if you can add them.
Posted by: A&PGirl Sep 30 2012, 10:09 AM
Added
Posted by: BKLA Sep 30 2012, 10:13 AM
Please add me for two sets (4 total)
Posted by: beech4rd Sep 30 2012, 10:28 AM
Please put me down for one set.
Thanks,
Chris
Posted by: John Sep 30 2012, 10:42 AM
I'd like a couple of sets.
Are you still going to do a group buy thread?
Posted by: A&PGirl Sep 30 2012, 11:09 AM
Please add me for two sets (4 total)
Added.
Thanks,
Chris
I have you on my list already.
Don't worry I won't forget you.I'd like a couple of sets.
Are you still going to do a group buy thread?
Yes John, I will do a GB thread and I have you down for (2) sets.
Posted by: jimkelly Sep 30 2012, 11:54 AM
i'll take a set
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Posted by: rudedude Sep 30 2012, 12:49 PM
I'll take 2 sets
Jule
Posted by: Niklas Sep 30 2012, 01:56 PM
I need for two cars.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 8 2012, 11:14 PM
These will be finalized this week. The project has been drawn out, but it's coming together finally. Thanks for your patience.
Posted by: porbmw Oct 9 2012, 10:32 AM
Here we go again....
Two, Please
Posted by: Steve Oct 10 2012, 08:36 AM
I will take two sets if the price is reasonable.
Posted by: porsche914gt Oct 10 2012, 08:49 AM
need it
Posted by: Daiberl Oct 10 2012, 09:42 AM
I would take 3 sets
Posted by: A&PGirl Oct 27 2012, 06:25 PM
Posted by: 76-914 Oct 27 2012, 06:53 PM
I'd be up for 2 cars worth. pm me with price and I'll combine payments w/ headlight bushing order. You could combine shipping, too. Not in any rush for the parts.
Posted by: Pat Garvey Oct 27 2012, 06:55 PM
I want a set, as well as the vc gaskets if still available.
PM me with info.
Pat
Posted by: maxwelj Oct 27 2012, 07:11 PM
Just wanted to make sure I was still on the list. need one set.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 27 2012, 07:24 PM
Thanks for your patience on these. I'm finally getting these moving. Had some issues with a guy who was going to do these for me, but wound up just taking care of these myself. I have to finish the drawings for the tooling on these. The parts are still a ways out, but they shoul dbe ready to ship in about 6-8 weeks. For those of you that know me, it may take awhile to get some things but they are usually worth a little wait.
I'll get pictures posted as soon as I have the 1st prototype ready with production to follow.
Posted by: 9146BRUCE Oct 27 2012, 07:26 PM
I'll take a set
Posted by: A&PGirl Oct 27 2012, 07:34 PM
Everyone is still on the list. What Mark said.
I will announce the GB about when I see the part. I will require some prepay to get the first run of boots out the front door.
Posted by: BKLA Oct 27 2012, 08:10 PM
Posted by: smj Oct 28 2012, 02:15 AM
If I didn't speak up before, I'll need at least one (set?).
Posted by: walterolin Oct 28 2012, 06:25 AM
One (set?) also.
Olin
Posted by: Niklas Oct 28 2012, 06:42 AM
I take 2 sets if can can mail them to Sweden.
Niklas
Posted by: 396 Oct 28 2012, 07:05 AM
Count me in for a set.
Thanks
Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 12 2012, 11:19 PM
Proto tooling is done, it'll be a few weeks until the production run is ready to go. This was a new process for me, so it took me a bit to get these right. I'll have parts to carrie 15 days or so.
These are going to Carrie tomorrow.
-Mark
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Posted by: A&PGirl Nov 15 2012, 03:39 PM
GB Here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=198197
Please note the special instructions if you want to pay be cash, check or need to ship out of the USA.
Posted by: A&PGirl Dec 15 2012, 02:19 PM
I guess no one is interested. 
Everything is done and the boots are made. What happened to everyone that was interested in the first place? I only went ahead because of the sheer amount of positive interest.
Posted by: 914Eric Dec 15 2012, 02:28 PM
I guess no one is interested.
Everything is done and the boots are made. What happened to everyone that was interested in the first place? I only went ahead because of the sheer amount of positive interest.
I'm interested and it is on my "List" of things to buy in the header of my build thread. My list probably only has 1/4 of what I really need. I'm guessing literally a 100 things before I'm done.
So...I'm trying to put together several "Large" orders rather than 100 individual ones.
First supplier to say..."I have that, and that, and that,...probably wins a big, easy order.
Posted by: Steve Dec 15 2012, 07:23 PM
I guess no one is interested.
Everything is done and the boots are made. What happened to everyone that was interested in the first place? I only went ahead because of the sheer amount of positive interest.
I just bought a set, but $40.00 shipped for two tiny rubber boots was a little steep for me.
Posted by: mepstein Dec 15 2012, 07:24 PM
I paid, now just waiting to get them...
Posted by: Socalandy Dec 15 2012, 08:10 PM
Payment made, Thanks
Posted by: 914Eric Dec 15 2012, 08:15 PM
I just bought a set, but $40.00 shipped for two tiny rubber boots was a little steep for me.
Steve,
You gotta understand that the tooling probably costs $1,000s, and the market is limited. If we want NLA custom parts made for us we have to expect to pay folks a premium to produce them.
Eric
Posted by: Steve Dec 15 2012, 08:52 PM
I just bought a set, but $40.00 shipped for two tiny rubber boots was a little steep for me.
Steve,
You gotta understand that the tooling probably costs $1,000s, and the market is limited. If we want NLA custom parts made for us we have to expect to pay folks a premium to produce them.
Eric
I fully agree and I think the factory charged around $17 a piece anyway...
I am totally appreciative of the effort. I hope they can sell enough to make this worthwhile and to justify making more NLA parts.
I am just a CSOB 914 owner.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 17 2012, 12:24 PM
Tooling was expensive, and the number we had to make was large, so I helped Carrie out with these an held some of the inventory to make it viable.
This was a part she was committed to making and is not a hugely commercial part that most 914 guys will probaly live without.
Posted by: scotty b Dec 19 2012, 09:22 PM
Have these shipped out yet ? One of my customers purchased a set of these for his car that is leaving here soon. It would be nice to be able to get the boots prior to pickup, rather then ship them to him later
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 19 2012, 11:20 PM
I shipped these to Carrie on the 7th, looks like she just got them yesterday, so I suspect they are just going out. Not quite sure why it took so long, but maybe it has something to do with the volume of shipping for the holidays?
Anyhow, these should be in her hand now.
-Mark
Posted by: A&PGirl Dec 20 2012, 12:08 PM
All orders for boots shipped out Tuesday. Scotty pm me the name and send you the tracking info.
Posted by: A&PGirl Dec 22 2012, 02:32 PM
Here is a nice close up picture of the work. 
Posted by: BKLA Dec 22 2012, 07:31 PM
got my order today. thank you for the certificate and the extra hardware.
Posted by: walterolin Dec 22 2012, 08:28 PM
Me too. And just in time. Put in the new ebrake cables yesterday, rotors and discs going on tomorrow.
Thanks, Carrie
Posted by: walterolin Dec 22 2012, 08:33 PM
Calipers.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 13 2013, 04:08 PM
Looking forward to receiving the boots; anything I should know when installing ?
Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 13 2013, 05:14 PM
I am so sorry this has happened. I just found out that PP never informed me that you ordered and paid for these parts. Something in their system didn't work right. As we all know, stuff like this happens. I could have gotten these parts to you a long time ago if you told me that you ordered & paid for these parts.
Your parts are going out tonight, tracking # sent to your PP email addy.
Again, I am so sorry. We're all dependent on technology that sometimes don't work right. That why multiple lines communication helps correct things.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 13 2013, 05:48 PM
I am so sorry this has happened. I just found out that PP never informed me that you ordered and paid for these parts. Something in their system didn't work right. As we all know, stuff like this happens. I could have gotten these parts to you a long time ago if you told me that you ordered & paid for these parts.
Your parts are going out tonight, tracking # sent to your PP email addy.
Again, I am so sorry. We're all dependent on technology that sometimes don't work right. That why multiple lines communication helps correct things.
Thank you for following up
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