Progress on the WAS top - 1st run starting to ship, In production |
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Progress on the WAS top - 1st run starting to ship, In production |
Mikey914 |
Jul 3 2010, 02:47 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I posted that I was working on this some time ago, and have hae enough forward progress to post a few pictures.
Please note this is not a complete top only a first part off a temporary mold. There's still some tweeking we will be doing on this to get the part a better fit. Here's the summary of progress- We have the tooling for the top portion almost finalized and will be making some adjustments. We are acitvely machining the mounts for the roof so that it will attach with adjustement that can be made in seconds to assure a correct fit. I had noticed on tyhe few Sarasota tops that the substructure appeared to have been repaired as it was pulling the roof too tight. I'm working on a custom box for shipping and storage with a soft foam liner. It will be able to ship Fedex without hitting the second overcharge tier (shipping should be about $60 across the US, and will make a nice storage box for the roof when not in use. The big key here is the mounting substructure. We aer making a semi ridgid frame that will allow for the OEM seals to be used on the rear and sides. This means it should seal as good as the factory roof. We are on track for out budget for this project and the initial offering will be less than $600. Part of the equation is how many will want one. These should be ready for production to begin in 8 weeks if all stays on track. I will not accept any deposits until I have the prototype completed and tested for awhile. I will be posting more on the prototype in abotu 3 weeks, and it will give us an idea of any things we want to tweek before production. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mikey914 |
Jul 3 2010, 02:48 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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Mikey914 |
Jul 3 2010, 02:54 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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underthetire |
Jul 3 2010, 03:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice, i want one but won't be buying one. I'm sure you will sell plenty of them though.
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jim_hoyland |
Jul 3 2010, 04:27 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,308 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
A box for storage is a good idea. It need a confy home when not in use... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The biggest issue I had was the fitment along the leading edge. It didn't snug in just right and the wind generated noice was scary.
And...Saratoga Top or Sarasota Top ???? Attached image(s) |
JRust |
Jul 3 2010, 04:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Very nice Mark. I don't know if I will have it in my 914 budget for a while. I will want one at some point though. Way to go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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quadracerx |
Jul 3 2010, 04:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
THAT is FLippin....COOOL...
LOL now if I just had the money to buy one.... Steve |
realred914 |
Jul 3 2010, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
anychance you can get some pre-production ones out for folks to see? I like the idea of one, but for $600 i'd really like to see it first. these seems to be a great product idea.
it would be cool if you could get some pre-productions ones out there to folks that would not mind showing it off. really very cool. thanks |
Mikey914 |
Jul 3 2010, 05:26 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
These will be LESS than $600. I will have a prototype shortly. There are some design details that we will need to work out, but the edges by the window on the original ones were the bigest problem. These will address that specifically. As well as a few other design improvements I'll announce once we have them in place.
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Krieger |
Jul 3 2010, 07:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,718 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
That sure looks nice. Maybe.
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Dr Evil |
Jul 3 2010, 10:29 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,000 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Always amazing the masses, Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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siverson |
Jul 3 2010, 11:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks neat!
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Mikey914 |
Jul 3 2010, 11:33 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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hot_shoe914 |
Jul 4 2010, 12:10 AM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
Sure would make a super awesome door prize for MUSR 11 in October. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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Gint |
Jul 4 2010, 01:05 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That would kick ass in the winter.
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zymurgist |
Jul 4 2010, 05:40 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
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Mikey914 |
Jul 4 2010, 06:21 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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realred914 |
Jul 4 2010, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
Sure would make a super awesome door prize for MUSR 11 in October. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) cant happen, it will never be a door prize, now if your talking roof prizes, thats a different story. |
veltror |
Jul 4 2010, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
Stunning although we don't get much sun in the UK
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Mikey914 |
Jul 4 2010, 09:37 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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