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> Progress on the WAS top - 1st run starting to ship, In production
JeffBowlsby
post Jul 4 2010, 09:59 PM
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And...Saratoga Top or Sarasota Top ????



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post Jul 4 2010, 11:09 PM
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And...Saratoga Top or Sarasota Top ????


Saratoga, I stand corrected.
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post Jul 5 2010, 05:49 PM
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Well yours can be a Marks Sarasota Custom Top
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post Jul 5 2010, 06:45 PM
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Mark,
I for one, will take your word on it and be willing to buy it unseen. My gut tells me that you wouldn't be taking up so much of your time with the D&D, and be willing to attach your name to something that won't work.

Mark's Saratoga = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) or,l (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Oct 2 2010, 12:58 AM
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A little heads up here, I'm still working out a few details. The mounting details are pretty much worked out, I have made a few detail changes that will make this roof easier(also less expensive) to produce a higher quality product, Win Win.

I will have final pictures and will be starting a group buy as the price is finalized. I think you're going to like it!
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post Oct 3 2010, 09:42 AM
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For those of you that follow my stuff. You may have noticed that I got side tracked on these.

I had to make the front bumpers with the solid support and that took me away from my planned schedule.

I'm back on these, and finishing prototyping in the next week to 10 days. You will notice that the new product has been redesigned completely, and the price on these should be quite reasonable. I'm debating on the shipped plan for these. I've looked into having custom cardboard boxes made, but inless I do 1000, they're comming back at $25 each. I'm working on a plan to make a reusable "crate" for shipping that will have memory foam to protect the unit when not in use.

I've just been so busy on these that I haven't been posting much.

I hope you will find these worth the wait as they will not be a poorly constructed product like the original. And price point will be less that $600.

I will be posting a group buy sign up list as soon as I have pictures for you to see exactly what I'm doing here.

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post Oct 3 2010, 09:46 AM
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$25/box might not be bad since it could also be used as a storage box. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 3 2010, 09:49 AM
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Wonder if the 911 targa guys would like one?

You could charge a lot more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 3 2010, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 3 2010, 08:49 AM) *

Wonder if the 911 targa guys would like one?

You could charge a lot more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I am thinking the same as you, they pay 1200 and we each get one for 300? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
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post Oct 3 2010, 11:58 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Oct 3 2010, 07:42 AM) *

For those of you that follow my stuff. You may have noticed that I got side tracked on these.

I had to make the front bumpers with the solid support and that took me away from my planned schedule.

I'm back on these, and finishing prototyping in the next week to 10 days. You will notice that the new product has been redesigned completely, and the price on these should be quite reasonable. I'm debating on the shipped plan for these. I've looked into having custom cardboard boxes made, but inless I do 1000, they're comming back at $25 each. I'm working on a plan to make a reusable "crate" for shipping that will have memory foam to protect the unit when not in use.

I've just been so busy on these that I haven't been posting much.

I hope you will find these worth the wait as they will not be a poorly constructed product like the original. And price point will be less that $600.

I will be posting a group buy sign up list as soon as I have pictures for you to see exactly what I'm doing here.

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Hi Mark,

Interesting project. I put my original Saratoga top on today that had been sitting since last year. It was a bitch to install & took me over 30-minutes to get it installed on the front end above the windshield without damaging the seal. I had to take great care getting it to fit the rubber seal. It is really a 2-man job due to the flex in the curvature. I hope you put more material in this area for strength and elimination of the flexing??

Saratoga tops are great when the weather is chilly and fall cruising. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Hey, I'll sell my origingal and buy your new one, maybe after I see it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Tom
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post Oct 3 2010, 12:16 PM
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Sounds great ! The storage box is gonna be a big plus ! Had a Saratoga and always has storage issues as well a front seal fitment issues. Ended up selling it to member in Singapore.

Looking forward to the prototypes.
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post Oct 3 2010, 12:50 PM
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Very cool Mark! Can't wait to see them. Hope I can afford it when they come available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 3 2010, 04:37 PM
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$25/box might not be bad since it could also be used as a storage box. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Unfortunately this was double wall cardboard, and the quantity required isn't worth it. Fortunately I have a relationship with a company that builds pallets and crates, I'm thinking that in some quantity I may be able to make this an option. Not to mention I wouldn't have to worry about shipping (they would have to at least try to damage this).
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Wonder if the 911 targa guys would like one?

You could charge a lot more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

You mean something like this.....


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QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 3 2010, 08:49 AM) *

Wonder if the 911 targa guys would like one?

You could charge a lot more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I am thinking the same as you, they pay 1200 and we each get one for 300? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .

I can tell you this
It will be easier to install, it will seal better, and it will be more than $300, but for those of you that know me, I try to keep the price point as low as I can ( so you can have more cash for my other new stuff coming down the pipe!).
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You're sitting on a big seller here: 914 and 911 Targa. Good luck with the prototypes.
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I hope so, but the key is afordibility. Looks like I'll have a sweet pricepoint for these, and will be able to finalize the numbers in the next week.
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post Dec 21 2010, 01:07 PM
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The prototype is done and the fiberglass substructure complete. I will have the first parts to assemble the production completed in January.

Just was so excited to have this done I waned to post a few pics.

The new roofs will come with OEM style side seals, and rear seal. I'm actually machining new latches that will be adjustable without removing them from the roof, as well as rear mounts. The OEM ones are on the roof at this time.

You will notice that some of the bonding agent is visible through the roof top. This will be addressed by adding frit on the inside that will black out the areas where the 2 parts bond. I will be posting some pictures on a car later this evening.

This was a complete redesign from the original concept, but I'm much happier with the product.

I will pre-sell the first 10 units for delivery in March (or sooner) at $620+ shipping. I anticipate the production costs will put these at a retail of $750.

I will offer a plywood shipping / storage box for $40, with memory foam to hold it nice and tight.

I'm working out the shipping costs now, but it looks like about $45 in to LA, and about $65 to NY.

More to be posted soon


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post Dec 21 2010, 01:34 PM
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Looks awesome ... Any picture of the roof on the car ?
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