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IM101
post Mar 30 2014, 08:34 PM
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Just wanted to ping my official thread. The cable shift system is done and I am sending out the first batch at the end of the week!
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post Apr 1 2014, 08:17 PM
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That is great news, a much needed product to get these conversion done.
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post Oct 16 2014, 01:23 PM
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Have been getting a few emails about parts as of late. I am still selling them, please email (preferred over PM) about what you want and I will see if I can get it out. Just bare with me as the day job has been keeping me quite busy.

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post Jan 26 2015, 05:47 PM
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Hi all,

I have been getting inundated with requests for information and orders but, as many of you may have noticed; I have been slow to respond, fill orders, and get stuff shipped out.

My sincerest apologies for that.

I truly wish I could devote more time to Cold Water and my customers but am not able to at this point. When I started Cold Water, I had no wife, very little rent, a part time internship (which I quit when CW got big enough) and few important responsibilities. However now, as I’m sure many of you are familiar with, I have a wife, a corporate job, bills, and all the other responsibilities that come along with maintaining life.

However, this is not the part where I tell you I’m quitting… There are just too many guys trying to build up a dream car with CW parts.

I have a plan…

1) Consolidate/Relocate the shop
I am finally in a rental that has a garage; starting this weekend I’m going to be moving the shop from its disparate locations (a friends garage, Storage, spare room) and setting up at my place.

2) Inventory
With the shop in so many places it’s hard to keep track of inventory levels, which has become a major issue lately. To remedy this I will be implementing some sort of inventory management once I get the shop relocated to the garage. This will allow me to respond quickly to questions about parts being in stock or not and hopefully have a positive impact on turnaround times

3) Get Help
Whether it’s a partner who can help share the load, or a part time contract worker who will help with shipping and maybe some simple fabrication; I have come to realize that I can’t do this on my own. I can’t afford much but will hopefully be able to work something out.

4) Get Even
While I am not in a position to be efficient at the moment, that doesn’t mean I’m going to hang customers out to dry. Therefore during this entire process I will be making sure to help those customers who need me most. The ones who have inquired about ordering or have already ordered will be taken care of, I’ll ship what parts I have and make sure to update everyone on timelines and inventory levels.

5) Move forward
With the shop organized, inventory levels transparent/controlled, and help I’m hoping that I can be much more effective at supplying and assisting my customers.


If any of you have more ideas, feedback, or know of good inventory management systems please speak up. Also If you know of someone in the Boise, ID area how has some shop experience, or a son who is willing to learn send them my way.

Best,
Ian
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post Apr 6 2015, 05:42 AM
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Ian,

Are you still doing these or not? I sent a couple of emails to your email address but dont know if you are getting them since the site is down.

Andy
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post Apr 23 2015, 04:37 AM
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Ian,

Have you consolidated everything yet?






QUOTE(IM101 @ Jan 26 2015, 07:47 PM) *

Hi all,

I have been getting inundated with requests for information and orders but, as many of you may have noticed; I have been slow to respond, fill orders, and get stuff shipped out.

My sincerest apologies for that.

I truly wish I could devote more time to Cold Water and my customers but am not able to at this point. When I started Cold Water, I had no wife, very little rent, a part time internship (which I quit when CW got big enough) and few important responsibilities. However now, as I’m sure many of you are familiar with, I have a wife, a corporate job, bills, and all the other responsibilities that come along with maintaining life.

However, this is not the part where I tell you I’m quitting… There are just too many guys trying to build up a dream car with CW parts.

I have a plan…

1) Consolidate/Relocate the shop
I am finally in a rental that has a garage; starting this weekend I’m going to be moving the shop from its disparate locations (a friends garage, Storage, spare room) and setting up at my place.

2) Inventory
With the shop in so many places it’s hard to keep track of inventory levels, which has become a major issue lately. To remedy this I will be implementing some sort of inventory management once I get the shop relocated to the garage. This will allow me to respond quickly to questions about parts being in stock or not and hopefully have a positive impact on turnaround times

3) Get Help
Whether it’s a partner who can help share the load, or a part time contract worker who will help with shipping and maybe some simple fabrication; I have come to realize that I can’t do this on my own. I can’t afford much but will hopefully be able to work something out.

4) Get Even
While I am not in a position to be efficient at the moment, that doesn’t mean I’m going to hang customers out to dry. Therefore during this entire process I will be making sure to help those customers who need me most. The ones who have inquired about ordering or have already ordered will be taken care of, I’ll ship what parts I have and make sure to update everyone on timelines and inventory levels.

5) Move forward
With the shop organized, inventory levels transparent/controlled, and help I’m hoping that I can be much more effective at supplying and assisting my customers.


If any of you have more ideas, feedback, or know of good inventory management systems please speak up. Also If you know of someone in the Boise, ID area how has some shop experience, or a son who is willing to learn send them my way.

Best,
Ian
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post Apr 23 2015, 03:04 PM
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post Apr 23 2015, 03:07 PM
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Just to update, Yes I have moved the shop and consolidated. I shipped out a few outstanding orders and am waiting on parts for production run on cradles, trans hangers, and shifter set ups.
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post Apr 23 2015, 03:39 PM
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Just to update, Yes I have moved the shop and consolidated. I shipped out a few outstanding orders and am waiting on parts for production run on cradles, trans hangers, and shifter set ups.

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post May 27 2015, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE(IM101 @ Apr 23 2015, 05:07 PM) *

Just to update, Yes I have moved the shop and consolidated. I shipped out a few outstanding orders and am waiting on parts for production run on cradles, trans hangers, and shifter set ups.



Ian,

Sent a couple of emails about my order and tried calling you, but I have received no response. Last I knew you said a month ago it was shipping in two weeks. I really need an update on this, thanks.

Andy
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post May 27 2015, 10:04 AM
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Andy! Apologies, There was an invoice that had already been payed that took the last of my axles and trans hangers, should have informed you sooner, my mistake.

Ill send an invoice for a cradle and ship it out as soon as payment clears. I'll follow up with your other parts when they are in stock (with free shipping) but at least it can get you through the mock up stage you're at as you mentioned with the cradle.
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post May 27 2015, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(IM101 @ May 27 2015, 12:04 PM) *

Andy! Apologies, There was an invoice that had already been payed that took the last of my axles and trans hangers, should have informed you sooner, my mistake.

Ill send an invoice for a cradle and ship it out as soon as payment clears. I'll follow up with your other parts when they are in stock (with free shipping) but at least it can get you through the mock up stage you're at as you mentioned with the cradle.



Thanks Ian.
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post Jul 1 2015, 06:16 PM
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Thanks for the emails Ian. Anyone who purchased Ian's cable shift assembly take some pictures?
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post Jul 1 2015, 08:22 PM
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Thanks for the emails Ian. Anyone who purchased Ian's cable shift assembly take some pictures?


I have a few pictures in my build thread.

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post Jul 19 2015, 03:55 PM
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Hello Ian, questions on Zubi EJ20 conversion, I plan on using stuck Subaru manual trans as well. Are all shift cables the same for all 4wd trans. Can you give me a price on your cables?
Thanks Al
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post Jul 26 2015, 08:20 PM
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Hopefully in the near future I will be contacting you to buy a full conversion kit. Just need to get the car home in a few weeks first. Love the products.
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post May 22 2016, 07:37 PM
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These kits still happening ?
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These kits still happening ?

Not for a while.
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can anyone recommend someone to build a cable shifter setup like cold water did?
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It's too bad Ian went MIA.
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