Is this too Goofy?, Club Engine Purchase |
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Is this too Goofy?, Club Engine Purchase |
newdeal2 |
Jan 13 2005, 05:29 PM
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Is it too far fetched to have a group of 914 owners agree on a rebuilt engine [you know like a Raby 2270] and put together a production run?
Just a thought (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) |
Mueller |
Jan 13 2005, 06:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
good luck....you'll get 40 people saying they are in for a group buy and only 1 or 2 max will step to the plate (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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pete-stevers |
Jan 13 2005, 06:13 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
bet Mike is right, but it does sound like a good idea in theory... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
steve |
newdeal2 |
Jan 13 2005, 06:20 PM
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I understand it's a bit of a fantasy but just think of the potential. A limited edition with specialy painted tins, etc...could be pretty cool...and potentially very desirable (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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anthony |
Jan 13 2005, 06:21 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
Jake did this a few months back with a run of six engines. They got snapped up pretty quickly so it probably could be done if Jake wanted to do it again.
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Mark Henry |
Jan 13 2005, 07:03 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Group buys are a PITA....I know I've put together a couple (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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Mueller |
Jan 13 2005, 07:10 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I should have joined your Nickies group buy way back when (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) oh well...... |
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Mark Henry |
Jan 13 2005, 07:19 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Ya snooze ya lose bud! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Charles is about the only guy I'd do a group buy for again...He's a real cool dude. Maybe next year...I'll need Nickies for my bug by then (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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Carlitos Way |
Jan 13 2005, 07:35 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
I would SERIOUSLY consider the engine group buy, as long as there was enough notice given to save up for the costs. Maybe even if we could make "payments" although I understand the accounting nightmare that could be for the engine builder. Give it enough time for us "po' folk" to gather up the resources, and I think more people would be inclined to participate. Don't make it a "one month" or "2 week" special!!!
Carlos |
redshift |
Jan 13 2005, 08:23 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
When the hell is that KC 'jection rig gonna be a thing?
I'd like crankfire, and that thing... before I unload large magnum thingy into 'Bertram, the Wonder Sub'. M |
airsix |
Jan 13 2005, 09:22 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
I agree. BTDT got burned. I might participate in another group buy but I'l NEVER head one up again. -Ben M. |
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i love porsche |
Jan 14 2005, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
id be really interested..but id need lots of time to save
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Jake Raby |
Jan 14 2005, 06:06 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I did one group buy but never again.
I was trying to create six like engines that are really good at doing a multiple arrangement of things from the same combination.... It seems that no matter how hard we tried I still ended up customizing them for the customer in some way anyhow- defeating the purpose entirely and creating a loss of revenue. Now that I have yet again cut down on my volume quota for the year there is no possibility of doing anything like this from my shop. Engine wise our labor went up 15% in 2005 as each engine gained 3 more days of schedule time for its development and testing. I'm adding a different "twist" to things around here and the engines will still be built, only in lower numbers and higher quality as we put into work those developmenst of the last few years into each one as a standard.... It WILL be getting easier and cheaper to own a "Raby inspired designed and prepared engine" in 2005. The only kicker is that you'll have to assemble it yourself- But never fear, we'll even supply you with ALL the tools you will need to do it if need be! Everything is about to change! If my plan works !!!! |
Carlitos Way |
Jan 14 2005, 06:22 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
So.. if I start saving now... how long before I can afford one? Will you require a "core" engine? what size case would you need, etc.??? (might as well start planning for the future, as it approaches faster than we can imagine) |
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anthony |
Jan 14 2005, 08:35 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
Jake, I can't wait! |
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