Subject	really?
Posted by	aliaZ on September 24, 2010 at 6:24 AM
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In Reply To	Things you can buy for $65-$70 posted by Spddracer on September 24, 2010 at 01:03 AM
Message	You're asking $150 for a simple BRACKET that requires zero tooling and little effort to replicate. VERY low barrier to entry here considering you've already done the R&D...any Chinese fab shop has a CNC laser and a press brake. Either you don't care that it gets duped or you're a fool. These items, with the exception of the water pump pulley, are not easily duplicated: :Shift Knob :Half an injector :2 tanks of gas (Maybe) :3 qts of trans fluid :Air filter :intake gaskets :Used tire :Brakes pads :One rotor :spark plugs :AMS water pump pulley : :Just trying to put this in perspective here ;) Props on having this test fitted by several different people before releasing though. Too bad all vendors don't do this
Follow Ups	Just drove the Z up to the store to try out my new solid - Musashi Sword 18:47:42 09/23/10 In your oppinion is it worth spending the $150 if the stock - Wright (Ca) 18:55:46 09/23/10 Well, my main reason was because my shifter assembly - Musashi Sword 19:01:08 09/23/10 wow...$150? - aliaZ 19:40:31 09/23/10 personally, I can't justify the purchase at that price point (n/m) - zgene4 19:48:49 09/23/10 Unfortunately, same here... I really wanted it too. (n/m) - Multi_Read (MO) 20:38:57 09/23/10 I hope the price goes down. - ArubaDave 20:16:38 09/23/10 That does look like a cheaply made bracket though. - Multi_Read (MO) 20:40:23 09/23/10 Worse than the above comment, aren't the bolt-holes - CoHPhasor 21:17:51 09/23/10 Bolt hole pattern does not matter, it just holds the bearing - kuah@splparts.com 14:16:40 09/24/10 Oh wow, that quality looks really bad. You should see - Musashi Sword 21:49:44 09/23/10 Joes Shifter bracket looks super beefy and high quality. - BeaZty 22:33:14 09/23/10 There is an easyer way of making a bracket like that. - Timmay 22:50:19 09/23/10 Please reply my email Dave - Pilot.P (NZ) 23:26:49 09/23/10 Re: wow...$150? - BeaZty 20:36:43 09/23/10 Ouch! I was imaging something like $65-$70! (n/m) - rojoloco (San Diego) 22:43:52 09/23/10 Things you can buy for $65-$70 - Spddracer 01:03:57 09/24/10 really? - aliaZ 06:24:17 09/24/10 There is tooling involved in it....... - Spddracer 08:59:57 09/24/10 I worked in a sheet metal fab shop for a couple of years - aliaZ 10:30:56 09/24/10 I could tell - I worked in a precision machineshop before. (n/m) - SimaYi 13:50:54 09/24/10 Installed yet? (n/m) - Spddracer 14:12:38 09/24/10 Should pick it up tomorrow and install next week. (n/m) - SimaYi 20:45:28 09/24/10 so you've worked with a press brake before? (n/m) - aliaZ 14:46:41 09/24/10 Press brake no. CNC vertical and horizontal mills&lathes. - SimaYi 20:44:49 09/24/10 ok. This part has two simple bends - aliaZ 11:29:44 09/25/10 Yeah, I got the bracket today. - SimaYi 14:36:31 09/25/10 Things you can buy for less than $150 - Samuel (Dallas) 11:38:34 09/24/10 Exactly, Don't forget the new rubber mount that breaks - Spddracer 12:20:36 09/24/10 Only a good deal if EVERYTHING breaks with the OEM setup. - rojoloco (San Diego) 00:07:07 09/25/10 It's not about replacement cost. - Spddracer 23:49:10 09/25/10 I still understand why most people can't justify it. - rojoloco (San Diego) 00:28:01 09/26/10 Price point is well worth it for what you get. - Spddracer 00:56:53 09/26/10 When it works with the stillen and the price drops - ShakaShaun(Denver) 19:00:52 09/23/10 Come over and drive my car, it might make the price seem - Musashi Sword 19:02:54 09/23/10 Better see you at the cruise next weekend. There is a - ShakaShaun(Denver) 19:50:59 09/23/10 Weekend of the 2nd? I think I will be up in the mountains - Musashi Sword 21:58:35 09/23/10 Yuppers sunday the 3rd. Email coming out this weekend - 5280Z_nightstalker 00:31:45 09/24/10 Agreed 100% - SilverTwin(OH) 20:48:11 09/23/10 Yes indeed the quality is first rate. Well worth the extra - Musashi Sword 21:44:14 09/23/10 that sword may cut both ways - LJZTT 21:32:55 09/23/10 Why/when did you switch to the Stillen shifter? (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 21:28:15 09/23/10 It was in the parts car. Travis took it to a machinist - ShakaShaun(Denver) 17:14:51 09/24/10 May have the fix for the stillen. - Spddracer 22:03:19 09/23/10 excellent :) (n/m) - JaffaUK 05:53:11 09/24/10 If you're happy with it ... - 92naz32 20:54:31 09/23/10 Come on out Adrian! (n/m) - Musashi Sword 21:54:02 09/23/10 Glad you like it. (n/m) - Spddracer 21:27:04 09/23/10 Oh yes, very much so. Now I need the boot and plate! (n/m) - Musashi Sword 21:54:47 09/23/10 My bracket should be here Sat. - Woody75 (Denver) 21:27:24 09/23/10 lol, can't remember why I went with his over yours. I - Musashi Sword 21:38:59 09/23/10 Booooo - Woody75 (Denver) 22:00:45 09/23/10 You've got mail (n/m) - Piranha 21:39:45 09/23/10 You have another email. (n/m) - Karl (MD) 09:03:12 09/24/10 He never did answer my email LOL (n/m) - Piranha 23:19:44 09/24/10 Can't say enough good things about mine. 8-) (n/m) - RAGTPZ 22:04:03 09/23/10 Is more effort required to change gears ? - TTkeeper 00:49:51 09/24/10 That's all in the shifter itself, The mount will not change - Spddracer 01:03:48 09/24/10 I ordered one today. Price seemed reasonable to me. (n/m) - Ziceman(East TN) 20:33:02 09/24/10
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