Re: [doc] Just been quoted $77 plus taxes, to get a $169 stainles s steel bottle to england!!!

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Stephen, you are a sucker for a sales pitch, aren't you? :-) Not to impune
the work Bob and Rob put into their products, I've already shown how the
stock door-lock module can be strengthened for nothing more than a fiver,
and a bit of time with a soldering iron. The remote door locking is easy-peasy
and I've already sourced a 6-function remote which will interface directly
with the stock module. I've found out how Daryl Tinnerstet wires his launchers
up, and the same place that does the 6-function remote also does super-strong
actuators (easily strong enough to work the door handle). It's one of my
down-the-line projects, though the remote locking is pretty much required
now as my drivers side door lock doesn't work, and is irrepairable. As I
have the original two-key system, I am in two minds over whether to change
them.

The remote starter is a bit more difficult for a 5-speed because you have
to devise a system to inhibit the start if the car is left in gear. Something
an automatic already has. Given the manual states you should depress the
throttle 1/4 when starting, a remote start is not on my list of upcoming
projects.

As to the stainless throttle cover, you should have asked Chris N nicely
:-) (mine's lovvely, and a Nicholson original *grins at Chris*). Only trouble
is I don't want to put it in the car in case it gets scratched!!!!

If you have any LARGE expenses to go stateside, remember a buch of us are
going to Memphis in June.

BTW Stephen, I'm driving my D down to the Diesel Centre to work on Rich's
tomorrow. Wanna come? I'm coming back tomorrow night.

Martin
#1458 
IIL 1611 (seeing as we're doing reg-numbers!)
 
Stephen Strelczak wrote:

Dear All,

 

       after considering many options, I decided to go for standard delivery. It will be with me on Teusday, and I've also got them to send a few other bits over for me, including the stainless throttle cover, and DMC inserts for my wheels. What can I say, I'm a sucker for the stainless addons they've got there on that site:)

     Also I had a long chat with one of the technical guys there, who has been working on the Zilla door systems. We chatted for a while but the essence of the conversation was, I'm going to get the Zilla remote door system fitted, the door release system fitted, and we are going to try and fit a remote engine start up too. There are a few electrical tricks this guy has up his sleeve to make this happen, but in essence its just a remote controled iginition switch. What fun eh? I'll keep you updated on this one, first thing will be remote central locking though, so don't expect 007 style antics just yet:)

                 Stephen.

 

PSO 69W.

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