View Poll Results: Do you want the V-Mount to accomodate the A/C System?
Yes! I must be able to use my A/C with this V-Mount!
125
72.67%
No...the A/C is useless/long gone...
47
27.33%
Voters: 172. You may not vote on this poll
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01-08-07, 06:34 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by TRISPEEDFD3S
Should work Rich. I think the only thing you'd have to get like most I/C set ups is the pipe from the turbo to the I/C made.
01-08-07, 06:54 PM
#27
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
I'm hoping that those of you who are voting are those of you who are seriously interested in purchasing a V-mount in the first place? lol
Gonna sell 63 of those in the initial order?
01-10-07, 12:10 PM
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I didn't vote...I just posted. If I was ever to consider it, I would have to maintain A/C. I am about a year away from purchasing though...which is a New York Minute in RX7 terms...lol...
01-10-07, 09:50 PM
#30
The only problem with keeping the AC if you want to consider it a problem is, the core will be a bit smaller because it has to be designed around the A/C drier, or whatever that little canister on the driver side is. But I beleive the first kit will be designed to retain A/C.
When installing a V-mount, the A/C system will need to be drained even if you are keeping it.
When installing a V-mount, the A/C system will need to be drained even if you are keeping it.
01-30-07, 09:00 PM
#35
A V-mount kit is hard to make compatable with a "single turbo" since just about every kit is different. But a v-mount can be made compatable with single turbos just each one will either have to have custom piping made from the compressor to the I/C inlet, or the kit will have to come with very specific piping.
This V-mount kit will offer many options, so no one worry
This V-mount kit will offer many options, so no one worry
02-01-07, 07:49 AM
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Do you have a target price? I know your prices are always killer, but an actual price "range" would be more beneficial, because I don't wanna vote and say yes, when the price comes out and is out of my range. Will it be around the $2300-$2700 area like other Vmic kits out there? If so, then there is definitely a high interest on my part. If it will be more, then i'd have to hang tight for a bit. I would love to keep the A/C for the street FD.
let me know if you have any idea, Ramy!
let me know if you have any idea, Ramy!
02-01-07, 10:25 AM
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The only problem with pricing is quality control. Most people want the cheapest kit possible and the cheapest kit usually comes with the cheapest parts.....So If everyone wants a very well built kit with a spearco I/C core or something comparable and Samco radiator hoses instead of no name silicone hoses and everything else name brand, the price will go up.
If everyone can live with not having the parts with the special names on them then the price will obviously be cheaper.
-Dan
P.S. I hope that makes sense
If everyone can live with not having the parts with the special names on them then the price will obviously be cheaper.
-Dan
P.S. I hope that makes sense
02-03-07, 12:21 AM
#42
First, thanks to everyone for all your support and positive words. I greatly appreciate it, and will continue to strive to make sure we maintain the highest standards, and thus your respect
As for the IC, RedR1, you're right on the money re: the target price. I'd like to make it as affordable as possible, as I honestly believe the V-mount is the best setup overall for the FD, and (lets be real), a better price will help sales
. But make no mistake; I have absolutely *no* intentions of skimping or sacrificing in terms of quality for price. In fact, I'd rather sell a few IC kits of the highest quality than a ton of mediocre quality, believe it or not. The reason being, I must be able to stand fully behind my products, and without any hesitancy.
On that note, we're trying to make this a comprehensive upgrade, not just a V-Mount kit. As such, there will be many additional options and upgrades available for an additional charge - all of which we feel will be well worth the money and effort
Thanks!
~Ramy
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As for the IC, RedR1, you're right on the money re: the target price. I'd like to make it as affordable as possible, as I honestly believe the V-mount is the best setup overall for the FD, and (lets be real), a better price will help sales
. But make no mistake; I have absolutely *no* intentions of skimping or sacrificing in terms of quality for price. In fact, I'd rather sell a few IC kits of the highest quality than a ton of mediocre quality, believe it or not. The reason being, I must be able to stand fully behind my products, and without any hesitancy.On that note, we're trying to make this a comprehensive upgrade, not just a V-Mount kit. As such, there will be many additional options and upgrades available for an additional charge - all of which we feel will be well worth the money and effort
Thanks!
~Ramy
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02-06-07, 02:54 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think by sharing the design he means let us know which way he's going (AC vs No AC), and general information about how it'll be mounted, etc. Not the actual "blue prints". At least that's what I took him to mean.
02-06-07, 03:51 PM
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By that I mean, share a picture or prototype of how he's going to do it, how it will work, etc.
I know Chuck thought he was doing himself a favor by "hiding" how he did everything and how it all worked by asking people not to post pics, etc., but I don't think he did.
I think the percentage of people who would have gone through all of the work to rip him off would have been FAR smaller than the percentage of people who didn't buy it because they didn't feel comfortable having not "really" seen how it all went together. I was one of those people...
Anyway, for me, I've got a prototype in foam, and probably going out to fabrication in a week or two. If I thought Ramy had something coming that was as good as what I'm doing (and I'd need more information than Chuck ever shared), I'd just wait for it... but I'd want to know how it's going to work.
I know Chuck thought he was doing himself a favor by "hiding" how he did everything and how it all worked by asking people not to post pics, etc., but I don't think he did.
I think the percentage of people who would have gone through all of the work to rip him off would have been FAR smaller than the percentage of people who didn't buy it because they didn't feel comfortable having not "really" seen how it all went together. I was one of those people...
Anyway, for me, I've got a prototype in foam, and probably going out to fabrication in a week or two. If I thought Ramy had something coming that was as good as what I'm doing (and I'd need more information than Chuck ever shared), I'd just wait for it... but I'd want to know how it's going to work.
Originally Posted by Scrub
Why would Ramy share the design? Hopefully the kit will be done by spring time. I believe that is the goal.
-Dan
-Dan
02-06-07, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrub
The only problem with pricing is quality control. Most people want the cheapest kit possible and the cheapest kit usually comes with the cheapest parts.....So If everyone wants a very well built kit with a spearco I/C core or something comparable and Samco radiator hoses instead of no name silicone hoses and everything else name brand, the price will go up.
If everyone can live with not having the parts with the special names on them then the price will obviously be cheaper.
-Dan
P.S. I hope that makes sense
If everyone can live with not having the parts with the special names on them then the price will obviously be cheaper.
-Dan
P.S. I hope that makes sense
Being an FD owner, i've come to grips that any part is in increments of the thousand.RE-Amemiya's V-mount kit is $3100.00 out the door. To me, that's reasonable (ron davis core, etc etc). Knight's Sport, with the smaller I/C core, is just about the same price. So there's a certain spot where the size of the I/C, rad, and all periphrals come into play for the dollar spent. Bc in all reality, price does matter, but because we know what we are getting, we accept that.
I know Ramy wouldn't skimp out on quality over price. I know him well enough to know that wouldn't have even crossed his mind. I was sort of just implying the cost versus product, but left a lot out in my original post.
02-06-07, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
First, thanks to everyone for all your support and positive words. I greatly appreciate it, and will continue to strive to make sure we maintain the highest standards, and thus your respect
As for the IC, RedR1, you're right on the money re: the target price. I'd like to make it as affordable as possible, as I honestly believe the V-mount is the best setup overall for the FD, and (lets be real), a better price will help sales. But make no mistake; I have absolutely *no* intentions of skimping or sacrificing in terms of quality for price. In fact, I'd rather sell a few IC kits of the highest quality than a ton of mediocre quality, believe it or not. The reason being, I must be able to stand fully behind my products, and without any hesitancy.
On that note, we're trying to make this a comprehensive upgrade, not just a V-Mount kit. As such, there will be many additional options and upgrades available for an additional charge - all of which we feel will be well worth the money and effort
Thanks!
~Ramy
FDNewbie Imports
As for the IC, RedR1, you're right on the money re: the target price. I'd like to make it as affordable as possible, as I honestly believe the V-mount is the best setup overall for the FD, and (lets be real), a better price will help sales
. But make no mistake; I have absolutely *no* intentions of skimping or sacrificing in terms of quality for price. In fact, I'd rather sell a few IC kits of the highest quality than a ton of mediocre quality, believe it or not. The reason being, I must be able to stand fully behind my products, and without any hesitancy.On that note, we're trying to make this a comprehensive upgrade, not just a V-Mount kit. As such, there will be many additional options and upgrades available for an additional charge - all of which we feel will be well worth the money and effort
Thanks!
~Ramy
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02-06-07, 08:55 PM
#49
I totally understand the directions everyone is coming from and I'm sure this kit will meet everyone expectations and maybe even exceed them
Another thing to consider would be....battery relocation or a smaller battery....I for one would rather relocate the battery. I'm sure a relocation kit could be included if everyone was interested.
Another thing to consider would be....battery relocation or a smaller battery....I for one would rather relocate the battery. I'm sure a relocation kit could be included if everyone was interested.