What are the chances another one of these could happen in a couple of months, say closer to September?

Form another 5 serious buyer and PM the builder. I'm sure he'll be in for another GB.

Yes, the GB is officially filled up a few days ago. Feel free to start on a new list of 5 people and another GB can happen.

*update for current GB buyers*

Our source for the intercoolers is still out of stock and keeps telling me two more weeks. I am going to go through another source, and hope they have some, to get this ball moving. Once they show up then the process is pretty quick. We have modified the radiators, and made other parts so progress is occurring. Thanks to everyone being patient, things like this sometimes happen in the high performance world during race season!

Try the PWR cores??? I had great past experience with them....I sort of perfer their tubular fins that is rounded and has less restriction as compared to the flat ones.

http://www.pwrusainc.com/default.aspx

^ They make other Mazda core why not hit them up to see about making a v-mount as well!!!

Im sure its about if the price is right.

let me know when the next GB starts.

Everything is already made and jigged for the intercoolers we have been using. Plus there would be a major price increase to use PWR intercoolers.

A second group buy can start now. Sooner the better as all the parts are being manufactured.

Anything new to update with?

I'm in for updates too. Seems like this GB is getting the run around.......atleast I feel like it is

No run around, was just waiting to get the intercoolers to get in. Had to go through another source, but we got them. Going to be cutting and welding all this week to get this show on the road.

I think the next GB starts when theres a new set of five people lol. I need another month before I know I can officially put my name in the hat...

**START A LIST IF YOU WANT A GB**

Not necessary to ask for one and not put yourself down right?

-AzEKnightz

**START A LIST IF YOU WANT A GB**

Not necessary to ask for one and not put yourself down right?

-AzEKnightz
-Gringo Grande

Azeknightz is just mentioning how the GB list would go, as he is in the first group buy :) Unless he wants another one? haha

nope I dont. But here, i will relist Gringo's GB list:

1. Gringo Grande
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4.
5.

I am down for another GB, but not until later in August or September. Have a busy summer and some other things to take care of a first.

any updates on the current status of the GB?

-AzEKnightz

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Working on them everyday guys. There is only two of us, and much more than just v-mounts finish up. We work 10+ hrs, 7 days a week to try and keep everyone happy.

:icon_tup: yeehaw!

Any additional info on a polish option?

Any additional info on optional AC brackets?

Looking forward to more installed pictures on customers' cars, looks like a great product :)

It does look like a great product. I hope you are making money on these - I'd like to see you stick around!

My eyes bug out when I see your email past 11:00pm pst, I would assume that is 1:00 or even 2:00 am your time? You guys have dedication. :icon_tup:

Logans work is quality/perfection! ,
His currently doing most of my fab up parts and sold me aftermarket parts for my 20B FD install and sending them to Australia.

Really wish he was in Australia tho, to fit it all and tune it lol

Cheers,
Adrian

The days dont seem to go by fast enough....

We can get the intercooler pipes polished, only trouble is finding a reliable place to do it. The a/c brackets are going to get fabbed with this batch of intercooler kits.

We definitely will be around :)


Haha yeah that is 2am, we are pretty dedicated.

For us they go by too fast! Just a quick update- all the intercoolers have had the support bungs welded on, the radiators have the support bungs welded on and inlets outlets modified/welded. New side mount brackets, duct work, and lower mounts are in process. So everything is coming together nicely.

Nice!!

+1 :nod:

I'm really looking forward to this kit! Keep up the great work you guys! :icon_tup:

hmmm, update would be nice? Not trying to bash anyone here, but lately many vendors has been telling us that they are getting things done and cannot hold the original promise. At first you stated that it takes 3 weeks turn around time, and since payment its been 2 months.

I know you guys are working hard and all, but I strongly believe that if it cannot be done within a time frame DONT start it.

Again, I know this is/will be a great product however I've been giving the run-around in this GB. If I knew it would take this long (2 months since payment), I couldve waited 2 months and used the money somewhere else whereas I am sitting here out of 1200 waiting and waiting.

Seriously Vendors, if you say X amount of time, stick to that or dont even start the GB.

Sorry Logan, this is not just towards you but this has been like a "trent" in many of the GBs lately and I just need to let that out.

-AzEKnightz

I gave a update a couple days ago, its hard to get on more than once every few days. I totally understand the frustration, we do not enjoy taking longer any more than anyone else. The intercoolers being on back order were the biggest setback of about a month. Especially when I checked ahead of time and they were "suppose" to be in stock. But I do give apologies to everyone for the increased wait.

Yes or No??? Can all the buyers recieve their purchase items at the end of this month now that things are progressing. Working 10hr days should leave PLENTY of room for completion I believe.

There's 200 hrs after July 4th and not including weekends for completion of 5 kits. Very resonable I believe.

Happy 4th everyone!!

I feel i know how all the long hours effect everyone.
I've been working 12 to 16 hours 7 days a week since april 25. And finally got 2 days off. I still have until October 7 working the same schedule. I'm definatly burned out that's for sure.
I'm know everyone is in different stages of their build and have learned that patients is a vertue that we all need to enable in to our selves. Shit happens I am aware of that.
As for AzEs comment about the other GBs around here i agree.
Logan: keep up the good work I'll continue my support in this GB for a great product.

So what do you think of throwing in something for the delay? Lol
Say.... Uhm the ic ducting for the hood. Jk but if you could that would be great.

Well bs aside keep up the good work Logan.

Everyone will have the kits before the end of the month.

We will see what we can do. The margin on these kits is already so low, hard to afford to throw in much. :/ We appreciate the support!

Sweet! Just in time for my birthday :dunce::biggrin:

Maybe some "Defined Autoworks" Decals/ stickers :nod:

Oh well thought I'd give it a try. I knew it was a long shot. Keep up the good work.

Hey, sorry if i missed this, But i could not see it on here or on your site. What is shipping? and I'm in BC, Canada, is that a problem? and about the venting that is extra, what hood is that ment to fit with? any? os a particular reverse cowel type?

Shipping to canada is not a problem. Would have to look it up. They ship in two or three boxes, and in the U.S was about $100 or so. The venting would be designed to work with the stock hood once cut to match the square of the ducting.

So if one were to order one of these after you guys finish the first gb, how long would it theoretically take?

That was my next question! :P haha!

So to be efficive youd have to cut the hood? or do you mean cut the venting? lol sorry its late :P

Sorry for the mess I've caused Logan. You should post a pic of your hood to give an idea of what is meant.

I may be able to help on this one...

I bought the car in the pics in this thread. I'm pretty sure this is what he is talking about as far as cutting the hood:

https://i254.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSC01392.jpg


...I know where you can find a hood with a square hole cut in it :) but I'm not sure it would be easy to ship.

wow! thats pretty sick! :P but i think i do like the look of the reverse cowl a bit more :P that being said, i dont own my FD yet haha. but just waiting on the bank! :P anyways, back on topic. so if i were to order one of these what is the ETA abouts?

Not to get off topic bbbbuuutttt....
Where About do you live? And how much? 

You wouldn't happen to have anymore completed engine bay pictures would you? :D

Damn no bumps in 3 days. Wow

Any updates?

putting myself on the list for the next GB.

If this question was for me, no I do not. I bought it stripped as a rolling chassis.

We will have to take at least a 2 week break after these are finished to catch up on the large car projects in the shop. Once another group buy starts I will just say 1-3 months to cover ourselves. This is a extremely busy time of year!


Haha no you havent caused a mess. I am glad CK chimed in for me :)


The heat here in ohio is killing us, but we are trucking through. TIG welding is difficult with sweat going in your eyes, and no fan can be used. Otherwise we are trying to get 2-3 kits out this week, and 3 more in the two weeks after. I have a full day of tuning to do on thursday this week and tuesday next week. Otherwise I am on the v-mounts solely. Peter has been finishing up the car projects that need to go out, but starting friday he should be free.

Right on. I know the heat has been killer. We go back into the 100s next week. Well keep up the good work. Thanks for the update.