Some updates. Sorry I’ve been incredibly busy and it’s about to get worse before it gets better.
Downpipe blankets: This did not go according to plan. I had everyone do the pre-order so I can just order them and be done with it. I ordered right after the holidays and their delivery got pushed back. No reason given, just pushed. I keep on them for this and another project I’m working on. Delays again. On Friday they admit that their source for one piece of the blanket was stopped. They wouldn’t say what it was or why it was delayed. Only that it affected all orders not just mine.
On Monday I got an invoice for the “remainder” of the order. Turns out I paid a deposit, not the full amount. That wasn’t stipulated. Actual cost of the DP blankets are $275...MY COST!!!
Obviously this is about $50 more than I charged for the blankets for the pre-order. They said the price quoted was for the prototype and not the production units. They said prototypes are sold at a discount. I’ve been in manufacturing for over two decades. When has a prototype ever cost LESS than a production piece of anything?
Take it or leave it. I took it
DO NOT expect a bill or offer anything to cover it. I know some of you are already thinking it. It’s on me, I obviously wasn’t very explicit in what I needed or what I do. Absolutely frustrating but it’s done.
New fulfillment date is 2/25 when they are supposed to ship to me.
Certification: I sent off some paperwork today. They did the ECU relearn and so far everything is looking promising. There is a tentative release date to get the truck back on the 17th. I will have my answer then if I passed all the testing for my 49-state certification. It’ll take about 30 days after CARB does their part and if I am granted my EO for 50-state.
Turbos: got an email this afternoon that next batch of turbos will he heading to me in two weeks. I still have to go thru where the remaining people are for their group because I’ve had quite a few people push their kit deliveries so things are getting shuffled again. If you are eagerly waiting for yours still it just means good news for you because you are move ahead in line as folks push.
Recipients of 2 out of 3 boxes: I’ve already sent out 3 of 3 boxes to a handful this round and the remaining should start filtering out tomorrow. Again, I’m slammed due to logistics of moving so I just don’t want to screw up orders. Please bear with me.
Meth Injection kits: I keep getting asked about this but I couldn’t touch it while I was doing the CARB certification. Once the turbo truck is back home I can start finalizing that kit and gathering the components.
Uber rides to recoop cost. LOL. j/k. This thing will make you want your turbo like yesterday!
