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Old 03-01-2015, 04:21 PM
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I need a new/repair now, so keen to know more. I guess prices aren't finalised?
Old 03-02-2015, 05:49 PM
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if I'm not mistaken, a "beta tester" isn't "buying" it per se. the mfg'r ( dave ) is asking someone or others to test it real world. whether that becomes a "sale" is a bit later in the process. but perhaps dave will clarify.
Old 03-02-2015, 07:08 PM
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how does the weight compare to the stock hydraulic system? Also do you think it can withstand over 150 mph and wind?
sounds like a great idea btw...good luck and hope it works out great.
Old 03-02-2015, 11:24 PM
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Id be interested in beta testing this as well. My rear spoiler rams leaked and stopped working. Can you let me know details?
Old 03-02-2015, 11:37 PM
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Also interested in beta testing. I currently have the ebay static kit installed.
Old 03-04-2015, 04:39 PM
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I'd be interested to be a tester as well.
Old 03-04-2015, 06:18 PM
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Hi All, thanks so much for the emails and inquiries. I've responded to everyone that has PMed, emailed or posted. Lots of interest! I may have a 997 TT candidate as well. I believe it is the same hydraulic system used all the way through 997.2 TT. But I'm told the rams may have a different part number for cabrio vs. coupe.
Old 03-04-2015, 08:58 PM
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Dave, first, thanks for putting the time and energy into this.

I think the one question people are asking that has gone unanswered is the potential price range.

At the $800 to $1000 mark, I think you'd find a lot of interest. In the $2000 area, maybe not so much.

just my guess.
Old 03-07-2015, 11:44 AM
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Once again, I wish to thank everyone that contacted me asking about the eRam kit or being a beta tester. At this time beta testing is closed. I'll be rolling out the product once all the beta testers are up and running and show positive results. Stay tuned...
Old 03-07-2015, 12:09 PM
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Do you have a price point now or will it be available after testing?
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outstanding. what a valuable aftermarket solution. price point would be nice to know.
Old 03-07-2015, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by "02996ttx50
outstanding. what a valuable aftermarket solution. price point would be nice to know.
Guys, per the RL posting guidelines he's not really supposed to post prices yet as a potential vendor. Nor would I do so were I in his shoes. And once beta testing is complete, he'll be able to finalize costs and pricing, and then he has to apply to IB for vendor status anyway before he can sell em, both here on RL and on 6spd. I'm 100% certain he knows what the market is, what their budgets are, and what the price point is he needs to hit to both cover costs and make a bit and yet sell the product. It's not a massive market anyway, it's a great product filling tiny niche in the grand scheme of aftermarket goodies. He's not going to be a gazzilionair with it, but it looks like a well designed solution to a long term problem.

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that makes prefect sense to me. he's surely not in it for the money, and i think from what i understand it'll be a perfectly viable alternative to the oem fix or if one is past the point where re-bleed(s) help. thankfully i'm not there ( yet??!) but i sure dont want to use that fixed wing kit i bought out of panic pre-bleed.

i salute and support his endeavor, whether an ultimate eventual buyer or not.

i forgot you cant just post stuff for sale.
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Originally Posted by quick968
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outstanding. what a valuable aftermarket solution. price point would be nice to know.
Guys, per the RL posting guidelines he's not really supposed to post prices yet as a potential vendor. Nor would I do so were I in his shoes. And once beta testing is complete, he'll be able to finalize costs and pricing, and then he has to apply to IB for vendor status anyway before he can sell em, both here on RL and on 6spd. I'm 100% certain he knows what the market is, what their budgets are, and what the price point is he needs to hit to both cover costs and make a bit and yet sell the product. It's not a massive market anyway, it's a great product filling tiny niche in the grand scheme of aftermarket goodies. He's not going to be a gazzilionair with it, but it looks like a well designed solution to a long term problem.

Cheers
Mikey
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Old 03-08-2015, 05:10 PM
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just sell them on eBay or craigslist. problem solved. advertisers pay for websites not members. no way i pay a dime to the i/b thieves


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