scrubolio

iTrader: (8)

do we pay right away?

R37ribution

I am very interrested...depending on when money is due, I am in.

dhcernese

I could live with the refund thing. If you do that, it's in my interest to say make the date as far out as possible because then I'll get a potentially bigger refund.

I'm also interested in a stock-like lighting (amber?) and potentially two probes?

scrubolio

iTrader: (8)

ya i can pay up front now and wait for a refund later on

jjshaloam

iTrader: (5)

I'll take one. Car is in pieces so no rush, but I can pay whenever.

Blake

(1) dhcernes (Dan Cernese)
(2) afgmoto1978 (Adam)
(3) nozone30
(4) dubulup
(5) Mr. Stock (Ed)
(6) scrubolio
(7) jjshaloam

It looks like there are enough people to make this thing happen pretty quickly. I would suggest that we set two target dates. The first is August 15th, for making the first milestone of 5 buyers and shipping the first batch. The second target date would be September 1st, at which time the final discount will be determined and refunds, if any, would be made for the difference in price from Aug 15th to Sept 1st.

With seven people expressing interest, I think we can turn at least 5 of those into firm sales by the 15th (5 days from now). They can either make a non-refundable deposit of $50 towards the purchase or pay the full amount to count. If indeed we get 5 deposits or sales, the price will be $225 plus shipping. If by September 1st, 2006 we break another threshold, that will be the final discount, and upon the difference the refunds will be made. After that, people may continue to participate in the group buy at that established price but no further discounts will apply no matter how many people come out of the woodwork. The group buy will end whenever we (Pineapple Racing) decide to wrap it up, which could be September 1st 2006 or anytime after that, without notice.

As of today, we have eight kits on the shelf. The lead-time to get more is very short, but the first people to order will have the advantage of getting theirs immediately while he others might have to wait a week.

Those that have identified themselves as participating the the GB may simply go to our web site and place an order in the usual way. Do not place an order on the web site unless you have already identified yourself in this thread, or you won't get the discount. If you use a screen name, be sure to identify yourself with your full name or first name and city, in this thread. PM me if you really want to stay anonymous on the Forum. If I can't identify an order from Joe Blow in Houston as representing a GB participant called xyzrx7lover on the Forum, I can't possibly know if they are in the GB or not.

If you are paying with a credit card, I will hold off processing it until the 15th, and simply charge the discounted amount (presuming 5 participants). Those paying with Paypal, simply pay the regular amount and on the 15th, I will make a refund of the difference. If you want to skip the online store, you can pay directly with Paypal by sending payment to <sales@pineappleracing.com>. This is the preferred way if you only intend to make a deposit at this time. You can also mail us a check or Money Order, but keep in mind that all payments must clear our bank before the item ships. If less than five people pay in full or make deposits by the 15th, the transaction will be processed at full price. If 5 (or more) have joined-in by September 1st, the refunds will be made at that time. If not, no refunds will be given. If you absolutely do not want to buy without a discount, simply wait until I announce that a threshold has been reached.

International buyers can order, but we may need to adjust the shipping charge to match the actual shipping cost. Let me know if you want plain old Air Mail or EMS International Priority or FedEx. Domestic orders will be USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Box for $8.10, unless other arangements are made.

Our web site shopping cart is at: http://pineappleracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc.

jjshaloam

iTrader: (5)

I'll be ordering on the website. Jon Sloan in Lawrence, KS

jjshaloam

iTrader: (5)

My order number on the website was Order #1191. Didn't see a comments section to make a note that I was a GB customer in there. Thanks.

scrubolio

iTrader: (8)

is it possible to pay in full and get it asap (not wait for the 15th to ship out), then get the refund later on?

dhcernese

I can't read anything on that web site cart, everything is black and blue!?
I'll figure out a work-around. Order #1181

Blake

Sure. Anyone else?

scrubolio

iTrader: (8)

i can't seem to access the site right now to order it, is the site down?

Blake

It's still up. Try going to pineappleracing.com and follow the links to the store.

Blake

I have payments from Jon in Lawrence, KS and Dan in Pepperell, MA.

If you have problems with the shopping cart, (1) let me know and I will try to fix it and (2) go ahead and pay with Paypal or call me at (503) 233-3878 to take your credit card info.

dhcernese

do you have an amber (or orange?) that is close to stock? if not, where's a convenient place to find one? can you put one in my order? The VDO gauges come with a white bulb but two skins/diffuser (a green and a red).

Do others know what color bulb or diffuser would match the stock dials best?

Blake

I don't have anything in-stock and no suppliers at this time. I'd have to do some searching. But, it's just a simple flashlight bulb, so it shouldn't be hard to find. I bet any ricer shop would have them.

chinaman

DAAMMM IIITTT! More **** to spend money on.......! I'm in! Chinaman (Maurice). Now I gotta sell my Apexi. Where to send deposit?

Blake

Paypal: <sales@pineappleracing.com>
Credit Card: Call us at (503) 233-3878 during business hours
Mail check/MO: Pineapple Racing, 12838B NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230.

chinaman

Since the deadline is almost here, is o.k to wait until then to find out what the final price will be so I can send my full payment?

afgmoto1978

iTrader: (6)

Blake,

I'll pay and pick up the exhaust kit when I stop by later this week to pick up my idler wheel kit too. I payed for that when I got my motor back from you guys. I'll call when I plan on stopping by.

Adam

Blake

So far, I just have the two firm orders plus Adam (established customer).

(1) dhcernes (Dan Cernese) <-- PAID
(2) afgmoto1978 (Adam) <-- GOOD AS PAID
(3) nozone30
(4) dubulup
(5) Mr. Stock (Ed)
(6) scrubolio
(7) jjshaloam <-- PAID
(8) chinaman (Maurice)

I'll shoot out some PMs, so the ones not keeping track of this thread will know what's up.

Blake

By the way, I checked and the EGT sensors are NOT 0-5v; they generate a micro-voltage that drives the gauge needle. The only power to the gauge is for the backlighting. We were told by Hewitt that you can still use them for datalogging, but the datalogger must be truly digital and not sap any voltage from the sensor. No guarantees that a Haltech (or similar ECU) would work, but the probes themselves are only $35 each so it's not like the risk is huge.

dhcernese

did you ever get the ok to move from "group buy interest" to the actual "group buy" topic? might that make sense before the cut-off date for the "group buy"?

Mr. Stock

Blake,

I just went to the Pineapple website to purchase the gauge.
The shipping listed there is $6.45 for USPS Priority Mail.
The shipping quote in this thread is $8.10.
Which shipping charge do I use for Paypal?

Ed

Blake

It's $8.10 for a USPS Flat Rate Box. The online shopping cart sucks. I will have to go back and enter a fictional weight to make it produce the correct shipping cost.