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Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on January 26, 2007, 11:00:39 AM
Hi,

I know some of you (me included) were interested in getting a triple gauge pod for your centre speaker (in dash)...

Some of you have been trying to get hold of a guy called FlyRX7 who makes such pods... ( his site (http://hometown.aol.com/flyrx7/Rx7-Gauge-Pod.html) )

I got an email back from him recently... here\'s what it said.... (basically, he\'s making them again, on a first come first served basis)...

Quote from: FlyRX7Hello,
 
First off, thank you for your patience. I haven\'t been responding to emails for some time now, but as I\'m gradually getting back into limited pod productions I am making an effort to get caught up on the backlog of emails.
 
Inventory status as of this minute is that I\'m totally wiped out of FD specific pods. I have been proceeding with a limited batch of miscellaneous 52 mm pods, but am unable to nail down a due date as of yet, but am hoping for the 2nd quarter of 2007. 60 mm pods will likely be in the 3rd quarter or later.
 
I am taking reservations at this time however, as when the pods are done I will offer them to the people on the waiting list, in the order of their responses. To get on that list, reply back to me with the part number(s) desired and the words “gauge pod” somewhere in the message title/header.
 
I will contact the people on the list when the pods are ready to ship and inform them of the payment amount and options. If you haven\'t heard a response from me by the end of the 2nd quarter, send me an email with “gauge pod status” in the title/header and I\'ll let you know a current status report.
 
Thanks again for your patience and thank you for inquiring.
 
Regards,
Frank
http://hometown.aol.com/flyrx7/Rx7-Gauge-Pod.html
 
PS. Shipping will be around $28 USD (... for that pod, to the UK)
 
Quote from: RedRummyIn a message dated 12/31/2006 12:19:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, red.rummy wrote

Hi,

Have you got the following gauge pod in stock?

(from your website:)
$119.95 + s/h for 52mm Right Hand drive "Tri-Pod"(3 pod) Part # RH52TP (in stock)

I\'d need shipping to UK too, what would the estimate shipping and handling be?

thanks

Jon

Its this pod... rather nice...
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: peterwolds on January 26, 2007, 11:50:28 AM
Cheers for posting reply,thats a long wait for 60mm - still plenty of time to save up for full defi set i suppose
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on January 26, 2007, 11:53:24 AM
Quote from: peterwoldsCheers for posting reply,thats a long wait for 60mm - still plenty of time to save up for full defi set i suppose


tis a long wait innit...

shirley someone else can knock some of these up... (some pretty good photos of them on his site for info)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: peterwolds on January 26, 2007, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: RedRummytis a long wait innit...

shirley someone else can knock some of these up... (some pretty good photos of them on his site for info)
I would have thought so,cant believe he has such a backlog sure you could order & get a new lambourghini quicker :rollin
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on January 26, 2007, 02:03:31 PM
Quote from: peterwoldsI would have thought so,cant believe he has such a backlog sure you could order & get a new lambourghini quicker :rollin


Think he has a backlog cos he\'s been sitting on his arse for months  :D

By the way, by starting this thread I\'m in no way endorsing FlyRX7, or even his products... if anyone can do them quicker, you get my money!!

:Giggle :Giggle
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: peterwolds on January 26, 2007, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: RedRummyThink he has a backlog cos he\'s been sitting on his arse for months  :D

By the way, by starting this thread I\'m in no way endorsing FlyRX7, or even his products... if anyone can do them quicker, you get my money!!

:Giggle :Giggle
and my ££££££££
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: rx7veilside on January 26, 2007, 03:07:17 PM
he has shelved making these due other commitments and will only be doing limited nos in the future i gather..shame as its a top bit of kit need someone with the know how to make them here for the same price as they are in demand it seems
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: D1 WTF on January 26, 2007, 04:09:33 PM
get on to gary at rotary arts, he might be intrested in this.  i think he has a good, fibreglass guy etc
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Ian@TunerUK on January 26, 2007, 04:23:23 PM
I would definately have some 60mm ones
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: CraigN on January 26, 2007, 04:54:29 PM
I have a 52mm one that i could lend someone to copy (if thats legal) but im after a 60mm one also.

Maybe someone who knows how could use my 52mm one to make a 60mm one ????

I also had the same reply from the dude about RHD pods
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Red and Single on January 26, 2007, 04:56:31 PM
I\'ve got a set of Defi\'s waiting for the fduking pods :(

I\'ve got the Greddy side pillar pod for 2 gauges and I need this for the other 3 :(
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Red and Single on January 26, 2007, 04:58:37 PM
We need to get after Sicknote (Dave at Thames Valley MOT) he was talking about getting these made the other day !!

Lets all harass him till he sorts it !!
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: BlitzBoy on January 26, 2007, 05:15:08 PM
I will be up for a 60mm tripple speaker pod if made :)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: probedb on January 26, 2007, 06:10:58 PM
Dave, Dave where for art thou Dave???
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Baz116 on February 10, 2007, 01:44:20 PM
I want one of these also! don`t they also come as a quad gauge pod?
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on February 11, 2007, 08:07:46 PM
yep.

check out the bunch of images at the bottom of his website (http://hometown.aol.com/flyrx7/Rx7-Gauge-Pod.html)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Ian@TunerUK on February 13, 2007, 03:49:23 PM
Have you heard anymore from him at all? Remind him there are a number of people in the UK willing to part with cash now for a group buy perhaps?
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: CraigN on February 13, 2007, 04:17:11 PM
He told me he is not goign to start producing RHD ones till the third quater fo this year so July / August time.
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on February 13, 2007, 04:20:30 PM
Quote from: Ian@TunerUKHave you heard anymore from him at all? Remind him there are a number of people in the UK willing to part with cash now for a group buy perhaps?


He\'s prolly making loads of kit for other cars, so I doubt the promise of a few for us poor folks here will do much...

I imagine his inbox is full of requests cos people have been looking for these for ages...

:Hammer
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: kevint on February 13, 2007, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: RedRummyHe\'s prolly making loads of kit for other cars, so I doubt the promise of a few for us poor folks here will do much...

I imagine his inbox is full of requests cos people have been looking for these for ages...

:Hammer

It\'s a few years ago now but when I got mine he was great to deal with, did anyone recognise Richmond Park in the photo on the left?  A few more pics of mine:
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: peterwolds on February 13, 2007, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: KevintIt\'s a few years ago now but when I got mine he was great to deal with, did anyone recognise Richmond Park in the photo on the left?  A few more pics of mine:
Rub it in you have some :rollin probably rarer than rear bins for sale - dont have look good though
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on February 14, 2007, 12:37:53 PM
Quote from: KevintIt\'s a few years ago now but when I got mine he was great to deal with, did anyone recognise Richmond Park in the photo on the left?  A few more pics of mine:

T
Yeah, I think we should give him every opportunity to sell his wares, but if he ain\'t making anything.... there\'s not much we can do.

I\'m not sure about copyright or anything, I guess a blatant rip off of that design might be a problem??  anyone?
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Baz116 on February 14, 2007, 05:54:08 PM
Quote from: RedRummyT
I\'m not sure about copyright or anything, I guess a blatant rip off of that design might be a problem??  anyone?

i`m sure if someone was to make a "one of batch" for a selected few people i.e. us! nobody would tell...:rolleyes: :evillaugh
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: peterwolds on February 17, 2007, 07:08:42 AM
got a reply today,looks like (i hope) production date for 60mm moved forward from 3rd 1/4 or later
Peter,
 
I\'m hoping to have some done by the end of the 2nd quarter of 2007. I\'ve taken your email down and will contact you when some are done.
 
Thanks for inquiring!
 
 
Regards,
Frank
http://hometown.aol.com/flyrx7/Rx7-Gauge-Pod.html
 
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on March 14, 2007, 10:56:27 PM
I reckon we should nick kevint\'s pods and get either dave at tvmot or gary to copy them.:Laugh :p  Obviously kevin will get something out of this too!
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: banned advertiser on March 14, 2007, 11:26:23 PM
Should have one very soon to start making, see other thread.
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on June 14, 2007, 08:48:00 AM
Wow, you guys are brutal!
I thought the guys in the states were bad, lol.

I posted somewhere else in this forum just a bit ago about some info, you can search for it, or you might check in here (if cross posting is ok....)

http://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php?p=7033948&postcount=113

Regards,
Frank

p.s. Thanks to Kevin for sticking up for me :) He has pod #15 ever made. If he\'s that happy with it they\'re 5 times better now (if you can get your hands on em that is :)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: BlitzBoy on June 14, 2007, 08:51:20 AM
do you still make the tri 60mm pod Frank?
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on June 14, 2007, 08:57:50 AM
Quote from: BlitzBoydo you still make the tri 60mm pod Frank?

Yes....in fact I\'m going to be offering a 60mm Bi-Pod real soon also. Just going over final details tonight. You guys are the first to know and you\'ve heard it here first.

52mm pods are in limited production right now, due to the fact of other contract work. After the contract work is done then I\'ll be full steam ahead on 60mm and 52mm pods, LHD and RHD, in 2,3, and 4 pod versions, as well as some 60-52mm combo units.

It might take a couple months for the 60\'s to roll off, but some RH 52mm pods will be coming off real soon. These are for the folks that got on the waiting list first.

Thanks for inquiring!
Frank
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: BlitzBoy on June 14, 2007, 09:00:25 AM
Cheers Frank just sent you an email for you to put me on the RH tri 60mm pod waiting list :)

Mark
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Matt_K on June 14, 2007, 10:06:22 AM
When would i need to pay if i put myself on the waiting list for the RH 60mm tri-pod? Is it payment instantly and wait on the list? deposit of some sort? How much would the total cost be inc. shipping too?

I havent got my rex yet as it\'s still on the boat from japan, so having to wait a couple of months is ideal :)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on June 14, 2007, 05:43:13 PM
Quote from: Matt_KWhen would i need to pay if i put myself on the waiting list for the RH 60mm tri-pod? Is it payment instantly and wait on the list? deposit of some sort? How much would the total cost be inc. shipping too?

No deposits or pre-payment necessary.
Shipping to the UK, with insurance, is $28 USD.

Regards,
Frank
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on June 15, 2007, 08:34:01 PM
Hey guys,

After getting banned after only 3 posts (which have all been deleted apparently), I guess I have to be careful what I say on this forum.

I just wanted to let you guys know that I check in here from time to time.
I did a web search and noticed my name popping up over here in a couple threads so I thought I\'d take a look around. Some interesing reading.....

It appears that some people were interested in how to get a hold of me, as previous attempts weren\'t yielding results, so I thought I\'d post the best method to do so. Guess I can\'t do that. Indidivuals had a question on shipping. I guess I can’t answer that either.

So....if anyone needs to talk to me, you can do a search, my screen ID used here would be a good start.
 
Hope I didn\'t offend anyone, this time.

Regards,
Frank
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on July 10, 2007, 03:47:04 PM
Odd, no idea what happened there mate...

welcome back  :wave

they do get a bit twitchy when people try and sell trade stuff without registering as a proper trade vendor...  :o
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Macer on February 03, 2009, 09:46:18 PM
Yep, I know I\'m resurrecting a really really old thread here, but I just wanted to know if FlyRX7 (or anyone else) still makes these center speaker gauge pods?

His AOL website seems to have been shutdown, so don\'t know whether he\'s still making these or not.

I\'ve got a thread in the wanted section, but just noticed this one so thought I\'d revive it!!

Does anyone know of any very similar alternatives - for 60mm gauges?
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on February 04, 2009, 07:10:15 AM
The best way to get info would be at flyrx7@aol.com
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: RedRummy on February 04, 2009, 07:00:07 PM
Quote from: Macer;581341Yep, I know I\'m resurrecting a really really old thread here, but I just wanted to know if FlyRX7 (or anyone else) still makes these center speaker gauge pods?

His AOL website seems to have been shutdown, so don\'t know whether he\'s still making these or not.

I\'ve got a thread in the wanted section, but just noticed this one so thought I\'d revive it!!

Does anyone know of any very similar alternatives - for 60mm gauges?


Dude, I\'ve got a pod from FlyRX7 which I\'m selling - its a triple 52mm pod, was only in my car for a week, then the engine blew... so its up for sale cos the car has gone!

I can\'t PM on here anymore (no need for membership anymore LOL) so you can email me at red.rummy AT hotmail DOT com  :cheers
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Macer on February 04, 2009, 08:30:34 PM
Quote from: Flyrx7;581430The best way to get info would be at flyrx7@aol.com

Great! I\'ll send you an email shortly...

Quote from: RedRummy;581564Dude, I\'ve got a pod from FlyRX7 which I\'m selling - its a triple 52mm pod, was only in my car for a week, then the engine blew... so its up for sale cos the car has gone!

I can\'t PM on here anymore (no need for membership anymore LOL) so you can email me at red.rummy AT hotmail DOT com  :cheers

Thanks for the offer, but I\'m actually after a 60mm triple. I\'m sure someone on here will want it though :)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Macer on February 04, 2009, 09:54:54 PM
For anyone else who may be interested in these, I\'ve just had a reply back from FlyRX7 to say that he has the following in stock and ready to ship, for right hand drive cars:

tri-pods for 60mm gauges
quad-pods for 60mm gauges
quad-pods for 52mm gauges

Also, for those needing left hand drive he has some 52mm gauges in stock and some 60mm ones in production and nearly ready.

If you\'re interested, you can email Frank at flyrx7@aol.com (//flyrx7@aol.com)

To save going back to the first post, here\'s what they look like:
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: trotter on February 05, 2009, 12:10:07 PM
Any ideas on the prices for these??

Cheers

T
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Macer on February 05, 2009, 09:38:32 PM
As he\'s not currently got a website he said the best place for info (prices etc.) is here: http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/forumdisplay.php?f=145 (http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/forumdisplay.php?f=145)

Prices are on the second sticky link - "Gauge Pod Pictures and Part # Nomenclature"

Hope that helps.
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on March 02, 2009, 08:26:17 PM
Quote from: BlitzBoy;398413Cheers Frank just sent you an email for you to put me on the RH tri 60mm pod waiting list :)

Mark

Mark,

Just tried sending you an email at the address you gave me, but it bounced.
Send me an email, flyrx7@aol.com.
Got something for you!
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: trotter on March 03, 2009, 05:06:02 PM
Frank, I e-mailed you last week about the quad gauge pod price and shipping to the UK. (from xxxx@oslconsulting-dot-com).

I\'ve decided that im gonna fix the rather large dent in my door first before I get this, do you have a decent stock of them or do I risk having to wait a wee while when I come to order?

Cheers

Graeme
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: NurburgRob on March 03, 2009, 06:37:55 PM
Interested to know the answer to this too :)
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Flyrx7 on March 03, 2009, 08:12:14 PM
Please contact the moderation team regarding signing-up as a trader.

kthxbye :D
Title: Centre speaker / dash gauge pod
Post by: Macer on March 03, 2009, 08:47:16 PM
My 60mm triple gauge pod arrived last Thursday... Not fitted yet, but well impressed with the quality :Thumbs-up

I\'ll post some pics when it\'s in the car.