Unoffical empeg BBS

Quick Links: Empeg FAQ | RioCar.Org | Hijack | BigDisk Builder | jEmplode | emphatic
Repairs: Repairs

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
Topic Options
#234129 - 20/09/2004 17:33 Black empeg sleds
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Yeah, they're going back into production. I just ordered the tool needed to cutout the tabs. That should be here Friday at the earliest. If that happens, the sleds should be ready to go out the following week.

Ordering should open right after I verify they have been made properly.
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
#234130 - 20/09/2004 17:38 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
JBjorgen
carpal tunnel

Registered: 19/01/2002
Posts: 3584
Loc: Columbus, OH
Yay!
_________________________
~ John

Top
#234131 - 20/09/2004 18:16 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
SE_Sport_Driver
carpal tunnel

Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
Sweet! I was just thinking about how I regretted missing the first batch...
_________________________
Brad B.

Top
#234132 - 20/09/2004 18:36 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
SonicSnoop
addict

Registered: 29/06/2002
Posts: 531
Loc: Triangle, VA
Yay!
_________________________
-D Modifying and Tweaking is a journey, not a destination................................ MKIIa : 60gig - 040103286 - Blue - v2 + PCATS tuner MKIIa : 20gig - 040103260 - Blue - v3a8 + Mark Lord Special Edition Cherry Dock

Top
#234133 - 20/09/2004 22:38 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
wfaulk
carpal tunnel

Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
I'd just like to say that the black sleds are sweet. I love the fact that the lips of the sled don't stand out because they're bare metal any more. There are two issues that people might need to consider, though. First, the inside left and right sides of the sled will get scratched to the point that the black powder coat rubs away. This is still much preferable to the bare metal all over, though. Second, the sled I've got fits my MkII like a glove. Better than the original sled, IMO. But I really have to fiddle to get my MkIIa in there. I imagine it would loosen up if I used the MkIIa more, but I don't.

Still, all in all, a great purchase. Even better if you can just take the harness and plug off of a sled you're not currently using.
_________________________
Bitt Faulk

Top
#234134 - 20/09/2004 22:46 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: wfaulk]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Quote:
But I really have to fiddle to get my MkIIa in there. I imagine it would loosen up if I used the MkIIa more, but I don't.

I noticed this also on the sled I personally used in my Trooper while the one I used to test didn't have this issue. I just bent the tabs outward a little and that did the trick for me.
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
#234135 - 20/09/2004 22:48 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
wfaulk
carpal tunnel

Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
The spring tabs that hold the empeg to the horizontal center? I can believe that. I don't want to bend mine out, though, as I fear it would then start fitting the MkII poorly.
_________________________
Bitt Faulk

Top
#234136 - 20/09/2004 22:50 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: wfaulk]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
yeah, the ones on the side.
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
#234137 - 20/09/2004 23:11 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
newguy1
enthusiast

Registered: 26/01/2002
Posts: 278
Loc: Massachusetts,USA
Are the prices still the same for the sleds and wiring?
_________________________
MIKE 80Gb RIO

Top
#234138 - 20/09/2004 23:17 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: newguy1]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
I don't think I will have any connectors this time around, but I have a friend that expressed interest in making harnesses. The price for the sled will likely be the same.
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
#234139 - 21/09/2004 01:25 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
genixia
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
Quote:
I just bent the tabs outward a little and that did the trick for me.


I did this on my _stock_ sled for a Mk2a. The sled has a little 'give' in it such that it can bend out of square slightly if its mounting hole is a tight fit - in my case it's tighter on the sides rather than at the top. Bear in mind also that the locking tabs effectively push in on the sled...The amount that the sled bends is barely noticeable, but it can be enough to affect the empeg's fit.

[edited for grammar]


Edited by genixia (21/09/2004 03:29)
_________________________
Mk2a 60GB Blue. Serial 030102962 sig.mp3: File Format not Valid.

Top
#234140 - 21/09/2004 03:26 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
toolman
member

Registered: 10/10/2001
Posts: 105
Loc: Wellington NZ
Sweet; just like it noted that Im interested. Will keep looking here for a chance to order
_________________________
ToolPeg: 010101886 Mk2a 120Gb GrillPeg: 010101956 Mk2a 80gb

Top
#234141 - 21/09/2004 06:27 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: toolman]
andym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 17/01/2002
Posts: 3996
Loc: Manchester UK
I have to say, the black sled is must. Your dash will look so much neater when the empeg is out.
_________________________
Cheers,

Andy M

Top
#234142 - 21/09/2004 15:41 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
oliver
addict

Registered: 02/04/2002
Posts: 691
How big is the production run? I'm interested in about 5 sleds for myself and some buddies.
_________________________
Oliver mk1 30gb: 129 | mk2a 30gb: 040104126

Top
#234143 - 21/09/2004 16:24 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: oliver]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
We planned to run 75
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
#234144 - 21/09/2004 19:29 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
loren
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
Here's a shot of the sled in my WRX (see attached). You can see the small nicks on the left and right side caused by the drive tray screws on the side of the empeg. They are barely noticeable, and the overall look of the black sled is a million times better than the straight metal ones.


Attachments
233502-blacksled1.jpg (433 downloads)

_________________________
|| loren ||

Top
#234145 - 21/09/2004 19:29 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: loren]
loren
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
And here's a wider shot.


Attachments
233503-blacksled2.jpg (434 downloads)

_________________________
|| loren ||

Top
#234146 - 21/09/2004 21:42 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: loren]
Waterman981
old hand

Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 804
Loc: Salt Lake City, UT
That is definitely something I will have to get. My original is spray painted with black appliance paint, but I have a couple nicks on the front of the bent edges. So it looks really black, then I see spots of silver peeking out. Yup I'll need a powder coated sled.
_________________________
-Michael

#040103696 on a shelf
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

Top
#234147 - 21/09/2004 22:27 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: loren]
SE_Sport_Driver
carpal tunnel

Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
Looks nice! It looks like you cut off more of the WRX bezel then you needed... it that just the photo?
_________________________
Brad B.

Top
#234148 - 21/09/2004 22:50 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
loren
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
Just the photo. The fascia fits VERY snuggly in there. The fascia doesn't sit in front of the bezel, it's surrounded by it for a more flush look.

Remember this thread?
_________________________
|| loren ||

Top
#234149 - 22/09/2004 00:26 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: andym]
FireFox31
pooh-bah

Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA
Quote:
Your dash will look so much neater when the empeg is out.


Neater than this?

Just kidding. Actually, my metal sled shows with the empeg IN, so I might try a black one. Hm, that would look nice.
_________________________
-
FireFox31
110gig MKIIa (30+80), Eutronix lights, 32 meg stacked RAM, Filener orange gel lens, Greenlights Lit Buttons green set

Top
#234150 - 29/09/2004 20:12 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
gwpeg
new poster

Registered: 19/07/2004
Posts: 3
Let me know when thay are available. I'd love to get one too. Preferably with harness too. Thanks!

Top
#234151 - 30/09/2004 20:12 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
Neutrino
addict

Registered: 23/01/2002
Posts: 506
Loc: The Great Pacific NorthWest
Great news Rob, would you please be sure to post the link to the ordering site for us?
_________________________
No matter where you might be, there you are.

Top
#234152 - 01/10/2004 00:22 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: Neutrino]
oliver
addict

Registered: 02/04/2002
Posts: 691
Quote:
... post the link to the ordering site for us?


check out the Addons line under the bbs logo, you'll find a "Sleds" link that goes to rob's website for the sleds.
_________________________
Oliver mk1 30gb: 129 | mk2a 30gb: 040104126

Top
#234153 - 01/10/2004 20:05 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: oliver]
Neutrino
addict

Registered: 23/01/2002
Posts: 506
Loc: The Great Pacific NorthWest
umm Doh! Thanks!
_________________________
No matter where you might be, there you are.

Top
#234154 - 13/10/2004 17:06 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: oliver]
edsmiata
addict

Registered: 18/08/2002
Posts: 544
Loc: New Jersey
is this run sold out already!!!???
_________________________
...One man gathers what another man spills

Top
#234155 - 13/10/2004 17:38 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: edsmiata]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
No, as usual there are stupid things that pop up that prevent these things from being produced in a timely manner. As soon as we get some circuit board back (because some component blew up), the sleds will be run.
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
#234156 - 13/10/2004 17:47 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
edsmiata
addict

Registered: 18/08/2002
Posts: 544
Loc: New Jersey
ok....the tabs on mine are all broken and the HU just kinda bounces around in the dash!
_________________________
...One man gathers what another man spills

Top
#234157 - 07/11/2004 22:45 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: robricc]
SonicSnoop
addict

Registered: 29/06/2002
Posts: 531
Loc: Triangle, VA
I was just curious if there was any update on these?
_________________________
-D Modifying and Tweaking is a journey, not a destination................................ MKIIa : 60gig - 040103286 - Blue - v2 + PCATS tuner MKIIa : 20gig - 040103260 - Blue - v3a8 + Mark Lord Special Edition Cherry Dock

Top
#234158 - 08/11/2004 00:00 Re: Black empeg sleds [Re: SonicSnoop]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
They're punched and are in the process of being bent. Paint next, then shipping.
_________________________
-Rob Riccardelli
80GB 16MB MK2 090000736

Top
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >