Empeg sled replicas now available for presale
Posted by: robricc
Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 10:23
http://www.spmicro.com/store
Sale prices will be good for all orders placed before 9AM Friday morning eastern time.
I'm doing pre-order because the sleds are done, but some packing material has not shown up yet. It should be here tomorrow (friday) or monday next week.
I will have at least 3 sleds with me at the Texas meet this weekend. If you're coming to the meet and want to save shipping costs, you can buy there at the sale price.
OK, I think that's it.
Posted by: altman
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 10:48
I can't seem to order as it just comes back with "no items in cart" after logging in...
Any ideas?
Hugo
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 10:52
He's got special code in there to tell if it's you.
Posted by: jamville
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 10:57
Just try ordering a 2nd time with email and password.
Posted by: jamville
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 10:59
Rob,
Is there a way to reserve one of the units that you are bringing to the Texas meet?
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 11:00
I tested the cart yesterday and all seemed well. I have one order since I posted this, so it's working for someone.
I will see if I can break it.
Actually, the radio buttons when you log in... there is no default selected. I hate to acuse you of overlooking that, but that is a possibility.
Either way Hugo, if you can wait till the european meet and you want a sled, I would surely give one to you free of charge.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 11:01
All you have to do is tell me. I will set one aside for you.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 11:50
YAYAY!
Sled ordered! Thanks Rob!
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 11:57
No, thank you!
Sales are going strong considering the store has only been open for 2 hours.
Posted by: MisterBeefhead
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 11:59
Man, those things look really nice.
So now just to be clear, to make the sled just like the original, I'm gonna need RCA connectors, a serial connector, a bunch of wire, some sort of multi-pin quick disconnects, and soldering ability? Hmm, the only things I'm gonna need to find are quick disconnects and soldering ability.
Anyone sell these already put together, or plan to?
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 12:02
Yes (or transplant the connector / wiring harness from an existing sled)
Rob sells the connector and pins needed as well on the site.
/Michael
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 12:07
You need RCA connecters, various wire, and a DB9 serial connecter.
The pins on the docking connector are designed to be crimped on, but that doesn't work so well, so soldering them in there is best. The tuner connecter should be soldered regardless (I think). I haven't built one yet and don't plan to in the near future at least.
Posted by: jamville
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 13:24
Yes Rob. I want one. I will be at the Texas meet.
Thanks,
Posted by: mlord
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 13:36
I've crimped a couple of tuner connectors (for home docks) and there's no big issue there, so long as the correct size crimper is used.
Cheers
Posted by: Lester
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 14:08
Not complaining- just confused. If after buying this, I still need "RCA connectors, a serial connector, a bunch of wire, some sort of multi-pin quick disconnects, and soldering ability", what exactly am I paying $65 for? Thanks.
Posted by: mlord
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 14:15
The $65 is for the custom metal enclosure. Originally, direct from Empeg Ltd, these were US$150 wired, so $65 unwired is very reasonable.
Cheers
Posted by: andym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 14:45
Damn you RobRicc that's another £57 on my credit card!!!
I definately want a black one to go with my new car...
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 14:46
$65 unwired is damn cheap for a custom built sled powder coated and textured black. $12 for the connector and $5 for the rest at Radio Shack is nothing considering how hard those connectors are to come by.
Posted by: wfaulk
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 14:46
Well, the $65 is just for the metal. There's another $12 for the somewhat hard-to-source connectors.
Posted by: cookie_77
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 14:57
Anyone any idea on the sting with importing to the uk(Duty)?
I have a spare shonky premade connector that i would swap for one if anyone is interested?
C.
Posted by: maczrool
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 15:10
I think VAT is 17.5%, if that is any help to you.
Stu
Posted by: tanstaafl.
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 16:07
Well, the $65 is just for the metal
$65 just for the metal? That's preposterous. Why, I could make one of those myself for about $3 worth of sheet metal, maybe 50-60 hours of my time, and a couple thousand dollars worth of tools!
Very nice work that Rob has done. I'd buy one in a minute but I already have an extra sled...
tanstaafl.
Posted by: wfaulk
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 16:19
I'd buy one in a minute but I already have an extra sled...
But it's
black!
Black, I tell you!!
Posted by: tanstaafl.
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 16:53
But it's black! Black, I tell you!!
And I have a can of black Rustoleum spray paint....
tanstaafl.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 19:10
Not complaining- just confused. If after buying this, I still need "RCA connectors, a serial connector, a bunch of wire, some sort of multi-pin quick disconnects, and soldering ability", what exactly am I paying $65 for? Thanks.
Perhaps we don't remember what Empeg Ltd commanded for a sled with a pre-wired connector. I recall it being in the $129 neighborhood.
I can't afford to pay someone to wire-up 50 wire harnesses and I don't have the time to do it myself. So, for $65 + $12 for odd-ball connectors you gotta do it yourself... or hire some day workers to do it for you.
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 20:14
You need RCA connecters, various wire, and a DB9 serial connecter.
Something no one's pointed out yet:
You don't actually need all of those parts unless you intend to actually use every single connection. For instance, if you don't plan to use the serial connector in the car, you don't need to hook one up. And you don't need all six RCA connectors unless you intend to use all the front, rear, and aux connections. A totally bare bones install might only need a few wires and two RCA plugs.
Posted by: matthew_k
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 20:28
A totally bare bones install might only need a few wires and two RCA plugs.
Actually, this is part of my Cunning Plan to fit more stuff in my dashboard. All those connectors take up room, and I'd like to chop it down to just the necessary stuff without ruining one of my orginal wiring harnesses.
What about the inline fuse? Should I worry about it? I've blown it once, so it must be doing something...
Matthew
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 20:33
What about the inline fuse? Should I worry about it?
Yes. Remember that fuses are mostly there to protect against your car burning to the ground. An important thing for some people.
Posted by: acurasquirrel_
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 21:12
Now that I have a job with a cubicle I have to decide whether I should by this sled and make my own dock or wait for one of mlords
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 19/06/2003 21:30
what do you want it for? if you need something for your cube... DEFINITELY get an mlord dock. They are perfect for your desk and super high quality.
Posted by: andym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 00:43
I'm sure if rob marks the items up accordingly, ie says it's a sample or a gift and stick a goods value of $10 on it, customs won't bat an eyelid.
Posted by: altman
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 02:06
I can wait until the meet, but I want two and am quite happy to pay for them
Hugo
Posted by: Taym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 02:30
Ordered!
Great job Rob!
So basically if I use the harness I have in my spare sled, I should not need anything else but the black sled right?
Wow perfectly in time for my new car!
THANK YOU!
Posted by: speedy67
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 03:00
So Rob, how many of them will find their way to Amersfoort hidden in your luggage?
Just hoping to save the shipping and VAT...
cheers, Thomas
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 06:38
Depends on how many of this run are left. I will definitely save at least 5 for the Amersfoort meet.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 06:39
So basically if I use the harness I have in my spare sled, I should not need anything else but the black sled right?
correct
Posted by: mlord
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 09:02
I'm not sure where (who!) you are on the dock queue, but most of the remaining orders will be shipping by late July, and the backlog cleared completely sometime in August!
Cheers
Posted by: davec
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 09:46
the backlog cleared completely sometime in August!
YESSS!!!
(Awaiting two with the works, #41 & 42 in the queue!)
Posted by: davec
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 09:50
I have an orignal sled where the wires for the right front (I think) came loose in the harness. Anyone at the Texas meet interested in it, or possibly trading for a BLACK sled? It would match the interior of the truck...
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 10:27
If you want to trade an original sled with a screwed-up wiring harness for a black sled you've got a deal.
Posted by: mlord
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 11:29
>YESSS!!!
>(Awaiting two with the works, #41 & 42 in the queue!)
You're closer than you think, too! 18 of those ahead of you have been sent payment requests already, for shipment next week.
Cheers
Posted by: davec
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 20/06/2003 12:54
If you want to trade an original sled with a screwed-up wiring harness for a black sled you've got a deal.
Cool, now I have about 20 hours to find where I put it when I screwed it up...
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 21/06/2003 11:13
Hi,
I just ordered mine too! Thanks for making these. I just had a problem with the procedure: My browser couldn't load the page "www.spmicro.com/confirmation.php" or something like this, because I spent some time to get my printer to work in the page before that...I hope my order hasn't been compromised by that error? The button I had to click was called: "Complete Order and Notify SPMicro"
Posted by: speedy67
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 22/06/2003 02:56
Hi Rob,
if there is still a sled free for Amersfoort, could you reserve it for me? Please a wiring harness, too...
Would be great!
cheers, Thomas
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 22/06/2003 13:51
Ok, seems like it worked as I got a confirmation mail
Posted by: andym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 22/06/2003 14:09
Yup, me too, that's three emails in total, can't wait!
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 22/06/2003 14:39
Heh, me too
Still need an amp though...realized today I can't fix my broken one...argh! 400 kms weekly commute without music...oh yes!
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 22/06/2003 21:32
I just got back in front of a computer, so I will check to make sure all the payments and orders are sync'd up tomorrow. Too tired right now after flying back from the TX meet.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 23/06/2003 12:59
Some of the domestic orders have tracking numbers and will leave the building today.
Tomorrow I should be sending out some of the international and possibly completing the backlog of the US orders.
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 23/06/2003 13:05
[homer mode] Yahoo! [/homer mode]
Cool, can't wait to get back home
Posted by: andym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 23/06/2003 14:09
Hi Rob,
Will you be sending my sled via the mail or can I get it off you at Amersfoort? I'm not fussed either way....
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 23/06/2003 14:14
I can refund you the shipping if you'd like to take posession of it in Amersfoort.
Posted by: andym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 23/06/2003 14:16
Yes please, sounds like a plan.....
Posted by: pgrzelak
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 13:54
Greetings!
I just received my black sleds. Wow!!! I am extremely impressed! Thanks!!!
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 15:23
Did you get a tracking number Paul?
Posted by: pgrzelak
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 16:26
Greetings!
Hm. An order number, but not a tracking number as such.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 16:45
ah, okay. Ditto. I was just wondering from Rob's statement: "Some of the domestic orders have tracking numbers and will leave the building today"... if we were supposed to be getting tracking numbers. No worries... i'll expect mine soon!
Posted by: pgrzelak
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 17:02
Ah!
Looking closer, it was shipped via UPS. I check the tracking number on the box, and it was shipped last night, 4pm. Since it was only going from NY to NJ, it did not have far to travel.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 17:48
...
then i'll expect mine not so soon! =]
Posted by: wfaulk
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 25/06/2003 17:57
I got mine today, too. To NC -- quite a bit farther than NJ, but not nearly as far as CA.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 26/06/2003 05:46
Loren,
Your sled was the shipped in the first batch. If you log into the store and view your orders, you should see the tracking number. I also think it was sent to you via email.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 26/06/2003 06:12
For now, I have stopped taking orders through the website. I need to save some sleds to bring to Amersfoort. While I'm away, some more sleds will be made, so they will be orderable again soon.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 26/06/2003 06:51
I logged into the store last night but all i can find is the order number, no tracking number in the "your orders" section. Didn't get the email either. Don't worry about it. I'm not complaining. I have full faith they'll arrive when they arrive. =]
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 26/06/2003 07:11
I guess my system is not working as advertised. Then again, it was free....
I PM'd you your tracking number.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 27/06/2003 08:42
Update: All sled orders (domestic and international) have shipped, or will be shipping today.
Posted by: Jerz
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 27/06/2003 09:39
Just received the tracking number email.
Thanks!
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 27/06/2003 14:58
Hi,
should I worry? Didn't get any mail yet...
EDIT: forget the two lines above
Everything's fine!
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 30/06/2003 16:18
Weird, i just got a call from 2checkout.com saying they wanted to confirm the order to my credit card, and make sure i got the product. They confirmed i had a tracking number and that it would arrive today...
i don't know whether that's good customer service or just... i dunno. Weird.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 30/06/2003 17:38
It's because the sled orders is the first time I used 2checkout. They won't release my funds until they can verify that I'm legit. I hope you told them all nice things.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 30/06/2003 21:29
i did! and i got my delievery notive today... hopefully they'll leave it tomorrow! =]
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 30/06/2003 23:51
Seems mine has arrived!
Going home in 2 days...those will be 2 LONG days....
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 01/07/2003 10:20
!¤#&%"#...
They tried to deliver here (Sweden) today - while I was at work. Left a note, so I'll either have to try to get them to deliver to my place of work tomorrow (fat chance, last time the wanted another day) or go pick it up at the depot myself... if I want it before leaving for Amersfoort Thursday morning.
/Michael
Posted by: schofiel
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 01/07/2003 10:20
For those of you coming to the Amersfoort meet, you'll be pleased to know that a HUGE box full of sleds has just arrived - get your cash ready for Rob Ricc!!!
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 01/07/2003 10:21
Had my order in before we knew a box of goodies would appear at the meet. Oh well...
/Michael
Posted by: Taym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 04/07/2003 20:23
Received today!!
Looks fantastic! Great job Robricc!
Posted by: Miltoid
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 04/07/2003 20:47
Received!
Thanks, Rob!
Now all I need is another vehicle to put it in.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 08:30
Got mine too. Now... don't take this as me being a whiney unhappy customer, i'm just generally curious. To the other's who's recieved their sleds... was the inside coated well with paint? Mine is fairly spotty and not completely black on the inside of the sled, especially towards the black. Otherwise... it's a great piece of work!
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 08:39
I did personally see one like that. The process of painting them is automated, so there is no real way to make sure the inside gets completely coated.
If you feel the job is not good enough, I would send you out another sled with better coverage. Let me know what you want to do.
Posted by: eliceo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 09:04
Is there still another run of sleds left to be done? Just curious if you have any left that will be orderable in the future.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 09:09
There are a couple around (at least 2), but not many after the Amersfoort meet. I will see how many are left, but I am also going to make another run.
Posted by: Chuck
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 09:15
I would surely like one of those if they are available. I'm about to re-do my whole set up and it would be a good time to change the sled.
-Chuck
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 09:46
PMed you Rob. Thanks.
Posted by: Jerz
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 12:53
Mine looks awesome!
Posted by: Lupo
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 08/07/2003 14:28
Got mine too, awesome work!
The paint is perfect and it won't be noticeable once installed
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 10/07/2003 09:59
Just wanted to note that Rob has taken care of me handsomely. Problem resolved... and kudos to another great empeg bbs member sticking behind his product.
Posted by: Taym
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 11/07/2003 04:22
Mine looks awsome too. The inside is perfectly black. And I can't wait to install it...
I can't stand waiting for my new car anymore.
Posted by: loren
Re: Empeg sled replicas now available for presale - 11/07/2003 10:02
Yeah, i think i just got one abnormal sled, the back interior face was barely coated with the back right side showing bare metal. This is obviously not the norm. And Rob's taken care of it. Can't wait to get it installed!