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Old 04-17-2019, 06:55 PM   #621
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Looks perfect. Let us know how they work and when we can get them.

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Old 04-18-2019, 03:59 AM   #622
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Can’t wait

I want one put on the order for 1
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Old 04-18-2019, 05:27 AM   #623
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Et alors? Quand je peut en avoir? ;-)

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Old 04-18-2019, 09:29 PM   #624
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Ben, I'll test it or you!

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Old 04-21-2019, 08:56 AM   #625
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I installed it on my car for testing.
Since I already had a prototype on it, I know that it good, the last question will be the steel shaft that I haven't received yet !










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I installed it on my car for testing.
Since I already had a prototype on it, I know that it good, the last question will be the steel shaft that I haven't received yet !




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So where can we purchase this?
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Old 04-21-2019, 10:44 AM   #627
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You can’t yet

I want to make sure everything is right first ! I already found an area that needs improvement ! No big deal but I want it perfect because releasing them
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Old 04-21-2019, 10:50 AM   #628
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You can’t yet

I want to make sure everything is right first ! I already found an area that needs improvement ! No big deal but I want it perfect because releasing them
Keep us informed, I already have a short shifter.
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Old 05-06-2019, 07:49 AM   #629
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Any news on the part?
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I applaud your efforts, Ben.
However, running a round aluminum ball against a flat plastic surface is going to leave you with the same issue: play will develop quickly as the ball wears a groove into the plastic sleeve.
You need something more like the stock insert for the ball joint in order to distribute the load.
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Old 05-10-2019, 10:31 PM   #631
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Want, want, want... Where is it?
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Old 05-11-2019, 07:23 AM   #632
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Ben, where can I buy your short shifter?
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Old 05-16-2019, 12:59 PM   #633
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I applaud your efforts, Ben.
However, running a round aluminum ball against a flat plastic surface is going to leave you with the same issue: play will develop quickly as the ball wears a groove into the plastic sleeve.
You need something more like the stock insert for the ball joint in order to distribute the load.
I chose the delrin insert, it's easier to make !
Since the ball rides on only a small part, each insert can be used twice, and you'll get two with each kits.
That should be enough to last a few years
And even after that, I won't sell the inserts for a crazy price, I want my parts to continue working for a looong time

I made a small modification, and the production will start soon

palmhero, if you are in the US, check with Uniwerksdesign.com


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Old 05-18-2019, 12:53 PM   #635
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Then you can get one directly from my website : benautodesign.fr

I have some in stock but I need to assemble them, doesn't take long for one
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Ben, your Paypal checkout fails on the website:

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Checking in on the progress on the yoke upgrade.... Looking to order a kit but would prefer to upgrade the yoke at the same time.
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Old 06-18-2019, 12:36 PM   #638
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The second prototype is done (I changed a dimension 1mm...)
Now the production should start this week !
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They are on my way should be there during the week !

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