We (my grandson Dave, my son Ken and I) will be at SNF beginning Friday
and staying through Sunday. We will have a prototype 13B slide throttle
kit with us, plus parts for a second one so that everyone can see the
assembled slide throttle and its component parts.
I am delighted with the quality and the way it goes together. All parts
are made on NC equipment (mill and lathe) to close tolerances. Fit and
finish is excellent. The design is such that it can be
(optionally) completely sealed. No possibility of gas or fumes leaking.
The control cable attachment is very rigid and robust. The prototype
weighs 10 oz. less than the stock 1987 RX7 throttle body. The production
models will weigh even less. As usual, we learned from the prototypes.
It comes as a kit with assembly instructions.
It will be specially priced for the show; after April 30th the full
price will apply. I will be taking deposits for the first production run
at the show. The production run is scheduled for June with delivery in July.
For those who want one but cannot attend SNF I will take deposits until
April 30th at the special show/introductory price. Send me email or call
me at 719-429-2664 if you want one at the special price.
The web site is not up yet. It will be at
http://www.mazdacustomparts.com. Email is working. Use
info@mazdacustomparts.com <mailto:info@mazdacustomparts.com> or
sales@mazdacustomparts.com <mailto:sales@mazdacustomparts.com>. If for
some reason those don't work use
ddcuster@wmv-co.us
<mailto:ddcuster@wmv-co.us>.
Paul has a policy against commercial messages on the newsletter so I am
not including prices. This is just an announcement.
The 20B model prototypes are due at the end of May. They will be similar
to the 13Bs except for the extra induction hole. If you want one I will
be taking deposits.
All deposits are refundable until the production run. I will send email
notification of when the production run will be and the date that the
deposits are no longer refundable.
Doc Custer
Retired Software Engineer and sometime Audiologist
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