►►► 335 Boost Gauge Kits and Pods - RiXeffects ►►►

[RiXst3r]

Now offering high quality boost gauges pods and full install kits for the 335.

WWW.RIXEFFECTS.COM/groupbuy.htm to order

Guage Pod Kits include all the tubing, wiring, tap-ins, zip-ties and connectors needed to install the gauge. They also include full easy to follow instructions for installing. They also include the pod, and your choice of digital or mechanical gauges. This kit is specifically designed for the 335.

The project started by fiberglassing a gauge into the corner... but it took about 150 hours of sanding and reshaping to get it to where it is now... and then there was the leather texture, and having that survive the process of creating molds for production. I have years of fabrication expirience, and have created many custom car interior products, and projects...

This is a completly hand made peice, its just a replicated hand made peice... like a re-print of a peice of art... LOL

Pretty early on, I took my prototype to a plastic injection shop, and wanted to get quotes on having it made that way... I ran into several problems... the shape isnt compatible, no plastics matched the dash properly(because the dash is rubberized), etc, etc... which led me to a different process... reactive rubber molding. This is more of a "one off" method... where it takes over an hour for each peice to cure, and also must be poured and extracted by hand.

Right now these are made by hand, using the production molds. Its about a 2 hour process of mixing, degassing, pouring, de-molding, trimming, etc.. We can make them at a rate of 1-3 per day.

The rubber I use is a silicone based ultra strong rubber that was designed for the special effects industry. It costs $200 PER GALLON!!!

So... all that to say... you guys are going to get your money worth... this isnt just some cheasy plastic injected part from china... its got a personal touch of love from me to you :love:

POD WILL FIT ANY 52mm boost gauge

Install is easy and completely reversible.

The digital gauge is very very accurate. 90% of my customers choose this gauge, because they want to know for sure an accurate reading above all else.

It uses a piezo-electronic sensor which responds faster and is more accurate. It adjusts itself for ambient pressure and ambient temp for pefect calibration at any altitude.

It also has the following features...

Peak recall
0.1 PSI resolution
Numeric and bargraph recall, with user-adjustable peak-display time
Integrated semiconductor sensor (no external sensor required)
Park-light dimmer
Bi-directional 12-segment bargraph AND 3-digit display
User-settable bargraph scale
User-settable day and night intensities (9 levels each)

You can read more here:
http://www.veisystems.com/bhm-m.html

mech. gauge pics at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107134 thanks to Mr. 5...

Order at www.rixeffects.com/groupbuy.htm

Pods are in production, shipping is in 1-2 weeks on NEW orders.

orders will be shipped in a first come first server order.

-Rick

ACTUAL PRODUCTION POD: (notice leather texture -will be on all pods) (Thanks to e90AW335i for the photo :D)
http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145077&d=1207958902

KIT:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=151150&stc=1&d=1209834310

From left to right, here is what you see:

- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity for the pod, hand signed by me. Because these pods are hand made, we have to reject close to almost 10% of them sometimes, so each one is approved by me.

- The pod, made of ultra strong silicon based rubber designed for the special effects industry, at a cost of $200 per gallon. It also gets a fresh coat of automotive UV protectant before getting sealed up, hence the shine on the leather texture.

- Your chosen guage. This photo is of the mechanical gauge, but the digital is availible as well, and the digital is what I personally prefer (which is why I am backordered on digital gauges!)

- Install instructions. Full pictorial instructions that take you step by step through routing the vacuum lines and hooking up the wiring. I even had my wife go over them to make them "idiot proof" (not that my wife is an idiot! ) but you enthusients should have no problems at all...

- Wiring Diagrams. Details wiring diagrams for how to hook up the power lines and dimmer lines to the gauges... (as if it wasn't easy enough already )

- Vacuum tubing kit from newsouth performance. I spared no expense... this is the best of the best of tubing kits, as recommended by several users and moderators on these forums.

- 3 conductor wire, quick disconnects, tap-ins, and heat shrink tubung. Everything you need to properly install the gauge, and even quickly remove it for dealer visits. The wire I chose has a slight stiffness to it... this makes it easier to "poke" it up through the a-pillar without the need for other wire fishing techniques. The digital gauge kit also includes a few resistors and a capacitor to "filter" the dimmer line from any noise, but this is of course optional, and your choice if you want to use the dimmer or not.

[BLAZED]

nice!!

[dmkaldas]

:happyanim:

[RiXst3r]

nice!!

:happyanim:

:dance:

[oddjob2021]

cant wait buddy, april right?

[khoda355]

i might just buy this to look cool :cool!:

[RiXst3r]

cant wait buddy, april right?

hopefully sooner :cool!:

[RiXst3r]

i might just buy this to look cool :cool!:

Nothing wrong with that! :D

[OC 335i]

Not bad Rixster. Good work man.

[hl0m4n]

maybe a noob question but does it have an on/off switch?

[cipher5]

maybe a noob question but does it have an on/off switch?

It goes on and off with your car.

[RiXst3r]

maybe a noob question but does it have an on/off switch?

It goes on and off with your car.

Yes, it turns on and off with the car, and you can easily add any standard switch as well, so that you can turn it off when not needed (long trips, etc). The instructions will cover this option, and show you mounting options and which wire to install the switch on, if you choose to add one

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Not bad Rixster. Good work man.

Thanks! :thumsup:

[Tmac911]

Free Shipping? XD

[RiXst3r]

Free Shipping? XD

Sorry, not at this time... I am just starting out :D

shipping is calculated during checkout from the order form

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Thanks for the orders!

PM's replied!

[dmkaldas]

when is the group pods+gauges being shipped?

[RiXst3r]

when is the group pods+gauges being shipped?

starting this weekend.

[cn555ic]

starting this weekend.

Is paypal still forcing you to randomly ship out 7 units to people, or its going to be shipped according to your original list? I can't wait to get this guage!!!

[hl0m4n]

i will have to see the switch before i make the order. i do like the setup though alot and installation seems easy. just tuck the wire through like a v1 hardwire to engine bay and voila? any drilling, cutting, etc to tap into the boost pipe?

instructions would be nice too so ill be waiting for that.

[RiXst3r]

Is paypal still forcing you to randomly ship out 7 units to people, or its going to be shipped according to your original list? I can't wait to get this guage!!!

Original list... paypal issues are all solved

[RiXst3r]

i will have to see the switch before i make the order. i do like the setup though alot and installation seems easy. just tuck the wire through like a v1 hardwire to engine bay and voila? any drilling, cutting, etc to tap into the boost pipe?

instructions would be nice too so ill be waiting for that.

There are vacuum lines running to the diverter valves... simply add in the included vacumm T, run the vacuum tube into the cabin, then wire the gauge like a hardwire v1... its that simple.

Its completely reversable with ZERO modifications that would leave a trace.

There are several boost gauge DIY's already, if you want to look at those, its basically the same, except I am just taping the 3 wires in the cigarette lighter plug for the hardwire, where others chose a more difficult route for some reason.

Here is the vacuum tubing that is INCLUDED in the kit.

What do you mean by "see the switch" ? What switch? No switch is needed for the install, it turns on and off with the car, you could add one if you wanted, but most people wouldnt.. the rest of your gauges don't have switches to turn them off

-Rick

The brass part is the fitting that goes on the back of the gauge

http://www.newsouthperformance.com/images/fitting/tubing.jpg

[cn555ic]

Thats awesome....the first batch goes out this weekend!!!:dance::dance:

[hl0m4n]

the power source is not in the engine bay but the lighter? confused on how wires are led down there. i will just wait and see pictures once the first batch is out.

and by switch i mean adding a switch to the actual mount to turn on/off. i was thinking of just putting something over it but a switch would look much better. it goes on/off during car but if i don't want it on you know?

also your gauge is the same one mr.5 had that has the orange glow similar to oem?

[RiXst3r]

the power source is not in the engine bay but the lighter? confused on how wires are led down there. i will just wait and see pictures once the first batch is out.

and by switch i mean adding a switch to the actual mount to turn on/off. i was thinking of just putting something over it but a switch would look much better. it goes on/off during car but if i don't want it on you know?

also your gauge is the same one mr.5 had that has the orange glow similar to oem?

The wiring easily tucks under the dashboard.

Yes, its the exact gauge that Mr. 5 is using (the mechanical one). It has the clear lense and amber lighting as well, to match OEM.

[RiXst3r]

PM's replied
Thanks!

[RiXst3r]

PM's replied

[Park2670]

I'm excited to get mine Rick! When can we expect them roughly?

[RiXst3r]

I'm excited to get mine Rick! When can we expect them roughly?

The plan was that people will start getting them next week, I plan to start to box them up this weekend... only thing that might set me back is that the 40 gauges that I ordered from VEI have not shipped yet. But I am staying posistive :thumbsup:

[Park2670]

What about those of us that just ordered the pod? :D

[RiXst3r]

What about those of us that just ordered the pod? :D

2-3 weeks

[Park2670]

Wait, I am confused. You said you were going to start shipping this weekend, and I was the second person on the original group buy. Did I miss something?

[oddjob2021]

i think what he means is the people that ordered first are getting theirs shipped this weekend, that the next batch that goes out has not yet arrived at his house to ship out himself. so for us that ordered prolly 2-3 weeks lated, will get them 2-3 weeks late =P

[RiXst3r]

Wait, I am confused. You said you were going to start shipping this weekend, and I was the second person on the original group buy. Did I miss something?

Oh, sorry, I thought you meant if you *just now* ordered...

Yes yours is shipping this weekend (if all goes to plan), or latest mid next week.

[RiXst3r]

i think what he means is the people that ordered first are getting theirs shipped this weekend, that the next batch that goes out has not yet arrived at his house to ship out himself. so for us that ordered prolly 2-3 weeks lated, will get them 2-3 weeks late =P

+1

[RiXst3r]

Thats awesome....the first batch goes out this weekend!!!:dance::dance:

Well... lol... apparently I completely forgot about a little thing called "easter weekend." I totally forgot... :bonk: My wife just reminded me of all the family plans she has... yay, in-laws :mad0259:

Anyways... looks like I will be shipping the first ones mid next week, instead of this weekend... That should give VEI enough time to send me some gauges too... since I am still waiting on that :mad0259:

Right now it just seems like I am waiting on everyone else...

[cn555ic]

Hey Rix...Do you have aleast a couple of VEI guages to send out or you are waiting for the whole entire order and have none at all?? Just want to know what my plans are next week!!:D:D

[RiXst3r]

Hey Rix...Do you have aleast a couple of VEI guages to send out or you are waiting for the whole entire order and have none at all?? Just want to know what my plans are next week!!:D:D

Yep, I have some already, I just dont have all 40

[cn555ic]

Awesome!!!! Have a nice Easter!!:dance::dance::D:D

[Park2670]

I dont want to be annoying, just wondering how things went so far this weekend? :D

[hunter399]

lol

[cn555ic]

lol

How did u know your pod is in transit?? DId you recieve a tracking number?

[hunter399]

me?

[cn555ic]

Bump for a great product

[Park2670]

How was your weekend Rick? Did a couple pods get shipped out?

[RiXst3r]

How was your weekend Rick? Did a couple pods get shipped out?

Easter weekend messed me up, not to mention some of my supplies had to be reshipped because they were damaged in shipping :mad0259:

Seems like I am just waiting on other companies to get their act together so that I can get this shipped...

We are still on track with the original timeline... so I'm not too worried.

-Rick

[cgillio]

Easter weekend messed me up, not to mention some of my supplies had to be reshipped because they were damaged in shipping :mad0259:

Seems like I am just waiting on other companies to get their act together so that I can get this shipped...

We are still on track with the original timeline... so I'm not too worried.

-Rick

Have the digital gauges come in yet?

[RiXst3r]

Have the digital gauges come in yet?

VEI has been backordered ever since I put the original order in at the begining of the group buy. Some of them shipped today, the rest of them should ship next week, so looks like things are picking up! :D

[andrewflk]

How about the mechanical gauges?

[cn555ic]

Cool so the first batch should go out this week!!! I am planning to install it this weekend...Thanks Rixst3r!

[RiXst3r]

How about the mechanical gauges?

I am getting those this week as well

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Cool so the first batch should go out this week!!! I am planning to install it this weekend...Thanks Rixst3r!

I don't think you'll get it for the weekend, unfortunatly... I probably won't ship the first batch until thursday or friday because of the delays from the damaged shipment...

[e90AW335i]

Trying to decide on which gauge I want....damn it....

[asdflkijd]

when will the leather pods be available?

[RiXst3r]

when will the leather pods be available?

They all have leather texture, already.

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Well, looks like the plastics materials company dragged their feet on shipping the replacement for the one that was damaged in delivery...

This is what the UPS tracking is saying as of now...

Scheduled Delivery: 04/01/2008

After I get the material, I only need 24 hours before I could start shipping pods.

I wish there was something else I could do, but right now this is pretty much all I am waiting on.

[cipher5]

Thanks for keeping us updated!

[e90AW335i]

Well, looks like the plastics materials company dragged their feet on shipping the replacement for the one that was damaged in delivery...

This is what the UPS tracking is saying as of now...

Scheduled Delivery: 04/01/2008

After I get the material, I only need 24 hours before I could start shipping pods.

I wish there was something else I could do, but right now this is pretty much all I am waiting on.

:thumbdown

Sucks man....

[RiXst3r]

:thumbdown

Sucks man....

I am also working on trying to find a local source... since these delays from shipping ground from cali to ohio are killing me...

[cn555ic]

Damn that about another week to 2 weeks before we get them?? Wow:thumbdown

[335ICoupe]

Well, looks like the plastics materials company dragged their feet on shipping the replacement for the one that was damaged in delivery...

This is what the UPS tracking is saying as of now...

Scheduled Delivery: 04/01/2008

After I get the material, I only need 24 hours before I could start shipping pods.

I wish there was something else I could do, but right now this is pretty much all I am waiting on.

How many will be shipped on 2nd or 3rd from the top of the list?

[RiXst3r]

How many will be shipped on 2nd or 3rd from the top of the list?

probably 6 to 8 pods... not sure yet... just enough to get it out to people. We are still on track for getting them all out in april, which was the original plan all along.

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Damn that about another week to 2 weeks before we get them?? Wow:thumbdown

Ya, I wish I had more control over these suppliers... part of doing business i guess... I wanted to try for a march delivery schedule, but it looks like we are going to get into april now... like I originally had guesstimated on the group buy.

I am going to try and do something for everyone as a "thank you" for waiting... not sure what just yet... but I have a few ideas... :D

-Rick

[hunter399]

Come on guys cut Rick some slack

The things that are holding production up are out of his control....so everyone needs to relax and let him properly deliver the product the way he wants it to be done

[Park2670]

Im relaxed :)

[hunter399]

Im relaxed :)

:cool!::thumbsup:

[RiXst3r]

:cool!::thumbsup:

Im relaxed :)

Come on guys cut Rick some slack

The things that are holding production up are out of his control....so everyone needs to relax and let him properly deliver the product the way he wants it to be done

No worries guys... original ship schedule for the group buy was always going to be april... I just was hoping to get some shipped early... but I would rather it be done right, than rushed.

Thanks for hanging in there with me :thumsup:

[san~man]

Come on guys cut Rick some slack

The things that are holding production up are out of his control....so everyone needs to relax and let him properly deliver the product the way he wants it to be done

No shit. Would you rather have him rush or use sub-standard manufacturers? I don't.

[asdflkijd]

how would I go about installing this?? shop? DYI??

[RiXst3r]

how would I go about installing this?? shop? DYI??
DIY...

It comes with install instructions... very simple... hardest part is tapping the wires for power, which is still pretty easy. You could alternitively have a car audio install shop help you out, following my instructions.

-Rick

[e90AW335i]

DIY...

It comes with install instructions... very simple... hardest part is tapping the wires for power, which is still pretty easy. You could alternitively have a car audio install shop help you out, following my instructions.

-Rick

The DIY should be very easy. Like Rick said the hardest part will be removing the center console to get at the wires, and then tapping them. But, to be honest with you that really isn't THAT hard....

Hows everything coming Rick? Any good news....

[cn555ic]

The DIY should be very easy. Like Rick said the hardest part will be removing the center console to get at the wires, and then tapping them. But, to be honest with you that really isn't THAT hard....

Hows everything coming Rick? Any good news....

Do you have the nav knob in the center console?

[RiXst3r]

Hows everything coming Rick? Any good news....

Still waiting on UPS ground from cali to RE-deliver the materials... :mad0259:

:D

Looking forward to shipping the first few out this week... :cool!:

[e90AW335i]

Still waiting on UPS ground from cali to RE-deliver the materials... :mad0259:

:D

Looking forward to shipping the first few out this week... :cool!:

Sounds good. I have been getting a lot of use out of my boost gauge lately....:happyanim:

[Park2670]

Im excited to actually use my gauge. Its been sitting in storage all this time

[oddjob2021]

i cant wait till you ship, ive been looking everyday at this thred to see when you will. How will i know if mines on the next ship batch?

[RiXst3r]

You can PM me for an estimated ship date... as the original group buy terms stated, most pods will not ship until mid april, orders that were placed after the group buy will be towards late april. This of course is "worst case" scenario.

I hope to get a lot more shipped out in these first few weeks of april, maybe even all of them if possible.

Depends on how things go today with attempting the first actual sample run with the production molds

-Rick

[hunter399]

cant wait!

[cgillio]

You can PM me for an estimated ship date... as the original group buy terms stated, most pods will not ship until mid april, orders that were placed after the group buy will be towards late april. This of course is "worst case" scenario.

I hope to get a lot more shipped out in these first few weeks of april, maybe even all of them if possible.

Depends on how things go today with attempting the first actual sample run with the production molds

-Rick


Are you only waiting on pods? Have all the gauges arrived?

[RiXst3r]

Are you only waiting on pods? Have all the gauges arrived?

I have about half of the gauges... the rest are still backordered. Right now I am waiting to check on the outcome of the latest small production batch. Materials arrived in good shape today, but because of the cold weather, we have to let it rise to room temp gradually, and that takes about 12-24 hours.

I will have about 8-10 pods in hand tomorrow night, hopefully they are up to par, and I can ship them.

[oddjob2021]

I have about half of the gauges... the rest are still backordered. Right now I am waiting to check on the outcome of the latest small production batch. Materials arrived in good shape today, but because of the cold weather, we have to let it rise to room temp gradually, and that takes about 12-24 hours.

I will have about 8-10 pods in hand tomorrow night, hopefully they are up to par, and I can ship them.

were you able to ship them? :) was i on the list? =o

[RiXst3r]

were you able to ship them? :) was i on the list? =o

I will be getting them in a few hours... turns out we were only able to make 3 right now. We are waiting for them to come out of the molds as we speak... they have a 75 minute curing time because of the reactive molding process, which must be RTV'ed.... (room tempurature vulcanized)

If I end up shipping a couple of these first units, if they pass my tests, those people will get a PM from me

if not, then I will have another round of pods pumping out next week.

Keep in mind guys, anything before end of april should be considered "early"... since the original group buy was set for april delivery... ;)

Its my job to make sure that I don't let these get into your hands until they are exactly the way I want them, and an exact replica of my prototype... and anyone that has made molded objects before knows that it takes lots of time, and lots of tries. But things are good!

[cipher5]

You guys are so impatient :bellyroll

[RiXst3r]

Production pod: :D :D :D :D :D

Sorry about the dusty interior... I am too busy to clean :D

Notice the leather texture... :D You guys have no clue how freaking hard that damn texture was... LOL

[335lvr]

Looks good, can the gap between the pod and the dash be made flush?

[e90AW335i]

Looks good, can the gap between the pod and the dash be made flush?

I would think so.....

[RiXst3r]

Looks good, can the gap between the pod and the dash be made flush?

Yes, it can be... most of what you see is my crappy camera work.. the flash from the camera created a shadow.

I kinda rushed the install... it wedges in better than that. I just put it in for the photo

[RiXst3r]

Better photo:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142579&stc=1&d=1207311490

[cipher5]

lookin good...

[Park2670]

Looks much better!

[Miami Bimmer06]

Looks good man, keep up the good work, so whats the staus if I were to place an order today?

[hunter399]

much better pic

the first one kinda scared me hah

looks great

[RiXst3r]

Looks good man, keep up the good work, so whats the staus if I were to place an order today?

new orders will ship end of april, or possibly first week of may.

[335ICoupe]

Looking good:thumbsup:

[RiXst3r]

updated the first post with some details about the production method and timeline...

[cn555ic]

Looks great...Can't wait...should I be expecting a installation this upcoming weekend?? lol....I am going out of town this week and I bet probably its going to be sent to me this week.:mad0259: which i won't even be here to install until the week after...but either way i would love to know it's at my house!!

[hunter399]

So would the first 5 have theirs by friday?

[Park2670]

So would the first 5 have theirs by friday?

I hope so. Im SO excited to install my gauge :happyanim:

[hunter399]

Me2!

I finally have my car now too!

[Park2670]

Me2!

I finally have my car now too!

Its about damn time. You have all the mods laying on the floor ready for install?

[who's ur daddy?]

Forgot to ask - these fit the sedan too right?

[RiXst3r]

So would the first 5 have theirs by friday?

I had to order a stronger vacuum pump for degassing the casting material to eliminate bubbles... should be here tomorrow

I will ship them on thursday or friday... not sure how many yet.

[RiXst3r]

Forgot to ask - these fit the sedan too right?

of course! (as long as chose the sedan version when you ordered)

[who's ur daddy?]

Awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on this puppy.

[hunter399]

Sounds good

[RiXst3r]

a few pods ship tomorrow, and then the molds go to my professional mold maker Andy, who will be cranking them out for me in a large batch, which will ship end of april, as the original group buy terms.

This is the only way for me to get all the original group buy members who had their name on original list shipped in april, as the terms stated. More recent orders will ship in the following week.

Thanks guys!

[hunter399]

nice

[RiXst3r]

Here is one of the pods that is shipping tomorrow...

Notice all the tools and equiptment (vacuum pumps, etc), not to mention MESS, that is required to just create a few pods! Hand made with a touch of love from me to you :love:

[Park2670]

Oh I am so excited!

[Park2670]

Rick, what number is mine? And its signed and has a serial number right? :D

[RiXst3r]

Rick, what number is mine? And its signed and has a serial number right? :D

comes with a certificate of authenticity... your pod is #2 ;)

[Park2670]

comes with a certificate of authenticity... your pod is #2 ;)

:happyanim: Oh I feel special! :cool:

[RiXst3r]

I am trying to make 5 pods tonight... they take 90 minutes each.... I have 2.... its after midnight.... I might only get 4 done with the materials I have

fun stuff... :D

[RiXst3r]

right now I have 3 pods done that will ship today, I am going to try for 1 or 2 more.... if you get a PM from me, you will be getting your pod

I have 3 e90 pods, the e92 pods take a bit more work, but I should get at least 1 done, which would go to my e93 beta tester, to make sure the coupe pod fits the convertible as well.

After that, the molds go to my business partner Andy for him to start mass producing the end of april shipment

[autoboy]

How does the pod attach to the car?

[RiXst3r]

How does the pod attach to the car?

Its made of soft rubber, it forms into the gap between the window and the dash, and doesnt move, because its "wedged" in...

-Rick

[Jeff@Eurobahn.us]

Rick,

You did a great job!! I wonder how close a fit on the 135?

But I need a few more gauges so this won't work for me I guess. I will have to come up with a multi gauge dealeo for our project 135 which gets here on Tuesday!!!!!

Great work bro!

Jeff
Eurobahn

[RiXst3r]

Rick,

You did a great job!! I wonder how close a fit on the 135?

But I need a few more gauges so this won't work for me I guess. I will have to come up with a multi gauge dealeo for our project 135 which gets here on Tuesday!!!!!

Great work bro!

Jeff
Eurobahn

Thanks jeff! the 135 is definatly on my list of to do's!

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

FYI... 5 pods are shipping today... you will get a PM from me with tracking numbers late this afternoon if you are one of them

[Park2670]

Can I have a tracking number? Im jealous e90aw335i got his before me... Even though he was number one :D

[RiXst3r]

Can I have a tracking number? Im jealous e90aw335i got his before me... Even though he was number one :D

his box didnt have a gauge kit, just the pod, so I was able to ship it a few days early...

I Will send you a tracking number ASAP

[cn555ic]

Hooray!!!:thumsup::dance: getting mine soon!!

[Park2670]

his box didnt have a gauge kit, just the pod, so I was able to ship it a few days early...

I Will send you a tracking number ASAP

Oh thats right, Pat ordered a gauge. Oh well.

[RiXst3r]

you should get PM's of tracking numbers in 30 seconds...
-Rick

[cn555ic]

Lol you are very precise with everything!!! 30 seconds...lol

[Park2670]

Mine showed up in 32...





:)

[RiXst3r]

it might have been more like 35 seconds... sorry guys... LOL

[Park2670]

None of them work...

[cn555ic]

None of them work...

Its the weekend and I think the post office closes early, so the tracking numbers are not updated....Probably by Monday those numbers should work!!!

[Cryokid]

right now I have 3 pods done that will ship today, I am going to try for 1 or 2 more.... if you get a PM from me, you will be getting your pod

I have 3 e90 pods, the e92 pods take a bit more work, but I should get at least 1 done, which would go to my e93 beta tester, to make sure the coupe pod fits the convertible as well.

After that, the molds go to my business partner Andy for him to start mass producing the end of april shipment

I know that I'm down the list a bit, but I just wanted to remind you that I will need a unit that works in my E93. Looking forward to receiving this pod and thanks for all the hard work in getting this into production. Hope after everything works out for you and that the exercise was worthwhile.:party0030:

[cn555ic]

I know that I'm down the list a bit, but I just wanted to remind you that I will need a unit that works in my E93. Looking forward to receiving this pod and thanks for all the hard work in getting this into production. Hope after everything works out for you and that the exercise was worthwhile.:party0030:

I have a E93...the guage and pod is coming this week for me to test fitment for E93!!! I will let Rick know if there is any fitment issues..

[hunter399]

Cool thanks Rick, I have my tracking info

[hunter399]

USPS tracking sucks

So dont worry about the tracking info not working

[RiXst3r]

USPS tracking sucks

So dont worry about the tracking info not working

ya, sometimes it takes up to 48 hours for it to get into the system...

[san~man]

Rick,
Can you make sure I ordered mine for an e90....thanks.

[RiXst3r]

Rick,
Can you make sure I ordered mine for an e90....thanks.

I will make sure you get the e90 version

-Rick

[adamaster]

nice!!

[GGreek5]

Payment Sent!!! My mod list is growing and my car isnt even built yet!!!:party0030:

[cn555ic]

Payment Sent!!! My mod list is growing and my car isnt even built yet!!!:party0030:

Allisa Milano is so hot...she has a body that is :drool::drool::drool:

[e90AW335i]

DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133987

[RiXst3r]

Payment Sent!!! My mod list is growing and my car isnt even built yet!!!:party0030:

thanks... modding is very addicting!!!!!! :D

[jbttum3]

Whats the time frame lookin like for a 60mm these days? I've got a Defi gauge just collecting dust in my room :cry:

[evorobert]

any idea when you'll reach those in the 30's range from the original groupbuy?

im # 30 and went with the STRI gauge

[PAKMAN]

will this work on a 330?

[cgillio]

will this work on a 330?

Do you have turbos in your 330?

[amazzzin]

Rick,

Thanks for the help.

PM or e-mail when ready.

Again, thank you.

PS-Order with confidence, rick is super fast to respond and very customer friendly, now that's hard to fine.

[cgillio]

Rick,
PS-Order with confidence, rick is super fast to respond and very customer friendly, now that's hard to fine.
+1

[Park2670]

Rick, I cant seem to be smart enough to do this. I smooshed it into the corner and it just wont stay. Every time I turn left aggressively the damn thing slides over. I also tried using double sided tape, but it wont stick to the rubber. Please help me out.

[cn555ic]

Rick, I cant seem to be smart enough to do this. I smooshed it into the corner and it just wont stay. Every time I turn left aggressively the damn thing slides over. I also tried using double sided tape, but it wont stick to the rubber. Please help me out.


You need to pull the wires and vacuum tubing tight from where the wires are snaked through from under the A-pillar cover...The tension from the wires and the vacuum boost line will kind of pull the pod towards the corner...I had the same problem and thats what I did.. Tyr it out

[Park2670]

Rick, I cant seem to be smart enough to do this. I smooshed it into the corner and it just wont stay. Every time I turn left aggressively the damn thing slides over. I also tried using double sided tape, but it wont stick to the rubber. Please help me out.

Bump for an answer from Rick. My wire tightening like CN55ic said didnt help. Im going to the track next weekend, and really dont want this thing moving around.

[RiXst3r]

any idea when you'll reach those in the 30's range from the original groupbuy?

im # 30 and went with the STRI gauge

end of april

[RiXst3r]

Rick, I cant seem to be smart enough to do this. I smooshed it into the corner and it just wont stay. Every time I turn left aggressively the damn thing slides over. I also tried using double sided tape, but it wont stick to the rubber. Please help me out.

As CN555 said... This will happen if you get too much slack because the extra wire and tubing is "stiff" and keeps it from squishing in place.

Pull the extra slack out as you squish it DOWN under the window and back towards the hood... and then keep the slack all under the dash, where you pull the wires from (easy access if you pop the driver side vent off too). Its very important to pull ALL the slack off the dash, there should be no slack at all, because it will get in the way of proper fitment.

If you do it this way, it will not move... I have installed 3 personally... and they are rock solid, not going anywhere, without forcing them out. If you want to keep it stuck further, you can use rubber cement towards the back of the gauge... it will just peal off if you want to remove it.

-Rick

[dmkaldas]

Do you have turbos in your 330?

not just for boost gauges :sigh:

[RiXst3r]

will this work on a 330?

the pod will fit an e90, e92, e93, or even e91

-Rick

[jbttum3]

60mm?

[san~man]

60mm?

52.

[jbttum3]

52.

Yeah I know buddy, I'm still waiting for an answer to my original question on when we can expect a 60mm pod.

[SilverBullet]

hey Rix, it's finished!

[RiXst3r]

Yeah I know buddy, I'm still waiting for an answer to my original question on when we can expect a 60mm pod.

I will know for sure this weekend if I can make 60mm work... I have toyed around with a few options, I think i found a way to make it work, I will keep you posted... sorry for the delay, but right now my focus has been on fullfilling current orders.

Thanks again for your patience, Like I said, I should have some answers this weekend...

-Rick

[jbttum3]

I will know for sure this weekend if I can make 60mm work... I have toyed around with a few options, I think i found a way to make it work, I will keep you posted... sorry for the delay, but right now my focus has been on fullfilling current orders.

Thanks again for your patience, Like I said, I should have some answers this weekend...

-Rick


Thanks alot Rick, just let me know either way. Hope it works out :thumbsup:

[Humtek]

I will know for sure this weekend if I can make 60mm work... I have toyed around with a few options, I think i found a way to make it work, I will keep you posted... sorry for the delay, but right now my focus has been on fullfilling current orders.

Thanks again for your patience, Like I said, I should have some answers this weekend...

-Rick

Where are we on the group buy list? I think I was #25 IIRC.

[darkphantom]

hey Rix, it's finished!

whoa, looks way too cluttered for me, but if you like it :thumbsup:

[RiXst3r]

Where are we on the group buy list? I think I was #25 IIRC.

I will be sending out a big shipment early next week... and then steady shipments after that... the goal is to have all the original group buy list shipped by end of april

thanks again everone!

-rick

[RiXst3r]

just to give everyone a heads up... I wil have limited access to the forums until saturday night. I will be on the road, but will be checking emails, pm, this thread etc. nightly from my cellphone

[Humtek]

I will be sending out a big shipment early next week... and then steady shipments after that... the goal is to have all the original group buy list shipped by end of april

thanks again everone!

-rick

Nice!! I'm getting anxious!! Are you sending tracking info and confirmations of shipment to all the peeps?

[RiXst3r]

Nice!! I'm getting anxious!! Are you sending tracking info and confirmations of shipment to all the peeps?

yep... notification and tracking info will be sent

[cgillio]

Any update? Is the original group buy still shipping before the end of the month?

[RiXst3r]

Any update? Is the original group buy still shipping before the end of the month?

thats the plan... :D

Worst case, the late comers on group but might get pushed to next week... but the majority of the group buy will be shipped this week, they are are pretty much ready to go, I am just waiting on the rest of the VEI gauges to come in...

[Humtek]

thats the plan... :D

Worst case, the late comers on group but might get pushed to next week... but the majority of the group buy will be shipped this week, they are are pretty much ready to go, I am just waiting on the rest of the VEI gauges to come in...

Since I am one of many that already has a gauge, will ours be shipped before others that are still waiting on the gauge?

[RiXst3r]

Since I am one of many that already has a gauge, will ours be shipped before others that are still waiting on the gauge?

possibly... I need to think about that one, I want to remain fair to everyone.

Thanks!

-Rick

[Humtek]

possibly... I need to think about that one, I want to remain fair to everyone.

Thanks!

-Rick

Understandable. But wouldn't it be unfair that the few that have gauges have to wait because people ahead of us are waiting on gauges? :D :confused2

[RiXst3r]

Understandable. But wouldn't it be unfair that the few that have gauges have to wait because people ahead of us are waiting on gauges? :D :confused2

Ok.. you win... :thumbsup: I only have a few "pod only" orders anyway...

[tek818]

any chance of mine arriving before bimmerfest? (this sat)

[RiXst3r]

any chance of mine arriving before bimmerfest? (this sat)

I'll look into it and let you know

[pdjafari]

+1 on the 60mm, i can taste the Defi gauges...

[oddjob2021]

I'll look into it and let you know

nice cant wait, just please make sure to e-mail :D you do have my e-mail right?

[Humtek]

Ok.. you win... :thumbsup: I only have a few "pod only" orders anyway...

:word:

My STRI is looking to be spruced up with this over the mount and double sided tape it came with. :thumsup:

[RiXst3r]

Hey guys... I just got off the phone with VEI.. I was supposed to have them overnight the gauges today, but apparently *their* shipment of parts that were supposed to show up didn't show up... so the delay gets passed down to me AGAIN!!! :mad0259: VEI says they should get them in this week...

I will ship what I have... but its far from the full list... :sigh: I can't beleive I actually have the pods ready to ship now and the dang digital gauges still havent all come in!!! :mad0260:

[san~man]

I will ship what I have... but its far from the full list... :sigh: I can't beleive I actually have the pods ready to ship now and the dang digital gauges still havent all come in!!! :mad0260:

Rick,
About how many will ship out then?

[RiXst3r]

Rick,
About how many will ship out then?

I only have 4 digital gauges left! I have had 50 on order since the begining of the group buy... I had a few trickle in, but they were supposed to be all delivered by now... :sigh:

I have e-mailed several other dealers as well, and everyone is sold out...

[oddjob2021]

I only have 4 digital gauges left! I have had 50 on order since the begining of the group buy... I had a few trickle in, but they were supposed to be all delivered by now... :sigh:

I have e-mailed several other dealers as well, and everyone is sold out...

How about the mechanical gaugue guys (namely me :P) will you ship them? If you havent shipped yet I'll PM you just incase because I wont be at this address for much longer.

[Robertyu]

I'm not on the list for some reason, but I did place an order for a pod-only at the time of the group buy. Does this mean my pod might ship soon?

[335lvr]

How about the mechanical gaugue guys (namely me :P) will you ship them? If you havent shipped yet I'll PM you just incase because I wont be at this address for much longer.

+1, status of mechanical gauges?

[san~man]

I only have 4 digital gauges left! I have had 50 on order since the begining of the group buy... I had a few trickle in, but they were supposed to be all delivered by now... :sigh:

I have e-mailed several other dealers as well, and everyone is sold out...

I see, thanks for the update. How many of the initial list received their VEI gauges then? I'm only asking because I'm #11, so I'm trying to see if I'm getting a little present anytime soon ;)

[cipher5]

Rix did you get my PM?

[RiXst3r]

Rix did you get my PM?

yes, pm replied.

[e90phan]

:confused:

[RiXst3r]

:confused:

:confused2

[RiXst3r]

Update... We will be shipping 5 digital kits, and 8 mechanical kits, and then any of the "pod only" orders... mostly tomorrow.

I have left several messages with VEI, and it seems like I might be able to get the digital gauges in later this week

-Rick

[san~man]

Update... We will be shipping 5 digital kits, and 8 mechanical kits, and then any of the "pod only" orders... mostly tomorrow.



Rick,
Regarding those 5 VEI digital kits, what order number will that fill up to from the original list?

[evorobert]

Rick,
Regarding those 5 VEI digital kits, what order number will that fill up to from the original list?
ditto for STRI gauges

[RiXst3r]

those who will be shipping will get a PM or e-mail from me... I think the 5 digital kits gets me to #17 and the 8 stri gauges gets me to #48

I had 11 impatient people back out of the group buy ( JERKS!!!... lol, j/k) so that helps a little for the people left. (and sucks for me)

EDIT: I had 1 less STRI than I thought... one of them was damaged box... I wouldn't ship that to a customer.

-Rick

[335ICoupe]

those who will be shipping will get a PM or e-mail from me... I think the 5 digital kits gets me to #17 and the 8 stri gauges gets me to #48

I had 11 impatient people back out of the group buy ( JERKS!!!... lol, j/k) so that helps a little for the people left. (and sucks for me)

-Rick

:party0030:

:thumsup:

[Humtek]

those who will be shipping will get a PM or e-mail from me... I think the 5 digital kits gets me to #17 and the 8 stri gauges gets me to #48

I had 11 impatient people back out of the group buy ( JERKS!!!... lol, j/k) so that helps a little for the people left. (and sucks for me)

EDIT: I had 1 less STRI than I thought... one of them was damaged box... I wouldn't ship that to a customer.

-Rick

Sweet!! Waiting patiently for confirmation. :D

[jbttum3]

So whats the word on a 60mm pod?

[RiXst3r]

So whats the word on a 60mm pod?

I tried a few things over the weekend, and basically 60mm just makes the pod not fit as close to the A-Pilar as it is now, because of the space between the glass, etc. It bulges too much, and has too many fitment issues...

I was going to work at it a bit more this weekend, some creative trimming might make it work...

-Rick

[san~man]

Got my PM, thanks Rick!!

[RiXst3r]

Hey guys, we shipped out lots of pods today, and will continue to ship every day as we get parts in... lots more will go out tomorrow too... You will get a PM from me when your order is going out.

Thanks for your patience!

(notice the bins of pods! :D exciting! )

[remydlc]

Hi Rixst3r,

So around what spot of the GB will you be able to ship by tomorrow. Just an estimate. I was #30 last time I checked. Just dont say anything compromising, a conservative estimate will suffice.

Thanks

[jbttum3]

I tried a few things over the weekend, and basically 60mm just makes the pod not fit as close to the A-Pilar as it is now, because of the space between the glass, etc. It bulges too much, and has too many fitment issues...

I was going to work at it a bit more this weekend, some creative trimming might make it work...

-Rick

Well I hope it works :thumbsup:

[RiXst3r]

Hi Rixst3r,

So around what spot of the GB will you be able to ship by tomorrow. Just an estimate. I was #30 last time I checked. Just dont say anything compromising, a conservative estimate will suffice.

Thanks

I didn't make it to 30 with the digital kits because of the VEI backorder I only had 10 digital kits ship so far... I am set to get more in early next week, and then yours will ship!

[remydlc]

I didn't make it to 30 with the digital kits because of the VEI backorder I only had 10 digital kits ship so far... I am set to get more in early next week, and then yours will ship!

Thank you, that'll be perfect. i'll be out of state for the rest of the week.

[NPDAN]

Hi Rixst3r,

So around what spot of the GB will you be able to ship by tomorrow. Just an estimate. I was #30 last time I checked. Just dont say anything compromising, a conservative estimate will suffice.

Thanks


#40 here...

[oddjob2021]

im #50, guess i have a while to wait =( stupid vei! good thing i changed my shipping address

[RiXst3r]

kit photo:
(digital kit is the same, but with a few extra parts, and the digital gauge of course)

[BayernMuenchen]

Cool mod. The placement of it is exactly where I have my Valentine One hidden display mounted. Do you think there is room in the pod to mount the small housing display?

https://store.valentine1.com/store/products/20110hc.gif

[cgillio]

Cool mod. The placement of it is exactly where I have my Valentine One hidden display mounted. Do you think there is room in the pod to mount the small housing display?

https://store.valentine1.com/store/products/20110hc.gif

Thats funny you mention that I have been talking to Rick about this recently.

[RiXst3r]

the v1 display is too large, and would require modification to fit into the pod. Or I would have to make a bigger pod, which would be an undertaking I cant take the time now for, since I am concentrating on fullfilling existing orders.

Thanks for the understanding... great idea though guys...

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Good news... I will be getting a few more gauges in this week, so another batch should ship out this weekend!

[e90phan]

so where does that put us on the original list? i think i was somewhere around 48.

[RiXst3r]

so where does that put us on the original list? i think i was somewhere around 48.

Yours will be shipped as soon as the batch gauges come in that was shipped to me on monday... I think there is only 7 ahead of you.

[oddjob2021]

Yours will be shipped as soon as the batch gauges come in that was shipped to me on monday... I think there is only 7 ahead of you.

And me? Will I also get the next shipment? :)

[335lvr]

Update on ETA for mechanical gauges?

[RiXst3r]

More mechanical gauges are on thier way here, Digital gauges are all here... we are going to ship about 5-10 boxes a day, just to keep our sanity... :D

And if you wonder, no I didnt wait to order the gauges, they have all been on order since march, and I am just now finally going to be getting the rest of them.

Thanks guys!

-Rick

[e90phan]

^^ we still gettin PMs when they ship, right? haven't gotten anything yet and planned the install this weekend.

[1clean335i]

^^ we still gettin PMs when they ship, right? haven't gotten anything yet and planned the install this weekend.
i have a pod for sale... brand new, ready to ship. check the f/s threads

[RiXst3r]

^^ we still gettin PMs when they ship, right? haven't gotten anything yet and planned the install this weekend.

You will be getting a shipment PM from me in the next 48 hours...

-Rick

[Nyulak]

I am trembling in anticipation! If this weekend turns out to be nice, I plan on detailing my car and installing this, provided it ships in time. Fortunately, I'm fairly patient.

[RiXst3r]

We've got about 6 units out in the last 48 hours, I was hoping for more, but its a lot of work... There is still 14 more going out before the week is over... if you haven't got a PM from me, there is still a chance it will happen before the weekend, or today.

-Rick

[Fubarsky]

Rick
Got my POD looks great. I was one of the people that already had a gauge not installed yet. I wonder do you have the install and wiring directions online, they did not come with my POD. Thanks.

Sorry if this was posted earlier.

[dzenno]

Rick,
Is mine on the way?

[RiXst3r]

Rick,
Is mine on the way?

PM me your details and I will look it up

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

Rick
Got my POD looks great. I was one of the people that already had a gauge not installed yet. I wonder do you have the install and wiring directions online, they did not come with my POD. Thanks.

Sorry if this was posted earlier.

You have a PM... if anyone else wants them... PM me

[ScottyGams]

is the 135i kit still in development or on the back burner?

just ordered, a little excited!

[RiXst3r]

135 kit is in on the back burner right now... but not for long... I hope to have something for it before the end of summer.

-Rick

is the 135i kit still in development or on the back burner?

just ordered, a little excited!

[jbttum3]

I'm guessing you gave up on the 60mm pod.......

[RiXst3r]

I'm guessing you gave up on the 60mm pod.......

sorry... I wasn't able to get it to work with 60mm... :sigh:

Thanks for being patient with me....

[jbttum3]

sorry... I wasn't able to get it to work with 60mm... :sigh:

Thanks for being patient with me....

No big deal......I'll figure something out

[bonsai]

Any pics with the digital guage?

[RiXst3r]

Any pics with the digital guage?

Here is one of the digital gauge, although its in a pre-production hand made prototype pod... (old shape)

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137538&stc=1&d=1205702914

-Rick

[RiXst3r]

updated first post with new info for order timeline and new photo from pikkashoe

[ScottyGams]

135 kit is in on the back burner right now... but not for long... I hope to have something for it before the end of summer.

-Rick

ok, well let us know on 1addicts when you regain your footing:)

my PCD is on july 31st, and this is one awesome mod I want to do as soon as I am able!

[RiXst3r]

ok, well let us know on 1addicts when you regain your footing:)

my PCD is on july 31st, and this is one awesome mod I want to do as soon as I am able!

Will do :cool!:

[RiXst3r]

now that I am almost caught up(only 7 orders left), who's up for another discounted group buy? :D