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LED fuse rails by niche

Started by obseshn · 4 Jan 2012 · 393 replies

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KALAYArchived member
say what? was there one on ebay?
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SIrollerArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by pht35e [View Post] woo $146 stings a little but at least i got it now off to see if they can be reproduced slightly different incase niche has a copy right on these are you serious? if you are going to purchase one of his products and then take it to be reproduced i wouldn't be shouting it from the rooftops. theres more to something like this than a copyright. you can't just change the colour or something. read up on IP rights. If I was niche I'd be giving you a blasting for even mentioning the idea. its not as if he was selling the rights for a huge amount of cash.
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jbonezArchived member
The thing that sucks is I just pushed my fuse box into the cabin & going to rewire it as this thread comes up.. ---------- Post added 28-01-12 at 14:19 ---------- makes me craveee some LEDs
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bck2basicArchived member
I'm spewing cause I messaged the guy on eBay about the 1st one and said how much, and he said $100 buy it now, but then I realized it wasn't a v2 and thought nah ill grab the other one thinking it wouldn't go for more than $130. P!ssed as now cause my 4 front fuses have melted together :P. I would deffinatly be in for 2.
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pht35eArchived member
hey not trying to make waves mate just seems a hella lot of people want these things and they are impossible to get thats all
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sherman89Archived member
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250978415021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p398 4.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250978415021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) $282 LOL
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pht35eArchived member
sweet i got a deal on the 1st one at $140 and i sware in the picture the one i purchased had the leds on it... gess ill see when it gets here
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sampoArchived member
Keen for 2!
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-pumba-Archived member
i want one of these so ****in bad, someone make some lol
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PR03LTArchived member
how much are they? i might grab a couple
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-pumba-Archived member
well we need them to be put into production before we can get a price
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WaughyArchived member
Glad I got mine for $80 back when Niche was still around and making them. I'd consider selling it, but no less than $4500, with a free 5L Calais, lol. Hopefully something good comes of this for those wanting one, they're a fantastic bit of kit.
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TRB006Archived member
I'm keen. Put me down for one. Cheers.
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NicheArchived member
Hi Guys, Technical Points: Series 3 fuserail design in final stage qualification (no point making Series/V2 anymore, odd complexities). EvilPet is right, its so easy to get burned and numbers need to stack up. The old Series 2 (or V2 fuserail) had a couple of builtin copy-resist manufacturing aspects but missed out on ease for configuring VK and others through to VR. This has been complicated by the situation I am a one man show and finances are tight. Had a death in the family last year under troubling circumstances and although my health has improved need to make this a military exercise to ensure efficiencies all round. Btw: The existing jigs for the Series 2 have been amended to handle both V2 and Series 3 (in case any IP queries crop up later). In short the Series 3 retains the best of the Series 2 and takes advantage of recent improvements in surface mount componentry and tighter layout. Communications: I have a few private messages here and some from ebay, most get me through my private email address, will be going through CT messages later today. Any ppl that have messaged me and no post in this thread, will be messaged tonight after I've had some shut eye, 7:30am, havent slept yet <guh> Commercial Issues: In order to be fair to as many nice people as possible on this great (and patient) forum [thanks to moderators !] and regardless of the bidding oddities on ebay and my good history/reputation there, I feel it appropriate to do a pilot batch of the Series 3 and offer them here initially to guys on first come first served basis and in relation to some base seniority eg. Must have been a member joined before Jan 1, 2012. That is, I dont feel good re opportunitists getting them first and scalping on ebay or anywhere else. However, I noticed there might be a couple of Series 2 units still in people's bottom drawers - well now is the time to list them here or on ebay, if you havent installed them by now for whatever reason you may as well exit and see how the Series 3 turns out as it can go up to VR models - up to you. As its holidays for uni students my 19 yr old son will be on hand to move things along a bit until first week in March, he helped with last batch and got his initiation with the soldering iron, drill and jigsaw (hasnt seen the bandsaw yet) As much as I would like to get parts for 50, build and test and ship I cant do that due to overheads and other work, not least of which is handling the admin of working out who wanted them when ie Chasing people up... So, it has to be on strict but, fair deposit only but, will keep it here for 7 days before offering sales elsewhere such as on ebay, gives you guys time to organise. Series 3 Pilot Batch Pricing (50 to 60 units for 3 months): Models Available, VK through to VR, all Matt black, white lettering.BareBones:....No Fuses, no leds, no lighting, min spades____________________$ 90.00 Standard::....Fuses, Fuse Leds, no lighting, 3 x extra acc fuses______________$ 99.00 Advanced:....Fuses, Fuse Leds, 2 x engine lights, timer, all acc spades________$ 115.00 Relay holder boards are not generally used for VK and VL's but optional if you wish to move the fuserail inside to glove box or underneath glove box, such as when adding extra relays for more functions. Also optional on later models up to VR, as there are other places to move those relays if budget conscious. Sorry dont have prices yet for the relay boards, its a gamble ordering a panel of those, will advise later on, just let me know you want it and I'll note it on the spreadsheet. CD of install pics and vids for DIY included. Ordering Terms: 1. Cleared funds deposited will establish 'first come first served' order processing. 2. Allow ~4 weeks for pilot batch parts to turn up and start shipping. 3. If you decide you want extra and its within a week then will try to include to save postage. 4. Want refund, no problem but lose queue position, allow a week so can interleave orders, no restock fee for this batch. 5. Keep bank receipt for reference, if no acknowledge from me on email, then email scan to confirm. 6. Shipping by satchel or express post (tracking no.) in 500gm or 3Kg bags, check prices on http://shop.auspost.com.au/shop/express-post and in plain packing. 7. Will email/message you the tracking number and where shipped from 8. Sorry cannot do dealer/bulk for discount, this is a pilot batch for time being of 50 to 60 etc. 9. Variations considered, eg cable length, timer period, remote pushbutton etc, email me with comments/requests [email removed] Banking DetailsCleared funds deposit to (ING) Bsb 923 100 Account 30133149 Name 'Network Power Systems' though any bank referenced name prob ok Request narration as "CT" a space and your calaisturbo user nickname, eg:"CT niche", this is important so I know who sent it ! Then email me your order detail (which model) and best receive address/name to [email removed] optionally with scan of your receipt Will be posting this in for sale section shortly [moderators allowing post here], thought I'll give you guys a day's head start or so, you have been a nice bunch :-) Apologies if I have missed anything or anyone, thankyou for all the great comments, I aim to please, Cheers for now, Mike ps: typos excepted, will check this when I get up, hope no errors... pps: Testing email redirect on subdomain, edit: Forgot account name
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sherman89Archived member
Sounds good, i need the account name to deposit the money.
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vlwagzArchived member
sorry if this is a stupid question but im thinking of getting the advance rail but what are the engine lights for? whats the timer? and all acc spades?
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NicheArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vlwagz [View Post] sorry if this is a stupid question but im thinking of getting the advance rail but what are the engine lights for? whats the timer? and all acc spades? no problem, I forgot that too, need slepe, will mod the post above later on but here for time being:- Engine lights, two bright white LEDs on end of cables (one each) and wire tags so they can be positioned in engine bay to light up regions you want to see, check, work on etc, also one on each end of fuserail, even in daylight some areas are difficult to see and worse at service station with overhead fluoros. Can just see button on top right next to tab. The timer is a pushbutton operated timer for the lighting, typical application is:- Open bonnet, push the button on fuserail top (or can supply remote button) lights come on and stay on full bright for 10-15mins so you have 10mins of full bright to look at stuff or fix stuff etc, after 10mins they get a bit dimmer, so you get a warning to press the button again for another 10-15mins ie. They wont just go off while you are working on somethng or stuck upside down udner car. I used mine a lot when camping with kids and going over rough ground, needed to check radiator, hoses etc. Torches get lost so having sem- fixed lights on cables was more convenient and reliable. If you get the fuserail installed in glovebox or underneath glove box the accessory lights can still go to engine bay or anywhere else you need. Accessory Spades The standard holden fuserail has room for two accessory fuses on bottom left, mine has room for 3 more, they are fully populated with underneath spades and holders, can be plugged into any other items you have added, like turbo IC water spray, air comp for shockies, extra spotties etc etc More pics on link below on my old sig (ignore the email address think its wrong on that link) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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patchArchived member
Hey man, I'm keen to grab one Shall I deposit the full amount right now or wait...?
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hughyArchived member
+2 yell out whenever you need the details
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vlwagzArchived member
wow very impressed mate. sounds great ill be keen.
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