| Author | Message | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
Junior Member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 83 Registered: 6-2003 |
TREVI. I contacted as many people as I could in reference to the register. Why you do not trust me is unknown to me. I thought the the register would be a great Idea. I have over 450 cars on there at the moment!! more the better. If you can help me that would be great. Thanks Steve | ||
| Ermin Trevisan (Trevi)
New member Username: Trevi Post Number: 18 Registered: 5-2003 |
steve coleby what you are doing does not look very serious to me, you even spammed the ferrari owner's site. for me this is also the reason why i do not send you my details on my mondial t cab, from what i know about you, there is no reason for me to trust you. for me your behaviour is questionable. trevi | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 360 Registered: 2-2003 |
In answer to removing tarnish from the Team Voodoo aluminum knob I use Mothers Mag Polish, the cream. It shines like chrome and doesn't tarnish as quickly as it used to. I am also guilty of plugging a non-sponsor on this site in my zeal to be helpful and I apologize to the sponsors here. DJ | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 693 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dr. S, shipment came this morning from the composites manufacturing company, so your knob will go out Priority Mail TODAY! Sorry for the delay. By the way, I have 3 extras available now if anyone else is interested -- $110 each including shipping within the U.S. 47mm (355/360 size but will fit 308/328/348/TR) black Carbon Fiber over aluminum threaded core with 5-speed shift pattern under the resin. Any profit will goes to our local Ferrari Club. Otherwise we'll probably use them as raffles or door prizes at our local Ferrari Club events. Also, Sodacoms now has a supply, as does Steve Harris Imports. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3977 Registered: 9-2001 |
IMHO, no | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5489 Registered: 8-2002 |
there is always ebay | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 49 Registered: 6-2003 |
Tom Raising the price gets no-one, no-where ! Steve | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 48 Registered: 6-2003 |
Don I did not raise it to shadow my site at all. I just mentioned it becuase this seems very minor compared to things that have happened and can happen at anytime. I am willing to sponsor but I am calculating the cost. most of the sponsors do this for a full-time job, This is not mine. Is it ok to see how things go first? (open to all members to comment. Thanks guys Steve | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3975 Registered: 9-2001 |
because, you come here push your site, then say you will look into becoming a sponsor, find out the price, publicly balk at it and accuse the webmaster of making money on something he started and spends tons of time and money on, I stand by my post | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5487 Registered: 8-2002 |
Steve, that is a low blow bringing up the accident has a excuse to skirt your soft selling. | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 47 Registered: 6-2003 |
Tom! What is the point in raising the price? you will get even less people sponsoring the site. I thought we are all adults. Why argue over this. Life is to short as I am sure we all know, Taking recent events into consideration. Steve. "look no web address"!!!! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3974 Registered: 9-2001 |
you must be making money by spamming the site otherwise you would not do it, If I was Rob I would raise the price for you. You got some set. If you agree to sponsor the site for two years I will pay for your first month | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 46 Registered: 6-2003 |
very funny | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5485 Registered: 8-2002 |
Good to hear We support our sponsers Matt http://www.stoppostingyouraddressuntilyouareasponser.com | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 45 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hello all. I just received the info on the sponsorship $200-$300 a month!! I am considering it. as I said it is not a large earner for me so it may be difficult to justify the outlay. I appreciate that sponsorship keeps the site going but the site must be making money. It is not very expensive at all to keep a site on line. Thanks Steve. www.myownferrari.com | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3973 Registered: 9-2001 |
I am not sure he cares | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5482 Registered: 8-2002 |
It's not fair to the guys that are PAYING to sell there items. How would you feel? Honestly | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3972 Registered: 9-2001 |
you can wait to hear back from him before putting your web address in every post, if this is not a big money earner that you should have no trouble waiting | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5481 Registered: 8-2002 |
Steve, you are spaming the site. With every post you are trying to sell something and adding your website address. It's called soft selling. His name is Rob BTW | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 44 Registered: 6-2003 |
I am not spamming the site. what else can I do promote myself and to sponsor the site? I have sent Rob two e-mails regarding sponsorship. until I receive a reply what can I do??? Steve www.myownferrari.com PS: I am more than willing to become a sponsor if the cost is not to high!! This is not a great profit earner for me | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5480 Registered: 8-2002 |
Steve, e-mail rob at [email protected] for information. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3970 Registered: 9-2001 |
Steve, if you are serious about becoming a sponsor, then you should wait to find out the information you are seeking, instead of spamming the site. Sponsors make this site possible and you should understand that | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 42 Registered: 6-2003 |
Mike Is that what I am doing? Hyping my products??? Steve. www.myownferrari.com. I am trying to find out the prices to become a sponsor, but nobody seems to what to help me. I guess they don't need the revenue. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 672 Registered: 8-2002 |
Steve, not true. For example, I support both Paul Hill, who is am FChat sponsor, and also UltimatePedals.com, who is not. They both make excellent products and have been very helpful and contribute to FChat in a variety of ways and posts, not just hyping their products. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 671 Registered: 8-2002 |
If it's a Voodoo, knob, the polish will work great. If it's from ST Corsa (or perhaps some other brand), it has a clearcoat, which doesn't take long to get messed up. | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 41 Registered: 6-2003 |
Mike It seems to me you do not like people who are not Ferrari chat sponsors who offer items for sale. Why is this? Just because someone sponsors the site does not guarantee all the business for themselves. Thanks Steve www.myownferrari.com Someone who is trying but not getting a reply to become a sponsor. | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 308 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mitch, I polish my knob all the time!!  I always use the semi-chrome and it does an outstanding job......is it possible that your knob has been coated with an acrylic or a "poly" type coating....I've seen some like this...... | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 95 Registered: 3-2003 |
Try professional automotive polish - with fine abrasive, like 3M Perfectit III. Just make sure to take it out of the car, first. | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 943 Registered: 6-2001 |
I bought an aluminum polished knob a year ago. I used it for like a month, and it tarnished because my palms sweat when I am pushing the car!! Now I have no idea how to clean it!! I have tried that Simichrome polish, nothing works!! | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 92 Registered: 3-2003 |
Right, I was talking about the differences between the knobs themselves. I just e-mailed you... -Chris | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 664 Registered: 8-2002 |
Aluminum core for the shift knob, but that's not going to be the case for the door sills nor the dash gauge cluster plates. [email protected] | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 90 Registered: 3-2003 |
Mike, I think our projects differ in the fundamental construction techniques used. Yours are alumunum cored, mine are composite. Which is better? That's probably entirely subjective. I'm glad we agree that the larger size is the way to go for all models. Feel free to e-mail me @ [email protected] thanks Mike -Chris | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 663 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jerry, yeah, with as great as the aluminum knobs from www.TeamVoodo.com felt in the hand, that's why I had these CF knobs designed around a similar aluminum blank, and in the same hand-filling size at 47mm (355 and 360 size, but fit perfectly on 308/328/348/TR cars). There are advantages to being in on the design and prototyping process! By the way, if anyone wants to order them, Dave at Sodacom (FerrariChat sponsor) now has a good supply in hand. If you prefer it plain and without a shift pattern on it, it sounds like Chris at Valence (another FerrariChat sponsor) will be the way to go. Our next projects will be 308/328 door sills, and 308/328 dash guage panels, again built to my specs. I know these are available as Japanese imports, but we expect these U.S. manufactured versions to be less money for same or better quality. Chris/Valence -- we might want to touch bases so we complement each other's projects, rather than duplicate them. | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 569 Registered: 4-2003 |
No problem, and Mike DID email me!!! So I will wait a little longer!!! No worries here. DrS | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 747 Registered: 7-2001 |
I just put the aluminum one on my 308 and man it looks awesome. I very solid feel to it as well. | ||
| steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
New member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 28 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hi I have gear knobs available now. Solid carbon with aluminium insert. 43mm (308/328/348,Mondial etc) and 47mm (355 etc) same as original parts. 5 and 6 speed, with or without shift pattern. www.myownferrari.com e-mail. [email protected]. PS: Ray can you please get back to me with the costings of website support.  | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 525 Registered: 12-2002 |
Yeah, Jerry, but isn't it great when you find it again? | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 88 Registered: 3-2003 |
Ours will be available Thursday - 47mm with 5 speed, 6 speed, and no shift pattern. The material is plain weave, like the factory (ferrari) knobs. They are solid - carbon skin filled with an epoxy/aluminum/carbon composite, and aluminum threads. Just a head's up for those interested in an alternative. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4799 Registered: 8-2002 |
Anything made from Carbon is cool. | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 746 Registered: 7-2001 |
I hate it when my knob is lost. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 660 Registered: 8-2002 |
I've emailed DrS offline. The Carbon Fiber knobs are being manufactured by Composite Resources Co. and they took longer than planned since they decided to redo the tooling for the production knobs versus the one-at-a-time process, so that the quality would be better and consistent. They've completed 15 and they've shipped; DrS's will be in the next batch, which is supposed to ship to me this Thursday (yeah, I know, they've already missed two promised dates). But Dave at Sodacom DID get his shipment, so I know they're actually making these things as fast as they can! I'm sorry for the delay... I've paid for these things already too. If you want your money back, I'll be glad to give it to you via PayPal, but if you can just be patient a few more days... or I'll be glad to send you the prototype CF knob that's on my car right now in tomorrow's mail! | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 560 Registered: 4-2003 |
Yep, been hanging out at the ot mostly!! Once FoA and Sport A. got my car back together, been out driving and havent had much to contribute....well, in the main forum anyway!!!! DrS  | ||
| Dr. Ken Lee (Kenster888)
Junior Member Username: Kenster888 Post Number: 112 Registered: 4-2003 |
Oh no the Doc is back! | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 559 Registered: 4-2003 |
It has been a month since I paied for it. I was just wondering when it would be in. DrS |