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Now Available! New transmission switches to replace rubber buttons

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  1. Dave rocks

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    Guys - we have another batch of electronics coming in today and the balance of the first order is due tomorrow.

    Once the electronics arrive, we need to assemble, test and package. We already have other orders to fulfill and ship. Remember, we've had many owners awaiting these and those folks that reached out are getting the first units.

    That said, anyone in need, please email me: dave.lelonek@**********.com

    We are hoping to have these live at our online store by the end of the week :)
     
  4. John_K_348

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    Outstanding Dave! Keep calm and don't let the wait get you down. "Sold Out" says it all. :D
     
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    Thank you, John :)

    We have just assembled another batch of 15 R & AUTO but some are sold and shipping tomorrow. Still some available for those that are in need.
     
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    These are so dang sharp I had to say something. It will be a while before my switches need attention in the 360. Traction control worked great in the downpours I was caught in this past year or so. I was coming back from car shows in CT and no stickiness to report. The R t-handle is the wear item however. Fingers crossed and gentle use ;)
     
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    Thank you. These are only for 430 / 599 so you will never need them in your 360. But as far as sticky refinishing, we've got you covered there when you need the help :)
     
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    I'll be lurking in your store's website when its up. Thanks Dave!
     
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    Hi Dan,

    We are working on the text description and photos - lot's of content to finish to get them up. Several more shipped today.

    If you are in need now, just email me:

    dave.lelonek@**********.com

    My best,

    Dave
     
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    Guys, I've just completed an illustration to help owners determine which switch version they have. Note - If you have the hard button version, we can refinish those. I wanted to post this here but it will also be posted to our online store soon :)




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    So, I'd like to share another piece of technical information that applies to the 430:

    Early 430's had R, AUTO (transmission controls) that are a very different design, manufactured by Jaeger, also known as BJ Automotive. While we can and do refinish those, they are hard plastic buttons and our new switch assemblies will not work in that unit based on the design.

    See this image for detail and how to identify if you have this unit :)


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    I've been asked a good question that I wish to address:

    Q: Will these work in a RHD (right hard drive car)?

    A: Yes, they are interchangeable between LHD & RHD

    I've edited our description to include this :)
     
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    We've had a terrific response to these and have sold over 10 units in the last 3 weeks. We've sold 3 yesterday to dealers and one to day to a gentlemen in Asia.

    The response has been fantastic - lot's of happy customers :)
     
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    Thank you, Kev. These are helping a lot of customers worldwide with failing rubber buttons :)

    We are selling 4-5 units per week :)
     
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    It is interesting that not one person posted the cost to get these sticky buttons replaced at the dealership. I just got a quote for my 2011 458 Italia and it was $8000-9000. I could not stop dropping the F bomb when I heard the price. Ferrari should stand behind their design flaw and cover every single one of these. It only took them 25 years to address their design flaw. This seriously pisses me off.
     
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    That is because if you get the dealer to replace them, they will just get sticky again and the dealer and Ferrari know that. Get yours destickied yourself by Dave or Robbie for a permanent fix.
     
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    I got a set for my Scuderia from Dave. Amazing work and craftsmanship!!
     
  20. 285ferrari

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    That cost is accurate from some of our competitors, but not us. Send me an email - Our cost is WAY cheaper then what you were quoted.
     
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    It is the labor to get the parts out and re-install them that costs the money.
     
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    Todd- You are tilting at windmills that have already been attacked multiple times. If you have a pro do all the work, it is going to be expensive.
    Your 458 is 13 years old. This is one of the things you have to bear to own a Ferrari. Just take an extra blood pressure pill.

    There are videos on how to remove the parts and send them in yourself. Not too difficult.
     
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