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  1. SeattleM5

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    #1 SeattleM5, Nov 16, 2024
    Placed an order inquiry at Unobtainium Supply a week ago, also called the number on his website with no response. Hope he's ok.
     
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    #2 mixedgas, Nov 16, 2024
    I've been calling and emailing off and on for a few months with no response. He has no idea who I am though, maybe he's swamped with work from 'known entities'. I hope he is ok too.
     
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  3. Andreas Engesvik

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    #3 Andreas Engesvik, Nov 17, 2024
    I got a mail from him the 6th this month - I have ordered a bleed screw.
     
  4. NJMatt

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    #4 NJMatt, Nov 17, 2024
    I have been waiting over a year for my order. I spoke with him a few times. He tells me "about 2 more weeks." Not sure why.
     
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    #5 Ehamilton, Nov 17, 2024
    What was your order?
     
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    #6 NJMatt, Nov 18, 2024
    The SHIFTALTOOL ,95970630-US and
    CAMLOCK4V.

    I think there was a tooling issue.
    Not sure.
     
  7. dflett

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    #7 dflett, Nov 18, 2024
    I believe Verell has health issues and he has a backlog of orders. This was mentioned in 'The Setback Machine', Hagerty Driver's Club magazine Sep-Oct 2024
     
  8. SeattleM5

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    #8 SeattleM5, Nov 18, 2024
    Very sorry to hear about Verrel's health issues. I wish him the best.

    Many years ago I purchased one of his delrin shift shaft bushings that replaces the silent bloc. I replaced the bushing closest to the engine and now I'd like to replace the one closest to the shifter as I have the center console out. I think I'll just machine a replacement myself. If anyone else needs some let me know as I'll need to buy a foot of the delrin rod and I'll have left over.
     
  9. NJMatt

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    #9 NJMatt, Nov 18, 2024
    I'm sorry to hear of his health issues.
     
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  10. SeattleM5

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    #10 SeattleM5, Nov 24, 2024
    It's been a couple of weeks now and no word from Verrel. I truly hope he is ok.

    I really wanted to get the car back together and since the distal (engine side) shift shaft bushing on my 328 had already been replaced with a Delrin bushing I wanted to do the same for the proximal bushing under the center console. I ended up purchasing a foot of Delrin for $8 and went to the family machine shop to make one on my own.

    How many people does it take to make one of these bushings? In my case three, . . . three generations that is. What should have been a quick 15 minute project turned into a 2 hour affair involving Grandfather, Father, and Son. The three of us BS's our way through the project, blaming one another for the delays. I grew up in this machine shop and I have plenty of experience machining steel and aluminum but I think this was the first time I've ever machined a plastic polymer. My son who graduated earlier this year with a degree in mechanical engineering tried to explain thermal expansion of polymers but I didn't listen resulting in the "third times a charm" idiom being required :)

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    #11 BenB, Nov 24, 2024
    I heard from him last Tuesday, and he said he's been dealing with health issues and lots of backorders. My order is just one of many that he's working on.
    I'm sure he's doing all that he can to catch up.
     
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    #12 smg2, Nov 24, 2024
    Friend of mine runs a machine shop just for plastics... Completely different animal to metals. Humidity and water are big factors.
     
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    #13 eurocarguy101, Nov 25, 2024
    I ordered some stuff from him earlier this year and it took a while to get because he had a surgery. It would be a major loss to the community if he was unable to continue, but I certainly wish him the best.
     
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    #14 eurocarguy101, Nov 25, 2024
    I just got the shift alt tool. If you still need it in a few weeks after my project, let me know.
     
  15. SeattleM5

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    #15 SeattleM5, Nov 25, 2024
    Completely agree! Sending good thoughts Verell's way.
     
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    #16 ronfrohock, Nov 26, 2024
    Verell has been a true asset to Ferrari owners all over the globe. I have met him many times, he is a great guy. ‘I hope he is doing well.
     
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    #18 Verell, Nov 27, 2024
    My apologies for being unresponsive.
    I'm recovering from a 2+week battle with a vicious & miserable flu or cold (Wasn't COVID).
    I'm currently closed for Thanksgiving thru the weekend.
    I'll be back at work Monday 2 DEC.
     
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  19. SeattleM5

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    #19 SeattleM5, Nov 27, 2024
    So glad you're ok Verell! Have a great Thanksgiving.
     
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    #20 smg2, Nov 27, 2024
    Happy to hear your doing better. Flu season sucks.
     
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    #22 NJMatt, Dec 2, 2024
    Happy you're recovering.
    I hope you're back to 100% soon.
     
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    #23 sltillim, Dec 4, 2024
    I got it in October - it was a real ass kicker. @Verell super glad you are doing better!
     

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