Cracked sport seat hinge gearbox - first prototype ready

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TroyArboc
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jayjaya29 wrote: Jan 27, 2022 1:21 PM In for 2 sets as well if it happens.
Halfway there
BenGerman
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Might be worth sharing in the Facebook groups and on Bigcoupe?
The E24 has the same issue.
joema
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I'm in for a set too, if/when it becomes available.
Badger
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I would be in for a set for both front seats also.
Mike W.
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Is the rocking the entire seat assembly or just the back to the seat cushion?
TroyArboc
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Mike W. wrote: Feb 05, 2022 8:11 PM Is the rocking the entire seat assembly or just the back to the seat cushion?
It could be a combination of things but the most common cause is cracked motor casings.
charofire
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Count me in for a set. Thanks!
elcrazon
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Interested in two sets, if this happens
BenGerman
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Alright, let’s do this.

Closing date for orders is 3/15/22. Write me a PN with:

Your Name
Your address
How many left and right pieces you want
lswoboda
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Sent PM. Thank you!
BenGerman
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Anybody else? Haven’t received a PM from everybody that was interested yet.
Chimi-Changa
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Let me know when you make manual sport seat parts! ( You know how my seats are...) :D


Northeast OH? :laugh:
SharKnows
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I would like a set for my drivers seat . Tried sending you a message Ben but I couldn’t get it to work, maybe because I’m in my phone
Badger
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Sent one earlier!
BenGerman
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Got some PMs. Will Follow up in a few days with details.
1st 5er
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:wave:

Keeping you on top of things. :laugh:
BenGerman
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Time window is closing. Anybody interested should order now.
Badger
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money sent, thank you
lswoboda
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Money sent and sent address via PM.

Thank you.
joema
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I sent a PM on the 15th, hope you got it.
BenGerman
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Still have a couple payments pending. Will pull the trigger with the shop soon.
BenGerman
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Last call tomorrow until 18:00 EST.
Still a bunch of orders open…

This will be the last chance to get one of these sets.
topher800
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PM sent.
BenGerman
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Orders closed. Will update with a production schedule once I get it.
lswoboda
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BenGerman wrote: Apr 17, 2022 9:02 PM Orders closed. Will update with a production schedule once I get it.
Thank you for the update!
lswoboda
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Any updates? Thanks in advance.
BenGerman
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They are all shipped and everybody should have the tracking number in their inbox. Enjoy!
Badger
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Mine arrived, end of box was ripped open but thankfully all 4 were still inside!
thank you for making this happen.
lswoboda
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Mine arrived safe and sound! They look great.

Thank you, BenGerman, for making this happen.

Cheers! :beer:
Pablo_el
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Re: Cracked sport seat hinge gearbox - first prototype ready

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Revieving the thread from the dead. I one complete seat with broken gearboxes left and right. 

Can I still get that parts to fix them?
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