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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ndy.boyd
I tried to purchase a brass plate from Terry's Jaguar Parts and went through the order process to the end, only to find the final billing to be as follows:

Part: $6.04
Shipping:$80.00

I don't think so.
The difference is Canada, my shipping was 13.58.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximA
The difference is Canada, my shipping was 13.58.

I acknowledge that shipping to Canada may be at added cost, but the brass plate I ordered is 3 inches long and could be put into an envelope and mailed for the cost of a letter. For this, they want me to pay $80?

To me, this is the equivalent of theft. If they don't want to sell to Canada, why don't they just say so on their web site instead of giving the impression that "we'll only sell to any Canadians who are dumb enough to let us rip them off."
 

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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximA
Do you have the part number for these? I need to order them as I changed the rest of the interior to piano black this week.

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Please see my response to you on posts 73 & 74.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 12:32 AM
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Jhummer,

Count me in!

Given the choice I'd opt for option 1 (fastening new paddle to existing paddle). Aluminum, black, whatever, it all sounds great.

Keep us posted and I'll keep my trigger finger on my Paypal account


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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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Thank you for your interest.

There has been a slight delay as they are still manufacturing other car parts ahead of mine. So hoping to have an answer this week.

But I promise the wait will be worthwhile!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jahummer
The part number for the right is C2P17644, left C2P17645
Sorry I some how missed this. I got found the parts at Terrys Jag for 110 so I'm good
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximA
Sorry I some how missed this. I got found the parts at Terrys Jag for 110 so I'm good

Better than $600 each!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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You can say that again LOL! Thank you for the correct part number
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jahummer
Thank you for your interest.

There has been a slight delay as they are still manufacturing other car parts ahead of mine. So hoping to have an answer this week.

But I promise the wait will be worthwhile!
Any updates? Replacing the plastic paddles with something more substantial is all my car needs to be absolutely perfect!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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I am still waiting on them to get caught up from car & gun parts. Hoping to have something this week or next. There is a lot of 3D programming and is taking longer than expected.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Okay everyone, finally got pricing for 1 piece version that attaches to the existing paddles. You can not see the plastic paddle looking into the car, but you can still see the illuminated part. Price is currently $250 per set. If you want a 2 piece design that fits over and completely covers the existing paddles, the price is double that so about what the factory ones cost but much, much better for all of the obvious reasons.

They are telling me I need to order a minimum of 12 sets for this price but I am trying to negotiate a slightly better price.

So I need to know who is in at this price and which version you want?

Thank you very much!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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I really need to see what the final product looks like - and how does the '+' & '-' illumination show through?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Yes love to see a picture first. What is the material again?
Thanks for all the hard work setting this up by the way!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Hey jahummer, Thanks for all your work. I'm looking forward to see a final copy to see how they look and fit before committing. Could you please post some pictures of the final product?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ngarara
I really need to see what the final product looks like - and how does the '+' & '-' illumination show through?
Understood. Some members said they would like the lower cost 1 piece design that fits over the paddle leaving the original paddle's illuminated side visible.

The final product will be identical in shape to the prototype I made, the difference will be in fit and finish. The shifters will be of Jaguar quality or higher, not "homemade".
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by hawaii
Yes love to see a picture first. What is the material again?
Thanks for all the hard work setting this up by the way!
They will be made from premium alloy, satin finish & anodized.

I am trying to get him to make me 1 set and not the minimum of 12 sets.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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[QUOTE=DGL;936351]Hey jahummer, Thanks for all your work. I'm looking forward to see a final copy to see how they look and fit before committing. Could you please post some pictures of the final product?[/QUOTE

IF I can get around the 12 set minimum, I will proceed and post pics of course.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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If you don't have a prototype maybe a drawing showing the differences in size etc???
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hawaii
If you don't have a prototype maybe a drawing showing the differences in size etc???

The prototype can be seen in post # 1 and post # 11.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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I got mine done in NJ at Nouri's Performance...I am north of 610 HP now with my XKR...call me if you need any info (917-767-8146).

Mo
 
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