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all4spl · 01-20-2017, 12:58 PM

Hmm if we do the preorder, is that all we are responsible for paying? Or do they want the rest of the money when it's done?

DustinS · 01-20-2017, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by all4spl

Hmm if we do the preorder, is that all we are responsible for paying? Or do they want the rest of the money when it's done?

@MRS-Colin will have to confirm, but I assume when the product is released, the rest of the $200 (or $400 depending if they need to step up to the next level device) will be due.

MRS-Colin · 01-20-2017, 01:12 PM

Product is complete. Preorder is to get additional functionality. Please read the blog post.

all4spl · 01-20-2017, 01:47 PM

Okay so if the product is complete and we order now, how will the device be updated for the additional functions? Or are you looking for a set dollar amount before you finish the product and ship it out?

MRS-Colin · 01-20-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by all4spl

Okay so if the product is complete and we order now, how will the device be updated for the additional functions? Or are you looking for a set dollar amount before you finish the product and ship it out?

The functionality that is complete as of right now is listed on the product page. If we achieve a certain number of pre-orders as listed on the blog and product, I'll continue developing the additional features. All of it has been done for other platforms so I know it is able to be done for this platform with the GM controllers. Its the time involved with developing more features that prompted a pre-order.

If I get an ocean of preorders here within the next few weeks I can devote time to making them work. If we don't get many preorders, units will ship with existing functionality only as the market has shown it isn't read to "put its money where its mouth is". Units are able to be sent back and reflashed with updated functionality if more is developed at a later date. This will be inexpensive and have a quick turnaround.

all4spl · 01-20-2017, 02:22 PM

That answers my question. Thank you very much.

01-20-2017, 02:23 PM

Looking forward to trying one of these out!

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DustinS · 01-20-2017, 03:53 PM

This brings in to question though. If ABS/Traction Control doesn't get added to the early device, is it worth switching to a manual/dual master brake set-up so that the use of larger brakes (Oh just say Blue ZR1 Calipers) can be used... hmm.

Edit: How sick would these look on a Twin with a LS3 under the hood:

ILLSMOQ · 01-20-2017, 04:19 PM

I got my order in.

ILLSMOQ · 01-23-2017, 03:18 PM

Would look pretty awesome man

RGK-BRZ · 01-25-2017, 01:14 PM

I placed my pre-order with the folks at MRS Electronics last night. I'm hoping to see additional commitments from other members from the FR-S/BRZ community here, so that Colin can justify the effort to develop additional functionality....especially the part that will allow us to retain the ABS system. I'm confident that an LS3-525hp/376 will fix the torque deficit in my BRZ, but I definitely want to have a sufficiently capable "whoa" system to offset the "go!"

Greg

MRS-Colin · 01-25-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RGK-BRZ

I placed my pre-order with the folks at MRS Electronics last night. I'm hoping to see additional commitments from other members from the FR-S/BRZ community here, so that Colin can justify the effort to develop additional functionality....especially the part that will allow us to retain the ABS system. I'm confident that an LS3-525hp/376 will fix the torque deficit in my BRZ, but I definitely want to have a sufficiently capable "whoa" system to offset the "go!"

Greg

I'm trying!

RGK-BRZ · 01-25-2017, 02:17 PM

Thanks, Colin!

Greg

modernbeat · 01-25-2017, 06:55 PM

We bought one also.

01-20-2017, 01:12 PM	#171
MRS-Colin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 139 Thanks: 14 Thanked 293 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Product is complete. Preorder is to get additional functionality. Please read the blog post. __________________ Colin Beck

01-20-2017, 03:53 PM	#176
DustinS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,948 Thanks: 2,539 Thanked 1,414 Times in 804 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	This brings in to question though. If ABS/Traction Control doesn't get added to the early device, is it worth switching to a manual/dual master brake set-up so that the use of larger brakes (Oh just say Blue ZR1 Calipers) can be used... hmm. Edit: How sick would these look on a Twin with a LS3 under the hood: __________________ Last edited by DustinS; 01-20-2017 at 04:43 PM.

01-25-2017, 01:14 PM	#179
RGK-BRZ Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: '15 BRZ Location: Tidewater, VA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pre-order placed I placed my pre-order with the folks at MRS Electronics last night. I'm hoping to see additional commitments from other members from the FR-S/BRZ community here, so that Colin can justify the effort to develop additional functionality....especially the part that will allow us to retain the ABS system. I'm confident that an LS3-525hp/376 will fix the torque deficit in my BRZ, but I definitely want to have a sufficiently capable "whoa" system to offset the "go!" Greg

01-25-2017, 06:55 PM	#182
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01-20-2017, 12:58 PM	#169
all4spl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 400 Thanks: 61 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm if we do the preorder, is that all we are responsible for paying? Or do they want the rest of the money when it's done?

01-20-2017, 01:47 PM	#172
all4spl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 400 Thanks: 61 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Okay so if the product is complete and we order now, how will the device be updated for the additional functions? Or are you looking for a set dollar amount before you finish the product and ship it out?

01-20-2017, 02:22 PM	#174
all4spl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 400 Thanks: 61 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That answers my question. Thank you very much.

01-20-2017, 02:23 PM	#175
Bullitt2496 Guest Posts: n/a Mentioned: Post(s) Tagged: Thread(s)	Looking forward to trying one of these out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-20-2017, 04:19 PM	#177
ILLSMOQ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2017 WR BLUE BRZ Location: San Jose Posts: 641 Thanks: 608 Thanked 502 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got my order in.

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ILLSMOQ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2017 WR BLUE BRZ Location: San Jose Posts: 641 Thanks: 608 Thanked 502 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would look pretty awesome man

01-25-2017, 02:17 PM	#181
RGK-BRZ Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: '15 BRZ Location: Tidewater, VA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, Colin! Greg

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