Keith,
You had rain last week? Can you send us a picture please?
Vic, in Canberra (11mm rain in January, 24 mm in December)
Alkon wrote:
> I live in Australia and had nearly forgotten what rain was until the last
> week.
>
> Keith
> 55 Californian
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Esslinger" <edstiger@charter.net>
> To: "Alpine List" <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:46 AM
> Subject: WIPER CONTROLS Am I asking too much?
>
> > Am I asking too much?
> > Recently six or more LBC owners inquired of the cost for one of my wiper
> > control units.
> > I replied to all inquires that I would build one for their car for 39.95 +
> > 6.00 priority mail shipping.
> > Maybe my messages are not going out due to the recent virus, but I have
> > not received any messages back from any of them. Am I asking too much?
> > The printed circuit board alone cost me $10 to have made up, not counting
> > the many hours it took me to design and lay out the board itself. The rest
> > of the components cost about $12. Two hours assembly time, one hour
> > testing, packing, making up an installation kit and a trip to the post
> > office. So figure three hours or more at minimum wage and tell me, if I am
> > asking too much?
> > Im not trying to become rich from making these up for my club members
> > and other LBC owners, but it gives me something to do in my retirement and
> > keeps me from drinking too much beer. Am I asking too much?
> > VB charges 39.95 + 8.75 UPS ground shipping for their simple delay
> switch.
> > This device just turns your wipers on and off. You have to change your car
> > to negative ground to use it. It provides no means of scratch prevention
> or
> > motor protection. And I doubt they will give you one-year free replacement
> > if it fails.
> > Please tell me if I am asking too much.- Ed
> >
> > Cool Cat Eddie ,1 S3 GT,3 S4's, 2 S5's, 2 MK1 Tigers
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