ARI Aero Resources out of buisness? Contact info for Ed?

[bdjohn4]

I was planning on doing the cowling mod to my E, but I can't seem to get Ed Kimbro to answer my emails and now I noticed that his website has been down for several days.  I have his email as ewkimbro@ari201.com . I spoke with him on the phone about 2 months ago, and he said he was getting a new mold made up and would be ready, etc etc.

 

Does anyone have his telephone number or another way to contact him?

 

Thanks.

John

[N601RX]

Another member here ordered one from him a month or so ago.

[bdjohn4]

ARI's website is simply down for renovation. I just spoke with Ed Kimbro. None of the new, sandwiched-version cowlings for a couple of months or so it appears. JML

[N601RX]

I had planned on adding one this spring sometime.  I've heard a few other people mention it also.  It might worth talking to him and seeing if there is a possibility of a group buy.  I would want the sandwiched version.

[scottfromiowa]

I had planned on adding one this spring sometime.  I've heard a few other people mention it also.  It might worth talking to him and seeing if there is a possibility of a group buy.  I would want the sandwiched version.

+1

[bdjohn4]

So that makes three of us. Are three of us ready to buy? I am. Ed's guys are making the new plug now, but perhaps with three of us interested, we might be able to push them to work faster on it. At the moment it is looking like March-ish, maybe later.

[tonyk628]

If I have an E by then that doesn't have a mod, you can count me in for #4

[bdjohn4]

Anyone else? 

[TWinter]

I'd be in for one on my E.

 

That's Five...

[clh]

I would be interested.  #6

[podair]

I might be interested too, but I have to check on the installation requirements on my European reg aircraft. I need to confirm it has been installed here in Europe. I spoke to ARI ages ago and they did tell me they sold a kit to Switzerland or Germany. Anyone know of it?

 

There is another thing that is not quite clear however, do I need a new spinner? I have a Hartzell 3 blade on my M20F. 

[Shadrach]

Where can I find info on this cowl? Not much luck googling....

[N601RX]

I'll post the brochures when I get to work today

[N601RX]

Here is the info that the owner gave me a few years ago.  The largest expense is the new 201 style spinner. The STC is written in a way that says you can use any spinner that is approved for a J model and is correct for your prop. If your old spinner is in bad shape and is in need of replacement anyway then the expense may be more easy to justify.  I purchased a used polished J spinner last year that was in good shape for $400 and plan to use it.  I've talked to a few people who installed it and they have reported good speed gains. 

Sandwichcowl.pdf

ARIDLR1202.doc

Nose Cowl Ad Letter.doc

[Sabremech]

I have the ARI enclosure on my C. I like it generally and I will preface what I am about to say that mine is an old one. The fiberglass will crack. I have to repair mine at least every 2 years. I can't speak for his new sandwiched method cowl enclosure, but I think it is much better than his early style. It's a pretty good price for what you get and the looks are far better than stock.

 David

[Openwheeler3]

I'm interested in ordering a cowl as well.  I was planning on ordering in April.