xcrmckenna Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Posted May 8, 2018 On 5/4/2018 at 4:27 PM, DaV8or said: Any of you guys that actually do end up getting a Sidewinder, I suggest you do this mod I came up with. Remove the Allen bolt that is in the clamp that secures the drill motor to the drive tube and replace it with a handle screw and a bushing. These things are available from places industrial supply places like McMaster Carr. This allows you to remove drill portion super fast and without need of any tools. To make it work, you do need to drill, tap and install a little set screw to keep the locking collar permanently attached to the drive tube. See photos below- Is that the extended tube as well?
DaV8or Posted May 9, 2018 Report Posted May 9, 2018 23 hours ago, xcrmckenna said: Is that the extended tube as well? I'm not sure. I didn't know there where different lengths. I bought mine about seven years ago, so maybe they are different now. 1
exM20K Posted May 11, 2018 Report Posted May 11, 2018 The manufacturer will discount the $1675 list price to $1525 plus shipping if I can get five ordered. He also told me they are putting up a new website with online ordering, and there will be a price increase in the next few weeks. -de 3
smccray Posted May 12, 2018 Report Posted May 12, 2018 I sent a PM as well but I'm in for a Sidewinder. Who else? 1
xcrmckenna Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Posted May 12, 2018 I’m good for oneSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
carusoam Posted May 12, 2018 Report Posted May 12, 2018 If I commit publicly, do I give away my CB status? Best regards, -a- 1
xcrmckenna Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Posted May 12, 2018 If I commit publicly, do I give away my CB status? Best regards, -a- YesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
LANCECASPER Posted May 12, 2018 Report Posted May 12, 2018 If you order directly from Sidewinder individually here's the cost ($1715.00 with shipping): From Aircraft Spruce I can pass on my discount - it would be $1591.25 including drop shipping to your address: 1
pirate Posted May 12, 2018 Report Posted May 12, 2018 I’m a 100% in at the discounted price. Do we have a solid 5 takers now ?
LANCECASPER Posted May 13, 2018 Report Posted May 13, 2018 We aren't getting a volume discount so these can be ordered one at a time.
hypertech Posted May 15, 2018 Report Posted May 15, 2018 Do we have the 5 for the group buy? If so, lets do it. But if not, I'll order through Lance before the price hike. 1
xcrmckenna Posted May 15, 2018 Author Report Posted May 15, 2018 Hypertech took the words out of my mouth. I would like to make an order either way by the weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
smccray Posted May 15, 2018 Report Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) I said I was #3 but it looks like we may have 5- Paging @exM20K I see: @xcrmckenna @hypertech @Pirate @carusoam (still a CB- you don't have to post here) and me. Do I have that right? Edited May 15, 2018 by smccray 2
exM20K Posted May 15, 2018 Report Posted May 15, 2018 Ok - here's how it will work: Contact Linn via email info@redlineaviation.com. Tell him you're part of the mooney group purchase. Once he gets five, he'll start making them. -dan 1
jaylw314 Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 1 hour ago, exM20K said: Ok - here's how it will work: Contact Linn via email info@redlineaviation.com. Tell him you're part of the mooney group purchase. Once he gets five, he'll start making them. -dan can I still get in too? Just have to okay it with the boss 1
carusoam Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 Jay, the lines are still open... I sent an email to Linn... Best regards, -a-
smccray Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 1 hour ago, jaylw314 said: can I still get in too? Just have to okay it with the boss Just buy one- I bet the boss won't notice... 1
xcrmckenna Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Posted May 16, 2018 can I still get in too? Just have to okay it with the boss As long as we have five orders we get the discount. Order away:)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
aviatoreb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) I have one I will sell. A sidewinder that is, as pictured above. I got it recently but somehow Im still using my gas powered unit which I am just used to and I like. So there it sits in my hangar not being used much and I guess I don't need two tows. Its in great shape. Make me an offer I can’t refuse. Edited May 16, 2018 by aviatoreb 1
LANCECASPER Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, aviatoreb said: I have one I will sell. A sidewinder that is, as pictured above. I got it recently but somehow Im still using my gas powered unit which I am just used to and I like. So there it sits in my hangar not being used much and I guess I don't need two tows. Its in great shape. Make me an offer. I am guessing it's sold in 30 minutes or less. 2
DaV8or Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 Wow. Mooneyspacers must be doing better financially, or they finally figured out the genius of this device. Back in 2010 when I got mine, the Mooneyspace wisdom was, yes it's cool, but it's way over priced. "For that much I could get..." All manner of $200 DIY solutions were proffered up, combined with the usual bargain hunter bragging of "I found this at a garage sale for $100!" Now it looks like Mooney folks are getting serious! You guys won't be sorry. 3
exM20K Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 2 hours ago, jaylw314 said: can I still get in too? Just have to okay it with the boss Sure. Go for it!
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