- Aug 25, 2006
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This thread is one that shares what was accomplished as well as great appreciation for him doing so.
Long ago Kip and I began a dialog regarding the creating of a proper OEM style double din radio surround and here over a year later we have “Proof of Life”.
I can share (and Kip will certainly concur) that I was relentless in my conversations with my friend Kip as such even with his exhausting work load he worked this project into his mix. I have been fortunate to be a part of the process and received the first carbon fiber unit for evaluating and testing prior to it being made for prime time and then I also received the first cast aluminum piece which can be seen below as it is presently being made ready to be integrated into an anxiously awaiting gal.
There is no doubt in my mind that this was IMO a scope and magnitude project; a project that many would have walked away from however Kip remained focused and the results are wonderful and speak volumes about the Kip the person and Kip the craftsman.
Today I was told that for those folks that have been waiting for theirs that the day is near as both the carbon fiber and the cast aluminum pieces will be shipping as early as next week.
For those of you that have considered integrating a full featured radio/entertainment head unit in your gal this is IMO exactly what the doctor ordered. It was designed around the latest Pioneer Z series that has touch screen, hard drive based navigation, bluetooth , XM/Sirius, iPod, etc and then today I was told by Kip that he is creating brackets that will accommodate at least one other head unit option.
Kip; you did great job my friend and for this I thank you very much.
Takes care
Shadowman
Long ago Kip and I began a dialog regarding the creating of a proper OEM style double din radio surround and here over a year later we have “Proof of Life”.
I can share (and Kip will certainly concur) that I was relentless in my conversations with my friend Kip as such even with his exhausting work load he worked this project into his mix. I have been fortunate to be a part of the process and received the first carbon fiber unit for evaluating and testing prior to it being made for prime time and then I also received the first cast aluminum piece which can be seen below as it is presently being made ready to be integrated into an anxiously awaiting gal.
There is no doubt in my mind that this was IMO a scope and magnitude project; a project that many would have walked away from however Kip remained focused and the results are wonderful and speak volumes about the Kip the person and Kip the craftsman.
Today I was told that for those folks that have been waiting for theirs that the day is near as both the carbon fiber and the cast aluminum pieces will be shipping as early as next week.
For those of you that have considered integrating a full featured radio/entertainment head unit in your gal this is IMO exactly what the doctor ordered. It was designed around the latest Pioneer Z series that has touch screen, hard drive based navigation, bluetooth , XM/Sirius, iPod, etc and then today I was told by Kip that he is creating brackets that will accommodate at least one other head unit option.
Kip; you did great job my friend and for this I thank you very much.
Takes care
Shadowman
