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Old Feb 28, 2006, 10:28 PM
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Exclamation Orbital Prestige 2-DIN Dash Conversion Kit

::07.30.06::

We've packaged and shipped the first 30 kits. I will continue to ship into the end of this week as we get more in stock.



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::07.26.06::

We're done. Thanks for ALL of the support. Kits have started to come in and we're packaging them up for shipping. The first twenty we received will be shipped tomorrow. The entire GB should be packaged and shipped out as soon as early next week.

Please remember to provide feedback, pics, and any excitement you want to share with the rest of the EVO community.



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::07.04.06::

Can everyone please send an email to sales@orbitaltechnik.com with their shipping/contact information? Please make sure the email is titled "Orbital Prestige GB Contact" and included your full name, shipping address, telephone number(s), and of course evoM user ID.

New Pictures Posted

Options Price List Finally Completed


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::04.17.06::

Price is now $295, plus $5 shipping. From this point forward, this is the absolute cheapest you will see this kit. Thanks to all who helped managed to meet/exceed the friday deadline.

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::04.14.06::

Three points:

1. Today is the last day to order your Orbital Prestige 2-DIN Kit directly from us @ $250. There will be an additional 5% discount on top of that because we're not going to be able to meet the deadline of May 1st. As such, all of you on the initial GB will have a refund check for $12.50 included with your kit. We're only producing 100 kits for the first run, with another long-wait for the next batch.

2. After the release of our kit (date is still a question..), we will be distributing these kits directly to retail shops, dealerships, and other vendors (Vendors, PM me if you're interested). We're streamlining and pulling out of direct-to-consumer-sales. Frankly, this project was a tremendous headache and investment. If i'm going to follow it's release with another quality group of projects I am going to need to focus on one thing.

3. After today, the very least you're going to pay for the basic Orbital Prestige Kit is $295... as it's retail price will be $325. This is still pretty damn cheap given the engineering, quality, and finish of this kit. You'll never see it again for $250, so if you want it.. please support the cause and pay today.


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::03.27.06::

The ending-date of this GB will be on 04/14/2006. If your payment/deposit for the kit (excluding any options) was not received by then, you will kindly be removed from the list and required to purchase the kit at the standard price of $295. Engineering and production is still on schedule, with our additional 5% discount extended to GB members if we ship after May 1st. Thank you!

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::03.26.06::

Please remember to send in your payment/deposit as soon as possible to reserve your kit! Due to cost and the limited number of deposits/payments we've received for the GB, only 100 kits will be manufactured for the first batch. Engineering and production is on-schedule and we're due to ship prior to May 1st. Please support the release of this kit and reserve yours now at the GB price before it's gone!

Prices will revert back to the standard cost of $295 following this GB. Thanks!
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Hello EVOm,

Most of you are aware of, or have supported, my efforts over the better part of the past year in the development of a true, high-quality 2-DIN dash conversion kit for the EVO community. For everyone that has been kind, supportive, patient, and inspirational.. I am very grateful, and would like to thank you dearly.

Our kit is undergoing the tooling phase for mass production and sale as we speak. As such, I am ready to open up for deposits/payments to help offset the cost of production. I am going to be present at the SEMA IAS 2006 in April 2006, in Philadephia with the Tri-State EVO club (www.tristateevo.com) and a working production prototype of our kit installed in my EVO. Your kits should be ready for shipment within a few weeks thereafter.

With the limited information that I have at-hand, I will do my best to state the details of this product and project.

::Orbital Prestige 2-DIN Dash Kit Details::

Cost:
Standard Price - $295
Shipping and Handling - $5 (Ground / Cont. US) or $20 (International)
Total - $300 Standard Price

Availability:
- If we miss don't ship out your kit on or before May 1st, you will be awarded a 5% discount on top of the existing GB price. (Refunded to your paypal account, credit card, or sent via check)
- Next batch of production is TBA, so hurry up and pay/order your kit now!

Components:
- Proprietary Upper 2-DIN Bezel (Matching black grained finish, Designed for use with aftermarket decks and 2-DIN in-dash LCD)
- Proprietary Lower HVAC Bezel (Matching black grained finish, Accomodates and relocates your existing OEM climate controls)
- Hardware (We will include all brackets and fasteners that you would need to complete the installation)
- Illustrated Instruction Manual (To help you perform this swap in the comfort of your own garage)

Quality & Design:
- Extensive amounts of research and money has been invested to discover the most cost-effective, high-quality method of obtaining the JDM/EURO 2-DIN without sacrificing features or tampering with the OEM electrical system
- Redesigned to reduce customers cost by over 40%
- Prototype testing for use with multiple lines of aftermarket in-dash 2-DIN LCD manufacturers has been performed with over three EVO's (2003 VIII, 2004 VIII, 2006 IX MR) to guarantee the perfect design for compatability and OEM appearance with any aftermarket recessed LCD solution available
- CAD Engineered, designed to meet and/or exceed OEM specifications in terms of quality

Current Options (more to be added, check back regularly):
- DEFI Single-DIN Gauge Pack - LHD Models (www.defi-shop.com) +$475
..........................Black Background / Green Illumination (Available now)
..........................White Background / Green Illumination (Available now)
..........................Black Background / Amber Illumination (Under Development)

- Single-DIN Storage Pocket: +$25.00

- OEM Metallic-Look Finish on Kit (Professionally Prepared and Painted)
..........................Metallic 2-DIN Bezel ONLY: +$39.99
..........................Metallic HVAC Bezel ONLY: +$29.99
..........................Prestige Kit in Full-Metallic (2-DIN/HVAC): +$54.99


- OEM Mitsubishi 2-DIN Bezel and 1-DIN Pocket (Not a perfect color match, but made for use with the OEM single-DIN headunit) +$115

- In-Dash 2-DIN Headunit Solutions:
..........................Kenwood DDX-7017: +$925
..........................Kenwood DDX-8017: +$1195
..........................Pioneer AVIC-D1: +$1095
..........................Pioneer AVIC-D2: +$1195

- Interior Lighting Packages (Standard Bulb/LED Bulb)
..........................Lightrikz Basic (HVAC, Cigarette Lighter Ring, Ashtray, Clock): +$15/$25
..........................Lightrikz Gauge Cluster LED's (Non-EVO): +$35
..........................Lightrikz OEM Mitsubishi Radio Gel Covers: +$22.50
..........................Lightrikz OEM Sport Gauges Gel Covers: +$7.50
..........................Lightrikz Dome Light: +$2.50/$5
..........................Lightrikz Map Lights: +$2.50
..........................Lightrikz Additional Clock Filter: +$1.50
..........................Lightrikz Additional Gel Cover Set: +$3
..........................Lightrikz Window Switch LED (Requires Soldering): +$1.50


Future Options (under development):
- Mobile PC System feat. In-Car Diagnostics Monitor (TBA)
- Orbital Prestige Interior Trim Package (Genuine Carbon, Aluminum)

Images:
- I'm expecting to have more images coming soon, but the following two are my favorite and should clearly convey what we're trying to complete with the design of this project.

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Image One :: Orbital Prestige 2-DIN Bezel feat. Metallic Finish and Pioneer AVIC Z1 - Image Courtesy of CMO-06

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Image Two :: Orbital Prestige HVAC Bezel feat. Metallic Finish - Image Courtesy of CMO-06

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Images Three, Four, and Five :: Orbital Prestige 2-DIN Kit Production Sample in Prototype Textured Finish (Please remember that the final production pieces WILL be black grain, unless you specify for the optional metallic finish at an additional cost.)

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Images Six, Seven, and Eight :: Un-Grained, Un-Finished Production Models

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Image Nine :: Notice the beautifully integrated visor above the headunit in our proprietary 2-DIN Bezel

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Images Ten and Eleven :: Pre-Production Prototype, demonstrated at SEMA IAS-2006 in Ft. Washington, PA with the TriStateEvo Team

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Image Twelve :: Close-Up View of our Pre-Production HVAC Model

Payment:
Please send in full payment of $295, with your EVOm username and information to secure your kit within the first order. Visit our site here to pay with mastercard, visa, or a certified money order. You may also send payment to paypal@orbitaltechnik.com for payment with Paypal, but be sure to include your shipping/contact/evoM information within the message.

Questions/Contact:

Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns about this project via PM or an email to sales@orbitaltechnik.com (attention: Rich). Thanks again for giving me a chance to bring this out to the EVO community. I really hope everyone is happy with our efforts on this and looks forward to the other products we have in the pipeline for the EVO community.

Group-Buy List* (Updated daily, please PM me to be added)

1. platinumspecv (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
2. Evovette (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
3. zstryder (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
4. marmutz (Paid in Full)
5. Bom's Evo (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
6. yellowevo21 (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
7. GotLeon (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
8. slowevo4me (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
9. 04WWRS (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
10. greenpsycho (Deposit Paid) :: SHIPPED ::
11. RedAustinIX (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
12. NocturnalEVO (Deposit Paid) :: SHIPPED ::
13. ~evilevo~ (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
14. NEO-EVO (Paid in Full)
15. 7m6m4 (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
16. SeattleEvo (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
17. vletnguyen (Deposit Paid) :: SHIPPED ::
18. onesicklambo (METALLIC FINISH) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
19. jonpfive (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
20. Rmhaffa04 (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
21. Derek Baker (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
22. cmo-06 (METALLIC FINISH)(Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
23. CRVdrftR05 (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
24. inphluence (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
25. Bigpuna (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
26. EVOgasmIX (Paid in Full)
27. EvoG8r (METALLIC FINISH) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
28. MBaran (METALLIC FINISH)(Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
29. andyjd (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
30. JdmGraphiteMR (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
31. joesevo8 (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
32. 671 (Deposit Paid) :: SHIPPED ::
33. PTevo (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full)
34. evo ippo (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
35. Dragon41673 (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full)
36. iamdedbob (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
37. thatsMR2u (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
38. jdmitr (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
39. GootBoost (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full)
40. wilson1 (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
41. sdGTS (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full)
42. edtxag (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
43. divaDavid (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
44. jmmairborne (+Metallic Finish) (Paid in Full)
45. wave (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
46. alby988 (in-person) (Paid in Full)
47. Rival (in-person) (Paid in Full)
48. Cloud (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
49. Philtronics Car Stereo (Orbital Customer) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
50. EVO8 WHOA (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
51. EvoIX7 (Bank Cheque, direct) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
52. chris mccarthy (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
53. krazzyr (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
54. NVMYEAGLE (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
55. Michael J. Manzella (paypal, direct) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
56. Matt Evans (paypal, direct) (Paid in Full)
57. Spiderm (orbitaltechnik.com, direct) (+Metallic Upper Finish) (Paid in Full)
58. Kelvin Loh (orbitaltechnik.com, direct) (Paid in Full)
59. Bullettproof Motorsports (Orbital Customer, direct) (Paid in Full)
60. the_window (orbitaltechnik.com, direct) (+Full Metallic) (Paid in Full)
61. PD1 (Orbital Customer, direct) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
62. Cirrusly Evolvd (+2DIN Metallic) (Paid in Full)
63. yellow04oz (orbitaltechnik.com, direct) (+Full Metallic) (Paid in Full)
64. Nicolas A. (Orbital Customer) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::
65. Vince R. (Orbital Customer) (Paid in Full) :: SHIPPED ::

GB CLOSED. Thank you all for your support and please post seller feedback as well as pics/info on your installation. I'm looking forward to seeing everyones 2-DIN upgrade up on EVOm very soon. Please continue the support and spread the word on this phenominal dash upgrade. Thanks!

*GB roster based on this thread
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Old Feb 28, 2006, 11:09 PM
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Thank you god...err uh orbital.

How long till it ships? I guess Im the first response so I have to ask the question.

The "Add to cart" option is broken on your website
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Is the final product complete?
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Delivery time frame, and is the lower HVAC piece available seperatly?
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so we can start sending the money now?
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Orbital can correct me, but I think the idea is that the faster we all send in our $, the faster the kit will be completed. The deposits/payments are to pay for/expedite the actual construction of the piece. I'll be sending my $ ASAP!
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transferring money for this kit to my bank account.. will send it to you in 3 days...
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i thought it was coming in the exact color of the oem piece. it looks like we have to pay extra for that?
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Originally Posted by divaDavid
Is the final product complete?
Originally Posted by wilson1
so we can start sending the money now?
You two know how to read right?
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- OEM Metallic-Look Finish on Kit (Professionally prepared and painted) + $TBA
- OEM Mitsubishi 2-DIN Bezel and Single-DIN Pocket (Not a perfect color match, but made for use with the OEM headunit) + $115
- Interior Light Package +$TBA
I'm a bit confused. Just so I'm straight here..

The finish of the 2 DIN bezel and the new HVAC housing included with the kit is the standard vinyl grain, right?

And if we want to have the OEM metallic finish on the HVAC housing, the cost is TBA. What if we want the OEM metallic finish on the 2 DIN bezel? Do we have to go with the OEM Mitsu solution which $115, as you quoted?
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Looks great, can't wait to get it.
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I will send the money as soon as the orbital website is fixed. Seems there are errors on the page or the link isn't correct.

http://www.orbitaltechnik.com/produc...&cat=68&page=1
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will there be a carbon fiber option for the 2DIN bezel to match the evo ix dash piece?
when will pricing for the screens be available?
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Originally Posted by dryad001
Thank you god...err uh orbital.

How long till it ships? I guess Im the first response so I have to ask the question.

The "Add to cart" option is broken on your website

I apologize for the broken link as I had the product up as available, but not for sale. The link is functional and you can process payment when ready.

As soon as I have the pieces from my manufacturer, I will ship within a day. The problem is getting the final confirmation from them as to the completion estimate.

I know you guys are getting anxious, but please hang on. I am financially worried about the position this kit has placed me in, but all I can do is wait to recover the heavy investment.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by divaDavid
Is the final product complete?
As I stated in my thread, it's still undergoing the tooling phase.
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