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Risingsun124
12-03-2013, 02:05 AM
Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g337/ProjectGarage2010/PrecisionSeries11DipStickCollagecopy_zpsde94b390.j pg (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/ProjectGarage2010/media/PrecisionSeries11DipStickCollagecopy_zpsde94b390.j pg.html)

We all HATE our broken dip stick handles. If yours is not broken as you are reading this, it's just waiting to break off and make you feel disappointed every time you look at it. We had played around with a few designs, and we found some of the obvious solutions to just not be what we were after. Finally, we came up with a solution we felt fitting for our Precision Series 1.1.

As long as you haven't broken it below the lower flange, our solution should work for you. It literally takes a few seconds to install, and holds your broken factory dip stick securely.

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g337/ProjectGarage2010/PrecisionSeries11DipStick2Bayscopy_zpsdd91ca42.jpg (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/ProjectGarage2010/media/PrecisionSeries11DipStick2Bayscopy_zpsdd91ca42.jpg .html)

Here's a couple of the Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handles in action.

For those of you who are looking at the design and are concerned with the added material below the flange, it will move the dip stick up about 1mm. If you continue to follow the actual reading of the stick, at the full mark you will have "slightly" more oil. When you are at the low level, you will still be safe. Or you can just remember there is a 1mm difference.

Our introductory price will be $60 and fits NA6, NA8, NB1, and NB2 - Does not work on "Soft Pull" (Cable) Dip Sticks.

We are not sure if anodized colors will be desired. We are considering supplying all the handles Machine or Polish Finish, and the lower collars anodized colors, or fully anodized. Depending on interest, we will make the decision. For the initial batch, we can do custom colors for an additional $5.

$60 - Machine Finish (MSRP $75)
$65 - High Polish or Anodize Finish (MSRP $80)

**GROUP BUY NOW ACTIVE**
**GROUP BUY NOW ACTIVE**
**GROUP BUY NOW ACTIVE**

Please follow link to chose configuration and order.
http://www.projectgla.com/groupbuy/

This group buy will end Sunday December 8, 2013 at midnight.

REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO GET CUSTOM COLORS. AFTER THIS, ONLY OUR STANDARD COLORS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
If you would like to get a matching Precision Series 1.1 Oil Filler Cap and or Precision Series 1.1 Engine Plug Cover done at the same time, please contact us for details.

The group buy list will be updated as the orders come in.
IF we get 15 or more orders, ONE lucky person will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle for free.
IF we get 25 or more, TWO people will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle each for free.
The winners will be announced when the orders ship.

Here's the list as of SUNDAY afternoon. The group buy ends tonight at midnight.
**The drawing for TWO lucky winners of their free Dip Stick Handle is officially on!!!**

***MAKE SURE TO GET ON THE LIST FOR YOUR CHANCE OF A FREE PRECISION SERIES 1.1 DIP STICK HANDLE***

List:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal, Oil Cap / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
10. Andrew D - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
11. Aaron D - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
12. Aaron R - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
13. Randy G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
14. Darnel B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Purple
15. David N - Handle / Gold, Collar / Purple, Oil Cap / Gold
16. Royce P - Handle / Red, Collar / Silver
17. Michael C - Handle / Machine, Collar / Red, Oil Cap / Machine (No Etch)
18. Rodrick B - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
19. Stephen A - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish, Oil Cap / Polish
20. Daniel S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
21. Reid S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Polish (No Etch)
22. Neal A - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
23. Berit J - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold (No Etch)
24. Jonathan T - Handle / Gold, Collar / Black
25. Brennan W - Handle / Orange, Collar / Orange
26. John T - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
27. John V - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
_________________________________^^^All are included in the drawing for TWO of the Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle Giveaway!!!
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WE HAVE OFFICIALLY HIT 25!!!

TWO winners will be chosen from the list to receive their Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle FOR FREE!!!

TWO FREE PRECISION SERIES 1.1 DIP STICK HANDLES ARE UP FOR GRABS!!!

snoozer
12-03-2013, 02:18 AM
damn thats hot!!!!

iKhanh
12-03-2013, 04:08 AM
would you say that this dipstick is pretty much a universal fit, given that the original dipstick has a circular pull handle?

BlitzWing
12-03-2013, 04:15 AM
makes me want to break my dip stick just to give me an excuse to get one

itzzspencer
12-03-2013, 05:21 AM
dont worry bro, itll break.

atank
12-03-2013, 05:54 AM
http://i.imgur.com/bBig6wu.jpg

Phatmiata
12-03-2013, 09:18 AM
how does this attach to the old broken dipstick?

revlimiter
12-03-2013, 09:44 AM
how does this attach to the old broken dipstick?

It looks like the bottom slides over the dip stick and secure with the little lip. Genius mounting method!

Great new product guys! Makes me wish I didn't have the flexy unbreakable one.

toms96mx5
12-03-2013, 10:05 AM
Mine is broken, may have to consider this.

WASABI
12-03-2013, 11:01 AM
I want to see this done up in anodized yellow!!!

Agent☣Orange
12-03-2013, 11:04 AM
That would look pretty cool.

Risingsun124
12-03-2013, 11:18 AM
how does this attach to the old broken dipstick?

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g337/ProjectGarage2010/PrecisionSeries11DipStickHowItWorkscopy_zps7b4d925 a.jpg (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/ProjectGarage2010/media/PrecisionSeries11DipStickHowItWorkscopy_zps7b4d925 a.jpg.html)

We all know what a picture's worth


It looks like the bottom slides over the dip stick and secure with the little lip. Genius mounting method!

Great new product guys! Makes me wish I didn't have the flexy unbreakable one.

Yes, Rev, you are correct. We experimented with a few other mounting methods and we finally felt we hit it with this design. Being as the already broken dip sticks are broken for a reason (old and brittle) we didn't feel comfortable with a fastening method that would basically be trying to break it apart even more.

I have put a Soft Pull (flexy unbreakable) and it looks like I'm either going to modify it to work with this handle, or I'm switching back. I am amazed how much this small piece impacts the look of the engine bay.


I want to see this done up in anodized yellow!!!

For this initial group buy we are able to do multiple colors with no minimum (Just as we did with the Precision Series 1.1 Oil Filler Caps). We get away with "Needing" to do sample colors so we can choose our basic colors. This is why we want you guys to take advantage of this while you can.

brownmiata
12-03-2013, 11:48 AM
So pretty.

WASABI
12-03-2013, 01:00 PM
For this initial group buy we are able to do multiple colors with no minimum (Just as we did with the Precision Series 1.1 Oil Filler Caps). We get away with "Needing" to do sample colors so we can choose our basic colors. This is why we want you guys to take advantage of this while you can.

I think it would look great in the BRG engine bay!!!

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/mod/dip.jpg

brownmiata
12-03-2013, 01:14 PM
I think it would look great in the BRG engine bay!!!

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/mod/dip.jpg

Ohh like on woolerys car

pacman 99
12-03-2013, 01:44 PM
Fully gold anodized to match my Gold RS-Aizawa strut bar.

speedypenguin
12-03-2013, 02:05 PM
Nice work Project-G. Clever way of mounting the dip stick handle.

Phatmiata
12-03-2013, 08:01 PM
Nice work Project-G. Clever way of mounting the dip stick handle.

Exactly what I was thinking!! Very cool, and totally reversible if you have to sell your car, you can just take it with you.

jnshk
12-04-2013, 12:57 AM
More Project-G innovation at work! My current dipstick handle isn't broken yet, but experience tells me that it's not a matter of "if" but "when." This time I'll be prepared!

Risingsun124
12-05-2013, 07:51 PM
UPDATE:

Here is the list so far:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish

Remember:
IF we get 15 or more orders, ONE lucky person will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle for free.
IF we get 25 or more, TWO people will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle each for free.

Phatmiata
12-05-2013, 08:05 PM
can you please put my name on the list for a HIGH POLISH version! thank you!

Pfunk
12-05-2013, 08:40 PM
Is there an option, at extra cost, for attaching the pull directly to the stick, getting rid of all plastic? I don't mind, generally, the cost of custom work.

revlimiter
12-05-2013, 10:06 PM
I have put a Soft Pull (flexy unbreakable) and it looks like I'm either going to modify it to work with this handle, or I'm switching back. I am amazed how much this small piece impacts the look of the engine bay.

Please do so and take pix! I'd love to see.

Risingsun124
12-06-2013, 11:42 AM
UPDATE:

Here's the list as of Friday morning.
**We need 1 more and the drawing for someone to get their Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle for free will be officially on!!!**

List:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
10. Andrew D - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
11. Aaron D - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
12. Aaron R - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
13. Randy G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
14. Darnel B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Purple


Remember:
IF we get 15 or more orders, ONE lucky person will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle for free.
IF we get 25 or more, TWO people will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle each for free.

Risingsun124
12-07-2013, 05:48 PM
UPDATE:

Here's the list as of Saturday morning.
**The drawing for one lucky winner of their free Dip Stick Handle is officially on!!!**

***WE ARE ONLY A FEW AWAY FROM DRAWING TWO LUCKY WINNERS!!!***

List:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal, Oil Cap / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
10. Andrew D - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
11. Aaron D - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
12. Aaron R - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
13. Randy G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
14. Darnel B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Purple
15. David N - Handle / Gold, Collar / Purple, Oil Cap / Gold
16. Royce P - Handle / Red, Collar / Silver
17. Michael C - Handle / Machine, Collar / Red, Oil Cap / Machine (No Etch)
18. Rodrick B - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
19. Stephen A - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish, Oil Cap / Polish


Remember:
IF we get 15 or more orders, ONE lucky person will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle for free.
IF we get 25 or more, TWO people will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle each for free.

Risingsun124
12-08-2013, 03:28 PM
UPDATE:

Here's the list as of SUNDAY morning. The group buy ends tonight at midnight.
**The drawing for one lucky winner of their free Dip Stick Handle is officially on!!!**

***WE ARE ONLY THREE AWAY FROM DRAWING TWO LUCKY WINNERS!!!***

List:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal, Oil Cap / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
10. Andrew D - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
11. Aaron D - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
12. Aaron R - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
13. Randy G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
14. Darnel B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Purple
15. David N - Handle / Gold, Collar / Purple, Oil Cap / Gold
16. Royce P - Handle / Red, Collar / Silver
17. Michael C - Handle / Machine, Collar / Red, Oil Cap / Machine (No Etch)
18. Rodrick B - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
19. Stephen A - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish, Oil Cap / Polish
20. Daniel S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
21. Reid S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Polish (No Etch)
22. Neal A - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
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25.
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ALMOST THERE!!!


Remember:
IF we get 15 or more orders, ONE lucky person will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle for free.
IF we get 25 or more, TWO people will be chosen from the list to receive one Dip Stick Handle each for free.

Risingsun124
12-08-2013, 08:53 PM
UPDATE:

Here's the list as of SUNDAY afternoon. The group buy ends tonight at midnight.
**The drawing for TWO lucky winners of their free Dip Stick Handle is officially on!!!**

***MAKE SURE TO GET ON THE LIST FOR YOUR CHANCE OF A FREE PRECISION SERIES 1.1 DIP STICK HANDLE***

List:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal, Oil Cap / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
10. Andrew D - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
11. Aaron D - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
12. Aaron R - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
13. Randy G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
14. Darnel B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Purple
15. David N - Handle / Gold, Collar / Purple, Oil Cap / Gold
16. Royce P - Handle / Red, Collar / Silver
17. Michael C - Handle / Machine, Collar / Red, Oil Cap / Machine (No Etch)
18. Rodrick B - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
19. Stephen A - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish, Oil Cap / Polish
20. Daniel S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
21. Reid S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Polish (No Etch)
22. Neal A - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
23. Berit J - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold (No Etch)
24. Jonathan T - Handle / Gold, Collar / Black
25. Brennan W - Handle / Orange, Collar / Orange
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY HIT 25!!!

TWO winners will be chosen from the list to receive their Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle FOR FREE!!!

TWO FREE PRECISION SERIES 1.1 DIP STICK HANDLES ARE UP FOR GRABS!!!

Risingsun124
12-09-2013, 04:07 PM
UPDATE:

Here's the list as of SUNDAY midnight.
**The drawing for TWO lucky winners of their free Dip Stick Handle is officially on!!!**

***MAKE SURE TO GET ON THE LIST FOR YOUR CHANCE OF A FREE PRECISION SERIES 1.1 DIP STICK HANDLE***

List:
1. Ramesh N - Handle / Red, Collar / Gunmetal
2. Andrew J - Handle / Clear, Collar / Clear
3. Francisco R - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
4. Jason M - Handle / Orange, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold
5. Ryan P - Handle / Pink, Collar / Pink
6. Jerry B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Orange
7. Johnny G - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal, Oil Cap / Gunmetal
8. JJ M - Handle / Green, Collar / Green
9. Evan G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
10. Andrew D - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
11. Aaron D - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
12. Aaron R - Handle / Gunmetal, Collar / Gunmetal
13. Randy G - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
14. Darnel B - Handle / Polish, Collar / Purple
15. David N - Handle / Gold, Collar / Purple, Oil Cap / Gold
16. Royce P - Handle / Red, Collar / Silver
17. Michael C - Handle / Machine, Collar / Red, Oil Cap / Machine (No Etch)
18. Rodrick B - Handle / Machine, Collar / Machine
19. Stephen A - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish, Oil Cap / Polish
20. Daniel S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Polish
21. Reid S - Handle / Polish, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Polish (No Etch)
22. Neal A - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
23. Berit J - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold, Oil Cap / Gold (No Etch)
24. Jonathan T - Handle / Gold, Collar / Black
25. Brennan W - Handle / Orange, Collar / Orange
26. John T - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
27. John V - Handle / Gold, Collar / Gold
_________________________________^^^All are included in the drawing for TWO of the Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle Giveaway!!!
28.
29.
30.

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY HIT 25!!!

TWO winners will be chosen from the list to receive their Precision Series 1.1 Dip Stick Handle FOR FREE!!!

TWO FREE PRECISION SERIES 1.1 DIP STICK HANDLES ARE UP FOR GRABS!!!

We are going to polish and to anodizing by mid week. We will keep you guys posted as we get closer to shipping. We anticipate shipping by Tuesday of next week, but will ship sooner if possible.

Custom colors will be available until the parts are actually anodized, so if you are on the fence, now is the time.

Risingsun124
12-11-2013, 04:39 PM
There have been a few of you asking if this can be fitted to the Federal NB Soft-Pull Dip Stick. With minimal modification to the dip stick it can be done. This took me all of about 5 minutes, maybe less. The handle was cut off and the rubber top was ground down to fit into the handle.

If we find there is a demand for this, we will make collars specifically for this since the opening at the bottom needs to be slightly larger.

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g337/ProjectGarage2010/PrecisionSeries11NBSoft-PullModified_zpsa7e9b98a.jpg (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/ProjectGarage2010/media/PrecisionSeries11NBSoft-PullModified_zpsa7e9b98a.jpg.html)

Update on the group buy:
Everything has just gone to the polisher and anodizer.

hahajoey
12-19-2013, 11:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FVj_OrQXWk

hahajoey
12-19-2013, 11:27 PM
Congrats to #10 and #22... You guys won! You will receive information about your win shortly!