Well here we are at the close of another business week and no updates, pictures, or BS. I see a few members have asked for a update on their Facebook page with no response either. Good work keep the pressure up.
Here is a update from over a year ago when I requested my Deposit returned. That was when they said they had approx. 40 hours work left to do. 40 hours in over a year that never happened.
They need a Time Management Manager. Maybe 2 more years, 2 more years.
Hope all had a Merry Christmas and good New year.



From: Stephanie Turner [mailto:stepht@bellengineering.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 12:02 PM
To: 'Corky Bell'
Subject: FW: refund

Hi Bart,
Without a doubt, it has been too long. Virtually all of the problems have been created by me. Save many attempts to dyno run the XF. We never actually managed that.

These are not short projects, and this one is complicated by two factors:

One; the need to meet the objective price has been a bit less than fun. We’ve more plumbing and pieces in this thing than some $5k systems, yet we have simplified enough items via sublet, and making one part do two things, yet keep the thing in the profit range and not take short cuts. Needless to say, it has been a good exercise for us with regard to simplicity and ease of fabrication. That does not imply fun, rather, just interesting.

Two; the cost to design, tool, make a proto and all the details of instructions drawings, parts lists ………….. is typically $20k. That, in itself is not the problem, rather the level of business this year has plummeted to the point where we do not have the reserves to support a swift and thorough development.

Present status; Oil return system to configure, half the fixtures to fabricate, surface finishes to apply, assembly and testing. Our internal estimate is another 40 hours, or three weeks.

Many details will be sorted on the second proto, as well as instructions and parts.
That vehicle should take us about six to eight weeks considering the present state of our cash.

I would like to wait until we are filling existing orders to make your refund. Yes, we are that tight. One fellow on the list sold his deposit to another. You might try that.

Please do not hesitate to email me directly. I’d be pleased to discuss any matter you choose.

May I ask where you live?

Regards,
Corky Bell