Passon A855 5 speed

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I was number 4 on his list and have had it on the street for several months and probably 800-900 miles. No issues at all. It is worth the wait.
Jamie has sunk countless hours and $$$$$$$$ into developing this US made tranny and getting it to market. I understand that it is almost impossible to get some companies (in the US even) to do high quality small parts production runs and as a result Jamie has lost a lot of hair!!

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I am not a hater or a basher, but it seams to me that if you are going to actively market something, you should have it available for sale????
 
harrisonm said:
I am not a hater or a basher, but it seams to me that if you are going to actively market something, you should have it available for sale????
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Jamie had the option to do that and probably have a lot faster production (and a lot less expensive) by having them built in China, but he steadfastly refused to do that. He wanted a US-made product and I'm sure he never expected so many roadblocks.
 
I am sure its not easy to get a project like this going. I think we should be happy that someone cares enough to tackle this. He could get it to market fsster and cheaper if he outsourced the production but then people would ***** that its not made in USA.....I for one applaud him for his efforts even if I dont get one.

Btw... what is the weight and price ?
Just curious.
 
Just go and get one piece manufactured. I have, Its not the easiest thing. Now I am trying to make a 4 piece part made. 3 are made and the other one has bin on hold for over 6 mounts. The place got backed up, I got put on hold because a I am a small fish in a big pond. I am only 2000 pieces compared to other ordering stuff 20 to 30,000 items at a time. Then I tried to have the piece made some where else and the price is more than triple. What Jamie has done is amazing!
 
The question I have is about how it shifts. I am very used to the modern transmissions and how well they shift, especially with short throw shifters. How does the Passon 5 speed compare to modern transmission shifting and throw? Does it still feel like a muscle car transmission?
 
I think you will have to contact Jamie about the current price. Seems like the price and how many units have shipped are closely kept information.
 
harrisonm said:
I am not a hater or a basher, but it seams to me that if you are going to actively market something, you should have it available for sale????
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You are in line for a LONG LONG list of specialty aftermarket hardware from the 60's and 70's including (off the top) Carter...Sun..Edelbrock...Holley......... ..... ... ....
 
Nice product but at todays exchange rate it would cost $10 grand Canadian to do a complete change over from a car with a automatic...but even more scary is if it breaks in a few years will there be parts available.
This is another product that should be sold to a larger company that can mass produce them, like the Holley Group.
 
67Dart273 said:
You are in line for a LONG LONG list of specialty aftermarket hardware from the 60's and 70's including (off the top) Carter...Sun..Edelbrock...Holley......... ..... ... ....
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Hmmm. Never thought of that. Anyway, are they available now?
 
I'm number 181 on the list for an A855 and was told a few weeks ago that I'm probably still a year from delivery. So, they aren't quickly available. I've heard his list is currently up to around 400.
 
I ordered one in August 2013; called this summer to ask if i was still interested, i say yes. Then he left a message on Sept. 8 to come pick it up; which i did as quick as i could. Sept .24 i was home with it.

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Wow! That sucker looks great. When will it be in the car? Do you know what number you were? I got on his list July of 2012 at number 181. Glad to see he's getting some out the door.
 
Had no clue about my numbers on his list, it took 4 years but happy to have it. Price did change over the years (and exchange rate USD vs CDN) Will be in the car this winter; need a 18 spline disc so probably new clutch too.
 
What tax and duty did you pay bringing it into Canada?
 
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