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Forum: Upholstery 10-26-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,884
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Update, in searching for vinyl, I found...

Update, in searching for vinyl, I found this:
http://www.glfi.com/vinylbook_carbonfiber.htm

Not sure if this is what MC uses, I doubt it, but it sure does look similar.
Forum: Upholstery 10-06-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,884
Posted By MachinedConcepts
This looks beautiful! I was going to have Jim...

This looks beautiful! I was going to have Jim redo my interior on my 05 X star, which is a similar color scheme. Do you have the color codes or names of the different colors you chose? I want to...
Forum: Electrical 03-19-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 48,046
Posted By MachinedConcepts
for those of you who installed your own...

for those of you who installed your own underwater lights, where did you wire it in? I wanted to use one of the dash switches for an option that wasn't installed, like the wash down, or shower...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-18-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,659
Posted By MachinedConcepts
what color was the tranny fluid?

what color was the tranny fluid?
Forum: General Discussion 09-18-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,433
Posted By MachinedConcepts
The only thing I dislike on mine is the front...

The only thing I dislike on mine is the front gull wing seat in the bow, doesn't match up with the upper deck. Alot of people have this problem from what I understand.

If I had anything else to...
Forum: Electrical 09-16-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By MachinedConcepts
actually yes, 5600 lumens is huge... given where...

actually yes, 5600 lumens is huge... given where other peoples lumen ratings are at too, it makes me wonder just how exactly they are measuring the intensity, and if its an apples to apples kinda...
Forum: Electrical 09-16-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By MachinedConcepts
I know that MC runs the abyss lights from the...

I know that MC runs the abyss lights from the factory, but IMO they are stupid overpriced. Especially since I've seen some with burned out LED's.. makes me think they don't have a thermal protection...
Forum: Electrical 09-16-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Rebel designs underwater LED's?

Does anyone know anything about these guys? Looks great on paper, but wondering if anyone has had experience with these.

http://rebel-designs.com/index.html
Forum: General Discussion 07-29-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By MachinedConcepts
HAHA yup.. I sure do. Might just build a new...

HAHA yup.. I sure do. Might just build a new platform this winter.. I been spending more time riding than I have cleaning the boat
Forum: General Discussion 07-28-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Yeah actually I just ordered some waterproof...

Yeah actually I just ordered some waterproof LED's from oznium and cut to the proper length. They are the same color temp as the interior courtesy lights. The led's are held in place by an acrylic...
Forum: General Discussion 07-28-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Bored at work?

So I was slow a little while back at work and instead of going out and wasting gas money decided to fiddle around with a few ideas, here is what I came up with. What do you guys think?
Forum: General Discussion 04-06-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,863
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Great this makes me feel real good about my 05. ...

Great this makes me feel real good about my 05. Just the other day the center ballast vent hose got pinched shut because of how it was routed in the boat, and as it was filling, the tank cracked and...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 03-01-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 523
Views: 47,788
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Surprised to see so many other people in...

Surprised to see so many other people in engineering/ manufacturing here. What company did you work for?
Forum: General Discussion 02-22-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By MachinedConcepts
X star factory cover

I have a horrid aftermarket cover that came with my 2005 X star. I have been shopping around for new covers, and am very partial to the factory one. Does anyone know if an 08 cover will fit on an...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 02-22-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 47,788
Posted By MachinedConcepts
28.875 yrs old Mechanical engineer gone machine...

28.875 yrs old
Mechanical engineer gone machine shop owner
2005 X Star
Lived in the chicago burbs my whole life, newfound love for the local river
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 01-14-2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,234
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Thanks a million for the advice guys. I might...

Thanks a million for the advice guys. I might experiment with the drill pump though. Literally though, the drain hose is full stretched out perfectly straight, and it barely makes it out the drain...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 01-13-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,234
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Sorry for the redundant post then. Guess thats...

Sorry for the redundant post then. Guess thats why it says 'TT newbie' next to my name :P
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 01-13-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,234
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Yep from the midwest, but the boat sits inside my...

Yep from the midwest, but the boat sits inside my heated shop 24/7. Mostly just winterized it so I know how to do it, should I ever have to store it outside. Never gets below 55-60 in the shop. ...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 01-13-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,234
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Oil change

Couldn't find too much info on it, so I am posting here. Doing an oil change on my 05 X star, and wanted to know a few things... the oil is draining extremely slow.. I mean barely anything coming...
Forum: General Discussion 01-13-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 17,245
Posted By MachinedConcepts
That is pretty much the most amazing thing I have...

That is pretty much the most amazing thing I have ever laid my eyes on.
Forum: General Discussion 01-13-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 17,245
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Design looks pretty good, although it took some...

Design looks pretty good, although it took some time to grow on me. I am a huge fan of the 05/06 towers the most. From an industrial design perspective, I think the lines of it were the nicest...
Forum: General / Other 09-16-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 232,554
Posted By MachinedConcepts
pulled the back firewalls off to find that I have...

pulled the back firewalls off to find that I have three ballast pumps, with three different part numbers. I have 4 blower ducts, only one of which is connected to a single blower unit, some random...
Forum: General Discussion 09-16-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,103
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Imitation is one of the finest forms of...

Imitation is one of the finest forms of flattery...
Forum: General Discussion 09-13-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 856
Posted By MachinedConcepts
It almost looks as if, the upper curvature of the...

It almost looks as if, the upper curvature of the molded plastic seat base curves over too much, and where they then attached the hinge puts it in the wrong location. The port side is damn near...
Forum: General / Other 09-13-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,450
Posted By MachinedConcepts
Just checked out my ballast impellers on my 05...

Just checked out my ballast impellers on my 05 xstar, and I thought they would be shot, but they seem to be fine. It is odd since the ballast gauges seem to be reading full, or partly full. Anyone...
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