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With the amount of requests I get for these I feel like its about time I make a few sets. Literally while writing this I got yet another request for this design...
*This is still a feeler at the moment* as I am still nailing down parts/metal suppliers and getting some shop time set aside with my buddy that will be helping me build them.
If you are totally lost, what I'm talking about is here:
http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/...lovers-t-swap-perfect-budget-coilover-205082/
And more specifically here:
http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/...dget-coilover-205082/index12.html#post2989953
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Game Plan:
Tentatively this is how it would work:
- Group buy style (12 sets at a time) with up to 1 GB a quarter depending on demand
- Pay half up front, other half when shipped
- Fabrication would begin once all GB slots were filled with first half paid
- Would ship ready to install with OEM style studs pressed in and painted black
- Price would be about $110 shipped to the lower 48 for the pair
Build Details:
- 3/16" steel plate (.1875", OEM is .100")
- .120" DOM steel tube
- 8.8 press fit studs (just like OEM)
- Class 8 Zinc plated Nylock nuts
- MIG welded (gas shielded)
Timeline to production start: (subject to change)
- At this time figure about 3-4 weeks until any chips are made
Current status:
- Currently have a cost analysis completed with a few online vendors
- I also have potentially found a source for OEM press fit studs (should have a set arriving tomorrow to confirm)
- Working with machine shop to have precision jig made to ensure perfect fit every time
Items in question:
- Considering adding the correct size smaller lower washer to avoid common "Bird Chirp" (would increase cost slightly)
- Maybe add missing bushings required for new Bilstein P/N (would also increase cost slightly)
- Studs may or may not be able to reuse OEM nuts (need to confirm)
^Thoughts on these items?
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Consider this a "Yes, I am interested thread" and please make it known so we can plan accordingly. 12 sets at a time is the sweet spot so far regarding material costs and common sizes but depending on how much interest there is this number can change.
Please let me know if this would be something you would buy!
Once we are ready to roll, I'll start a new thread for the actual group buy.
Interest numbers so far:
CF: 12
TNX: 5
*This is still a feeler at the moment* as I am still nailing down parts/metal suppliers and getting some shop time set aside with my buddy that will be helping me build them.
If you are totally lost, what I'm talking about is here:
http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/...lovers-t-swap-perfect-budget-coilover-205082/
And more specifically here:
http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/...dget-coilover-205082/index12.html#post2989953
---------------------------
Game Plan:
Tentatively this is how it would work:
- Group buy style (12 sets at a time) with up to 1 GB a quarter depending on demand
- Pay half up front, other half when shipped
- Fabrication would begin once all GB slots were filled with first half paid
- Would ship ready to install with OEM style studs pressed in and painted black
- Price would be about $110 shipped to the lower 48 for the pair
Build Details:
- 3/16" steel plate (.1875", OEM is .100")
- .120" DOM steel tube
- 8.8 press fit studs (just like OEM)
- Class 8 Zinc plated Nylock nuts
- MIG welded (gas shielded)
Timeline to production start: (subject to change)
- At this time figure about 3-4 weeks until any chips are made
Current status:
- Currently have a cost analysis completed with a few online vendors
- I also have potentially found a source for OEM press fit studs (should have a set arriving tomorrow to confirm)
- Working with machine shop to have precision jig made to ensure perfect fit every time
Items in question:
- Considering adding the correct size smaller lower washer to avoid common "Bird Chirp" (would increase cost slightly)
- Maybe add missing bushings required for new Bilstein P/N (would also increase cost slightly)
- Studs may or may not be able to reuse OEM nuts (need to confirm)
^Thoughts on these items?
---------------------------------------
Consider this a "Yes, I am interested thread" and please make it known so we can plan accordingly. 12 sets at a time is the sweet spot so far regarding material costs and common sizes but depending on how much interest there is this number can change.
Please let me know if this would be something you would buy!
Once we are ready to roll, I'll start a new thread for the actual group buy.
Interest numbers so far:
CF: 12
TNX: 5
