Gauging interest for a group buy on Crower forged connecting rods
Dec 5, 2003, 08:57 AM
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Crower forged connecting rods
As we talked about in a thread in engine tech I'm going to help organize a group buy on connecting rods.
The rods are forged steel and made by special order by Crower rods. The order will be made through Vision Imports (Thanks Matt), and unfortunately I will not be participating because I've already ordered mine. Right now Shaun (sorry if I spelled that wrong) is going to contact Crower and find out what number we need for a price break. The regular price Matt quoted me was $599 so even if we can't organize the group buy, let it be known that they are available and can be ordered regardless.
Vision imports may keep a set or two in stock if there is enough interest as well.
Billy (Link286XT) has them in his car and we have him to thank for Crower knowing the specs.
If you're seriously interested or have any questions, please let me/us know.
Those interested:
1. yellow_lancer
2. Stew (via IM)
3. liquidlancer
4. Turboit
5. mboza
We're doing pretty well so far if you ask me Didn't get to call today so I'm going to call Monday and see what's up.
*1/20/03* PLEASE READ MY MORE RECENT POSTS. UNABLE TO COMPLETE GROUP BUY. MY APOLOGIES FOR THE ONCONVENIENCES, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
The rods are forged steel and made by special order by Crower rods. The order will be made through Vision Imports (Thanks Matt), and unfortunately I will not be participating because I've already ordered mine. Right now Shaun (sorry if I spelled that wrong) is going to contact Crower and find out what number we need for a price break. The regular price Matt quoted me was $599 so even if we can't organize the group buy, let it be known that they are available and can be ordered regardless.
Vision imports may keep a set or two in stock if there is enough interest as well.Billy (Link286XT) has them in his car and we have him to thank for Crower knowing the specs.
If you're seriously interested or have any questions, please let me/us know.
Those interested:
1. yellow_lancer
2. Stew (via IM)
3. liquidlancer
4. Turboit
5. mboza
We're doing pretty well so far if you ask me
Didn't get to call today so I'm going to call Monday and see what's up.*1/20/03* PLEASE READ MY MORE RECENT POSTS. UNABLE TO COMPLETE GROUP BUY. MY APOLOGIES FOR THE ONCONVENIENCES, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
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Dec 5, 2003, 10:03 AM
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The combo at regular price w/ Jet Hot coated pistons was only around $1,300 at regular price. The Jet Hot on the pistons was approx $23 per, so...not bad if you ask me. I was expecting to spend around $1,500 for the record.
Recon, my manifold is custom fabricated. All the info on my car is in the registry.
I was expecting to spend around $1,500 for the record.Recon, my manifold is custom fabricated. All the info on my car is in the registry.
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Dec 5, 2003, 10:27 AM
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There we go. All set. Honestly, it's more an issue of preventing damage if detonation occurs while tuning or in case of more fuel delivery problems. I don't really expect much.
Dec 5, 2003, 10:34 AM
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man those things are solid, even if a group buy doesnt go down its still good that these are available now, do you know about wait time once order is in hobie? since you must have ordered yours recently jsut wondering cause i know when i was getting my pistons i got lucky, road race didnt really get pistons in for months at a time
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I'll make a list. We're waiting on pricing and people needed while Shaun checks with Crower. As soon as I know I'll be sure to post it all. The regular price of the connecting rods was $599, so group buy price will obviously be less. If you're in a hurry it's a good regular price, but I'm assuming most no one really is so you can afford to wait for the GB and pricing.
Matt estimated 4-6 weeks. I thought I posted that. I dunno. My brain's fried.
Oh, and payment will be going to Vision Imports once we get this worked out.
Matt estimated 4-6 weeks. I thought I posted that. I dunno. My brain's fried.
Oh, and payment will be going to Vision Imports once we get this worked out.
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