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.

 

Sorry, Billy. I'm stealing all your pics.

 

ill join when i hit the lotto btw where did u get those headers?

 

ill be in.. but its gotta be after christmas...as i already stated im looking for the combo

 

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.

 

damn those things are so bling... i need to get a clear valve cover hmm.. i just came up with a creat idea hahah

 

You'd need a clear head too. Anyway, let's try not to digress please.

 

lol im just joking... but i think ill be down for the combo.. that jet hot coating.. how much u think you can boost up to???

 

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.

 

ill be in on these... where do i sign up and send the money to?

 

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

 

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.

 

can i be first on the list?

 

i would be interested but i dont know when i could come up with that chunk of money. but pistons w/ jet hot coating and rods for 1300 isnt to bad anyway

 

I would be interested in rods also. Possibly even combo w/ pistons. This depends on when buy actually happens. Rods 95% sure though.