Group Buy #3: 2G spherical 4130 front LCA’s

[gsxitement]

Is it possible to get a quote to get them 3 day air? If I can get my hands on my set by next weekend, I may be able to get them in the car and setup for my NJMP race.

 

[99gst_racer]

Is it possible to get a quote to get them 3 day air? If I can get my hands on my set by next weekend, I may be able to get them in the car and setup for my NJMP race.

I ship via USPS Priority. They get everywhere in 2-3 days. Should be OK, right?

 

[gsxitement]

I ship via USPS Priority. They get everywhere in 2-3 days. Should be OK, right?

Yeah as long as they get to me by next Friday the 21st so I have them for Saturday the 22nd to install. And any stickers you may have that I can put on the car also helps.

 

[99gst_racer]

Yeah as long as they get to me by next Friday the 21st so I have them for Saturday the 22nd to install. And any stickers you may have that I can put on the car also helps.

Piece of cake.
I don't have any stickers/vinyl made yet, but I'm working on a few designs.


The first 8 guys on the list will receive tracking numbers next week.

 

[slowwhite]

How long for the next group?

 

[99gst_racer]

How long for the next group?

I expect to pick them up from the coater in the typical 1-2 weeks.

 

[mitsumikey]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the delay. The parts are still at the coater. I've been using these guys for several years and I've never had them take this long on anything. I'm heading down there again mid-day tomorrow to light a fire up under someone.

I'm ready to get these LCA's assembled and shipped! Thanks for your patience thus far and bare with me just a little bit longer guys.

EDIT: I just called over there. He says he has 8 sets e-coated and he promises they will be powdercoated and finished for tomorrow! *fingers crossed* I'll be sure to drill home that I can't wait this long for the remaining 12 sets.

Still good here man and I'd still love a second set but 2 gsx s are still being quite an expense . Like theyre My kids

 

[slowwhite]

Awesome. Looking to take the car to VIR on the 11th (not race, but watch my brother race)

Then if all goes welll track it on the 25th.

 

[SexyDSM95]

These are super sharp looking, Paul! Amazing works as always. I hope you end up making the front UCA so I can pair these lowers with em'!

 

[99gst_racer]

These are super sharp looking, Paul! Amazing works as always. I hope you end up making the front UCA so I can pair these lowers with em'!

Thanks Sandra! I will definitely be doing a front UCA. Though it might be a while. It got back burnered.

 

[99gst_racer]

I'm assembling and shipping LCA's daily this week!

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[96dsmftw]

Damnn those look good. Love the decal too. I would rock a couple of those

 

[c2ypt1c]

These things are too damn sexy not to buy. Glad I was able to get in on this

 

[chinola69]

I'm assembling and shipping LCA's daily this week!

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Wow all I can say is wow. Thank you for the great products

 

[99gst_racer]

Wow all I can say is wow. Thank you for the great products

You're welcome! I'm happy to build parts for the platform that I enjoyed for 12 years.

 

[gsxitement]

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Much excite!!!!!! Thank you so much Paul for getting these out. The community is boundlessly lucky to have folks like you that make things for these cars. I for one CANNOT WAIT to get these on the car and get on track with them. Quality is above even what I had expected. Super stoked!

 

[calgst95]

I'm assembling and shipping LCA's daily this week!

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How much would it be to get some of those VOLK stickers? I was on the previous group buy and we didnt get that luxury.

 

[99gst_racer]

How much would it be to get some of those VOLK stickers? I was on the previous group buy and we didnt get that luxury.

Message me with your name and address and I'll get some heading your way.

 

[calgst95]

Message me with your name and address and I'll get some heading your way.

Awesome, thank you Paul!!

 

[99gst_racer]

UPDATE!

The remaining 12 sets will begin to ship starting Monday of next week. I should be able to finish/package/ship two sets per day. Tracking will be forwarded as I go.

Thank you to everyone for your patience.

 

[slowwhite]

If I haven't recieved a tracking number does that mean it hasn't shipped out yet?

 

[99gst_racer]

If I haven't recieved a tracking number does that mean it hasn't shipped out yet?

Correct.

I have a few going out tomorrow morning and even more shipping Thursday. Tracking will be forwarded as I go.

 

[slowwhite]

Hasn't been my month with parts. So had to verify.

I work 12hrs shifts 6 days a week for the past couple months. So.making sure I'm home or the wife is home is big. (Last issue my brand new race seats showed up with no warning from the vendor after a month and they sat outside in the rain for 2 days)

 

[96dsmftw]

I've got a question. I know the ball joints friction level is adjustable, however what does that actually do for handling? Or is it just adjusting for any wear/break in? I have never heard of that before.

 

[99gst_racer]

I've got a question. I know the ball joints friction level is adjustable, however what does that actually do for handling? Or is it just adjusting for any wear/break in? I have never heard of that before.

The level of friction of the ball joint will directly affect how the steering feels. And it's all personal preference. The wear/break-in is all about peaks and valleys of the components. These are a steel ball on a steel race, and breaking them in is basically wearing in the peaks to make the ball perfectly match the race. Many of my circle tracking racing co-workers prefer low friction ball joints. You can set these loose to reduce friction, but just make sure there's no axial (vertical) movement/looseness. And be sure not to set them too tight either. The threads on the gold cap are very fine and so when adjusting, that will translate to very small changes in the tightness and level of friction on the stud. The level of adjustment is basically infinite and you'll just have to play around with them a bit to see what feels best to you.

Rule of thumb:
If you can't move the stud easily by hand, it's too tight.
If the stud can move up and down in the arm, it's too loose.
Anywhere in between these is safe. Adjust to your steering preference.