CTune S13 Strut brace group buy is back!!!! round 2

[drift freaq]

ok guys this is round two , the only difference is a color change on the front bars and due to exchange rates the price has gone up $10 per set.
so the price is now $146 shipped. as usual if you paypal there will be a $5 paypal handling fee. If you send postal money order it will not cost you that.

right now we have three people tenatively
cmo
jdmek4sir
Kazuma

[Catalan]

How many people are needed?

[boosteds13]

Do you know if it will clear the CA18 intake manifold?

[BSeay]

:cry: still no bars for the S14?

[drift freaq]

10 people are needed for this and I will check on CA clearance, ya and sorry still no bars for s14 yet. We are working on a fix though but that is all I can say at this time about the s14 ones.

[Tko21]

remember, i was one of the first few ppl request for the s14 front and rear bars. hehe let me know when you have them!

[brokeAs240sx]

how much picked up? and where exactly in LA?

Thanks

[drift freaq]

how much picked up? and where exactly in LA?

Thanks
hmm will have to figure that one out for you . Well I am in a number of places , hahhahahhaha . I work a lot out of Torrance but I live up by Griffith Park/ Los Feliz/ Hollywood area

[s14turbosilvia]

are these both front and rear? If so, you can count me in too.
-ben
[email protected]

P.S. If anybody has these, can you post pics of it mounted in an SR S13, just want to see clearances, etc.

[drift freaq]

ok current list as follows
cmo
Kazuma
JDMek4sir
s14turbosilvia
and possibly brokeas240sx

thats 5 folks half way there as soon as well have 5 more I will need the payments so we can get it all squared away.

[S13 Charlie]

D-

These are already here in the states, correct? That is, when I send my money in, they'll ship shortly afterward? I live in SoCal too, but I'm cool with just waiting for them in the mail.

Bottom line, count me for 1 set, I get paid tomorrow, so I'll paypal you tomorrow.

thanks,

Charles

[drift freaq]

D-

These are already here in the states, correct? That is, when I send my money in, they'll ship shortly afterward? I live in SoCal too, but I'm cool with just waiting for them in the mail.

Bottom line, count me for 1 set, I get paid tomorrow, so I'll paypal you tomorrow.

thanks,

Charles
yes charles they are here in the states
so the list is now
cmo
kazuma
jdmek4sir
s14turbosilvia
brokeas240sx
charlies13

thats six people and I suggest the rest of you guys start sending your money in because at the rate this is going these things are going to ship out this week if you guys can come up with 4 more people and get all the cash in.

[Ricer240sx]

do u have confermation on CA clearace yet or not?? if they will clear i will send u my cash on wed. or thurs.!!!!

[s14turbosilvia]

again, are these both front and rear? Anybody have any feedback on these bars, any impressions?

[cali240sxdrifter]

These are Front and Rear. These bars are freakin awesome! If I could get two more I would get these ones. I'll post pics if anyone wants to see how they look.

[Equinox]

I'm down for a set. Where do I send money?

[s14turbosilvia]

yes, please post pics.

[drift freaq]

yes, please post pics.

there is a pic of the bars at the top of thread , if you go back to the the other round there is pics of the bars there as well , I posted the pic of the bars at the top of this thread because of the slight color change on the front bars themselves . Cali's pics are going to be of the previous batch which are a slightly different color.

[s14turbosilvia]

I don't mind color, i'm looking for their appearance in the engine bay, clearances, etc.

[drift freaq]

I don't mind color, i'm looking for their appearance in the engine bay, clearances, etc.
they look nice in the engine bay in that case you will like cali's pics

[cali240sxdrifter]

http://djdorifto.sytes.net/Pictures/ljpictures/engine1.jpg
http://djdorifto.sytes.net/Pictures/ljpictures/engine2.jpg
http://djdorifto.sytes.net/Pictures/ljpictures/engine3.jpg

Here you go, well of course they will look 10x better if it was in a much cleaner engine bay, but I love them still :coold:

I'll post pics tomorrow of the rears.

[Ricer240sx]

ok, count me in!! lol i dont see y they wont cover teh CA and if they dont, it will be a while till i get my CA anyways lol

ull get the money thursday at the latest!!!!

[drift freaq]

Do you know if it will clear the CA18 intake manifold?
yes they will

[s14turbosilvia]

I'm in for sure. Lets get this rollin!

[Ricer240sx]

are all 10 ppl found? and where do we pay pal to? or are u waiting to make sure u have everyone first? lmk, im ancsios, impatiant, and cant spell good lol.

but yeah, lmk whats going on, im ready to blow my money on my fastback! lots to do....so little time to do it! lol

[drift freaq]

well heres the paypal [email protected] $146 +5 for paypal. you have all the info now so start sending your flow in . so far two people have already sent there cash so we need the rest of you to do it as well.

[LumXingXing]

how many people are in right now? I'm interested as well if theres still more.

[CMO]

Well I've sent my money, just waiting on the rest of the people so I can get my bars.

[drift freaq]

how many people are in right now? I'm interested as well if theres still more.
there is room for you so get in.

[LumXingXing]

there is room for you so get in.

Count me in =) I'll be sending the payment either tomorrow or saturday. I'll paypal it and my email is [email protected] just so you know =)

[Ricer240sx]

money sent!!! whoot whoot!!

[drift freaq]

money sent!!! whoot whoot!!
cool so 4 people have sent in their money , come on I know there are at least 7 of you that have responded saying your in. the sooner you guys get the money in the sooner this stuff can be purchased and shipped.

[LumXingXing]

Payment sent!!! Let me know if you got it =) how many more is needed?

[drift freaq]

got it 5 more are needed , I do know there where a couple of local pickups possible and the canada guy who will have to pay extra. We are getting there people lets try and shoot for early next week . to complete and ship so send that money in.

[reverend_sean]

Does anyone know if they will clear a Wolf fuel rail on a redtop?

[obsolete]

i want in. are there any left?

[s14turbosilvia]

i'll get my mney to you tomorrow. i'm drunk right now, not about to d3eal with my money.

[drift freaq]

i want in. are there any left?
there are 4 more places left

[s14turbosilvia]

money sent.

[s14turbosilvia]

please send me an email or something telling me that you recieved payment.

[drift freaq]

please send me an email or something telling me that you recieved payment.
relax I got your payment , there are still 4 people needed. If you watch your paypal it confirms if I received your payment or not.

[drift freaq]

come on people there are at least 4 people who have posted in this thread saying they wanted in that have not paypaled yet. get your money in so we can get these things out to everyone. :D

[Ricer240sx]

well, plans change (more often than not for me) so i was wondering if anyone knew if the strut bar will clear an RB20?? if the manifold is the only issue i can work out a custom one to replace teh stupid run over the valve cover bs lol

im still in though ;) if worst comes to worst i can just sell the front later :D

[SilviaSR20DET]

let me know if your selling your front strut bar im interested if it ends up not fitting. i called dibs!

[S13 Charlie]

C'mon folks, this is a killer deal! 151 bucks for front AND rear strut/shock tower bars!

[s14turbosilvia]

so they're not shipping until all orders are filled?

[drift freaq]

so they're not shipping until all orders are filled?
that is correct I stated at the beginning this was a regular group buy i.e. not an open group buy. that means ten people ten sets shipped. I cannot do a open group buy on these, cause the wholesaler wants them purchased in quanities not one at a time.
If you read the faq at the top of the group buy section you will see this is pretty standard stuff.

[s14turbosilvia]

that is correct I stated at the beginning this was a regular group buy i.e. not an open group buy. that means ten people ten sets shipped. I cannot do a open group buy on these, cause the wholesaler wants them purchased in quanities not one at a time.
If you read the faq at the top of the group buy section you will see this is pretty standard stuff.

Okay, so like all standard group buys, is there an ending date? The money has been withdrawn from my account, but I don't have the product being shipped to me yet. Usually with group buys, money is not taken until everything is ready to be shipped out and all buyers are accounted for. Just curious.

[drnovascotia]

Pm or email me, or bill me the $151 through paypal, [email protected]

down for 1 set for s13's

.Dr'

[drift freaq]

Okay, so like all standard group buys, is there an ending date? The money has been withdrawn from my account, but I don't have the product being shipped to me yet. Usually with group buys, money is not taken until everything is ready to be shipped out and all buyers are accounted for. Just curious.
look we are very close to complete , just chill out, I have sold these many times and done this group buy before. If you want to get down on people get down on the flakers that said earlier in the group buy they were in but still have not sent their money. They are the ones holding things up and they will lose there positions shortly.
It should be closing by the end of this week so relax like I said before .

[drift freaq]

ok folks were closing in on it . 3 left after DRNovaScotia end of this week we are going to wrap this baby up.

[drnovascotia]

Paid! Bada Bing!

Dr.

[s14turbosilvia]

look we are very close to complete , just chill out, I have sold these many times and done this group buy before. If you want to get down on people get down on the flakers that said earlier in the group buy they were in but still have not sent their money. They are the ones holding things up and they will lose there positions shortly.
It should be closing by the end of this week so relax like I said before .

Okay, like I said I was just curious. Not trying to get down on anybody at all.

[drift freaq]

ok also just had a local guy chime in so that means were down to two . bring it on home people

[LumXingXing]

almost there! cmon guys I need my struts =)

[El Rey]

cali240sxdrifter

Could you post some pics of the rear? It would be nice to see.

thanks

[Ricer240sx]

yeah, lets get this shizzle movizzl-in lol

[s14turbosilvia]

come on people, it doesn't get better than this!

[Tko21]

i'm anxious for drift to get the s14 front and rear bars! haha

[S13 Charlie]

come on guys, me so impatient!!!!

[420sx]

if u still have a set i will be down for a set, my friend wants one for his s13

[drift freaq]

if u still have a set i will be down for a set, my friend wants one for his s13
ok folks here we go, yes two sets left and this wraps things up. 420, I will P.M. you with all the paypal info if you did not catch it at the beginning of thread. .

[LumXingXing]

how many more do we need now?

[drift freaq]

ok we are one set away so I am going to talk to the manufacturer and have him go ahead and start shipping on the product .

[millelu]

$146 + $5 for paypal right? Count me in, I'll send you a PM too.

[drift freaq]

$146 + $5 for paypal right? Count me in, I'll send you a PM too.
got it and sent you the paypal info

thats 10 folks!! here we go!!

[LumXingXing]

Yes finally! :w00t:

[S13 Charlie]

hallelujah! I hope I can get these on by this weekend!

woohoo!

[tomenugen]

anyone from southern california want to go in with me? i just want a rear strut bar for an s13

[[GoaTSLonG]]

is it too late to send money!?? i want a set :bash:

[drift freaq]

']is it too late to send money!?? i want a set :bash:
no I think I can squeeze you in but paypal me asap $151 [email protected]

[S13 Charlie]

Hey Drift Freaq,

When will these parts ship? Are we going to get a tracking number?

thanks,
C

[[GoaTSLonG]]

money sent thanks!

[drift freaq]

they should start shipping tomorrow or friday, I will get tracking numbers as soon as they ship.

[s14turbosilvia]

so whats going on here? did they ship out this week or not?

[drift freaq]

so whats going on here? did they ship out this week or not?
monday , got a little busy, sorry.

[SilviaSativa]

Is there going to be a 3rd, possibly 4th groupbuy?
Currently unemployed :down:

[drift freaq]

Is there going to be a 3rd, possibly 4th groupbuy?
Currently unemployed :down:
that is most likely a possiblity

[drift freaq]

ok here is almost all of the tracking numbers stuff is boxed and ready to go out tomorrow
charles neiswender 0304 3490 0001 2379 2908
steve bui 0304 3490 0001 2379 2885
corey morris 0304 3490 0001 2379 2878
charles burton iv 0304 3490 0001 2379 2861
harris lam 0304 3490 0001 2379 2854
sean cochrane 0304 3490 0001 2379 2847
raymond louie usi 0304 3490 0001 2379 2830
lucas miller 0304 3490 0001 2379 2823
ben baker 0304 3490 0001 2379 2915

[LumXingXing]

are these by UPS?

[drift freaq]

are these by UPS?

priority mail.

[hellion240sx]

hey wanted to jump in real quick, i sent you a pm , im not sure if you got it or not, but i was wondering if you ever got to those measurements? trust me these things are worth it, i was in the first group buy, but for some reason my front isn't fitting but he is helping me find out why it's not fitting. other than that you guys will enjoy them.
peace
thanks

[drnovascotia]

Where can I go to check on the status ? USPS Priority says mine can't be found. .

Dr.

[s14turbosilvia]

Yea, mine too. when did you ship these out?

[drift freaq]

I was given these numbers by the supplier on late sunday evening, which means, he had not shipped them yet, but was preparing them for shipping. I would suspect, that the numbers will be active by tomorrow sometime.
People please remember, these group buys, unless specifically stated as being my own product, are pretty much stuff I am arranging deals with suppliers for. That means that once the supplier gets the money, they ship according to their schedule . I do not do the shipping on these items . they are shipped for us by the supplier. The suppliers give me tracking numbers and I relay them to you.
Everyone in the past has received their product this way. Everyone has understood this, please try and understand this.

[Ricer240sx]

then could u be a good sport and check with the supplyer on whats up? :D heheheheheehehe

i just checked mine again and still has no record of it........

[LumXingXing]

same here...

[s14turbosilvia]

still no record for me either. can we get this shit figured out please?

[drift freaq]

check those numbers again guys , they should be in the system now, yes the supplier lagged and i got all over them for it.

[s14turbosilvia]

still no record at 8:45 on tuesday evening.

[drift freaq]

still no record at 8:45 on tuesday evening.
hehehehehe try again you might be surprised , In otherwords I know they are in the system at this point and you will see them anywhere from 2-3 days from today tues. Like I said supplier lagged and I got all over them.

[CMO]

Yeah they are in the system now.

[[GoaTSLonG]]

i never got my tracking number, please email it to [email protected]

[Ricer240sx]

thanx a lot dude!!!

[Equinox]

Mine arrived today. Look great as described. :)

[S13 Charlie]

Got mine Yesterday. They looked great, and I installed them with no problems. Does anyone elses front bar contact the fuel rail cover? Maybe it's because I have Nismo engine mounts..

-C

[millelu]

Got mine today, looks great, can't wait to install my new coilovers and these.

[CMO]

Yeah I got mine today also, I'll probably install them tmrw.

[Ricer240sx]

got mine, will install them as soon as i get a frickin motor!! lol


look great though!!! will look to do business with this foolio again :)

[El Rey]

drift freak, let me know when i can pick up. thanks.

[Monooxide]

Can we still get these? And its the rear And Front? Im still willing but im guessing that the deal is over. ;( :down:

[drift freaq]

Can we still get these? And its the rear And Front? Im still willing but im guessing that the deal is over. ;( :down:
ok, currrent batch is sold out, but yes due to the demand as soon as the next batch is in. That will be roughly, about a week and a half from now. I will do another round of ten at least at that time. so watch this thread .

[Monooxide]

Can I get on the list right now? Also will they both be blue and theyre still C-Tunes right? Sorry I was thiking of another group buy.

[LumXingXing]

got mine too couple days ago, they look great. =) thanks a lot man

[drift freaq]

Can I get on the list right now? Also will they both be blue and theyre still C-Tunes right? Sorry I was thiking of another group buy.
sure, they are Ctune though they do say TCS on them, blue ends have not been done in quite awhile.

[Monooxide]

Thats fine I was just remembering Blue ends from another GB. So im on the list? Can I send you a money order? I dont have a checking account ot do paypal.

[drift freaq]

Thats fine I was just remembering Blue ends from another GB. So im on the list? Can I send you a money order? I dont have a checking account ot do paypal.
yes a money order is fine but it needs to be a U.S. postal money order. Anyways , I will just start compiling the list and as soon as I know they are in I will greenlight again.
so the new list starts officially with
Monooxide

[Monooxide]

by US Postal money Order you mean from the Post Office? or like one i can get from my bank as well? Thats what I sent Enjuku for my exhaust a month ago.

[drift freaq]

by US Postal money Order you mean from the Post Office? or like one i can get from my bank as well? Thats what I sent Enjuku for my exhaust a month ago.
I prefer U.S. postal money orders because the ones from your bank are equal to out of state checks i.e. they take up to 10-15 days to clear.

[Monooxide]

I will waddle my ass down to the post office to mail it to you.

[Monooxide]

Whats the update drift freaq? :fruit:

[[GoaTSLonG]]

i got mine last week they look awesome but the bar is really flexy eh whatever they were only $150

[drift freaq]

']i got mine last week they look awesome but the bar is really flexy eh whatever they were only $150
first time I have heard that. No one else has complained about them being flexy. I am going to have to look into this. The next batch comes in on the 27th so people start lining up .
I have 2 people so far that want sets out of the next batch so that means 8 more sets are available.

[Monooxide]

Whoa Whoa Whoa...flexy? i dotn want no flexy stuff inbetween my strut towers?

[drift freaq]

Whoa Whoa Whoa...flexy? i dotn want no flexy stuff inbetween my strut towers?
relax monooxide they are not flexy, In fact these same braces are used on charlie's aka driftheaven's car in Formula D. The work fine and everyone who has bought them says they are great . This guy that said that just got his and he had probably not even stuck them on his car before he made his comment. On top of that if there was really a problem about them being to flexy or flexy then other people would have spoken up by now. over 30 sets of these braces have been groub buy sold by me alone . Not to mention all the ones sold other places for the higher price.

[bobcat]

do you take paypal? Sorry if it was answered before, im stupid and tired and i dont feel like reading much more than 2 pages a day, which i have already done. :confused:

[drift freaq]

do you take paypal? Sorry if it was answered before, im stupid and tired and i dont feel like reading much more than 2 pages a day, which i have already done. :confused:
yes I do its [email protected]

Also for everyone out there if you have questions or comments about the braces please contact me in a P.M. These items have been selling for quite awhile and are track proven. Read the whole thread and you will see.

[bobcat]

IM IN :naughtyd:

[s13intheworks]

what color ends will be on the new batch?

[drift freaq]

what color ends will be on the new batch?
Most likely gold,but they are looking into a run with another color. What colors would you guys want?

[Monooxide]

You better say blue bitches...lol jk....yea i talked to a guy who bought them form you he says theyre good. so whos in just 2 guys?

[[GoaTSLonG]]

actually i didnt notice how much they flexed until i bolted it up to my car if you give it a little tug they flex a decent amount, so i'm sure during hard cornering they flex that same amount... as i said they look cool and for $150 for both thats all you're gonna get

[drift freaq]

']actually i didnt notice how much they flexed until i bolted it up to my car if you give it a little tug they flex a decent amount, so i'm sure during hard cornering they flex that same amount... as i said they look cool and for $150 for both thats all you're gonna get

well any strut bar is going to flex a certain amount. Purpose of the strut bar is not to brace your chassis. Its to tie the strut towers together so they do not flex independant of each other, only . Given that, a certain amount of flex is fine. Anyone one else have a problem with the flex of the braces?
feedback is appreciated.

[s13intheworks]

Most likely gold,but they are looking into a run with another color. What colors would you guys want?

gold!!.... let me check my funds.

[Bushido]

mark me down for a set.

[Monooxide]

1st Choice:Gold
2nd: Silver
3rd: Blue

[Remus]

Do you offer only the front one; separate from the set?

[enen11]

can i get in on the next batch?? let me know when it starts please

[Monooxide]

Yea as long as you dont wear a towel on your head and your not arab. Sure.
Lol I think thas 4 now on the GB gotta get 6 more!

[drift freaq]

for anybody wondering if they will clear a CA the answer is no. due to the tilt of the CA motor you need a special front stb for it to clear.

CA bars have bend in them. I was going enter the group buy because i want the stb's but they wont clear the CA motor im getting.

example:
http://img3.picsplace.to/img3/2239/20043282058198.jpg

excuse me, but you you do not know our strut braces. Until you have actually tried to fit one a CA yourself, your really not qualified to make the statement above. I also beleive I have already sold a set to CA owner who had them clear seeing as our braces are angled upwards on both sides.

[Monooxide]

PWNZRD!!!
LOL i hate that word but oh well

[ALTRNTV]

I'm in for a set.

[Monooxide]

We only need like 5 more people!! This is a great deal...even if you guys are thinking of buying something else and are saving for it...spending this 150$ will be worth it in the long run.

[s13intheworks]

so what color are the new sets?

[s13intheworks]

also, are they in yet?

[drift freaq]

ok I am still waiting for word on the new sets. container is in but I do not think it has come up from port yet. I am waiting on other things off it as well. It should be any day now and again thank you all for your support of this group buy.

[bobcat]

BUMPIN THIS BIZZLE :fruit: :fruit: :fruit:
Please get in on this GB

[HyperTek]

off topic- but will there ever be a group buy on the c-tune tension brace?? im down for that.

[drift freaq]

off topic- but will there ever be a group buy on the c-tune tension brace?? im down for that.
thanks for the suggestion hyper. I will look into it.

[bobcat]

BUMPING IT AGAIN!
I really want my stb's, cant u tell

[Monooxide]

Me TOO...I cant wait!!! I thought the container was in like 4-5 days ago? :(

[El Rey]

any eta on when we'll be able to get our stb's?

[drift freaq]

any eta on when we'll be able to get our stb's?
the containers at the port had other things on them there is another set of containers coming into port now . They will be up in the next two weeks . I know, stuff has been delayed, this is frustrating, but typical when your bringing stuff into a very busy port like San Pedro/Long Beach. As soon as they hit I will be here letting you guys know. thank you for being patient. These braces are so popular, they run through them, as soon as they come in, but you guys are definitely in for another set of ten.

[Monooxide]

Sorry but this has taken tooo long and a friend of mine is getting me some new Front and Rear Struts(Megan Racing) for cheaper. Sorry man.

[djaphex]

I pm'd you about this, i want in but you haven't responded, whats the deal man?

[drift freaq]

the deal is we are waiting for another container to come in on the 27th of this month. I have received a confirmation that there are more Strut braces in this container. As soon as these roll up, I will let you all know.

[drift freaq]

ok guys strut braces are back in time to start paypaling me its [email protected]
oh ya and for all the bay area peeps I can deliver them to you this weekend seeing as I am going to the bay area for the fourth of July.

[El Rey]

Already paid. I pm'd you about when I can pick them up.

[[email protected]]

is this GB still availible? If so I want a set, I don't care what color...please PM me or email at [email protected] bout payment info. Thanks!

[drift freaq]

ok just a reminder the shipped price is $146 plus a $5 paypal fee my paypal is [email protected]

[burnsmonkey]

Any choice on color, also is pick up available and is the price cheaper for pick up, SoCal by the way?

email at [email protected]

[hellion240sx]

hey just letting you know i will take a pic probably tomorrow to show you the size difference again. but i have a strut bar thats was on my car and yeah you'll see the diff.

[drift freaq]

hey just letting you know i will take a pic probably tomorrow to show you the size difference again. but i have a strut bar thats was on my car and yeah you'll see the diff.
hellion, I need you to take a measurement of the bar itself from end to end basically from each mount tube. so I can compare it with measurements of bars here.

[drift freaq]

Any choice on color, also is pick up available and is the price cheaper for pick up, SoCal by the way?

email at [email protected]
I emailed you burnsmokey. no choice on color its whatever came in, this time.

[drift freaq]

ok people come on these babys are in again its time to punch in and order them up. we used to have ten people now we have three. This gives some other people that thought they were not going to get in a chance to get in on this.

[djaphex]

question: have you shipped mine yet?

[hellion240sx]

no prob, and i took pix to better show you. ok problem i don't know how to upload them from my comp???? isnt there a button for that? it says i can't post attachmnts?>?? don't know why... um admins?

[drift freaq]

question: have you shipped mine yet?
This is not a open group buy. That means when ten people are commited the braces are paid for and shipped. I never stated this was a open group buy. You need to read the faq on group buys.

[djaphex]

ok guys strut braces are back in time to start paypaling me its [email protected]
oh ya and for all the bay area peeps I can deliver them to you this weekend seeing as I am going to the bay area for the fourth of July.

seeing how you had mentioned delivering to the bay area over the weekend, i assumed all was well with the 10 requirement, you need to update the current list of buyers to avoid further confusion.

and no, i do not need to read a faq on group buys, thank you very much

[drift freaq]

seeing how you had mentioned delivering to the bay area over the weekend, i assumed all was well with the 10 requirement, you need to update the current list of buyers to avoid further confusion.

and no, i do not need to read a faq on group buys, thank you very much
I mentioned the delivering to the bay area last week when I announced that they were back in. There had been ten people waiting but some of them flaked. Until people speak up, so I can get an actual head count, its kind of hard to just post a list. Based on the fact that people tend to be very flaky in the group buys. As you see, I did not bring a set to the bay area and yes I was up there till tues of this week.

[djaphex]

well then, people need to realize that $146-151 shipped for struts that work on all engines, including the CA, is the best buy on braces they will find and they need to hurry up and get on this or else they all will be missing out, and i wont get mine, so everyone GET IN ON THIS

[hellion240sx]

kok well the bar itself is 35 inches and from plate to plate its 49 inches

[millelu]

i ordered these a few pages back on this thread, just got them installed today and wanted to post and let everyone know they are looking good and fit great.

[Tko21]

hey drift, are you still trying to get us the s14 struts?

[hellion240sx]

o btw the other strut bar i had rubbed the valve cover, dont kno why tho?

[240menace]

i knew i saw these braces before (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7985398785&category=33591&sspagename=WDVW)

[bobcat]

I already paid, and I have been waiting for 2 months and im getting tired of waiting. This is a great deal on stb's I dont know why more people dont want in. Oh btw, did u get my payment? If you did, have u sent the stb?

[drift freaq]

I already paid, and I have been waiting for 2 months and im getting tired of waiting. This is a great deal on stb's I dont know why more people dont want in. Oh btw, did u get my payment? If you did, have u sent the stb?
ok folks , like I said before there were ten people but they were not patient when the braces went on backorder. Now there are not ten people but I am going to talk to the supplier and see if I can open it up for the current purchasers. Due to lack of interest overall this may be the last time these strut braces are offered. I cannot get people a good deal, if they are not willing to wait or get in on a good deal.
P.S. yes bobcat I appreciate your patience, I wish a few other people out there had been willing to be as patient as you are.

[djaphex]

regardless of the circumstances, i requested a refund monday and you have not replied

[drift freaq]

regardless of the circumstances, i requested a refund monday and you have not replied
Ya, well I have been busy, excuse me. I am sorry for not getting back immediatly. Fact is I am trying to get your strut braces for you know. I will have a answer tomorrow.

[djaphex]

today is judgement day, struts or money? whats it gonna be

[drift freaq]

today is judgement day, struts or money? whats it gonna be
your gonna get your struts, but get off this judgement day kick. I am trying to do you a favor and all your doing is hating. When I get back from Chicago,on thurs your braces will ship. (My Uncle passed away thurs night and I have to fly ou theret this weekend)
This is why I don't like doing group buys anymore. There are some of you, that fail to realize, that this is a favor, for you guys.

[djaphex]

i'm not trying to be rude, pushy or "hate" but i waited for a response for a week, and this GB has been months and you dont seem all that interested in informing us to what is going on, you dont post list of buyer's, you dont return PM's, and you mislead some of us to think you were going to deliver on the 4th.

i, and many other people active in this thread, have gotten impatient. you could have had the courtesy to post and state you were going to be out for a week or whatever, if you got this organized more and split the batches into different threads, maybe more people would pay attention to it.
i appreciate you trying to make up for the difficulties by sending me the struts, and i hope in the future you have more successful group buys.
i'm sorry to hear about your uncle

[drift freaq]

i'm not trying to be rude, pushy or "hate" but i waited for a response for a week, and this GB has been months and you dont seem all that interested in informing us to what is going on, you dont post list of buyer's, you dont return PM's, and you mislead some of us to think you were going to deliver on the 4th.

i, and many other people active in this thread, have gotten impatient. you could have had the courtesy to post and state you were going to be out for a week or whatever, if you got this organized more and split the batches into different threads, maybe more people would pay attention to it.
i appreciate you trying to make up for the difficulties by sending me the struts, and i hope in the future you have more successful group buys.
i'm sorry to hear about your uncle

look man, I do respond to P.M.'s as far as you thinking I mislead you on the 4th I was hoping things would come together . That is not misleading you. I have been doing many of these for a long time. If you think you can do a better job you try it. I am not going to do group buys anymore . Why because your attitude proves its not worth it. Ya you . Fact is most of the newb's of which your are one do not understand these things. You guys were not around in the days when getting anything could take up to six months!!!! Your all a bunch of short attention span, impatient, I have to have it nows. Why because you all think the world exists to cater to your every whim.
It doesn't get used to it.

[djaphex]

wow wtf is that, i try to turn a negative situation into something progressively positive and you insist on fucking going off and flaming.
this shit was so fucking unorganized, i'm not the only fucking person who has said something about the wait, or the service.

Here is a PM you sent me when your next batch came in on 06-28-2005, 11:33 AM;
"they have arrived , so if you still want them let me know , I could bring a set up with when I come up for the fourth of July this weekend."

Tell me that is not misleading

then after i send my money and ask when you are going to ship them; 06-30-2005, 03:55 AM

"Dan this is a group buy and its product that I do not make or stock myself. So that means I need to collect from everyone before stuff can be shipped."

After THAT load of bullshit you gave me, i began to get impatient.
not once have you mentioned how many people were left, how many stb's you have or anything. all you said was "people flaked" "we need more people"

just cause you have been here since 2001 and have over 3k posts doesn't make you some fucking forum genius.
dont put the impatience blame on me, i asked for a status report and you just sit there twidling your thumbs looking at the computer screen thinking for excuses, you have the fucking batch but you want to be sure you get you large share of profit out of it so you let it sit there and bullshit the people who have put their money in and waited.

you just sit around and reply to unnecessary posts but not fill my request for the refund.
i'm not going to waste any more time for this stupid ass group buy cause you don't deserve my money, i will file a claim with PayPal if you do not send the refund as i asked LAST MONDAY.

[djaphex]

dont bother sending the stb's or replying to my post, refund my Paypal account and forget this GB because you let it die.

[S13 Charlie]

You guys need to chill and stop giving D shit. I was in on this GB when page one of this thread began. Sure it may take some time, but like everyone else, I got my stb's and i was happy. I can't think of anyone who has had a bad deal with D.

[hellion240sx]

yeah im still just looking for an answer too. not bitching, but just saying. havae a good day. :)

[twong85]

I got in on the very first gb on these last year and all I can say is the stb's are great for the price. People have to learn to calm down and be patient, they even delievered them personally to me when I was at a park for a bbq so that's the kind of dedication you're getting from him.
With that said I think its just time to stop offering these stb's. He's had many successful group buys but its obvious some of you don't appreciate the price that he gets for you since you just jump on his case every chance you get. The fact that he's posting at all lets you know he hasn't run (yes that does happen sometimes). Some group buys last a very long time since ppl like to jump ship. Some people acting like an ass doesn't help the cause. :ughd:

[djaphex]

I am not going to do group buys anymore . Why because your attitude proves its not worth it. Ya you . Fact is most of the newb's of which your are one do not understand these things. Your all a bunch of short attention span, impatient, I have to have it nows. Why because you all think the world exists to cater to your every whim.

He is making NO effort to get more people on this GB, which leads me to believe he really doesn't give a crap about this one.
I sent him a PM over a week ago asking for a refund and he didn't reply, at least I tried to keep it to a personal level between me and him, so I have to post on this thread to get his attention and he insists on making some public scene about it and saying crap about me, how he hates people like me and shit like that.
wtf kind of service is that
it's poor enough to not reply to a refund request, but to start saying "oh i can't do these anymore because i hate dealing with short attention span impatient newbs like you"
don't defend his honor because he showed little respect to you. he has already lowered himself by avoiding the privacy to keep it to a personal professional level. instead he acts like a child and blames everyone but himself.

[cali240sxdrifter]

wow man, if you don't know drift freaq and how really busy he is, then you really should stfu... He is a very busy man and in his line of work he meets with noobs/bandwagoners all the time. So easy up and he'll give you your money back.

Dave is a great guy and he always delivers top products for this community.

[djaphex]

this is the bad part about forums, he leaves this dispute public so all his little so-cal buddies can join in and back him up.

just because he was nice and respectful to you doesn't mean he would have been to me. let's recap the situation:

He tells me he might be able to come to the bay area and deliver on the 4th of July, so I Paypal him the money, then after, he states that he doesn't have the 10 people so I have to wait, I see there is no progress after a couple of weeks so I ask him if they have been shipped or what is going on, he goes crazy and blah blah blah, i try to just end that negativity with some positive encouragement, i wait a little more, no progress, so i PM him requesting a refund, i wait and wait and he doesn't respond, however i notice he has made a few posts during the week he didn't respond so i make a comment on the thread and he again goes crazy and says he hates people like me and blah blah blah and now we are here, so who is to blame?
me because i care where my money is going? or him because he doesn't care about my money?

and don't say that group buys take up to 6 months, that's only when they are special ordered from Japan and all that, he HAS the batch of stb's ready to ship, he has everything but BUYERS, try the 240sxforums, create a new thread, whatever, don't just sit around hoping people will see this

communication was created to help pass on information, if you are going to be out for a week or 2 weeks or you can't spend 5 seconds of your time to go to paypal.com and refund some money, inform people.

i'm not even going to bother posting in this thread any more because now its all bs, i sent a money request in paypal

[drift freaq]

ok , you can stop the norcal vs socal rhetoric, it has nothing to do with this. your money has been refunded. I just got back in last night from Chicago.
When I said the strut braces were in, I was referring to the fact that they were in at the local supplier. That does not mean the batch physically was in my hands.
The supplier is willing to open the group buy at this point per my request. The local guy that had already paid will get his sometime this weekend.
Hellion I will have an answer for you on the measurement shortly.

[hellion240sx]

thank you sir :D

sorry to add to the load

[hellion240sx]

hey waiting patiently, bump ttt