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Posted by: jmill Jun 20 2008, 11:39 AM

I'd like to put on GT flares. I would prefer steel but haven't found any. Does anyone know where I can pick up some steel flares or high quality fiberglass ones?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jun 20 2008, 12:05 PM

they are fabulous

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jun 20 2008, 12:12 PM

the good doctor sells steel flairs. I think he had them made up special for us

Posted by: plymouth37 Jun 20 2008, 01:24 PM

I bought mine http://autoatlanta.com/Life/gt.html and they fit great.

Posted by: WRX914 Jun 20 2008, 01:36 PM

Dana,

Where exactly did you buy them!!!???



I want the same deal you got on your flares!!!

Posted by: jmill Jun 20 2008, 03:37 PM

Looks like AA is the place to go. Great selection of parts. I just downloaded the catalog. They are awful proud of their stuff considering their prices. The catalog shows the flares about $100 lower than the link you posted.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 20 2008, 04:38 PM

I remember George saying that he had to raise the price because the price of steel went up.

In the past, George has done group buys on the flares and given a good price break. Maybe it's time to ask him about another group buy?

Posted by: carr914 Jun 20 2008, 04:40 PM

Here is a picture of AA flares. I think the price went up due to steel prices and manufactoring costs.

Jeez, George is going to think that I'm a shill for his company

T.C.

Posted by: pavpav12 Jun 20 2008, 06:20 PM

I am in for another group buy

Posted by: jmill Jun 20 2008, 11:16 PM

Sign me up.

Posted by: bandjoey Jun 20 2008, 11:33 PM

get us a price???

Posted by: Carlitos Way Jun 20 2008, 11:58 PM

I've been waiting for a group buy too...

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 21 2008, 09:25 AM

Okay... George says that if we get 10 sets in one order, we can have them for $675+$50 shipping in the lower 48.

Posted by: Zaney Jun 21 2008, 12:23 PM

The Price is Right! I'll jump on the wagon this go around for some flares.
+1

Posted by: AZ914 Jun 21 2008, 05:05 PM

Good price.. I may even be in for that.

Posted by: tango-52 Jun 21 2008, 05:48 PM

I'm in. Somebody do a head count and see where we're at.

Posted by: jmill Jun 21 2008, 05:49 PM

$675

Who else wants in on this?

Looks like 5 plus 2 maybe's

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jun 22 2008, 12:03 AM

I'm in for 1 set. Gonna need the room for more rubber when I get my new motor in there.

Posted by: JRust Jun 22 2008, 12:16 AM

I'm in for a set too! Let me know when & I'm all over it

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 22 2008, 12:19 AM

id love to change my FG for steel...depending on the price, im in!

Posted by: bob Jun 22 2008, 08:43 AM

I'm in!! Do we contact George directly?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 22 2008, 10:33 AM

No... Everyone that wants in, PM me your contact info (name, address and a phone number just in case). When we have 10, I'll start asking for each of you to send me a check. When I have them all, I will write one check to AA and give them the shipping info for everyone.

So far it looks like:

jmill
pavpav12
Carlitos Way
Zaney
tango-52
hot shoe914
JRust
bob
Todd Enlund

Possible:

bandjoey
AZ914
i love porsche

That's 9 in and 3 maybes already... but I'll start another list when I get your PM info.

Posted by: jmill Jun 22 2008, 12:07 PM

Do you have PayPal? I'd rather do that then trust the mail. I can add a couple of bucks to cover the charges.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 22 2008, 01:34 PM

I just have a basic PayPal account, with limits on how much money I can receive.

Posted by: strawman Jun 22 2008, 03:56 PM

I just PMd you; I'm in.
Geoff

Posted by: bandjoey Jun 22 2008, 04:57 PM

You might get more people in if old George will let us call in our order directly and pay with visa. (like me). Set up a few days open for the group buy. My cash is going to my restoration. Can't do cash right now. Bill

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 22 2008, 06:05 PM

Sorry... George specifically wants one payment in a single check to make the group buy.

What about your Economic Stimulus check?

Posted by: JRust Jun 22 2008, 06:33 PM

I actually may need to wait for that. Mine is due late July. How soon is this going to happen. If this is like a this week thing I can't do it yet. I guess let me know how soon this is going to fly?

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 22 2008, 07:47 PM

yeah...if this happens in like 2-3 weeks i should be ok, im still waiting on the first check from my new job

Posted by: jmill Jun 22 2008, 08:12 PM

Paypal takes visa. Not to mention you don't have to wait for a check to clear. I don't know what the $ received limit is on a basic account. You might want to check out an upgrade. It could save you some headaches and get a few more people to pitch in.

Posted by: defianty Jun 23 2008, 08:21 AM

I'm very interested but I'm in the UK so would need to know shipping costs beforehand. Thanks, Stephen

Posted by: jmill Jun 23 2008, 11:19 AM

Looks like we have ten. Let me know when you'd like us to ante up.

Posted by: RJMII Jun 23 2008, 11:42 AM

I have an idea... if one of the guys on the list has an advanced paypal account (whatever it is called), and one of the guys that wants to pay with visa will pitch in for paypal fees, and the two trust each other... the person with the paypal account could write the check for twice as much after receiving payment from their trusted friend.

just an idea. Bill's good for it, I've done business with him a couple of times. (bandjoey). (and they were pricey transactions, too)
I'd vouch for Jamie, too.

Posted by: mpgguy Jun 23 2008, 11:54 AM

Someone referred me here from my inquiry on a different site. I am in as well, Todd you will have a PM incoming shortly.

Posted by: HillKing Jun 23 2008, 02:19 PM

Todd, I just PMed you. I have been waiting as Mark decided not to organize this time. I just need to know who to pay and how.
John

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 23 2008, 02:58 PM

As of right now, I have commitments and shipping info from:

1 Todd Enlund
2 jmill
3 hot shoe914
4 pavpav12
5 Zaney
6 Strawman
7 tango-52
8 mpgguy
9 BKLA
10 HillKing

I have two more that have said they are in, but I need shipping info. I also have five that are on the fence depending on funds. If you want in, and you aren't on the list above, PM me.

Someone buy Jamie's parts car so he can get some flares!

This one might go quick...

If it makes anyone feel better about using me as an escrow service, I think that Jon Bovey (Phoenix 914-6GT) would vouch for me...

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jun 23 2008, 06:14 PM

Okay you need to put me in for two sets of flares please. Also if someone wants to visa my paypal and cover the fees I will ante up the cash for them if that will help them get their flares. Seems like we might end up with a lot more than 10 so maybe a renegotiation with George might get us a better price yet still. Use your wisdom grasshopper and get us a better price.


Donald aka hot_shoe914

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 23 2008, 06:45 PM

do we have a price yet?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jun 23 2008, 06:46 PM

I believe he said 675.00 plus 50 for shipping in the lower 48.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 23 2008, 11:55 PM

Yep... $725 shipped to your door. $675+$50.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 23 2008, 11:57 PM

Will do Donald... just so you know, I already asked George, and the flares have to be shipped as a set, so it will still be a separate $50 shipping for each set that you order. They have a specific packaging for the flares for shipping.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 24 2008, 06:34 PM

I have shipping info for:

1 Todd Enlund
2 jmill
3 hot shoe914 (2 sets)
4 hot shoe914
5 pavpav12
6 Zaney
7 Strawman
8 tango-52
9 mpgguy
10 BKLA
11 HillKing
12 bob
13 knutg1


The following have expressed interest:

bandjoey
Carlitos Way
AZ914
JRust
i love porsche
defianty

If you want in, let me know VIA PM with your info. If I don't hear anything further soon, I will press forward with what we have.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Jun 25 2008, 08:38 AM

Just wanted to say, I got in the last group buy deal and it was fantastic, I had no problems at all, things went very well and I was pleased with my purchase but have still not installed them....they are in storage right now till I have time to pull the car apart them weld them in. The AA flares are nice. Just you will need to have some patience till they are fianlly ready to ship, but if you don't mind you can save yourself some dollars. GO FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: kerensky Jun 25 2008, 10:41 AM

Any idea when there'll be enough interest for a future group buy? I'd love to get a set but it ain't happening right now, unfortunately.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 25 2008, 11:54 AM

The last one before this was about six months ago.

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 25 2008, 12:03 PM

i get paid on monday, so i have to get my bills out of the way and then ill know whether or not i can join in, will that be too late? monday?

Posted by: RJMII Jun 25 2008, 12:42 PM

Kerensky,

I'll be up for the next one... so after this one is over, let's wait about six or so months and start up the next group buy?

Posted by: Justinp71 Jun 25 2008, 12:53 PM

I'm in , anyone else in the Sacramento area???

Posted by: JRust Jun 25 2008, 01:38 PM

SO are these an in stock item? Or are we paying them & then they will be making them? Basically how long of a wait after we pay? I still probably won't be ready till August. I guess this question is for the next group buy. How bout you just do the first ten now & we do another 10 in August . I'll be good to go then

Posted by: AZ914 Jun 25 2008, 02:42 PM

Todd.. thanks for organizing. I was on the fence but I'm OUT at this time. Too many other 914 projects at this time..

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 25 2008, 02:52 PM

Based on what I have seen from George in the past, they are an in-stock item.

By August, he should have the GT Rockers done also.

Posted by: tango-52 Jun 25 2008, 03:04 PM

That brings up an interesting point. With the GT flares, what other body pieces need to match up? Sounds like the rockers. What about the front and rear valences?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 25 2008, 03:06 PM

I have shipping info for:

1 Todd Enlund +
2 jmill +
3 hot shoe914 + (2 sets)
4 hot shoe914 +
5 pavpav12
6 Zaney +
7 Strawman +
8 tango-52 +
9 mpgguy -
10 BKLA
11 HillKing +
12 bob
13 knutg1
14 pillay2k
15 Nana's 914 +
16 Justinp71

The following have expressed interest:

bandjoey
Carlitos Way
i love porsche
defianty
914pwer

And for next time around:

JRust
AZ914
RJMII

Anyone have any ideas for international funds transfers? I'm nearly clueless, and I have a few folks from UK and Sweden that are interested...

Posted by: JRust Jun 25 2008, 03:07 PM

Will he do a great group buy on those too? That would work out nicely

Posted by: Justinp71 Jun 25 2008, 03:13 PM

From what I recall you need the valances too...

From looking at the photos it appears that you can get away with not replacing the rear valance and it still looking ok.

Posted by: RJMII Jun 25 2008, 04:31 PM

Todd, put me in there for the next group buy. I've got to get my car off the blocks for the summer first. =o) will install new fenders this winter. (Late August would work for me)

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 25 2008, 05:25 PM

Okay... I talked to George again about the rockers. He says they are almost done...

If everyone that is part of the buy from the lower 48 buys the rockers for $150, George will ship them for free. If only some buy them, shipping will be $25 additional.

With rockers, that would make your total $675+$50+150=$875 if everyone buys... if not, it would be $900 with rockers, $725 without.

Posted by: strawman Jun 25 2008, 07:34 PM

Yupper, I'm in Davis. Maybe we can have a welding party at my house using my little 135 amp MIG... I have a kegerator with some great homebrew Stout in my garage, but the tap will remain locked until the welding is done!

Geoff

Posted by: strawman Jun 25 2008, 07:35 PM

I'm in for both the rockers and the flares...

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 25 2008, 07:43 PM

the rockers wouldnt be ready till august?

does that mean the flares would not come until then?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 25 2008, 08:05 PM

George didn't say anything about August...

Posted by: tango-52 Jun 25 2008, 08:11 PM

I'm in for the rockers too.

Posted by: jmill Jun 25 2008, 09:29 PM

I'm in for rockers.

Posted by: HillKing Jun 26 2008, 09:32 AM

I'll go a set of rockers too.

Posted by: Zaney Jun 26 2008, 09:36 AM

If we buy the flares and rockers will George throw in a set of 7x15/9x15 Fuchs for free too?
JK
I'm in for the full deal.

Posted by: my928s4 Jun 26 2008, 09:36 AM

If there is a group on rockers I am in.

Posted by: mpgguy Jun 26 2008, 10:38 AM

No rockers for me, but the sooner we can get the flares the better. I cannot wait until August to get the flares though, so I'm hoping this isn't going to be packaged together.

Posted by: jmill Jun 26 2008, 10:49 AM

Okay... I talked to George again about the rockers. He says they are almost done...

I never learned how to do the quote thing

It sounds like we wont wait until Aug for the rockers. Since mpgguy is out on the rockers and my928s4 is in can we still get free shipping?

Posted by: jmill Jun 26 2008, 10:57 AM

As far as international fund transfers - it can be done by using Paypal. Paypal does the math and will let you specify what currency you want to use. Shipping rates will throw a wrench in the works.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 26 2008, 11:54 AM

We are working with George on the shipping, so that's not a big deal. Overseas shipping is high, but the dollar is crap, so it's still a good deal

The big issue with PayPal is that I am limited in the amount of money I can accept via credit card, and I get hit with a 4.9% charge. I can accept bank funded payments with no fees or limits. I can't differentiate between these types of transactions until I get hit with the charges, so I cannot do PayPal.

Posted by: db9146 Jun 26 2008, 07:48 PM

Is it too late to get in on this deal?

Count me in for a set with the rockers. When do we send the money?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jun 26 2008, 11:45 PM

Put me in for two sets of rockers to go along with my two sets of flares please!

Posted by: Nana's_914 Jun 27 2008, 01:38 PM

I'm in for a set of flares and rockers. I would also be interested in a flared GT front airdam with oil cooler slot.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 27 2008, 01:50 PM

I'm having an issue that is slowing me down a bit... I had to recover a hard drive error on my system disk, and now Vista tells me that "An unauthorized change was made to Windows" and only gives me limited access to the OS for short periods of time before it shuts down on me. I have to backdoor my way into the OS, greatly limiting my functionality. Of course, Microsoft "tech support" is a joke.

I'm still on track with this group buy, it just slows me down having to hack into my own computer.

I'll probably start asking for money early next week... if you're on the fence, start thinking hard

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 27 2008, 02:53 PM

GT Valance is available from AA, but must ship in it's own packaging for a separate charge.

Basically, the reason that we can get a deal on the flares is because George is the distributor/manufacturer, and he is selling them to me at wholesale, treating me as a retailer. Then he is drop shipping the flares to the people that I have "sold" them to. I am "selling" them at 0% margin. I'm apparently not a very smart businessman

Most of the other products that AA sells, George pays wholesale from the distributor/manufacturer, and then has to mark them up to make any money on them.

I've had one person say "no" to the rockers, so unless someone else needs to buy an extra set, they will be $150+$25 shipping.

George has 53 sets of flares in stock... he has challenged me to sell ALL of them

Posted by: euro911 Jun 28 2008, 03:17 AM

Boy, this thread brings back memories


... and by the way, George never sent me my set of Euro tail light lenses

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 28 2008, 11:55 PM

Hump de Bump



Just keeping it visible...

Posted by: Nana's_914 Jun 30 2008, 07:44 PM

Any know a link to a nice thread on flare installation?

Posted by: Justinp71 Jun 30 2008, 10:44 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67743&hl=

This thread has some good links in it...

It looks like the thing to do is clamp, cut and butt weld. It appears that you have to massage the flares a little when you go to clamp and align them. Does anyone have experience with fitting the AA flares?

Posted by: Lectronix Jul 1 2008, 02:18 AM

Hey everyone - I'm in for the whole thing - valance, rockers and flares. Let me know when it's all ready. Thanks!

Jorge

Posted by: pillay2k Jul 1 2008, 03:23 AM

Do you have a price on the shipping to the UK?

Thanks
Fab

Posted by: 914pwer Jul 2 2008, 04:43 PM

the shipping cost to Sweden is 240 dollar for the flares and with the rockers it will be 375 dollar
Must be about the same to Uk

Posted by: rebelmdot Jul 3 2008, 11:24 AM

Please put me down for a set of the Flares, and let me know where and when to send the money to. Thanks.

Posted by: rebelmdot Jul 3 2008, 11:28 AM

I'll go a set of the Rockers as well. Thanks again.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 3 2008, 04:59 PM

You'll have to contact George directly to get a shipping quote to the UK... I have been in contact with another chap called "defianty" who was working to get a group shipment to the UK, he told me that he had contacted you as well.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 3 2008, 05:22 PM

Sorry for the delay... My Western Digital Raptor died a slow and agonizing death... I had to buy a new hard drive, and reinstall my OS. Now running on a clean OS... gotta love it.

Anyhow, what I have right now:

1 Todd Enlund +
2 jmill +
3 hot shoe914 + (2 sets)
4 hot shoe914 +
5 pavpav12
6 Zaney +
7 Strawman +
8 tango-52 +
9 mpgguy -
10 BKLA
11 HillKing +
12 bob
13 knutg1
14 pillay2k
15 Nana's 914 +
16 Justinp71
17 914pwer
18 db9146 +
19 Lectronix +
20 rebelmdot +

A + signifies that you want rockers as well as flares. A - means you only want flares.

What I need:

pavpav12, BKLA, bob, knutg1, pillay2k, Justinp71, 914pwer - I need to know if you want flares only, or flares and rockers.

914pwer, db9146, Lectronix, rebelmdot - I need you to PM me full name, shipping address, and a phone #.

As soon as I have this info from everyone, I will begin to collect money.

defianty, bandjoey, Carlitos Way - you have expressed interest, but have not committed. If I do not hear otherwise, I will assume that you are not in on the buy.

Posted by: LarryR Jul 3 2008, 07:41 PM

1 more PM sent flares + rockers

Posted by: moggy Jul 6 2008, 07:49 AM

Hi there. Can you add me for a set of flares and rockers. Anyone in the UK want to share the shipping let me know.

Cheers

Moggy (aka Richard Morgan)

Posted by: -JR- Jul 12 2008, 03:28 PM

Add my name for a set of flares and rockers. Just let me know when to send the $$ in.

Shipping to
Victoria BC Canada
V9C3V2

Thanks!

Posted by: TdiRacing Jul 13 2008, 08:21 PM

New to the site. Is this still going on? What do I have to do to get on the list and what is the ETA for delivery? Just interested in the flares.
Thanks

Posted by: Loser_Cruiser Jul 13 2008, 08:58 PM

I would like to know if this is still going on too?

Posted by: Loser_Cruiser Jul 14 2008, 12:46 AM

Just kidding decided to spend my flare money on a whole car.lol. Hopefully another one of these happens in about a year when im ready again.

Posted by: angerosa Jul 14 2008, 02:48 PM

Rockers and flares please....

PM sent with info

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jul 14 2008, 09:09 PM

Okay sadly this has taken so long that I am now out. I bought a new barefoot boat instead of the massive 4 engine that was going to cause me to need the flares. The other set is no longer needed either as he found a deal on fiberglass. Maybe this winter I can get a motor built and then go after flares. Thanks guys.


Donald

Posted by: TdiRacing Jul 15 2008, 10:10 PM

Not sure if this is going on and who to contact. Some please let me know? Thanks

Posted by: db9146 Jul 17 2008, 10:34 PM

Yes, are we doing this?

Posted by: jmill Jul 18 2008, 08:28 AM

Still going. Contact Todd Enlund.

Posted by: TdiRacing Jul 18 2008, 08:35 AM

Sent him a PM, but no response?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 18 2008, 11:12 AM

Okay, here's the deal.

This has gotten far too complicated with all the PMs asking for this and that, and trying to keep track of who wants what. The vast majority want flares and rockers. So this is what we are going to do. $875 for Flares and Rockers shipped CONUS. $1065 for Flares and Rockers shipped to UK or Sweden. I'm sorry to those who only wanted flares, or who wanted valences, but it got to be too much to keep track of.

I've still got a few people that have not sent me the info that I have asked for.

I'll send out PMs to everyone this afternoon for payment, and we'll get this rolling.

Posted by: euro911 Jul 18 2008, 10:35 PM

It can get a little hairy getting one of these organized

Posted by: scraperhand Jul 20 2008, 05:52 PM

Hi new member on this board and i would like to get in on the group buy,thanks

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 21 2008, 12:13 PM

I sent out PMs to 22 people. If you did not get a PM, and you still want in, PM me RIGHT NOW!

Posted by: teveo Jul 21 2008, 06:39 PM

Too late for a set? My bumblebee is too narrow, i want a set.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jul 21 2008, 08:14 PM

Please do NOT cut up an authenic Bumble Bee, you will take away it's true value!

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jul 21 2008, 08:22 PM

He must be kidding.

Posted by: teveo Jul 22 2008, 12:15 PM

Sorry, no kidding. The car was a salvage title and is a 2.7 conversion, just the way I bought it. No way back I think. I need the added tirespace... do I have to go fibreglass?

http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=82481&hl=bumblebee+rob+chanbers

I'll rename it if I have to, what about "Hulkabee"?

Posted by: teveo Jul 22 2008, 03:32 PM

btw .. I need rockers as well (conus shipping - NJ)

Posted by: spotontheroad Jul 25 2008, 02:50 PM

Todd
I am new to this message board and would like to be counted in on the group buy on flares and rockers if I am not too late. $1065 inc shipping to UK is OK with me.
Many thanks
Keith
Worcestershire, England

Posted by: 914SCGT Aug 1 2008, 03:57 PM

Todd

Another newbie from the UK I'm afraid!

Late logging in due to a computer virus - now back and running.

If there is time, would like a set of arches only please - if you send me a pm I will sort out how to get the money to you and share the postage with Defianty / Moggy.

Many thanks & fingers crossed

Wayne
Nottingham

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 3 2008, 10:01 AM

Unfortunately, I am on the road away from home, and we are too far along to add anyone else to this buy... there are several folks from the UK that are interested, and you might be able to work a deal directly with George at AA. I think that you'd need more than a couple people to get a big break on postage. You might contact Moggy and see if he wants to get in on a UK group buy. If he does, and hasn't sent the money yet, then all is good. If he has sent a check, then I can either destroy it or send it back to him if he wants to jump to another buy. I won't be home 'till the end of the week, so you have a few days to get somthing going... I can put all the UK guys in touch with each other when I return home.

If all else fails, hang around, and I'm sure that someone else will organize another group buy in about 6 months (seems to be the cycle).

Posted by: spotontheroad Aug 3 2008, 04:18 PM

Thanks Todd.
If I have read the postings correctly it looks like there are at least 4 of us (Me, Defianty, Moggy and Wayne) in UK who have unfortunately missed out on the current group buy. I have been in touch tentitively with the people at AutoAtlanta and they seem a friendly lot and are keen to sell me a set of flares but I may hang on till there is a number of us so we can perhaps gain some economy of scale(???).
I've not purchased from USA before and would prefer to be a follower rather than a leader on this but we'll see what happens.
If you can put all UK people in touch with each other at the end of the week, that would be much appreciated I'm sure.
Thanks again

Keith

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 3 2008, 07:19 PM

Get in touch with Moggy, and see what he wants to do... he is supposed to be in this buy, but if you can band together and save some money, he might be willing to wait

Posted by: moggy Aug 4 2008, 03:23 AM

I am indeed very much IN on this group buy (Todd - let me know when you receive the cheque as I sent it last week ) Sorry but I don't want to get involved in organising a UK group shipping thing as I'm just about to be made a father again this week so will be dropping off the radar for the next few weeks. I think I'm gonna have enough on my plate

Posted by: kconway Aug 5 2008, 12:32 AM

Anyone having second thoughts? I want in.

Kev

Posted by: db9146 Aug 7 2008, 10:04 PM

Everybody sent your checks in yet?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 8 2008, 10:41 AM

Man, I hope so! I just got home from vacation, and I have to go to the post office to pick up my mail. I do have an issue with international exchange rates that I need to work out, but I think we are on track and getting close.

Posted by: db9146 Aug 12 2008, 10:45 PM

Todd,

Have you had a chance to check the status on payments? Of the 22 PMs you sent out, how many have responded to either provide a check or bow out?

Just curious???? Anxious to get the goodies!!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 13 2008, 11:50 AM

I sent 22 PMs, and received 5 more for a total of 27... add myself for 28. I have received 13 payments, add myself for 14. I also had 7 "maybes" that declined before I requested funds, and a friend from off the board has decided that he wants a set.

I am currently working with the banks to clear up a couple of international payments and the corresponding exchange rates, then I will send the list and money to AA.

Posted by: db9146 Aug 19 2008, 10:27 PM

Todd,

Have you set a "fish or cut bait" date for the checks yet?

Posted by: dlestep Aug 19 2008, 10:42 PM

I hope I am not too late for this group purchase of steel flares. I can get the money in the bank in two days, and can have the money to paypal or however you want the money transfered.
I will immediately more on this.
Dave Estep

Posted by: jesiv Aug 19 2008, 10:52 PM

So is this open or closed?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 20 2008, 12:55 AM

I mentioned that this buy is closed on my August 3rd post... but fret not, I'm sure that someone will organize another group buy in a few months, if George is willing.

Whoever decides to organize the next one, PM me and I'll give you some advice from lessons learned...

Posted by: jmill Aug 23 2008, 10:28 PM

Ok, when should I expect my goodies?

Posted by: seanery Aug 23 2008, 10:44 PM

I changed the title to help with any confusion.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 24 2008, 09:33 PM

"Check is in the mail" to AA, and George tells me that he is set to ship as soon as it arrives.

I had a lot of difficulty with international exchange rates, which slowed things down...

Posted by: jmill Aug 24 2008, 10:19 PM

That works for me. I appreciate all the work you've put into this. This deal has come a long way since that first post.

Posted by: db9146 Sep 5 2008, 11:39 AM

Just an FYI update for everyone.

I just called AA to inquire about picking up the flares and rockers tomorrow (9/6) since I'm in Atlanta. I was told that even though Todd mailed the check on 8/23 (a Saturday), that AA was not going to start shipping parts or allowing them to be picked up until 9/19 though they are "calling the bank everyday" to check the status of the check clearing since it was a personal check.

I understand the need for the check to clear but I thought carrier pigeons flew faster than that.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 5 2008, 12:11 PM

Partly my fault as well... I should have known better than to send a personal check for $13,541.00 and expect it to be taken on faith

I'll go by my bank today and check on the status from my end.

Posted by: 914pwer Sep 21 2008, 07:02 PM

any news on delivery i really want to soon
from Sweden

Posted by: jmill Sep 21 2008, 08:47 PM

I hope those bad boys are in the mail. I'm ready to weld myself too.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 22 2008, 11:58 AM

Just got an update... they are in the mail. Shipped on the 19th. Rockers and flares are shipped separately, so they may arrive at different times.

Posted by: 914pwer Sep 22 2008, 12:56 PM

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 26 2008, 05:46 PM

I got mine today. jmill got his a few days ago. Check in here when you get yours...

Posted by: strawman Sep 26 2008, 06:14 PM

Got mine yesterday...

Posted by: tango-52 Sep 27 2008, 12:40 AM

Mine came yesterday. Haven't had a chance to open the box yet. Tomorrow!

Posted by: moggy Sep 27 2008, 04:20 AM

Wide wings arrived on Wednesday, look great. Waiting for the rockers still, then out comes the

Todd - a 1000 thankyou's for sorting this all out especially for us international guys, I know this added to the hassle factor but I for one am extremely grateful

Posted by: HillKing Sep 27 2008, 10:34 AM

Got em yesterday. Thanks again Todd for taking care of all of us.
Hillking

Posted by: -JR- Sep 29 2008, 06:00 PM

Fedex dropped the flares today. Apparently the fiberglass rockers are back ordered.

Of the two (one front one rear) flares I've heald up to the car, the fit is pretty bad. I've heard the re-pro ones are like that though, so no big surprise.

I suppose once some of the material is cut back on the flare to fender edge and a bunch of massage work, they should be fine.

I haven't read back in the history, but some how I had it in my mind that the rockers were steel too. Doesn't matter, I wanted the glass ones anyways.


Thanks for all your work Todd.

Now I will have to keep my eyes open for another oil tank group buy!

Posted by: jmill Sep 29 2008, 08:56 PM

Swap them around to be sure that they're on the correct side. They look quite similar and it's easy to mix them up. Mine fit great but you could surf down the waves on them.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 29 2008, 09:12 PM

They should fit pretty good, unless FedEx did a number on them.

Original M471 rockers were glass... George pulled these directly off a factory set. Last I heard on the rockers was that they were being reworked.

Posted by: -JR- Sep 29 2008, 09:29 PM

It's not the case of sheetmetal sticking way up in the air (as it would be if it was on the wrong side or end). If I lay it up on the fender I can slip the palm of my hand through some of the body gaps because the lip is so wavy.

Like I said in my last post, just have to massage them to make them fit nice.

I will say that the GT curves in the sheet metal look very good. Nothing funny going on there.

Unfortunetly I won't be able to have any fun with these until I start my 914-6 gt project in at least another year. Busy trying to get my garage plans approved with the city and then get it built . Just don't have the shop space to do a full tear down right now. Have to give these a shot of primer so they will keep until then.

Posted by: 914pwer Oct 1 2008, 02:54 AM

I got mine yesterday they look realy nice and i think they will fit good but no rockers yet

Posted by: moggy Oct 1 2008, 06:06 PM

Does anyone know WHEN the rockers will be ready and shipped out to us all?

Cheers

Moggy

Posted by: moggy Oct 8 2008, 06:53 AM

Anyone heard of any updates on the rockers

Posted by: db9146 Oct 21 2008, 10:12 PM

Posted by: scraperhand Oct 31 2008, 05:59 AM

any news on the rockers?

Posted by: jmill Oct 31 2008, 07:34 AM

I got mine but they're going back. One side was poorly repaired at the jack post hole and the other side was pealing like a fruit roll-up. Someone pull the "kick me sign" off my back. It seems like I'm getting the rejects. Looking past the obvious defects in mine they look to be very nice. I called AA and said I wasn't happy with the rockers. They said go ahead and send them back. At least they have the customer service side handled.

Posted by: db9146 Oct 31 2008, 10:04 PM

I went by today and picked up my flares in person. I was trying to wait until the rockers were ready as well so that I didn't have to make another trip but I decided not to wait any longer on the flares.

When I inquired today about the rockers, I couldn't get any info....no idea when they will be ready. In fact, when I asked today if any rockers had been shipped, they said no.

Posted by: jmill Oct 31 2008, 10:08 PM

Thats funny because I've got a set here that I'm waiting for FedEx to ship back to them. I can snap a pic of them if anyone is curious. It does lend some truth to my feeling that I got the rejects.

Posted by: scraperhand Nov 11 2008, 07:53 AM

Todd,have you had any contact with AA regarding the rockers?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Nov 11 2008, 11:15 AM

I just got a message from George. The first batch was unacceptable even after repairs, and they are test fitting a piece from a new run tomorrow. If it fits properly, they will have the production run in three weeks.

Posted by: jmill Nov 11 2008, 02:11 PM

It's good that they didn't send them all out. My set must have slipped through the QC checks. I don't mind waiting another 3 weeks for a quality set. If one of you absolutely needs a set ASAP the one I sent back might be available. The overall lines looked good. I just didn't feel like doing FG repairs along with all the wave straightening I'm going to need to do.

Posted by: scraperhand Nov 11 2008, 03:07 PM

Thanks Todd,Jmill i'll wait,the less work to do the better,i already have alot to do.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Nov 11 2008, 03:18 PM

That's what I told George... I'd rather wait for quality parts than have crap quickly

Posted by: strawman Dec 10 2008, 08:32 PM

Updates?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Dec 16 2008, 12:08 PM

George says that the parts are perfected, and they will have them the second week in January.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 8 2009, 11:25 AM

Well finally we have production on the gt rocker panels and we will be sending them to everyone in the group buy this and next week. For those who do were not part of the buy and who would like to purchase a set, they are 210.00 and are really nice!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jan 8 2009, 12:10 PM

Posted by: jk76.914 Jan 10 2009, 09:43 AM

HEY GEORGE!!!!

Don't forget me! You shipped me one of the first seven sets, and there were a number of problems. You promised to ship me a new set when you got the reworked ones in! That was August! I have the originals boxed and ready to go back.

Jim Kelly

Posted by: jmill Jan 15 2009, 02:09 PM

Got my rockers the other day. I haven't fit them to the car yet but I can say they look fantastic. Well worth the wait. As soon as the temperature gets above -10 out here I'll see how they line up.

Posted by: charliew Jan 15 2009, 02:30 PM

I have the aa rockers and flares and have been following the threads on putting them on. You might want to check and see where you want the front flares to be exactly, some people that put them on thought they could be moved forward some to more center them on the wheel. If you do that you will need to lengthen the rocker.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jan 15 2009, 06:10 PM

Mine got here 10 minutes ago. Here's one just set in place:

Posted by: kconway Jan 22 2009, 07:16 PM

Anybody have a set of the AA flared GT rockers they won't use anytime soon that wouldn't mind selling? I've got my car at the shop to install fenders and rockers but don't have any rockers yet. Ordered a set from AA today but would really like to get started, they should be available from AA in a week or so. Will have a set shipped to you in return. Shipping paid plus $20 to cover your trouble or ?
Kev