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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Group buy: Porterfield R4-S (and others) brake pads
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 9 2009, 07:42 PM
Okay. This is a feeler to even see if this will be doable. I have a connection that will be finding out numbers for us. They should be able to get the pads at a great price and be able to get sets for whatever caliper you have. I just want to know if you are interested 
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Posted by: sww914 Jan 9 2009, 08:36 PM
Do they have to be R4S's? is just R4's OK?
Posted by: iamchappy Jan 9 2009, 08:52 PM
What if you've already got them, can i get a rebate!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 9 2009, 09:33 PM
I will check to see about different kinds of Porterfields. I believe yes but let me check.
No Chappy... but you can get another set
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 9 2009, 09:51 PM
I'm interested; since I live near Porterfields, I can pick mine up there. Been doing business with them for several years.
Posted by: Thoward914 Jan 9 2009, 10:34 PM
Yes, I'm definitely interested. I plan on replacing my current brake pads with some Porterfield R4S's for the upcoming A/X season. I want one of these 
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 9 2009, 10:53 PM
If you guys could let me know if you want front, rear, or both.
Posted by: Travis Neff Jan 10 2009, 12:46 AM
I am interested in the R4S F & R 1973 4 lug
Posted by: Todd Enlund Jan 10 2009, 12:59 AM
I might be interested... but I'm still not even sure what brakes I'll be using! I've got the stock brakes, and I have a pair of 1989 911 fronts, but the guy I bought them from stiffed me on the struts.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 10 2009, 01:06 AM
Well, you have time to figure this out as it may be mid next week before I get to the official thread for those ordering. I just need to see how many I can get. If enough we can do it but if not this is dead 
I will be pushing this hard though as they will be around half of what Pagids are and the guy we will be going through is going to benefit us teeners pricewise so that anyone looking for great pads should not pass this up. Was that a run on sentence? 
Posted by: euro911 Jan 10 2009, 01:12 AM
Posted by: type47 Jan 10 2009, 05:23 AM
darn, i should have waited to order mine. they should arrive any day now.
Posted by: rfuerst911sc Jan 10 2009, 06:21 AM
I have 911 M calipers on all four corners and am interested in this group buy.
Posted by: dflesburg Jan 10 2009, 06:27 AM
I have 87 Carrera front and 84 SC rear calipers...
Posted by: 7275914911 Jan 10 2009, 07:49 AM
I would be interested...
'A' front and 'M' rear...
JKP
Posted by: bam914 Jan 10 2009, 08:10 AM
I am interested in a set of R4's front and rear for a '73.
Posted by: FourBlades Jan 10 2009, 11:18 AM
I'd be interested in at least one set front and rear for M calipers.
I may also need a set for the IMSA car...
John
Posted by: Gint Jan 10 2009, 12:16 PM
I'd go for a full set of R4S (street) for a 914/6, front and rear.
I've never tried the street pads. The race units work great on the street without warmup, but they dust a *lot* and squeal like pigs and scare the soccer moms. We've had lots of discussions about the subject.
Some interesting reading just for the hell of it... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=Search&CODE=show&searchid=2170cda1b793a365a230dab757427429&search_in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=%2B%2Bporterfield+%2Brace%2A+%2Bstreet
Posted by: Gint Jan 10 2009, 12:20 PM
Hey Jon, Your title? RS4... R4S?
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 10 2009, 01:19 PM
Ummm well, yeah 
Posted by: SLKWrx Jan 10 2009, 01:33 PM
Definitely would be in for a set.
Posted by: slow914 Jan 10 2009, 02:11 PM
yeah, Im in for BMW 77 323i fronts and stock 71 rears, thanks for getting this together
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 10 2009, 02:32 PM
Well we don't yet have it together. We need many more but I am sure once we have pricing figured and all we will have many more jump in. So far it looks as though we have about 20 to 28 sets of pads. Need about double that to be serious about this.
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 10 2009, 02:47 PM
I'd be interested in another set of the straight R4 pads. I've been running them on my street/auto-x car for a few years now and they need zero heat-up time to be effective. I've heard, and correct me if I'm wrong, that the R4-S pads have a shorter life and there have been reports of the pad material "crumbling".
Word,
Posted by: Thoward914 Jan 10 2009, 04:09 PM
I need front and rear pads for a stock 74 914. Also if this is for other models, I'll need front and rear for a 86 944. Maybe even the 911, but I have Hawks on the 911 and will probable wait until they need to be replaced.... Depending on price. Now I need to find a great price on rotors.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 10 2009, 05:16 PM
I believe we can do this for any and all types of Porterfields for any and all types of calipers. I will let everyone know once we have everything figured out. Still making sure we can do this. I will also look into the r4s crumbling thing. If that be the case the R4 is what I am sure we all want.
Posted by: Solo914 Jan 10 2009, 05:19 PM
I believe we can do this for any and all types of Porterfields for any and all types of calipers. I will let everyone know once we have everything figured out. Still making sure we can do this. I will also look into the r4s crumbling thing. If that be the case the R4 is what I am sure we all want.
I would jump on this but I already have R4-S pads on my car.
Kyle
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 10 2009, 05:22 PM
I believe we can do this for any and all types of Porterfields for any and all types of calipers. I will let everyone know once we have everything figured out. Still making sure we can do this. I will also look into the r4s crumbling thing. If that be the case the R4 is what I am sure we all want.
I would jump on this but I already have R4-S pads on my car.
Kyle
Have you had any of the formentioned problems with crumbling Kyle?
Posted by: Solo914 Jan 10 2009, 05:58 PM
I believe we can do this for any and all types of Porterfields for any and all types of calipers. I will let everyone know once we have everything figured out. Still making sure we can do this. I will also look into the r4s crumbling thing. If that be the case the R4 is what I am sure we all want.
I would jump on this but I already have R4-S pads on my car.
Kyle
Have you had any of the formentioned problems with crumbling Kyle?
Not yet.. I have had them out a few times doing various projects and they look fine right now. That being said I bet I have only 3000 miles or so on them.
Posted by: hydroliftin Jan 10 2009, 07:00 PM
I'd be interested in R4S pads front & rear for stock '74 calipers.
Posted by: NORD Jan 11 2009, 12:06 AM
Jon
I'LL be needing a set very soon, I've got BMW fronts and 914 rears,
Get sorted out with price and available when date and let me know.
NORD 
Posted by: AgPete139 Jan 11 2009, 01:58 AM
If everything gets settled, I may be in for a full set of R4S for M calipers.
Pete
Posted by: zig-n-zag Jan 11 2009, 03:22 AM
I'm in. Front calipers are 911 S alloys and rears are 914/4. Yes, R4S's.
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 11 2009, 06:23 AM
The Porsche Support Vehicle Titan needs brakes but Porterfield only seems to make rear pads for that application... Looks like I'll need to stay with Hawk for that...
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 11 2009, 07:05 PM
We are getting closer but still need more before I can even look into the details. Need a few more guys
Posted by: zx-niner Jan 11 2009, 07:15 PM
I'd be interested in R4S pads front & rear for stock '74 calipers.
Just bought a set of exactly these, but I'd go another set to have them on the shelf.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 12 2009, 11:36 AM
Posted by: maf914 Jan 12 2009, 12:17 PM
Is the R4S compound good for the street? Or just for competition? Noisy or dusty? I would be interested if they were street pads.
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 12 2009, 12:24 PM
The "S" in R4-S stands for "Street".
The R4 (without the S) pads that I use on my daily driver are a bit dusty and squeak a bit, but are otherwise fantastic.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 12 2009, 12:26 PM
They are great pads fore the street but I do believe they are a little noisey.
Posted by: SLITS Jan 12 2009, 12:56 PM
Jon, if I can afford them definitely one set for "S" calipers and possbily another for BMW calipers.
Posted by: jcd914 Jan 12 2009, 01:03 PM
When this comes together I'm in for 2 sets (R4).
Not sure what calipers I will have, currently I have 3" 911 calipers in front and stock 914/4 rears but since I discovered I have almost all the parts to convert to rear 911 E-brakes, I am considering bumping the rears to original 914/4 fronts.
Jim
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 12 2009, 01:19 PM
Sounds good Ron.
Jim, sounds like you need to get three sets then
Posted by: rdgonzo Jan 12 2009, 09:31 PM
I am interested in R4 pads. BMW fronts, rear stock 1974.
Another one in Texas, Gonzo
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 14 2009, 09:01 PM
Posted by: slow914 Jan 14 2009, 10:39 PM
My co worker with a volvo and a 2002 said he would be in if the price was right, then I learned that the volvo 4 pot caliper is a bolt on for our car with vented rotor. Too bad I allready bought the BMWs 
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 14 2009, 11:16 PM
Cool. If we can get them for his application he's good. I am sure he will like the price.
Posted by: daveyboybadion Jan 15 2009, 12:31 AM
I would be interested in a set of BMW fronts and stock '73 rears...daveyboy
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 16 2009, 11:10 AM
Looks like we have 62 sets so far..... numbers are looking good. I will try to get this going asap. Any others interested? 
Once I have the prices I will PM everyone on here to make sure you are still in on this and get a list going. Then I will start a new thread for the actual order. Thanks guys.
Posted by: dyw914 Jan 16 2009, 01:54 PM
Interested in a set - Carrera front, stock 914-4 rear
Posted by: AgPete139 Jan 16 2009, 04:37 PM
Woot woot!
Pete
Posted by: Gint Jan 16 2009, 11:33 PM
Once I have the prices I will PM everyone on here to make sure you are still in on this and get a list going. Then I will start a new thread for the actual order. Thanks guys.
I've seen lots of these group buys come and go... There will be fallout from the "gauging interest" thread.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 17 2009, 12:35 AM
Yeah, but I think once people see the price there will be more who jump on this. These pads at the price we will be getting them will be very nice.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 17 2009, 01:23 PM
+1 full set (F&R).
--DD
Posted by: elmonte Jan 17 2009, 01:41 PM
Interested in a full set (R4s) for a stock 6
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 17 2009, 08:27 PM
Full set. Lemme know a price when one is set.
Zach
Posted by: 9146986 Jan 18 2009, 10:37 AM
I'm good for a set of F & R, 4 cyl.
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Jan 18 2009, 10:56 PM
If they are less than $100 per set of 4 for front and rear then +1 for a full set
Otherwise, I would be interested in rear R4s set to match the front set I have now
stock 1972 calipers all around
If the price is right, more for the shelf would be great. I hope to race lots in 2009
Posted by: George H. Jan 19 2009, 12:49 AM
add me to the list for a complete set for a /4
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 19 2009, 12:56 AM
So any word on what the price will be a for a full set of the R4 pads, F&R for a stock '74? What about the time line? There seems to be a lot of interest, but it's vaporware until there's an ETA and price. Not hassling anyone, but how long do we need to wait for this info? We've seen a number of group buys work out here at the World, but there have been a few others that seemed to never get off the ground (sometimes for a year+ of talk).
Thanks for putting this together!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 19 2009, 01:06 AM
78 sets so far. I will be checking on this first thing this week.
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 19 2009, 01:22 AM
78 sets so far. I will be checking on this first thing this week.
Thanks!
Posted by: Justinp71 Jan 19 2009, 10:28 AM
I'll take a set for the front, they're 911 calipers but I'm not sure which style they are, I'll find out.
Posted by: retrofit Jan 19 2009, 01:19 PM
78 sets so far. I will be checking on this first thing this week.
Thanks!
I am in for a set for a '74 2.0L-F&R-and a set of fronts for BMW application.
Retrofit
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 19 2009, 06:45 PM
Okay, here is the deal:
You are either in on this and interested or you're not. PMs will be sent to all those interested here shortly with all info listed in there to make it easy for you. So if I don't see you are interested you will not get the PM
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 19 2009, 06:49 PM
Big thanks to Jon for starting the thread and buy.
PM's sent to everyone who expressed interest.
The buy will be closed Friday. If we don't get enough follow through on purchases then we will refund the money of those who have graciously stepped up to the plate. Here's the breakdown for purchases on the books:
Purchased:
FourBlades
rfuerst911SC
jim_hoyland
Phoenix 914-6GT
SLITS
George H
RoadGlue
Charliew
7275914911
zx-niner
sixnotfour
SLKWrx
ConeWhacker
Koozy
euro911
bob (I take it you're Mr. Roche?)
daveyboybadion
zig-n-zag
NORD
AgPete139
dyw914
echocanyons
jcd914
Thoward914
ArtechnikA
Justinp71
maf914
Gint
slow914
9146986
Dave_Darling
MLedesma
bam914
Sleepin
elmonte
rude dude
dlestep
hydroliftin
Not Purchased:
sww914
Travis Neff
Todd Enlund
dflesburg
rdgonzo
ChrisNPDrider
retrofit
BLUZEMN
Posted by: SLITS Jan 19 2009, 07:00 PM
Just got the frickin' email.
Is this an eBay "Buy It Now" with "immediate payment required" ... sheeesh, what a Maroon.
:universalsignofhappinesssmiley:
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 19 2009, 07:30 PM
Just got the frickin' email.
Is this an eBay "Buy It Now" with "immediate payment required" ... sheeesh, what a Maroon.
:universalsignofhappinesssmiley:
You will pay it and like it Ron
Posted by: charliew Jan 19 2009, 09:21 PM
I am good for a f and r set but I'm not sure what calipers I have or am going to use. I think I have m on the front and will use the 914 front on the rear but I also have some rear 911 calipers I could use on the rear. I do have new vented rotors for the rear so Instead of making the 914 caliper wider it might be simpler to just use a 911 rear caliper.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 19 2009, 09:43 PM
I was just told by the dork who is behind the scenes on this that I have to get in on it. Sooooooooooooo put my name on the list. Otherwise he crys and crys... It is just so shameful to see a man cry and crawl like that. I just hate it when he begs.
Here he is crawling over to the guys who are parked to beg them to get in on the group buy... So sad.
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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 19 2009, 09:56 PM
I was just told by the dork who is behind the scenes on this that I have to get in on it. Sooooooooooooo put my name on the list. Otherwise he crys and crys... It is just so shameful to see a man cry and crawl like that. I just hate it when he begs.
but when he's happy he helps us all and I like it when he does that
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 19 2009, 09:59 PM
Ordered and paid! Thanks guys!
Posted by: Gint Jan 19 2009, 10:31 PM
I liked it a lot better when the bromance was a secret...
Posted by: 7275914911 Jan 19 2009, 10:37 PM
Thanks , Jon and Eric...
PayPal made....
Ken
Sombody put that boy on the list....this purchase needs to go down!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 19 2009, 11:03 PM
For further edification…
We can get the R4, R4-1 and R4-E pads on this buy as well. PM for details:
R-4 Full Race Compound – Designed specifically for heavy-duty motorsports. The carbon based semi-metallic R-4 materials allow the pad to absorb tremendous amounts of heat and dissipate it at very even rate. Carbon Kevlar material warms up to race temperature quickly, which is quite helpful during restarts, and when track time is limited. When used with cast iron and steel alloy rotors, the R-4 compound requires minimal bed-in period. Throughout the entire heat range, the carbon kevlar material will give extremely consistent modulation and predictably. This is truly the most rotor friendly racing brake pad material ever. Good for road courses, oval track, rally, vintage racing, autocross, club events or professional racing events.
R4-1 Vintage Full Race Compound – Developed using knowledge testing in the vintage racing community. Optimum uses for the R4-1, under conditions where very high friction is needed with minimal warm up time and in applications where there is difficulty in maintaining sufficient heat with conventional race pad compounds. Widely used on vintage GT and formula cars the R4-1 is also gaining popularity in off-road and rally-cross classes. Great modulation, consistent pedal feedback and rotor friendly at all temperatures as with all the other Porterfield Carbon Kevlar compounds.
R4-E Endurance Race Compound – A carbon kevlar compound made to last a bit longer than the original R-4 compound. The R4-E compound is designed to endure higher prolonged temperature and still has pad life as long or longer than Porterfield R-4 do. This pad is great for club enduro events and applications where temperatures are at their maximum.
For those still fence sitting and wondering about the R4-S:
R4-S High Performance Street Brake Pads - For high performance and heavy duty street conditions the Porterfield R4-S compound remains a top performer in the realm of street/performance brake pads. With the R4-S compound giving a friction level up to .41. This is an amazingly fast stopping brake pad. Simply put, they will give you an impressive increase in stopping ability with very minimum amount of pedal effort. Perfect for prolonged everyday street driving while also being capable of enduring the most severe use without fade. It is also rotor friendly of course. We have gone to great measures to ensure that the R4-S compound has the absolute lowest noise and dust levels possible, far below O.E.M. equipment or any other high performance brake material. The R4-S compound which has an overall win in the Baja 1000 is available for most models of cars, trucks, and SUV’s. Superb stopping power under heavy use. Great for occasional autocrossing, solo events, off road events and rallies. Perhaps one of the overall best performing, clean and quiet everyday high performance driving brake pad ever made. The R4-S compound is available for virtually any vehicle sold in the U.S. Also for rare vintage cars and special applications for street touring.
Posted by: r_towle Jan 19 2009, 11:41 PM
Had to read through 8 pages of posts to find that there is no price.
Never seen a group buy with a secret price before...you might get more buyers if you posted the price so we can decide if its worth getting them.
I just want to see what the price is before I decide...call me silly, but that is how I shop.
Rich
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 19 2009, 11:58 PM
I can tell you but first tell me how much you have 
Posted by: bob Jan 20 2009, 08:22 AM
I'm in for a set.. stock 914-6
-bob
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 20 2009, 10:54 AM
Thanks Jon & Eric for organizing this group buy.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 20 2009, 01:24 PM
I just paid... I want R4S pads. M calipers in the front, 914/4 rear calipers squeezing 914/6 rotors. I street drive the car. Alot.
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Posted by: koozy Jan 20 2009, 01:38 PM
I'm in for a set of R-4 Full Race Compound pads. Fronts are M calipers and rears are stock 1973 914 calipers. Thanks
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 20 2009, 01:41 PM
Those garbage cans in the back are just distracting
Rob, we need to see a picture of you car with different lighting so we can see those five lugs
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 20 2009, 01:50 PM
I will take a bunch next weekend when I drive it to the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion... maybe I can get the kids to do that. Samantha should be home from school by then. Maybe I can get her to come. Heck, maybe if I post her picture here I can get more guys to show up!
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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 20 2009, 01:52 PM
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 20 2009, 01:58 PM
There you go Jon! In Eric's pic you can see the wheels better!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 20 2009, 02:03 PM
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 20 2009, 02:17 PM
Nice add-on. Those guys are all broken down for various reasons. I'm trying to see which one all of the oil on the road is coming from!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 20 2009, 07:41 PM
Looks more like a crocodile hunter type shot. "Crocky, you don't see the rare salmon colored shirt in these parts very often."
Either that or it's an up skirt shot
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Posted by: jd74914 Jan 20 2009, 08:42 PM
Had to read through 8 pages of posts to find that there is no price.
Never seen a group buy with a secret price before...you might get more buyers if you posted the price so we can decide if its worth getting them.
I just want to see what the price is before I decide...call me silly, but that is how I shop.
Rich
Could you guys post or send me a price. I hear they are very worth it...but on a college kid's budget I have to assess how worth it. 
Edit: This would be for a stock late /4.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 20 2009, 09:04 PM
I just paid... I want R4S pads. M calipers in the front, 914/4 rear calipers squeezing 914/6 rotors. I street drive the car. Alot.
Rob of all the pics you post, The one fo your own ride is the worst , come on man lets see it................ and I don't mean your willy.
no pics of some other event , your car , present.
The price is Right.
Posted by: ericread Jan 20 2009, 09:05 PM
Could you guys post or send me a price. I hear they are very worth it...but on a college kid's budget I have to assess how worth it. Edit: This would be for a stock late /4.
Same here... Except it'd for an old man's budget. stock late/4.
Eric Read
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 20 2009, 09:45 PM
I just paid... I want R4S pads. M calipers in the front, 914/4 rear calipers squeezing 914/6 rotors. I street drive the car. Alot.
Rob of all the pics you post, The one fo your own ride is the worst , come on man lets see it................ and I don't mean your willy.
no pics of some other event , your car , present.
The price is Right.
OK OK! I will take some pics this weekend. Geez Jeff, your getting as whiny as Eric! When is your birthday, I am buying you a salmon shirt!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 20 2009, 11:09 PM
Big thanks to Jon for starting the thread and buy.
PM's sent to everyone who expressed interest.
The buy will be closed Friday. If we don't get enough follow through on purchases then we will refund the money of those who have graciously stepped up to the plate. Here's the breakdown for purchases on the books:
Purchased:
FourBlades
rfuerst911SC
jim_hoyland
Phoenix 914-6GT
SLITS
George H
RoadGlue
Charliew
7275914911
zx-niner
sixnotfour
SLKWrx
ConeWhacker
Koozy
Not Purchased:
sww914
Thoward914
Travis Neff
Todd Enlund
dflesburg
bam914
Gint
slow914
hydroliftin
NORD
AgPete139
zig-n-zag
maf914
jcd914
rdgonzo
daveyboybadion
dyw914
Dave_Darling
elmonte
Vacca Rabite
9146986
ChrisNPDrider
Justinp71
retrofit
bob
If you guys are in the not payed section please do so very soon if you are still interested in this. Really want this to go through as I am ready for the pads.
Posted by: NORD Jan 20 2009, 11:41 PM
I just shot a PM to Eric asking price for my car using stock rears 74 914
and fronts are 1980 BMW 320i. I included my zip to figure shipping.
Jon will you be doing a drop ship to your place for all us Northwest folks
to do a drop by " maybe with a six pack " and pick them up? also I NO
paypal have to send check.
Here is were we need a Fred Flintstone foot brake giff
NORD
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 20 2009, 11:45 PM
I just shot a PM to Eric asking price for my car using stock rears 74 914
and fronts are 1980 BMW 320i. I included my zip to figure shipping.
Jon will you be doing a drop ship to your place for all us Northwest folks
to do a drop by " maybe with a six pack " and pick them up? also I NO
paypal have to send check.
Here is were we need a Fred Flintstone foot brake giff
NORD
I can have all the guys that want to pick them up at my house have their pads shipped here if you want. Eric will have to see if there is a shipping difference though. I am sure it would save some but maybe not all. Just let Eric know what you are wanting to do and he will take care of you. Thanks Nord.
Posted by: zig-n-zag Jan 20 2009, 11:46 PM
Eric Shea, I sent you an email for my pad selection.
Posted by: euro911 Jan 21 2009, 01:10 AM
Looking back, I guess I didn't actually state what I wanted ...
One full set of R4-S for a '75 with stock /4 calipers
My zip is 90501
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 21 2009, 01:46 AM
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 21 2009, 05:38 AM
Eric Shea, I sent you an email for my pad selection.
I've had a couple of PM exchanges with Eric on this but I haven't got the secret-handshake PM with the link and I don't see myself in either list...
Could be because he's still researching availability, which is cool, but - Yo Eric - what's happening? I can pull the trigger Thursday night or Friday morning.
Thanks. (Since my choices are a bit off-the-page a PM response will be fine...)
Posted by: Gint Jan 21 2009, 08:14 AM
I'm waiting until the last minute 'cause... that's what I do.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 21 2009, 10:56 AM
I'm waiting until the last minute 'cause... that's what I do.
Procrastinater
Posted by: euro911 Jan 21 2009, 02:31 PM
Secret handshake: done 
Pay Pal: sent.
Thanks for organizing the buy
Posted by: echocanyons Jan 21 2009, 02:41 PM
I would love to get in on this.
I need a full set for my 75 914 and the rears for my 81 SC
Street compund for me please.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 21 2009, 04:48 PM
PMs sent to the following. Don't miss out
Not Purchased:
sww914
Thoward914
Travis Neff
Todd Enlund
dflesburg
bam914
Gint
slow914
hydroliftin
maf914
jcd914
rdgonzo
Dave_Darling
elmonte
Vacca Rabite
9146986
ChrisNPDrider
Justinp71
retrofit
Posted by: elmonte Jan 21 2009, 06:52 PM
Wait'n for Pay -Pal to load up from the bank. Hope to be by fri. Don't want to miss out.
Cheers
Posted by: Thoward914 Jan 21 2009, 09:41 PM
You can move me to the "purchased" list now.
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 22 2009, 05:43 AM
Money sent. I'm not on 'the list' due to my "Porsche Support Vehicle" application but they guys have been working to support me just the same, so THANKS to them.
And thanks to everybody else who jumped on the deal 'cause there's no GROUP BUY without THE GROUP.
This was a good enough deal that I can afford to have these sit on my shelf until spring, when the pads will be mated to powerslot frozen rotors, the snows come off and the 285 summer tires go on. Now -that- will be fun...
Posted by: maf914 Jan 22 2009, 01:12 PM
Jon and Eric,
I ordered a set of front and rear pads with payment via PayPal. I also ordered some 914 CV joint kits while I was at it. Thank you for making this group buy possible.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 22 2009, 02:11 PM
Posted by: rfuerst911sc Jan 22 2009, 02:41 PM
Do we have enough " payed " folks to make this go forward? If not how many more need to?
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 22 2009, 02:46 PM
Do we have enough " payed " folks to make this go forward? If not how many more need to?
yup. We are keeping it open until 6pm tomorrow for those last minute people. Not paid by then you miss out For all those that have thank you for helping make this happen.
Posted by: Gint Jan 22 2009, 06:14 PM
Keep your pants on.
This is such a great deal that I'm still trying to figure out if I want to buy extra sets. There is a deadline that hasn't arrived yet. It's only one more day. I'm a last minute person.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 22 2009, 06:29 PM
Of course you do! I'm getting them for the ML320 and the Wife's E320 Wagon (and the 911, and...) Get them for everything that rolls.
Posted by: Gint Jan 22 2009, 06:36 PM
OK i put my order in. I sure hope you guys get my junk shipped to my door by Saturday so I can get them installed this weekend.
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 22 2009, 06:40 PM
...We are keeping it open until 6pm tomorrow for those last minute people. Not paid by then you miss out
A truly last-minute person would need to know:
6pm in what time zone ?
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 22 2009, 06:52 PM
...We are keeping it open until 6pm tomorrow for those last minute people. Not paid by then you miss out
A truly last-minute person would need to know:
6pm in what time zone ?
PST
Posted by: dlestep Jan 22 2009, 07:37 PM
...I've been busy and have almost missed this...
I'm running 72 911 M fronts and 74 914 rear, please add me to the list
I can paypal tomorrow...what is the cost?
Dave
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 22 2009, 08:30 PM
Card declined
Man!! You went all out!!! I didn't know you had that many cars
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 22 2009, 08:39 PM
Card declined
E-Doggie,
As long as we have you bent over with your pants around your ankles
what is the possibility of getting a set for my '84 Carrera?
Posted by: Gint Jan 22 2009, 08:52 PM
Man!! You went all out!!! I didn't know you had that many cars
We need a blow me smiley...
The threat of joblessnes(s)? was a major factor in my decision. 
Wuz thinkin about a set for the zambeziteen, but it just doesn't need brakes. And I don't need brakes in any of the other rides. Unless you have a listing for front and rear shoes for a 67 3/4 ton Cheby.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 22 2009, 09:16 PM
Card declined
E-Doggie,
As long as we have you bent over with your pants around your ankles
what is the possibility of getting a set for my '84 Carrera?Um
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 22 2009, 09:36 PM
We can get shoes. We're getting a set for one of our Beemer friends. Yes, R4-S Shoes.
Rob... click on the A-Caliper and rear M-Caliper. Pads will be the same for the Carrera.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 22 2009, 09:43 PM
We can get shoes. We're getting a set for one of our Beemer friends. Yes, R4-S Shoes.
Rob... click on the A-Caliper and rear M-Caliper. Pads will be the same for the Carrera.
Cool! The front offers the "Carrera" option but I was clueless on the rear. I did not know I had M's in the rear of the Carrera!
I will do the check out in the morning. I get a funny feeling in a place mommy says not to touch if I spend too much time on your site...
Too much nice stuff!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 22 2009, 09:45 PM
I do believe the pad size is the same. I'll double check for you before ordering.
(ya sick bastard)
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 22 2009, 09:49 PM
I do believe the pad size is the same. I'll double check for you before ordering.
(ya sick bastard)
Need I remind you that you have been seen doing a little self-love your own self BEOTCH?
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Posted by: SLITS Jan 22 2009, 09:54 PM
I wish you "girlieboys" would do you lovin' behind the scenes ...
Salmon boy was only trying to estimate the volume of the Dino prints he was relieving himself in!
I hope my pads are not sticky when they arrive.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 22 2009, 10:47 PM
me too.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 22 2009, 11:27 PM
Rob seems to have quite a photo alblum of the salmon boyyy.
He did bring up a good point though.
Please add a set of Carrera F/R 4S for me also.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2009, 01:17 AM
Rob seems to have quite a photo alblum of the salmon boyyy.
He did bring up a good point though.
Please add a set of Carrera F/R 4S for me also.
Naw! Just those two... There have been better pics of him. Just nothing as potentially... well, nothing that could be as easily misconstrued. I am sure Eric can take it...
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2009, 01:19 AM
I wish you "girlieboys" would do you lovin' behind the scenes ...
Salmon boy was only trying to estimate the volume of the Dino prints he was relieving himself in!
I hope my pads are not sticky when they arrive.
Oh I know that look... He is relieving himself alright! Hopefully he cannot fill a dinosaurs footprint though or I gots trouble!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 23 2009, 01:24 AM
Rob seems to have quite a photo alblum of the salmon boyyy.
He did bring up a good point though.
Please add a set of Carrera F/R 4S for me also.
Naw! Just those two... There have been better pics of him. Just nothing as potentially... well, nothing that could be as easily misconstrued. I am sure Eric can take it...
I think that is what I like about most of the guys here. The shop I worked at it was our duty to give each other shit. If you didn't you'd just get it back at you twice as bad. If you couldn't deal with it we just took it further. Tyson Schmidt use to work there if any of you know him. Give him shit about his small legs
He hates that. Posted by: 9146986 Jan 23 2009, 08:44 AM
PM'd waiting for a reply.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 08:47 AM
Replied yesterday. I'll find and resend.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 09:15 AM
Not only can I fill the dino track... I can tell you how deep it was. 
Posted by: dkjens Jan 23 2009, 09:28 AM
The photo says "click to enlarge" he he. I bet Eric finds that convenient.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2009, 10:05 AM
Just ordered a set of R4S pads for my Carrera too! Thanks E-Doggie 
Posted by: SLITS Jan 23 2009, 10:22 AM
Not only can I fill the dino track... I can tell you how deep it was.
Now you have taken it a bit to far.
We need verification from Vanessa and I know she doesn't lie.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2009, 10:24 AM
Not only can I fill the dino track... I can tell you how deep it was.
Now you have taken it a bit to far.
We need verification from Vanessa and I know she doesn't lie.Ahh yes... Vanessa! The only reason we have kept E alive this long...
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 10:54 AM
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2009, 11:02 AM
Ahhhh! Banned! Shoot... Now I will have to actually work...
Posted by: Gint Jan 23 2009, 11:17 AM
We need verification from Vanessa and I know she doesn't lie.Uh.... no we don't.
Posted by: Sleepin Jan 23 2009, 01:26 PM
PM sent to Jon and Eric! Need a set for the 75 to correct the text message I got when I was driving the Half Six and Val was driving the 75 to RRC08...."what does the flashing light on the top of the left gauge mean? It has been doing that for the last 20 miles...."
:aah:
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 23 2009, 01:29 PM
I'm out.
I just ran the numbers for the remainder of january after the flooding adjustments. Though the price for the brakes is great (and maybe doable after Insurance pays out) there is no way that I could justify spending the money right now. Too much out of pocket $$, waiting and hoping for reimbursment later.
Zach
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 03:06 PM
sww914
Travis Neff
Todd Enlund
dflesburg
rdgonzo
retrofit
BLUZEMN
Guys... this is being pulled today at 6:00 PST. Please use the provided link to purchase or give us the courtesy of a reply like Zach did (thanks Zach). I'm sensative about leaving anyone out who has expressed interest in the buy but we have to close it out and get the order in so those who have paid don't have their loot tied up needlessly.
These are the best thing you can do to your brake system to make it ROCK. I think back on how many threads that have the words "914 brakes" and "upgrade" in them. Take the least expensive, most effective route.
PM if you have any questions or need help. Thanks,
E.
Posted by: SLITS Jan 23 2009, 04:37 PM
PM sent to Jon and Eric! Need a set for the 75 to correct the text message I got when I was driving the Half Six and Val was driving the 75 to RRC08...."what does the flashing light on the top of the left gauge mean? It has been doing that for the last 20 miles...."
:aah:
That is the official German warning that she wasn't wearing her tin foil hat.
Posted by: rudedude Jan 23 2009, 05:10 PM
If it isn't too late i'd take 3 sets of rs4
1. stock 1970 914 front and rear
2. 914/6 with aluminum front and stock rear
3. 1970 911S with stock aluminum front and stock rear
I am not quite sure who to contact for payment and how much so let me know.
Thanks,
Jule
Posted by: rudedude Jan 23 2009, 05:50 PM
Eric,
Thanks for your help!
Jule
Posted by: elmonte Jan 23 2009, 07:14 PM
Eric
You have me as not paid at 1:00 pm today. I sent pay- pal at 10:00am
Hope it went through alright , Please check
Cheers
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 07:32 PM
Peter?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 07:41 PM
Chris... gotcha.
Who's Peter?
Posted by: dlestep Jan 23 2009, 07:43 PM
...just got home from work...paypal'd for the pads...see pm
911 M fronts and 914 rears
Dave
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 07:58 PM
Gotcha...
5-4-3-2-
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 23 2009, 08:02 PM
1 = Done.
Thanks everyone!!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 23 2009, 08:34 PM
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2009, 09:01 PM
Is it too late to get a set of R4S shoes for my '59 Checker?
Posted by: elmonte Jan 23 2009, 09:15 PM
Eric
yes it's Chris. How would you know? Brain fart on my part
Thanks
Posted by: euro911 Jan 23 2009, 10:01 PM
Is it too late to get a set of R4S shoes for my '59 Checker?
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 24 2009, 11:12 AM
...So - ya got a tracking number for me?
I'm in no hurry 'cause this is a Spring project and there is plenty of winter left.
But if you have a ballpark idea of when stuff might be getting shipped, that'd be a nice thing to share...
Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 24 2009, 12:02 PM
Will these be shipped monday ? Whats the status ? Will they come in a blank box so my wife wont notice ? Will Jon deliver these ?
What is the warranty ? Will we be faster than JP ?
just curious
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 24 2009, 12:15 PM
Posted by: George H. Jan 24 2009, 12:38 PM
got mine today
thanks Eric
Posted by: hydroliftin Jan 24 2009, 01:09 PM
Chris... gotcha.
Who's Peter?
Eric, That would be me....
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 24 2009, 02:28 PM
Gotcha.
A-Caliper, S-Caliper and BMW guys, you have a PM...
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 24 2009, 03:18 PM
Gotcha.
A-Caliper, S-Caliper and BMW guys, you have a PM...
Ha! I knew it was a scam!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 24 2009, 03:43 PM
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 24 2009, 04:00 PM
Bait and switch. Bovey made me do it!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 24 2009, 08:02 PM
caught red handed
Wait, if I did it why do I have to pay more too?
Posted by: SLITS Jan 25 2009, 01:05 AM
caught red handed Wait, if I did it why do I have to pay more too?
Jon,
You WILL pay and LIKE it!!!!!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 25 2009, 02:31 AM
caught red handed Wait, if I did it why do I have to pay more too?
Jon,
You WILL pay and LIKE it!!!!!
hmmm... should have seen that one coming
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 25 2009, 05:24 PM
I just hope we don't run into the same problem with the M-Calipers. I "know" their backing plate numbers are off on that. 
Posted by: Gint Jan 25 2009, 06:18 PM
What problem would that be?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 25 2009, 06:51 PM
Small pricing issue. Their site is fairly clunky for specifics.
Posted by: hydroliftin Jan 31 2009, 02:14 PM
So what is up with the group buy. Did you get the number you wanted? When will the pads ship?
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 31 2009, 02:50 PM
So what is up with the group buy. Did you get the number you wanted? When will the pads ship?
I regret to inform you that the person you know as Eric Shea is actually, named Maddoff. Which is appropriate as he has Mad(e)off with our money. I just got my postcard from Nassau, the Bahamas today. You should get yours soon.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 31 2009, 03:35 PM
So what is up with the group buy. Did you get the number you wanted? When will the pads ship?
I regret to inform you that the person you know as Eric Shea is actually, named Maddoff. Which is appropriate as he has Mad(e)off with our money. I just got my postcard from Nassau, the Bahamas today. You should get yours soon.
I was wondering why I hadn't heard from him lately.Yes, we got the number we needed. It should be a matter of time before they all get out.
They are sending them all to Eric then he gets to repackage them and send them out to us. At least he isn't getting paid for all his hard work
Thanks again Eric
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 31 2009, 05:36 PM
Actually lost money on the deal. There goes that big vacation to the bahamas!
Most of them arrived yesterday but, they BO'd almost all of the AP30's (rear pads) and the AP31T's (fronts for later model 914's). We literally drained their shelf stock with this buy.
Throughout the week I'll be shipping the complete orders that I can, the rest will ship when I can complete them. I believe they said 7-10 days. I'll have another conversation with them on Monday to follow up on the 30's and the 31T's. What I can ship will be on a first in first out basis.
Posted by: rfuerst911sc Jan 31 2009, 05:49 PM
Actually lost money on the deal. There goes that big vacation to the bahamas!
Most of them arrived yesterday but, they BO'd almost all of the AP30's (rear pads) and the AP31T's (fronts for later model 914's). We literally drained their shelf stock with this buy.
Throughout the week I'll be shipping the complete orders that I can, the rest will ship when I can complete them. I believe they said 7-10 days. I'll have another conversation with them on Monday to follow up on the 30's and the 31T's. What I can ship will be on a first in first out basis.
Will we receive a notification when they ship?
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 31 2009, 06:03 PM
Actually lost money on the deal. There goes that big vacation to the bahamas!
Most of them arrived yesterday but, they BO'd almost all of the AP30's (rear pads) and the AP31T's (fronts for later model 914's). We literally drained their shelf stock with this buy.
Throughout the week I'll be shipping the complete orders that I can, the rest will ship when I can complete them. I believe they said 7-10 days. I'll have another conversation with them on Monday to follow up on the 30's and the 31T's. What I can ship will be on a first in first out basis.
You lost money on this?
You weren't suposed to do that Eric . Well, we owe you then
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 31 2009, 06:18 PM
If they have WiFi in the bahamas...
Seriously, I doubt it. If your address is in my system I'll throw it in the USPS program and it will notify you. Otherwise, I'll be up to my @$$hole in pads and boxes. Plan on 2-weeks and if it comes sooner you'll be oh-so happy.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 31 2009, 06:27 PM
I vote that we don't expect any special individual notification other than an "all pads have shipped" here in this thread.
Eric shouldn't be spending time writing us all individually for something he did as a favor and it goes beyond what his normal business practice is anyway...
If ya'll don't like that, go to Red Rocks Ramble and Eric will sing you a song while playing his guitar... you will be so warm and runny you'll hump his leg
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 31 2009, 06:36 PM
I vote that we don't expect any special individual notification other than an "all pads have shipped" here in this thread.
Eric shouldn't be spending time writing us all individually for something he did as a favor and it goes beyond what his normal business practice is anyway...
If ya'll don't like that, go to Red Rocks Ramble and Eric will sing you a song while playing his guitar... you will be so warm and runny you'll hump his leg
I really don't want the thought of humping his leg going through my mind . How about we will all want to go hug him like he's our long lost brother I think that sounds better
Posted by: Lavanaut Jan 31 2009, 06:45 PM
Hey Eric snap a pic of the treasure trove of pads if you get a chance, it'd be fun to see 'em all together. 
Thanks for taking on this giant hassle on our behalves!
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 31 2009, 11:28 PM
Hey Eric,
I'd be happy to throw extra coinage your way so that I cover at least your cost. You shouldn't lose money on this group buy. Just let me know what I owe you. I hope everyone else steps forward as well.
Posted by: Sleepin Feb 1 2009, 10:56 AM
Hey Eric,
I'd be happy to throw extra coinage your way so that I cover at least your cost. You shouldn't lose money on this group buy. Just let me know what I owe you. I hope everyone else steps forward as well.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 1 2009, 10:50 PM
Everything that can ship has/will ship Monday.
The packing box shipment didn't arrive on time so I had to break down the Porterfield boxes and ship them in the thinner Flat Rate boxes.
We're still waiting on the second 1/2 of the shipment which includes the bulk of the AP30 (914 rears) and the AP31T (late 914 fronts). There's a few odds and ends as well but, everything should be in by the end of this week. Hoping.
Richard, yours shipped in this batch.
Posted by: euro911 Feb 1 2009, 11:13 PM
I think mine are in the B/O batch anyway, plus I need to call you back re: the bleeder caps ...
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 1 2009, 11:15 PM
So the thought of a group buy happened less than 30 days ago and the whole thing will be complete around 30 days total. Sounds like how these things are supposed to go
Thanks Eric
Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 1 2009, 11:40 PM
Actually lost money on the deal.
WTF!! How did that happen? What can we do to make it right?
--DD
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 1 2009, 11:45 PM
Were willing to make it right for you Eric
Posted by: George H. Feb 2 2009, 01:04 AM
what do we owe?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 2 2009, 12:34 PM
Guys,
Thanks for your concern. I'll eat this, over the long run it will be fine. All issues I should have caught:
PayPal Fees
Shipping Increase ($9.30 to $9.85)
Different Discount Structure on R4 vs. R4-S (odd)
I was cutting the margins tight because I wanted to give everyone a great introductory offer for these pads. You're going to love them.
Enjoy you pads and please use (and abuse) your brakes often.
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 2 2009, 12:39 PM
Guys,
Thanks for your concern. I'll eat this, over the long run it will be fine. All issues I should have caught:
PayPal Fees
Shipping Increase ($9.30 to $9.85)
Different Discount Structure on R4 vs. R4-S (odd)
Enjoy you pads and please use (and abuse) your brakes often.
You can recoup some of that by doing a bit of regional shipping. Anyone who lives in Sacramento can be shipped to me and be picked up at the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion event or by other arrangement. Dupree for instance doesn't have a running car. He was going to get in on this, if he did he lives just a few blocks away.
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Feb 2 2009, 01:08 PM
Dude - I hope you are not swallowing on behalf those like me that were "interested and motivated" but then balanced the checkbook and couldn't find cash for extra parts to sit on the shelf. I will gladly place an order if it makes a difference, but i think the issue seems to be shooting for a 5% margin and then the unpredicted and unknown nickels and dimes erased that 5%.
Like Dave D says - we're ready to step up to make this a break-even or better experience. Thanks for all your hard work
Posted by: jcd914 Feb 2 2009, 01:12 PM
You can recoup some of that by doing a bit of regional shipping. Anyone who lives in Sacramento can be shipped to me and be picked up at the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion event or by other arrangement. Dupree for instance doesn't have a running car. He was going to get in on this, if he did he lives just a few blocks away.
Yea I got in on this (2 sets) and already told Eric I could pick mine up from you. And since I don't have a running car (yet) I am in no hurry and can wait until BO are in, if any on mine are BO'd.
Thanks again Eric for helping us with this !!!
Jim
(aka "Dupree")
Posted by: Lavanaut Feb 2 2009, 01:16 PM
WTF!! How did that happen? What can we do to make it right?
I'm thinking strip-o-gram...
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 2 2009, 01:36 PM
Don't worry... Eric's admin pay will make up the difference.
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 2 2009, 02:27 PM
How about a new shirt
bovy says his new favorite color is Razzberry
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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 2 2009, 02:51 PM
I'd drive that with pride. that car is awesome.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 2 2009, 03:29 PM
I'm SERIOUSLY thinking about doing that. If it weren't a color change issue (which I hate) then I'd be all over it.
Anyone have a 98 paint plate?
It's either Rasberry or baby-poop green... still undecided.
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 2 2009, 06:40 PM
That is why I suggest we buy you a new shirt.
and 
green is all mine.
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Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 2 2009, 07:50 PM
So where's the 98 badge? You're avoiding the subject and I know you're hording one!
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 2 2009, 08:01 PM
Be proud change your color 
spray away.
I did find that box of trumphets, today.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 2 2009, 08:04 PM
Why do I always have to go in a fix your posts? Even when you're panning on me!
(still avoiding the subject...)
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 2 2009, 08:10 PM
I got no stinking badge or brake pads.
I was trying to fix it , but some admin. was already in my post.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 2 2009, 11:39 PM
You guys are funny
Posted by: Gint Feb 4 2009, 03:57 PM
Got the pads today. I do thank you! You coulda saved me 'til last though 'cause it'll be a long time until I actually install these.
Now, I'm looking at the set of front and rear pads. Admittedly it's been a long time since I've looked at an actual set of 914/6 brake pads, and maybe I'm ingnrnt... but these front and rear pad sets look identical to my eye. Are they?
Posted by: Gint Feb 4 2009, 04:32 PM
PM'd the pad king.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 4 2009, 04:37 PM
Wow, I had these two big boxes of pads come Poor mail lady couldn't carry them at the same time
Posted by: SLITS Feb 4 2009, 04:43 PM
Wow, I had these two big boxes of pads come
Poor mail lady couldn't carry them at the same time Hmmmm .... Maxipads right?
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 4 2009, 04:48 PM
Wow, I had these two big boxes of pads come
Poor mail lady couldn't carry them at the same time Hmmmm .... Maxipads right?
Tampax super stoppers
Posted by: southernmost914 Feb 4 2009, 05:14 PM
Missed out! Eric do you now have these pads for sale ? Somebody give me the secret? price.
Steve
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 4 2009, 06:13 PM
Why yes they are... #AP31 front and rear. I just label them differently on the invoice for clarity.
Other cars with the same sized front and rear pads:
911 L, T and E
930 Turbo
911 RSA
Carrera 2 and 4
and... and... and...
Posted by: SLITS Feb 4 2009, 06:44 PM
This gig is for shit .... I had to reassemble my own boxes and put the pads in for "wall art"! Man, talk about poor customer service.
Posted by: Gint Feb 4 2009, 06:46 PM
Posted by: SLITS Feb 4 2009, 06:51 PM
"I have never met, a man more in need of a bj Super Stoppers than Gint"
My apologies to Robin Williams ... "Good Morning Vietnam"
Posted by: Gint Feb 4 2009, 06:53 PM
Yer depends wet again Ron?
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 4 2009, 06:54 PM
Do you need to drill one hole out for the -6 rears?
Posted by: 7275914911 Feb 4 2009, 09:24 PM
This gig is for shit .... I had to reassemble my own boxes and put the pads in for "wall art"! Man, talk about poor customer service.
I got mine today after getting schilled for an extra 10 for shipping those big ole A's
Oh and by the way Eric.........UR THA MAN
Thanks a ton for some really nice pads!
Sorry ya had to lose a little mola and even worse rebox a bunch of pads
KEN
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 4 2009, 09:48 PM
Jeff brings up a good point. With these pads "all" of the 914 and 914-6 backing plates will need to be drilled. This is fairly common with racing pads.
The fat pins on a 914 are 8.5mm. A 3/8" bit would probably be the safest bet from a common bit set. 5/16 is too small.
It's not rocket science but; you should know a few tips:
Mount the pads in a vise or clamp them onto a block of wood or to your drill press table before drilling. Do not attempt to hold them in your hand. The bit will bite the metal and spin the pad in your hand causing you to say all sorts of nasty things.
Pay attention as to how you drill them as well. I face the pads together and drill one side left and one side right. Look at your calipers and take notes or make a simple drawing. Use the old "measure twice, cut once" philosophy.
I have yet to figure out why ATE made these calipers with one big pin and one normal pin. The later Ferrari calipers had 1 size pin throughout.
My normal boxes arrived today so... no tearing down boxes on the second shipment. Still waiting for word on round two. I'll keep you posted.
E.
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 4 2009, 10:12 PM
Because long ago in a far away land the Porsche Engineers Superior to the Ferrari dudes, had a .20-.030 thou. taper sanded into the pad, the one larger hole made installation a no brainer.
flawed perhaps as all late pads have same size holes, But who am I to question the 70's, why ? because they
(rock ?)
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 4 2009, 10:20 PM
There ya go. Not only can you drill them, you can put a beveled edge on the facing rotor.
Thanks for the insight...
Flawed perhaps as after a couple hot laps... it's gone.
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 4 2009, 10:27 PM
Just stating the facts, and the whole pad is tapered.
Dont make go out in the cold.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 4 2009, 10:31 PM
It's hard enough to get you to formulate a complete sentence!
OK... PROVE IT!
Seriously, thanks for the insight. That one always had me perplexed.
Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 4 2009, 10:52 PM
Back in the Day. (1979)
out in the cold (shop)
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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 4 2009, 11:33 PM
I don;t understand what the advantage is of having the different thickness
Posted by: AgPete139 Feb 5 2009, 12:04 AM
Thanks to all who got this thing going and launched. Eric, Pheonix, and everyone else that ordered...
AgPete / Peter (another one)
Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 5 2009, 12:11 AM
I don;t understand what the advantage is of having the different thickness
"Taper wear". Or rather, compensating for it. The leading edge (I think, could have it backwards) will tend to wear more. If the pad is made unevenly, the wear tends to even out.
--DD
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 5 2009, 12:26 AM
Thanks to all who got this thing going and launched. Eric, Pheonix, and everyone else that ordered...
AgPete / Peter (another one)
Thanks Dave. That makes sense now.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 5 2009, 03:29 PM
Got my box today; thanks Eric and Jon.
Posted by: ArtechnikA Feb 7 2009, 01:20 PM
I'd been waiting patiently only to discover today on my trip into town that Eric sent my package to the Post Orifice box. (Probably because it'd my address in his records, or maybe it was attached to the PayPal...)
Anyway - you 'MaxiPad' guys - "Now *that's* a pad..."
(Early Turbo / 911S pad shown for comparison...)
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Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 7 2009, 04:09 PM
I got mine last week and just looked at them today...
Now all I have to do is figure out which ones go to which car at which end! Uff Da!
Posted by: RoadGlue Feb 7 2009, 07:58 PM
Still waiting.
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 7 2009, 08:22 PM
Still waiting.
What do you expect Randy? Three steps backwards and you are in the ocean! It takes longer to get to you...
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 11 2009, 02:00 PM
Update:
Randy, I goofed on yours and ordered regular AP31's vs. 31T (thicker) for your fronts. 31T's are still back ordered so I doubt it would have mattered.
The rest of you hoodlums; we kinda suprised them with 100+ brake pads, especially the 31T's. Allow me:
Early 914's, 911's and 914-6 take the #31 pad size. Later 914's (only) take a thicker 31T up front. We had a flood of later 31T pads on order and this is what Porterfield is currently out of stock on. They're shipping more AP30's (rear pads) today but we're still one week out on the AP31T's.
I'll try to have an update on 31T's next Monday (from my ocean front villa in the Bahama's)
Posted by: SLKWrx Feb 11 2009, 02:39 PM
Any word on mine? Haven't seen them yet??
-- Steve
Posted by: RoadGlue Feb 11 2009, 03:53 PM
Update:
Randy, I goofed on yours and ordered regular AP31's vs. 31T (thicker) for your fronts. 31T's are still back ordered so I doubt it would have mattered.
No rush and thanks for the update.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 11 2009, 04:23 PM
Do you have a 73?
Posted by: RoadGlue Feb 11 2009, 04:24 PM
Do you have a 73?
I have two '74 2.0s.
Just getting pads for the one that doesn't already have porterfields.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 11 2009, 04:27 PM
AP45's are for the front of the assdragger.
AP31's are for the rear of the assdragger and the front of the 914.
AP30's are for the rear of the 914.
Posted by: jcd914 Feb 11 2009, 06:27 PM
I got mine last week and just looked at them today...
Now all I have to do is figure out which ones go to which car at which end! Uff Da!
Rob,
You waited till now to look?!
How many sets did you get? Any extras?
We both told Eric he could ship mine with yours, I never said you could keep them.
Jim
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 11 2009, 07:16 PM
Jim,
Yours are BO'd
Posted by: Sleepin Feb 11 2009, 10:58 PM
Jim,
Yours are BO'd
Are mine as well E.?
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Posted by: euro911 Feb 11 2009, 11:23 PM
I placed my order 'late', and ironically for a 'late' ('75) car, so I'm sure mine are on B/O.
No problem for me since the car isn't even running right now ... and if California passes the WHAT? $XX billion dollar tax increase budget (to include doubling of vehicle registration fees) - the '75 may go on 'non-op' status for the year, along with a few other cars & cycles ... (where's that fuchin' finger smiley)
I'll keep checking here Eric, and will settle up with the you on the additional items next week.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2009, 11:26 PM
Next time you want to use that just type finger between two :
Posted by: SLKWrx Feb 12 2009, 07:23 AM
Do you have a 73?
I reed gud
Sorry about that. I'll go back to waiting patiently.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 12 2009, 11:04 AM
No worries... just to make it clear:
If you have a late model 914 (72.8 - 76) your are probably on B/O (front AP31T pad sets). We're hoping they ship out "to us" next week.
If you have BMW fronts, we have about 3-4 of those orders being held up for rear pads. They should have shipped the AP30 rear pads early this week and we expect them any day now.
Once the rears come in we'll send out the 3-4 BMW/914 orders and stage the rest for delivery once the late model fronts arrive.
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 12 2009, 11:41 AM
Gosh! I haven't felt this special since Mommy put me on the short bus to go to school! I have a late car, and I got mine already! Na-na-na-na-na!!!
I 
you E!!!
Posted by: Lavanaut Feb 12 2009, 11:44 AM
Sooo...from what I'm reading it sounds like mine probably, possibly, potentially should have, could have, would have shown up by now Eric, what do you think? Me and my trusty '71.
I know you love these "where are MINE?!!" messages, I didn't want you to think that I didn't care enough to offer one up from Oregon...
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 12 2009, 03:38 PM
I do believe you have M-Calipers up front Weinerschnitzel
Reid, your's are... somewhere, not sure where but, they're somewhere.
I have an extra set of R4 pads (the race pads) for a 914-6 or an early 911.
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 12 2009, 07:16 PM
I do believe you have M-Calipers up front Weinerschnitzel
Reid, your's are... somewhere, not sure where but, they're somewhere.
I have an extra set of R4 pads (the race pads) for a 914-6 or an early 911.
Told you I was special!
Posted by: Gint Feb 12 2009, 07:32 PM
You're "special" all right.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 12 2009, 11:00 PM
This batch:
Jim... you made it!
Nord
Mr. Ledesma
and Mr. Badion
Now the only items on BO are the AP31T's (late 914 fronts).
(almost forgot... Randy too!!)
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 13 2009, 01:00 PM
I do believe you have M-Calipers up front Weinerschnitzel
Reid, your's are... somewhere, not sure where but, they're somewhere.
I have an extra set of R4 pads (the race pads) for a 914-6 or an early 911.
At least the Birthday Fairy loves me....
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Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 13 2009, 01:10 PM
Can ya blame a girl? That's a huge Wiener!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 13 2009, 01:47 PM
Posted by: Mrs. K Feb 14 2009, 01:26 AM
Can ya blame a girl? That's a huge Wiener!
Lisa
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 16 2009, 03:09 PM
Survey says:
AP31T's will be shipping to us tomorrow. Busy weekend ahead. That should be the last of it.
Posted by: Lavanaut Feb 16 2009, 04:30 PM
That should be the last of it.
Now waituhminute....I would also enjoy stopping fast...
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 16 2009, 05:00 PM
Pay-up!
Posted by: Lavanaut Feb 16 2009, 05:04 PM
I'm paid-up and then some, right?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 16 2009, 05:13 PM
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ConeWhacker
Koozy
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bob (I take it you're Mr. Roche?)
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NORD
AgPete139
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Sleepin
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rude dude
dlestep
hydroliftin
Looking for your name.
Posted by: Lavanaut Feb 16 2009, 06:41 PM
edited...in the interest of not upsetting the guy who's hooking us up bigtime
Thanks Eric!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 16 2009, 11:01 PM
Posted by: jcd914 Feb 19 2009, 12:35 AM
Mine came in the mail yesterday !
Thanks !!
Now I just need to put a 914 on the road so I can use them!
Jim
Posted by: RoadGlue Feb 19 2009, 02:15 AM
Mine arrived as well! Danke!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 21 2009, 12:31 PM
***update***
I called yesterday for an update (as I was fully expecting to see the AP31T's Thursday if they truly did ship them Tuesday) and I was told they didn't know and I would have to call back Monday (even thought I heard her asking the guy in charge of shipping in the background).
Which means to me... they've yet to ship the AP31T's.
Basically; a full 1/2 of the orders are waiting on these late model 914 front pads. Sorry for the delay.
Update on Monday.
Posted by: NORD Feb 21 2009, 05:57 PM
Thanks Jon and Eric
Posted by: 9146986 Feb 25 2009, 09:39 AM
Update?
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 25 2009, 10:08 AM
Update?
Shhhh.... He is still sleeping.
Seriously, if I know Eric he has the boxes all ready to go and they would ship they moment he sees them. So your update is that they are still on BO from Porterfield. Patience young Jedi!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 26 2009, 05:23 PM
Called Porterfield on Tuesday and they stated the mold for the AP31T's needed to be remanufactured. They are now saying 3 more weeks.
Sorry for the delay in posting as I just returned from Boston last night.
You are correct; I have 15 boxes lined up and ready to go, we're just waiting on the AP31T's (late model 914 fronts). I'm anxious to get this behind me.
E.
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 26 2009, 05:27 PM
Called Porterfield on Tuesday and they stated the mold for the AP31T's needed to be remanufactured. They are now saying 3 more weeks.
Sorry for the delay in posting as I just returned from Boston last night.
You are correct; I have 15 boxes lined up and ready to go, we're just waiting on the AP31T's (late model 914 fronts). I'm anxious to get this behind me.
E.
This is totally off topic and a blatent hijacking but I saw a T-shirt for sale today that said I heart heart heart polygamy and I almost bought it for you E...
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 26 2009, 05:51 PM
I want that shirt. My wife would laugh so hard.... and then kick my ass
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 26 2009, 06:01 PM
I want that shirt. My wife would laugh so hard.... and then kick my ass Not that I am promoting either polygamy or spousal abuse Jon but here you go...
http://bustedtees.com/
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 26 2009, 06:18 PM
Oh, she hits like a girl
We will see how she responds to this. All the things I put her though I really am a lucky man
Posted by: bam914 Feb 26 2009, 06:24 PM
Well that sucks.
Posted by: hydroliftin Mar 6 2009, 02:23 PM
No worries... just to make it clear:
If you have a late model 914 (72.8 - 76) your are probably on B/O (front AP31T pad sets). We're hoping they ship out "to us" next week.
If you have BMW fronts, we have about 3-4 of those orders being held up for rear pads. They should have shipped the AP30 rear pads early this week and we expect them any day now.
Once the rears come in we'll send out the 3-4 BMW/914 orders and stage the rest for delivery once the late model fronts arrive.
Eric -- Any update on when the late model pads are going to ship?
Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 6 2009, 02:33 PM
No worries... just to make it clear:
If you have a late model 914 (72.8 - 76) your are probably on B/O (front AP31T pad sets). We're hoping they ship out "to us" next week.
If you have BMW fronts, we have about 3-4 of those orders being held up for rear pads. They should have shipped the AP30 rear pads early this week and we expect them any day now.
Once the rears come in we'll send out the 3-4 BMW/914 orders and stage the rest for delivery once the late model fronts arrive.
Eric -- Any update on when the late model pads are going to ship?
I think Eric might be ummm... remote right now. Otherwise I would have been banned for sure.
But I can tell you that it has been one week and one day since he said three weeks. So I would expect he might get them around the 19th of March. Given the margin involved it would maim Eric for sure if he shipped partial shipments so please be patient. They will get to you eventually. 
Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 6 2009, 08:15 PM
That was 2/26 Post #270.
Posted by: George H. Mar 22 2009, 12:30 AM
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Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 22 2009, 08:49 AM
George, Eric will get back to you after Vanessa makes him come inside. He is out by the street looking up and down the block for the UPS truck so he can get these out to you... Kind of like a helpless puppy waiting for his owner to come home...
Am I eliciting sympathetic images yet? Seriously, he will get them out 30 minutes after he himself gets them...
Posted by: George H. Mar 22 2009, 10:14 AM
George, Eric will get back to you after Vanessa makes him come inside. He is out by the street looking up and down the block for the UPS truck so he can get these out to you... Kind of like a helpless puppy waiting for his owner to come home...
Am I eliciting sympathetic images yet? Seriously, he will get them out 30 minutes after he himself gets them...
Never a doubt about Eric, I just wanted
Posted by: Gint Mar 22 2009, 01:58 PM
Am I eliciting sympathetic images yet? Seriously, he will get them out 30 minutes after he himself gets them...
Whaddya stalking Eric or sumthin? Is it the salmon shirt?
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 22 2009, 03:11 PM
Well he is just so irresistible
Haven't heard from him in a while though. Maybe because I'm not calling him every 10 minutes lately
Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 23 2009, 08:25 PM
They "supposedly" shipped to me today.
Boxes and invoices are sitting ready for AP31T's in R4-S compound.
Assume all orders will ship in full this week.
Thanks,
E.
Posted by: Sleepin Mar 25 2009, 11:01 PM
Sure....wait until I finally finish installing the calipers to ship them.......
Looking forward to braking them in!
Posted by: hydroliftin Mar 26 2009, 09:04 AM
They "supposedly" shipped to me today.
Boxes and invoices are sitting ready for AP31T's in R4-S compound.
Assume all orders will ship in full this week.
Thanks,
E.
Woo Hoo!!!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 27 2009, 06:31 AM
Don't get too excited. They lied. Again...
I called yesterday to get confirmation that they shipped on Monday (after not seeing the credit card charge go through) and she said she had good news. They're shipping tomorrow (which is today).
Weee. That "was" good news.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 1 2009, 08:51 AM
Everything has shipped (from our shop) today. Thanks for your patience.
E.
Posted by: euro911 Apr 1 2009, 08:55 AM
Now that's the kind of 'BRAKING NEWS' I like hearing
Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 08:55 AM
Thanks Eric!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 11:52 AM
Thanks again for doing this Eric
Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 1 2009, 10:42 PM
Everything has shipped (from our shop) today.
April Fools??
(Sorry, couldn't resist!)
--DD
Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 10:44 PM
Everything has shipped (from our shop) today.
April Fools??
(Sorry, couldn't resist!)
--DD
That would have been classic!!!
Posted by: Thoward914 Apr 2 2009, 08:01 PM
Eric,
I couldn't wait any longer to replace my front pads, our first AX of the season was last weekend. So I had to run down to Zims and pick up a set, nothing comparable to the Porterfields, but they were better than what I had on the car. I saw you shipped out the rest of my stuff today, thanks. Here's a picture of the pads I took off. 
Posted by: euro911 Apr 2 2009, 10:46 PM
I'd say you got your money's worth out of that set ...
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