 installed needle bearings up front, clearly improved the ride |
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| drive-ability |
 Jun 28 2006, 08:40 PM
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I installed the needle bearings up front and they are a clear improvement over the Polly-bronze I had. The Polly's were a big improvement from factory as well. I know its a big investment for most (me included) but well worth the money.
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| lapuwali |
Jun 28 2006, 08:44 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743  |
This kind of thing is turning into a tease, since these can't be purchased anymore.
I'm thinking that we need to see if we can convince Mueller to make some, or work some deal with Tarrett so they make some, or something... I'm now convinced to buy a set. |
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| drive-ability |
Jun 28 2006, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(lapuwali @ Jun 28 2006, 07:44 PM)  This kind of thing is turning into a tease, since these can't be purchased anymore. I'm thinking that we need to see if we can convince Mueller to make some, or work some deal with Tarrett so they make some, or something... I'm now convinced to buy a set. I guess I got the last set from Tarrett I'm not sure but they are nice. I am installing the rears tonight. I think we could get Mueller to make more If they are all pre-paid, a guy has to have the working capital to make a big run. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| Series9 |
Jun 28 2006, 09:03 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
I'm going to need them all-around.
I'll prepay. |
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| Mueller |
Jun 28 2006, 09:04 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(lapuwali @ Jun 28 2006, 07:44 PM) This kind of thing is turning into a tease, since these can't be purchased anymore. I'm thinking that we need to see if we can convince Mueller to make some, or work some deal with Tarrett so they make some, or something... I'm now convinced to buy a set. Drawings are going out this week for new quotes, I picked up tubing for a few rear kits today as well as a few hundred dollars in tooling.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| bondo |
Jun 28 2006, 09:17 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
It's obviously too early for price quotes.. but could I get a ballpark? Perhaps how much the last runs ended up costing? I haven't done any bushings yet, so it's not too late. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| campbellcj |
Jun 28 2006, 09:21 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,547 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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FWIW, Shine Racing used to sell a version of these. They were like double Mike's $ though...
If a new production run does take place, I'd be interested in a rear set. |
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| anthony |
Jun 28 2006, 10:14 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jun 28 2006, 07:40 PM) I installed the needle bearings up front and they are a clear improvement over the Polly-bronze I had. The Polly's were a big improvement from factory as well. I know its a big investment for most (me included) but well worth the money. I'm just curious why you upgraded again after installing the poly bronze? |
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| markb |
Jun 28 2006, 10:49 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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Drawings are going out this week for new quotes, I picked up tubing for a few rear kits today as well as a few hundred dollars in tooling.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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| Chris Pincetich |
Jun 28 2006, 11:01 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
uh oh - are we going to start another group buy thread soon??! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Does Mike need an assistant or will he just farm it all out? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Can you make me some roller-bearing shift rod bushings? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Can I replace my pedal bushings with my old skateboard wheel bearings? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ...inquiring minds want to know!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Midtowner |
Jun 28 2006, 11:34 PM
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Ooooo! Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 3,316 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jun 28 2006, 07:40 PM) I installed the needle bearings up front and they are a clear improvement over the Polly-bronze I had. The Polly's were a big improvement from factory as well. I know its a big investment for most (me included) but well worth the money. And, what is the perceived improvement percentage going from stock to Polybronze? Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| drive-ability |
Jun 28 2006, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(anthony @ Jun 28 2006, 09:14 PM) QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jun 28 2006, 07:40 PM) I installed the needle bearings up front and they are a clear improvement over the Polly-bronze I had. The Polly's were a big improvement from factory as well. I know its a big investment for most (me included) but well worth the money. I'm just curious why you upgraded again after installing the poly bronze? I was going to get needles for the rear and thought there was only one set (rears) left. A buyer must have pulled out, so I went for the fronts as well. The Polly's were a clear up grade but the needles are better. I'm only looking to improve ride quality as this is a street car. |
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| drive-ability |
Jun 29 2006, 12:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(Midtowner @ Jun 28 2006, 10:34 PM) QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jun 28 2006, 07:40 PM) I installed the needle bearings up front and they are a clear improvement over the Polly-bronze I had. The Polly's were a big improvement from factory as well. I know its a big investment for most (me included) but well worth the money. And, what is the perceived improvement percentage going from stock to Polybronze? Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I felt the difference was well worth the price using polly-bronze and would have been happy with them. I am really trying to improve ride quality, and there was a clear improvement. The needles just took it to another level. I drive this car everyday, so a softer, smoother ride is a big deal to me. I would say the Polly's improved the front end ride about 30% but its hard to say. |
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| bondo |
Jun 29 2006, 01:34 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
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| drive-ability |
Jun 29 2006, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(bondo @ Jun 29 2006, 12:34 PM) bondo, hows the shifter working????? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I paid $800 for the set of 4, front and rear. Lots of money to me but I am looking for the best ride quality. If it were just for handling I would have passed on them. I am still looking at installing air struts as well but thats down the road a year or so. |
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| nocones |
Jun 29 2006, 03:06 PM
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Sportscar lunatic Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 17-June 04 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 2,220 |
I'll be in for front and rear as well. Just say the word Mr. Mueller!
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| Brad Roberts |
Jun 29 2006, 03:15 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
$800 was a good price. We where selling them for $850.
I can install them here in SD if anyone wants some done down here. It takes about 6 hours. I can put your alignment back to the way it was prior to starting or add another 2hours for alignment. I'm doing a rear Poly bronze install tonight. B |
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| brer |
Jun 29 2006, 03:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
so you spent 500 on poly bronze.. and then another 800 on needle?
plus install time. 1400+ on bushings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| bondo |
Jun 29 2006, 07:35 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jun 29 2006, 01:13 PM) QUOTE(bondo @ Jun 29 2006, 12:34 PM) bondo, hows the shifter working????? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I paid $800 for the set of 4, front and rear. Lots of money to me but I am looking for the best ride quality. If it were just for handling I would have passed on them. I am still looking at installing air struts as well but thats down the road a year or so. Heh, shifter is still in a pile in the garage.. Lack of time, energy and money has stalled that project. Hopefully when I sell my MG (again) at least the money situation will improve (possibly allowing me to get Mueller bearings). What are air struts? |
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| drive-ability |
Jun 29 2006, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(bondo @ Jun 29 2006, 06:35 PM) QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jun 29 2006, 01:13 PM) QUOTE(bondo @ Jun 29 2006, 12:34 PM) bondo, hows the shifter working????? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I paid $800 for the set of 4, front and rear. Lots of money to me but I am looking for the best ride quality. If it were just for handling I would have passed on them. I am still looking at installing air struts as well but thats down the road a year or so. Heh, shifter is still in a pile in the garage.. Lack of time, energy and money has stalled that project. Hopefully when I sell my MG (again) at least the money situation will improve (possibly allowing me to get Mueller bearings). What are air struts? I spent $240 on the Polly-bronze and they are still in good shape, having said that its still a big chunk of cash. Bondo, The struts would surely have to be custom fit, the 7000 units are only 4 inches in diameter so I think they would work in front. Its been done to a 911 a guy who used to come around the Renegade forum. Haven't herd from him in a year or so. I just finish installing the rears and went for a road test, the needles work so freely the hole car is now sprung differently. Its like I have 25% softer springs. I really like the outcome. Air Struts |
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