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| tscrihfield |
 Aug 11 2013, 05:12 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances  Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None 
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All,
I am in the middle of designing and fabricating a set of hub stands specific for the 914/911 (any car with 5x130mm bolt pattern). I do not care for any of the variations that are available for purchase so I decided to start the design myself. They will allow you to do your own alignment (true alignment without rubber) and you can store your car on them so your rubber doesn't get flat spots. These typically cost $800-1000 for a set of 4 and I am looking to keep it around $400 for a set probably $500-550 shipped due to weight. I will keep you all posted on how this is coming along as i make progress. For those who dont know what they are see link... http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?stocknumber=35-70050 |
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| rnellums |
Aug 11 2013, 06:00 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thats a great idea! But won't the stands mentioned in your link fit our cars for 400$
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| tscrihfield |
Aug 11 2013, 06:03 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 11 2013, 08:00 PM)  Thats a great idea! But won't the stands mentioned in your link fit our cars for 400$ They're $400 for a pair, 2 pair needed. $800 and they have a feature where they are a pendulum which I don't like because it will make it touch to get readings off of them. |
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| d914 |
Aug 11 2013, 06:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
that's $395 a pair!!
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| tscrihfield |
Aug 11 2013, 06:29 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None
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sorry to confuse anyone on the link. I am talking about 4 stands for targeted price above and they are selling 2 for $395.
Thomas |
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| brant |
Aug 12 2013, 09:58 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,625 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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very nice.
I would definitely be interested in seeing how the project goes I'll follow along! |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Aug 12 2013, 10:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(tscrihfield @ Aug 11 2013, 07:03 PM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 11 2013, 08:00 PM) Thats a great idea! But won't the stands mentioned in your link fit our cars for 400$ They're $400 for a pair, 2 pair needed. $800 and they have a feature where they are a pendulum which I don't like because it will make it touch to get readings off of them. Why would this make them tough to get a reading? The upright is mounted firm to the hub. The lower stand must move around as you make adjustments but you never are measuring off the stand. All measurements are done from the mounted plate |
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| tscrihfield |
Aug 12 2013, 11:15 AM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Aug 12 2013, 12:10 PM) QUOTE(tscrihfield @ Aug 11 2013, 07:03 PM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 11 2013, 08:00 PM) Thats a great idea! But won't the stands mentioned in your link fit our cars for 400$ They're $400 for a pair, 2 pair needed. $800 and they have a feature where they are a pendulum which I don't like because it will make it touch to get readings off of them. Why would this make them tough to get a reading? The upright is mounted firm to the hub. The lower stand must move around as you make adjustments but you never are measuring off the stand. All measurements are done from the mounted plate It is difficult to get a degree for camber, it is hard to describe without having one in hand. I have used the ones pictured in the link, I just have a different idea thats all. Once I prove concept, I will begin quantity runs. I have a feeling it will work fine though. Thomas |
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