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group buy rear spring sets, 100 140 180 |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 16 2019, 07:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,817 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I do not know if it is possible, but if we had 20 committed people for each size, we could offer the 100 or the 140 or the 180 lb springs at only 99.36 a set. These are exact duplicates of the original automotion weltmeister sp100 sp140 and sp180 progressive springs that were so wildly popular back in the day. They join our stock 914-4 and 914-6 springs sets and we have them made by the premier automotive spring company in the united states. Comments?
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rhodyguy |
Oct 16 2019, 09:20 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,060 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
A little confused here. Are the springs on the shelve ready to go or do you need the $ commitment (payment upfront) to start production?
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ClayPerrine |
Oct 16 2019, 10:00 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Can you do a set of stock 914-6 springs?
Mine sag on the right. I am thinking the original owner was a bit portly. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 16 2019, 02:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,817 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we have the stock springs for the 914-6 and the 914-4 on the shelf, we are making the springs for the 100 140 and 180 now but the price of course will be more as we have make more to get a better deal hence the up front committment
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tsvo |
Oct 16 2019, 02:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
we have the stock springs for the 914-6 and the 914-4 on the shelf, we are making the springs for the 100 140 and 180 now but the price of course will be more as we have make more to get a better deal hence the up front committment I have a stock 1.7, but need springs. I would like it to ride a little better, but also be lower. What set would you recommend? No track driving, just easy street use. |
Rusty |
Oct 17 2019, 12:40 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Can you do a set of stock 914-6 springs? Mine sag on the right. I am thinking the original owner was a bit portly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 17 2019, 01:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,817 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
if you have bilstein shocks, then get the stock 914 factory reproduction springs we sell. If you have fixed spring plate shocks and want the car a bit lower then get the 100 lb spring set
we have the stock springs for the 914-6 and the 914-4 on the shelf, we are making the springs for the 100 140 and 180 now but the price of course will be more as we have make more to get a better deal hence the up front committment I have a stock 1.7, but need springs. I would like it to ride a little better, but also be lower. What set would you recommend? No track driving, just easy street use. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 17 2019, 01:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,817 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
We have the stock 914-6 springs ready to ship, you may want to first, though, put a jack directly under the middle for the front cross member and pump the handle a few times to take some of the weight off of the front and see if the rear settles itself evenly. If so one of the front torsion bars needs adjustment
Can you do a set of stock 914-6 springs? Mine sag on the right. I am thinking the original owner was a bit portly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Oct 17 2019, 01:54 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
You know George I can sell you the 100's and the 140/160's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Coondog |
Oct 17 2019, 02:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION.
But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. |
Jonathan Livesay |
Oct 17 2019, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION. But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. I agree, 25% of the first 40 threads in the Garage right now are new product announcements from either AA or 914 Rubber. I have bought items from both and had 98% good experiences with each one. We couldn't even work on our cars without them. But what is the Vendor section for if not this kind of posts? I promise I will not ignore the vendor section if you guys post there instead. |
ClayPerrine |
Oct 17 2019, 04:44 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Can you do a set of stock 914-6 springs? Mine sag on the right. I am thinking the original owner was a bit portly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Not the DAPO, the original owner. It was sagging when I came to Kansas to help you with it. |
Mikey914 |
Oct 17 2019, 07:08 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION. But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. I agree, 25% of the first 40 threads in the Garage right now are new product announcements from either AA or 914 Rubber. I have bought items from both and had 98% good experiences with each one. We couldn't even work on our cars without them. But what is the Vendor section for if not this kind of posts? I promise I will not ignore the vendor section if you guys post there instead. They do fall to the bottom as long as they are not getting bumped. You respond on the thread it goes to the top. If there is no interest, you look pretty pathetic bumping the thread several times in a row. That I would call BS on. The problem should take care of itself. But in all honesty the Garage is were the action is at. We often develop parts here. The throttle cables is another that has evolved to hey can you make a custom, if so how about a V8, Subaru, or for my one of a kind car. The only way we can make the parts as inexpensively as we do is through the support of the community, so it really is where some GB's come together. Perhaps we color code them so you can easily skip? I do try to keep my GBs to the point they aren't to obnoxious, but there are folks that do like to combine, especially if the parts are small. I could honestly launch another 3 items but I'm trying to not be too much of a content hog. I honestly can say that without the exposure I have had in the Garage, I would more than likely not be in business. |
Steve |
Oct 17 2019, 10:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,569 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION. But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. I agree, 25% of the first 40 threads in the Garage right now are new product announcements from either AA or 914 Rubber. I have bought items from both and had 98% good experiences with each one. We couldn't even work on our cars without them. But what is the Vendor section for if not this kind of posts? I promise I will not ignore the vendor section if you guys post there instead. They do fall to the bottom as long as they are not getting bumped. You respond on the thread it goes to the top. If there is no interest, you look pretty pathetic bumping the thread several times in a row. That I would call BS on. The problem should take care of itself. But in all honesty the Garage is were the action is at. We often develop parts here. The throttle cables is another that has evolved to hey can you make a custom, if so how about a V8, Subaru, or for my one of a kind car. The only way we can make the parts as inexpensively as we do is through the support of the community, so it really is where some GB's come together. Perhaps we color code them so you can easily skip? I do try to keep my GBs to the point they aren't to obnoxious, but there are folks that do like to combine, especially if the parts are small. I could honestly launch another 3 items but I'm trying to not be too much of a content hog. I honestly can say that without the exposure I have had in the Garage, I would more than likely not be in business. Sad but true, these guys make most of there money on group buys and new product announcements in the Garage. Personally I rarely check the members vendors section. I start in the garage and then check the classified for used parts. These announcements and group buys in the garage do not bother me, but maybe the admins should create a poll and let everyone vote?? |
mb911 |
Oct 18 2019, 05:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION. But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. I agree, 25% of the first 40 threads in the Garage right now are new product announcements from either AA or 914 Rubber. I have bought items from both and had 98% good experiences with each one. We couldn't even work on our cars without them. But what is the Vendor section for if not this kind of posts? I promise I will not ignore the vendor section if you guys post there instead. They do fall to the bottom as long as they are not getting bumped. You respond on the thread it goes to the top. If there is no interest, you look pretty pathetic bumping the thread several times in a row. That I would call BS on. The problem should take care of itself. But in all honesty the Garage is were the action is at. We often develop parts here. The throttle cables is another that has evolved to hey can you make a custom, if so how about a V8, Subaru, or for my one of a kind car. The only way we can make the parts as inexpensively as we do is through the support of the community, so it really is where some GB's come together. Perhaps we color code them so you can easily skip? I do try to keep my GBs to the point they aren't to obnoxious, but there are folks that do like to combine, especially if the parts are small. I could honestly launch another 3 items but I'm trying to not be too much of a content hog. I honestly can say that without the exposure I have had in the Garage, I would more than likely not be in business. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Same for me.. And I am small potatoes |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 18 2019, 09:09 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,817 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I felt a need to continue the Automotion, Performance Products, Weltmeister 100 140 and 180 spring sets as they had it down so well (we retested them all recently) and had purchased so so many sets over the years from them and know they worked well. No reason to reinvent the wheel, so to speak.
We have the stock 914-6 springs ready to ship, you may want to first, though, put a jack directly under the middle for the front cross member and pump the handle a few times to take some of the weight off of the front and see if the rear settles itself evenly. If so one of the front torsion bars needs adjustment Can you do a set of stock 914-6 springs? Mine sag on the right. I am thinking the original owner was a bit portly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Oct 18 2019, 09:21 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
So George just tell me what you need. As you have mentioned many times there's no need for duplication in such a small market. Especially when we have the latest technology, most tested, and highest quality.
Trying to work with you, not against. Mark |
amfab |
Oct 18 2019, 11:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None |
I honestly can say that without the exposure I have had in the Garage, I would more than likely not be in business. I think it is logical for the vendors to continue to post in the garage as it is where the customer base is. The only effective way to change it is ban all vendors from the garage, or change the customer behavior I am one of the consumers driving the vendors to this forum. I have bought from Mikey, Bruce Stone, Ben, Chris, and George all because of posts they have put in this forum. I almost never go to the vendor forum. I prefer an active garage forum that includes new development and deals—I prefer scrolling a little more versus clicking back and forth to other pages ...if we are voting. -Andrew |
SirAndy |
Oct 18 2019, 12:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION. But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. @Coondog Actually, this is a group buy attempt which we generally leave in the garage (Just ask the 914 Rubber guys) since they directly benefit the membership. If you weren't so occupied with politics and looked more closely you would have noticed that all the threads that are just straight advertisements have been moved to the Member Vendors section already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 18 2019, 12:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,817 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I am in total agreement to keep things separate, I do not want to go through a bunch of ads in the want to buy or for sale in the garage, however announcing it when there is a quantity available and it is a known vendor is a good thing, because things DO get lost in the garage, I just had to wade through many classifieds, (even with the search feature) to find someone selling 2.0 heat exchangers and muffler used that I wanted to purchase.
However I think that the concours and originality thing should be put into the garage because it is part of the general discussion and would be good to mix with the tech advice that many of us give out freely. All these vendor post should be posted where they belong IN THE VENDOR SECTION. But the admin on this site is more concerned about being politically correct then to put post in there correct threads. Now we have competing businesses posting Springs for sale. @Coondog Actually, this is a group buy attempt which we generally leave in the garage (Just ask the 914 Rubber guys) since they directly benefit the membership. If you weren't so occupied with politics and looked more closely you would have noticed that all the threads that are just straight advertisements have been moved to the Member Vendors section already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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