Rear Strut Brace Group Buy

The price is going to be $135 SHIPPED!! Payments will be either through paypal or money orders. So lets get signed up and get this list to at least 10 people.

1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
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10.

sswolfe ill be paying with moneyorder
just tell me when thanks

1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. sswolfe (Money Order)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
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looks like i`m lucky #7 prefer paypal.

1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. sswolfe (Money Order)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. can't drive 55
8.

Okay, the first batch of 8 will be finished up by the weekend. Once they are done, I will post pics of all 8 of them. Then I will have you guys pm me your addresses, send me the money, and all that good stuff.

Then I'll get another list of 8 going and go from there.

Originally posted by GI8U2racing:
1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. sswolfe (Money Order)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)
9.
10.

1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. sswolfe (Money Order)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

Alright, everyone PM me your addresses.

And everyone else start a second list

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do you know if you will be able to accept a credit card payment through paypal? And does this work on the pre98's?

Originally posted by chriseichman:
do you know if you will be able to accept a credit card payment through paypal?

I dont know, just get a money order

Originally posted by chriseichman:
And does this work on the pre98's?

Yes

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by chriseichman:
do you know if you will be able to accept a credit card payment through paypal?

I dont know, just get a money order

Yes, credit cards work just fine using paypal. I've sent it and receaved it before

If only I had the cash, later this week I'm getting my windows tinted

Originally posted by RawBurt:
1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. sswolfe (Money Order)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

Alright, everyone PM me your addresses.

And everyone else start a second list

1. rkneeshaw3.0
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As soon as the 2nd list reaches 8 I'll send the payment

btw, what are we calling this thing, the "Rawbutt Bar"?

Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
btw, what are we calling this thing, the "Rawbutt Bar"?

I don't think I could say that (especially to someone outside CEG) and keep a straight face.

I am considering this... but I could only use it when my subwoofer enclosure is not in the car (like when I go to the track) and not everyday.

Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
btw, what are we calling this thing, the "Rawbutt Bar"?

LMAO

... NO!

Still plan on having them done this weekend?

i hate to have to do this
i screwed up my back and im gonna be off work
could you give my spot to someone on the second list
mabey i can get on a later list
im sorry about this
but my home is more important than a part for my car
thanks in advance
god bless
strother

Originally posted by GI8U2racing:
Still plan on having them done this weekend?

Yes, sill plan on it. Actually will be starting tonight.

And sswolfe, dont worry about it

So does that mean I get moved up to the first list? I prefer to pay by paypal

Okay, heres the first list.

1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. rkneeshaw3.0
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

I must say though, I thought with all the interest shown in the other thread that more people would jump in. If I knew I'd only of been making 8 of them, I would have said screw it...

Originally posted by RawBurt:

I must say though, I thought with all the interest shown in the other thread that more people would jump in. If I knew I'd only of been making 8 of them, I would have said screw it...

I think once they get them installed and provide feedback, more people will order them.

Originally posted by RawBurt:

I must say though, I thought with all the interest shown in the other thread that more people would jump in. If I knew I'd only of been making 8 of them, I would have said screw it...

Its CEG, happens on almost every single GB...

Originally posted by RTStabler51:

Originally posted by RawBurt:

I must say though, I thought with all the interest shown in the other thread that more people would jump in. If I knew I'd only of been making 8 of them, I would have said screw it...

Its CEG, happens on almost every single GB...

And just as many times, someone does an "interest check" and then doesn't follow through on it.

So, hell yes I'm "interested" in a RSTB, esp since they seem to be going extinct. "Can you give me $130 tomorrow?" is a whole different question.

Still, I'm working on it. Got my taxes done, and I'm clearing out my garage via Ebay. If I miss, I miss.

I'm waiting on a payment from a finished ebay auction (

), but as soon as thats in I'm good to go.

I dont think Rawbert's asking for payment tomorrow either, but we do need 8 commited buyers on that second list before another batch is made. Committed doesn't necessarily mean paid today.... If you think you can plan it out and squeeze of $130 in the next 2 weeks I think it would be appreciated if you at least posted saying so.

I can understand how disheartening it must be to start a group buy and have so much interest and then only 30% of that interest actually comes through. I mean, what did those people expect? A RTSB for $40? its as if they saw that this was actually going to cost money for this product and they split.

I was "interested" #1, and since the original post I have completed my GB purchase of the sub frame connectors and jumped on a bnoon optimized y-pipe. Just waiting for the dust to settle a little, but I'm still very interested! From looking at the pictures shown in the interest thread, I'm a little unsure if this will interfere w/ my sub box. Does anyone have a good shot (different angles) of one of these installed to see how much room there will be below/behind the bar? Maybe someone from the first set of 8 could snap some pics from different angles in the trunk to get a better idea.

It's not like you put a lot of thought or effort into this. That is exactly the design that I gave to ADC to produce back when it was StreetFlight.

Originally posted by Keyser:
It's not like you put a lot of thought or effort into this. That is exactly the design that I gave to ADC to produce back when it was StreetFlight.

With a right and left handed nut like that?

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by Keyser:
It's not like you put a lot of thought or effort into this. That is exactly the design that I gave to ADC to produce back when it was StreetFlight.

With a right and left handed nut like that?

ya, a pair o' nuts?

Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by Keyser:
It's not like you put a lot of thought or effort into this. That is exactly the design that I gave to ADC to produce back when it was StreetFlight.

With a right and left handed nut like that?

ya, a pair o' nuts?

LOL

Anyway, put a sock in it keyser.

Im doing something good for the contour community.

Originally posted by Mod-Deth:

Originally posted by RawBurt:

I must say though, I thought with all the interest shown in the other thread that more people would jump in. If I knew I'd only of been making 8 of them, I would have said screw it...

I think once they get them installed and provide feedback, more people will order them.

I would be one of those people. I need to make sure I can still fit my snowboard in the trunk with this puppy installed. Also waiting until next paycheck to make sure $$$ is OK.

Originally posted by akrump47:
I need to make sure I can still fit my snowboard in the trunk with this puppy installed.

I dont see why not. the bar is only like 1.5" round or something like that. Just fold down those seats and slide that stick right under the bar probably tons of clearance g-funk playa playa

I'm ready to pay now! Just waiting on Raw dog to tell me where to send it!

Then I could post some pics up for everyone. I just got home and my front brace is here waiting on a partner!

1.csvtjohnga
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Originally posted by OB1:
Just waiting on Raw dog to tell me where to send it!

I havent figured out how to recieve money through paypal yet.

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by OB1:
Just waiting on Raw dog to tell me where to send it!

I havent figured out how to recieve money through paypal yet.

If you have a paypal account, it just goes in there. Then you can use it to make your own purchases (instead of using credit card or checking) or you have the option of depositing it into the checking account that they have on file for you. You do have to be a verified member to do this I beleive.

Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by OB1:
Just waiting on Raw dog to tell me where to send it!

I havent figured out how to recieve money through paypal yet.

If you have a paypal account, it just goes in there. Then you can use it to make your own purchases (instead of using credit card or checking) or you have the option of depositing it into the checking account that they have on file for you. You do have to be a verified member to do this I beleive.

Yeah thats about it, but If you want to do a check or money order thats fine with me I just want that bar!

Not to rush the process or anything, but any updates as to how many are done, or being done?

Originally posted by GetLucky151�?©:
Not to rush the process or anything, but any updates as to how many are done, or being done?

I made the list to 8, so 8 are being made... And almost done

1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. rkneeshaw3.0
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

Second List
1. mystiquevltwin

is money order still alright?

Second List
1. mystiquevltwin
2.csvtjohnga
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Originally posted by csvtjohnga:
Second List
1. mystiquevltwin
2.csvtjohnga
3. CSVT1214
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The first 8 were NOT finished this weekend. But I did take some pics of it installed.

shweeet!

I see you have the updated flux capacitor installed as well!

Too bad rawburt doesn't have any suspension to make this mod more worth while.

What a koni sport kit and subframe connectors arent a suspension setup?

Are they on the car?

what kinds of imporvments can you see/feel from it being on there?

looks great...cant wait

Originally posted by mystiquevltwin:
what kinds of imporvments can you see/feel from it being on there?

Stiff

I see in the picture that person just has the RSTB up against the carpet. Wouldn't it be better to have it up against the tower, i.e. the metal?

I was wondering the same thing, should it be up against the metal???

Originally posted by ZeroHour:
I was wondering the same thing, should it be up against the metal???

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by mystiquevltwin:
what kinds of imporvments can you see/feel from it being on there?

Stiff

as in ill notice? or ill notice when i get in the twisties?

You'll notice in turns, in a straight line the strut towers wouldn't flex. Now, please someone tell us why this thing is mounted inside the carpeting...

It won't make a difference if carpet is there or not, because you'll have it tight enough the carpet will just be squished under it. If it was me, I'd cut holes in the carpet for it just because.

Originally posted by SVTfrog:
It won't make a difference if carpet is there or not, because you'll have it tight enough the carpet will just be squished under it. If it was me, I'd cut holes in the carpet for it just because.

He probably placed it ther for pure demonstration.

umm i have mine touching metal too bare metal.

Make sure u cut a hole in the carpet. So the bar can slide threw. Place the metal ends inside the carput holes so the end plates are hidden. All u will see is a bar going across.

And yes u will only feel a diff when u are cornering at high speeds. Or if u turn a corner and hit a pot hole or 2. The car will feel solid with bumbs.

The reason I dont have it against the bare metal is because I put it in for pics, and it really doesnt matter all that much.

John, you will notice a difference in every day driving as well as the twisties.

When will you be shipping these out?

Originally posted by GI8U2racing:
When will you be shipping these out?

When I finish all 8 of them and have the money.

Rob, did you get a paypal account setup? I can send you some dolla's

I have a paypal account in which I can send money. But dont know if I can recieve it.

I believe all PayPal accounts can send and receive $. In order to actually get that $ to your personal bank account, you need to become verified. I just went through this process, it's very easy. You just need to provide you bank info to PayPal and they'll make a small deposit. Verify that deposit w/ PayPal and you're all set! Keep in mind though that PayPal charges a small fee for credit card payments (something like 1.5 to 3%) and I believe you need to be a Premier (ie verified) member to accept credit card payments.

First Batch
1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

Second Batch
1. mystiquevltwin
2. csvtjohnga
3. CSVT1214
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Originally posted by RawBurt:
The reason I dont have it against the bare metal is because I put it in for pics, and it really doesnt matter all that much.

John, you will notice a difference in every day driving as well as the twisties.

It really doesn't matter. I have mine mounted against the carpet because I think it is a cleaner look. Please realize guys that the carpet is prob 1/100th of an inch thick and really isn't an obstruction or anything.

Originally posted by SHOgoFast:
First Batch
1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

Second Batch
1. mystiquevltwin
2. csvtjohnga
3. CSVT1214
4. SHOgoFast (prefer paypal, but whatever)
5. Mod-Deth
6.
7.
8.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! count me in please!

How high up on the strut tower can these sensibly be placed?

If it can be as high as the bottom of the seat belt bulge under the rear deck then I can probably use this while my sub enclosure is in the car (everyday). Otherwise it will be a temporary use item for me on the 1-3 times a year I could take the sub enclosure out and go to the track.

Check it out for yourself, feel behind that carpet, this brace has to fit between the two towers... so if the top of the tower is 3" below the rear deck, then 3" below the rear deck is as high as the bar will go. i dont have any pics handy.

That's the problem... I can't get to my strut towers at all without disassembling the trim panel around my sub enclosure.

If I could get to them easily, I wouldn't have asked. But I figured it would be easier and faster to ask and get an answer than to take apart some of my trunk and still not know precisely whether it would work since I don't know the dimansions of the end plate and how far from the edge of the end plate the tube is mounted.

Dang thats a tight fit. I'll check it out tonight and let you know how high those towers go.

I'd imagine you'd get better performance by mounting it at the top of the towers anyways - closer to where the springs and struts mount to the body and transmit their load.

I'll probably jump on this next week once I get paid ...

Any PayPal account can receive without any charge as long as the buyer uses a bank account. I always just tell people if they are using a credit card to add an extra 3% on because that is what PayPal fees the transaction if a credit card is used. I'm ready to pay you as soon as I can get a PayPal account email to send it to.

Any idea when these will be completed?

Originally posted by GetLucky151�?©:
Any idea when these will be completed?

I plan on having the first 8 done this weekend. It is very possible, but my buddy just told me there is a huge mess in his shop. SOOOoooooo, 90% chance you'll be sending in payments come sunday or monday.

Someone asked, and I forgot until this morning, but the top of the rear strut tower seems to taper off behind the carpet at about 3-4" down from the top. Account for the size of the end of the brace and I think the bar, at its highest, would sit about 5" minimum from the highest point of the rear deck.

We need one more weekend, its really tough when these cannot be worked on during the week. We have about 4 bars do,e and just need to put final touches on the others.

Thanks

How's things looking this weekend Rob?

ALright, finished up the first 8 today... I know finally!

Here they are:

So everyone paypal me the money to Rawburt @ gmail . com

If you are sending money orders (which I hope you are not), PM me for address info

First Batch
1. GetLucky151 (preferablly Paypal)
2. OB1 (Paypal)
3. CRSRFLS (however you like)
4. LoveMySVT (however you like)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (Paypal)
7. Cantdrive55 (paypal)
8. 88SVT (paypal)

Thanks

I want mine painted...the only reason I ask is because all the other companys paint theirs..

Originally posted by starjammir:
I want mine painted...whos with me!

Bill, I have some special pink spray paint with sparkle flake for you!

Sounds good to me...make sure to clear coat it too..I dont want it to FLAKE off

sweet! good work Robert

i gotz my money sitting right next to me waiting for the second batch!!!

Money sent through paypal. I'll be waiting for some thing long and hard it the mail

LOL

My plan is to get boxes sometime this week and send them all out this weekend.

I want one. I've been watching the GB, but I have a feeling that my till my idle problem is resovled I'm going to need the money.

Good job though! They look awesome, Rawburt! Did you ever deside on a name for the bar?

Originally posted by csvtjohnga:
i gotz my money sitting right next to me waiting for the second batch!!!

John, If you want to you can take my spot. Sorry rawburt but the exhaust costed me more than I expected. Ill see if I can get on the next list or so!

aslong as your kool with that ill be more then happy to take your spot

Originally posted by csvtjohnga:
aslong as your kool with that ill be more then happy to take your spot

Done...

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga
3. CRSRFLS (PAID)
4. LoveMySVT
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (PAID)
7. Cantdrive55
8. 88SVT

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (PAID)
3. CRSRFLS (PAID)
4. LoveMySVT
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (PAID)
7. Cantdrive55
8. 88SVT

And damn you people sending me payments with credit cards... I'm losing $4.22 on you people

Money in the paypal pipeline!

Karl

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (PAID)
3. CRSRFLS (PAID)
4. LoveMySVT (PAID)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (PAID)
7. Cantdrive55
8. 88SVT (PAID)

Cantdrive55, get on this... I've sent you many PM's

And Jeff, I'm waiting...

Paypal wont let me make funds with the card already on there, so as soon as I put a new card on there, Ill pay.

should be tonight or tomorrow.

So do the rest of us who've paid have to wait for those that haven't before these will ship? Or have they shipped yet by chance?

No wait is necassary, but just like before... This is strictly a weekend project. I;m hoping to have these sent out this weekend, that would be nice

Does somebody from the second list want to jump onto the first list and take 'cantdrive55' spot?

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (PAID)
3. CRSRFLS (PAID)
4. LoveMySVT (PAID)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (PAID)
7. Cantdrive55
8. 88SVT (PAID)

Second Batch
1. mystiquevltwin
2. CSVT1214
3. SHOgoFast
4. Mod-Deth
5. NVMYSVT
6.
7.
8.

ill do it!

Originally posted by mystiquevltwin:
ill do it!

Send me your money and address, if you are sending the money with a CC make sure you add $4.22.

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (PAID)
3. CRSRFLS (PAID)
4. LoveMySVT (PAID)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (PAID)
7. mystiquevltwin
8. 88SVT (PAID)

Second Batch
1. CSVT1214
2. SHOgoFast
3. Mod-Deth
4. NVMYSVT
5. shavedsvt (money order)
6.
7.
8.

???? Cantdrive55, OB1, starjammir ????

payment sent!

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (PAID)
3. CRSRFLS (PAID)
4. LoveMySVT (PAID)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (PAID)
6. GI8U2racing (PAID)
7. mystiquevltwin (MO Sent)
8. 88SVT (PAID)

Okay, I have recieved the money from the 6 of you who paid with Paypal. Yours will be going out this weekend. I will either be using UPS or USPS, I dont know the difference and I am completely knew at shipping things like this.

mystiquevltwin, if I recieve your MO on saturday yours will go out this weekend as well. If not, you'll have to wait till next weekend most likely.

Getlucky151, Sh!t or get off the pot man!!! I've sent you PM's in which you dont find necassary to reply. If your in, your in. If your not, then say so! Dont make myself and others wait around for you...

Sending money this weekend for sure Robert.

Originally posted by GetLucky151�?©:
Sending money this weekend for sure Robert.

Are you sending a money order or paypal... ?

Paypal most likely.

I will either be using UPS or USPS, I dont know the difference and I am completely knew at shipping things like this.
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USPS is the post office - the same people who bring the regular mail. UPS of course are those guys in the brown trucks. USPS is probably cheaper but I don't know if they are best at shipping heavy items or not. Guess you'll just have to price them both out if you haven't already.
Karl

In my experience UPS has usually been cheaper on everything thicker than a sheet of paper. But I would recommend boxing up the bars, weighing one of the packages, and then calculating cost to someone's address on usps.com and ups.com and find out which is cheaper, and go with it.

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (Shipped)
3. CRSRFLS (Shipped)
4. LoveMySVT (Shipped)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (Shipped)
6. GI8U2racing (Shipped)
7. mystiquevltwin (MO Sent)
8. 88SVT (Shipped)

Tracking #'s will be provided on monday morning

eta...thursday, friday?

Sounds about right... you'll know when you get your tracking number

Awesome, I'm really looking forward to this Robert!

Tracking numbers have been PM'ed to the 6 of you whose have been shipped.

mystiquevltwin- I still havent seen the MO

Getlucky- I want to finish up this first GB, please let me know whats going on

no mo yet!...damn. i sent it out on thursday the 16th so let me know when you get it!

Will do Kevin, it'll probably be here today.

First Batch
1. GetLucky151
2. csvtjohnga (Shipped)
3. CRSRFLS (Shipped)
4. LoveMySVT (Shipped)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (Shipped)
6. GI8U2racing (Shipped)
7. mystiquevltwin (PAID)
8. 88SVT (Shipped)

Anyone from the second list want to take getlucky151's spot?

mystiquevltwin - The latest yours will go out is this Saturday. But hopefully it'll be before that.

getlucky151 - I'll see you saturday or sunday.

First Batch
1. GetLucky151 (Local swap)
2. csvtjohnga (Shipped)
3. CRSRFLS (Shipped)
4. LoveMySVT (Shipped)
5. rkneeshaw3.0 (Shipped)
6. GI8U2racing (Shipped)
7. mystiquevltwin (PAID)
8. 88SVT (Shipped)

Alright, this GB is done. So can a mod please lock it. If you guys need anything then PM me. The reason I want it closed is because I'm opening up a new one for the second batch.

Thanks all!

what is your adress so i can send you a money order. how much was it again?