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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

OK, got some answers to our questions:

Q: Are the bolts reusable?
A: Absolutely

Q: Which clip style is preferred
A: Since the CV joint is a rotating assembly, the full circle engagement of the spring clip is preferred. Either will work, but the spring clip is probably best

Q: Which style of retainer is preferred?
A: No preference, either style can be used

Q: Can retainers with different indexes be developed for snug abutment?
A: Both the D-style and the teardrop retainer are reversible with different "indexation" on each side

Regarding Min's question on material and tensile strength, they informed me that the 12-point bolts are actually 12.9, which is actually a grade 9 bolt, not a grade 8 as I posted (info pulled from their literature). Grade 9 is rated in excess of 150,000 pounds. These style of locking CV bolts are also used in all of the Formula Cars used at Bob Bondurant's racing school in Phoenix.

I should have pricing information later today.
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PORSCHEV · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 5:39 am Post subject:

Sounds great. I know it will make me feel more comfortable about my CV's.
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RC · Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 2637 Location: Australia

Min · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject:

well, according to my rough calculations, those bolts should be able to safely withstand about 1100 foot pounds of torque without any issues. Dunno if that's good enough ideola

Min
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

OK, folks, we're on. Looks like we have sufficient interest, and I have pricing info, as follows:

1 to 4 participants: $106 per set (24 bolts, retainers & clips)
5-9 participants: $100.70 per set
10-14 participants: $95.40 per set
15-19 participants: $90.10 per set
20-39 participants: $84.80 per set
40 or more: $79.50 per set

Shipping will be add'l. I forgot to inquire if Stage 8 will drop ship or if they will want to send the whole order to me for sorting and shipping. I'll post back later with details on shipping, but I don't expect shipping to be more than $10 per order in the worst case scenario (for domestic...international will be a little more).

The group buy will be run just like we did the IMI Gear Reduction Starter. I will issue invoices to confirmed participants. Since I think there's a high likelihood that we'll hit 20 or more sets, I'll hold off invoicing until we get that many confirmations. I'm not in a particular rush, so there's no need to pick an arbitrary cutoff date at this point. The production lead time from the time I place the order until shipment of goods is a whopping ONE WEEK. Gotta love that!

Participant list moved to page 3

If current interest holds, we're already at the $90.10 price point

For those that have expressed interest, please CONFIRM your interest by sending me a PM. If you haven't participated in one of my group buys in the past, please also send me your shipping information and email address.
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924RACR · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:51 pm Post subject:

One more thought... any interest in floating this past the VW racers??
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

924RACR · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:58 am Post subject:

I'll point them at this thread, have 'em shoot me a message if it looks like they can use it...
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daniel · Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Posts: 683 Location: Sydney, Australia

Sorry Dan, ill have to pull out at that price, still saving for a LSD!
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Rocco R16V · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 497 Location: PNW

I would like in on this.

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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Participant list moved to page 3
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Rocco R16V · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 497 Location: PNW

I have confirmed that these will fit '80s FWD VW's and '80s FWD and AWD Audi's

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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

@Rocco
Cool, thanks for that! Let's touch base via email or PM on which models specifically...

We have now exceeded 40 commits, so we're at the $79.50 price point!!!!
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