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Arkmage 12-14-2008 12:35 PM

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Thanks for helping us out with this.

Rafa 12-14-2008 12:49 PM


Originally Posted by kenzo42 (Post 340946)
I understand this stiffens up the chassis some, but from what I've read, the real stiffening comes by the butterfly brace. If this doesn't offer compatibility w/ the butterfly, I'd feel pretty limited. What do you guys think? Please no replies that entail that it's cheap, so why not.



The butterfly is pretty dang intricate creation. I'd be impressed to say the least if it can be copied for under what FM charges. I wonder if just bars straight across from the rail braces would accomplish the same fxn.

I bought the butterfly brace this past Friday but if you want to know how it will fit with the rails, you'll have to wait for at least 3 weeks. I live overseas and I don't think I'll get them before the new year.

Sorry to crap on your thread Stein. :bowdown:

Stein 12-15-2008 09:04 AM

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Lots of pictures attached. I'll write something up on the installation soon, but right now I wanted to get these posted and get some shipped. 20 sets shipping today and tomorrow. Unfortunately, I will be travelling this week, so the next shipment will be Friday/Monday.

RotorNutFD3S 12-15-2008 09:12 AM

Damn man, awesome work!

Atlanta93LE 12-15-2008 09:34 AM

Wow! Thanks a lot!

Any driving impressions yet?

Stein 12-15-2008 10:51 AM


Originally Posted by Atlanta93LE (Post 341471)
Wow! Thanks a lot!

Any driving impressions yet?

All I did was drive around the square mile, one mile paved and three gravel. I intentionally drove over some of the rougher washboard sections (pretty severe) and the cowl shake is dramatically reduced. Much less rattling. No performance driving done as it is -8* F here.

nicacus 12-15-2008 11:26 AM

Dammit.. I really want some!

jayc72 12-15-2008 12:34 PM

They look exactly like the first generation FM rails that I have on my car. Nicely done.

Laur3ns 12-15-2008 02:50 PM

Nice :pitlab::skid::ky: nice nice

Stein 12-15-2008 03:02 PM

Everything that has been paid for has shipped. I'd rather not send out all of the tracking numbers if I can hlep it unless someone specifically needs one. If you haven't seen it by Friday, let me know and I will get you a tracking number.

Overseas orders shipped USPS today as well. The post office said it will be on the long side of 6-10 days due to the holiday season. Originally we estimated 17 lbs but actual packed shipping weight ended up being 19lbs 4 oz.

Stevo11 12-15-2008 03:43 PM

Hey Stein,

Let me know what I owe you if it cost more!

Cheers,
Steve

Stein 12-15-2008 05:10 PM

levnubhin shipped
Fidgitk shipped
patsmx5 need payment
jsisco shipped
naarleven need payment
Atlanta93LE shipped
pschmidt shipped
posidon42 shipped
paul shipped
4 Rings shipped
RotorNutFD35 shipped
BenR shipped
supersaiyan93 need payment
sv650 ck shipped
Arkmage (x2) shipped 1 set per request
Artie Party shipped
Rafa shipped
deliverator need payment
jedduh01 shipped
bayonaim need payment
BradC shipped
tronik (x2) need payment
Stevo11 shipped
Mex need payment
MattEGTR shipped
mcsinc need payment
longuyen88 need payment
Spookyfish shipped
IcantDo55 shipped
Stein shipped
cjernigan paid-need to ship
cardriverx need payment

I ended up with 35 sets. 20 shipped, one paid and need to ship, 11 yet to pay. That leaves me with 4 sets left over for the waiting list.

In order, they are

bayonaim
3barboost
Karter74 (two sets)
druz
mightymouse
VanMSM
disturbedfan
nicacus
JustJake
sixshooter
MXslide
dizzid
ca18det

That makes 14 on the waiting list. Here is the deal. Starting from the top, they have priority. There are 4 sets available. I talked to the shop and they will do a short run of 10 for only $18/set more, so if everyone on the waiting list signs up, the first 4 get them for the original price of $107 (lower 48 states) and everyone else can still get in for $125 shipped (lower 48). Sorry I can't do the $107, but for only 10 sets, it's still a pretty good deal. I need a firm IN or OUT from everyone on the list. For those that need to pay, please do so soon.

I hope that I have everything right above, but it was a lot to track down. Let me know if there is anything that isn't correct.

Stein 12-15-2008 05:12 PM

Steveo11, your mailbox is full.

cardriverx 12-15-2008 05:13 PM

Just paid you, if it ships fri/sat/mon, thats ok, I was alittle late on payment. Thanks a ton again!!!!!

Rafa 12-15-2008 05:36 PM

I'm sure the rest of my fellow GB buyers will join me in thanking you for a job really well done! :bigtu:

It has surely been more trouble than you originally envisioned but; I'm sure you'll have many customers very pleased with the final results. ;)

Stevo11 12-15-2008 05:48 PM

dude, got your PM, have Paypal'd the extra.
Inbox now empty ;-)
cheers
Steve

P.S. What you are offering to the those on waiting list is great! You the man!

druz 12-15-2008 06:26 PM

I would still be in at $125, but a couple questions. How long are you going to wait for the people who haven't paid yet and if you then go to the waiting list how does that effect this 2nd order?

posidon42 12-15-2008 06:57 PM

Does that fuel line relocation bracket come with the kit? I don't recall you talking about this before.

mazda/nissan 12-15-2008 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by posidon42 (Post 341730)
Does that fuel line relocation bracket come with the kit? I don't recall you talking about this before.

same bracket and bolt I think, jut run through the rail to the nut inside the OEM frame rail

nicacus 12-15-2008 07:56 PM

I am deff in..
I was in from the begining I'm just dumb and missed this thread..
Oh well I can wait :bigtu:


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