Group Buys.

[baz-r]

Originally Posted by Talonmotorsport

I've been making some enquiries in to what deals can be done with some traders on ebay and companies like Burton power and Rally design ect.
I can do a full fuel tank package comprising of a mild steel 1.2mm tank made either to the book size which has a 24ltr(ish) cap. or a bigger tank that will hold 36ltr for a longer range. I have got a reasonable deal on new OE sierra fuel senders , some panel mounted flush fit (aero) key locking black plastic fuel caps with a 45' down turn funnel with vents and lengths of 2" rubber hose with jubilee clips for the silly price of £150.
This would be a ready to paint and fit package with the sender already fitted to a TIG welded leak tested baffled tank with sump.
I'll start with the cheaper option of Mild steel then possibly do ali later.
Any one interested?

this 36l tank , im intersted where it fits exactly as im looking to have some form of boot space at the end of my build

[Talonmotorsport]

It fits where the tank should go but comes over the top of the suspension cage, it's not massive in size you should still be able to get a picnic in there or maybe a pair of crash helmets. I'll post some pics as and when I can work out how to.

[Davey]

Originally Posted by leroybrown911

I realise the cost of these items, however after just forking out for the wishbones, I am already thinking I need more parts. Had there been a group buy on these items I may have saved the money and got the job lot, hopefully at a reduced cost compared to buying them individually. Surely that is the point of a group buy.

Cheers
Leigh

Correct me if I'm mistaken please but it seems to me some people have misunderstood the idea of a group buy. Surely a group buy is where a GROUP of peole all buy the same item(s) at the same time to enable a cheaper deal rather than one person buying a "group" of items?

D.

[jasongray5]

Thats a cracking price for 1.2's!
Would anyone be interested in a group buy on Megasquirts?

[Talonmotorsport]

Originally Posted by jasongray5

Thats a cracking price for 1.2's!
Would anyone be interested in a group buy on Megasquirts?

that could be a good group buy or mega jolt perhaps?

[baz-r]

Originally Posted by jasongray5

Thats a cracking price for 1.2's!
Would anyone be interested in a group buy on Megasquirts?

yes

only tricky thing is its is hard to buy kit form ms in the uk mainly due to support worrys from supplyers
built kits in the uk are expensive and you also have to take into account one kit does not suit all engine+setup. kits/builds are tweeked to suit!

microsquirt would be a possible option for some people or ms2 with extra coil driver for running a 4cyl wasted spark without edis pre built or kit maybe?

would be great if it was the choice of meny roadster builders as base maps could be used to save time and money on setups
and what could be better than even building the ecu as well as chassis etc

[steady eddie]

Hi to all

As a new member (very new) I've been searching through the threads of all
the members to see what is out there, the immediate image I have is a
group of people who cant wait to help each other in this crazy world of kit
building, so i am looking forward to diving in!!!!
I have finished my chassis and made my wishbones and welded everything up, the group buy thread is 2 years old but is it still running?
The price of coilovers is scary, if someone could give me an idea of group shocks and any other parts available it will get me moving

Thanks a lot

Eddie:

[K4KEV]

welcome to the forum Eddie.....sadly 3ge are no more and no group buys are running at the mo spud69 has a very good offer on for 6 or 10 piece body kit to forum members ...as for shocks I am afraid where ever you go they will be dear
I still make tanks from time to time, ebay is good for parts when the right deal can be done......good luck dude and get a build thread started.

[baz-r]

Originally Posted by steady eddie

Hi to all

As a new member (very new) I've been searching through the threads of all
the members to see what is out there, the immediate image I have is a
group of people who cant wait to help each other in this crazy world of kit
building, so i am looking forward to diving in!!!!
I have finished my chassis and made my wishbones and welded everything up, the group buy thread is 2 years old but is it still running?
The price of coilovers is scary, if someone could give me an idea of group shocks and any other parts available it will get me moving

Thanks a lot

Eddie:

look around in here and you will find info on useing a cheaper full length std size coilover shock (no 1" extension) opens your options of makes, supply and cost

[spud69]

Hello Eddie,

Good to see you, we seem to be getting a good steady flow of new builders at the moment

You're right though dampers aren't cheap but obviously are a crucial part of the roadster handling. People have different views on which dampers to go for but i've always found Protech to be well made, reliable and good ride quality. Try and give Kevin a ring at Protech, he is a very reasonable bloke and will do what he can to help you. His springs are more expensive and if you don't mind yellow springs then Rally Designs do a good range of 1.9" springs.

All the Best.........Andy