Group Buys.

[3GE Components]

Hi Guys,

This is something that would have been ideal for the Roadster club to organise but as this seems to be on hold for a while I am more than happy to organise some.

We have already done this with Novembers shock deal, so it seems a natural progression to do it with other items. So here is what I propose, If there are any items that could be bulk ordered (suggestions please) I am more than happy to organise a deal, when and only when we have the desired amount of participants then I'll order the parts. There wouldn't be a time limit, although next year there will a vat increase so prices quoted now would be affected accordingly.

One that springs to mind is wheels. And as an example, if we had 10 people interested a set of 4 x Pro Race 1.2's would be £292.45. (Halfords charge £395)

What are peoples thoughts on this?

Kind regards

John

[monsterob]

Group buying has and always will be a very powerful tool both for the end user and seller alike. Only thing i can see a problem only in reguards to asthetic things is all roadsters will slowly start to look the same loosing the individual differences we build into them. I know theres only so many combos you can have but will deals like this it will only encourage all roadsters to be alike. By no means poo pooing your idea merely voicing my opinion.

[Talonmotorsport]

I've had a few thoughts about possible group buys and bringing back a few of the previous ones too.
package deal for front ball joints, track rod ends, steering rack ext.
Wheel bearing package
Suspension nuts and bolts or just the long rears?
Rear lights landrover type with surround maybe these? ebay: 230535806785
Headlights? 5" small dominator or dax rush/2cv type
Copper brake line + braided hose and fittings
Gauges
seat belts
steering racks
ali floor panels

[dan_g8]

i agree with monsterob, one of the things that slightly puts me off the grp body work is the fact that 90% of roasters will have it and even though my car will be different it will look the same as every other roadster just different colour / wheels. ( im waiting untill andy does the bonnet with the bigger air scoop so until i order my body work from him so my car looks a little different for a while)

I think that group buys that are to do with the cosmetics of the car should be avoided.

[JHewitt]

I think it's a great idea, at the end of the day there are sooo many parts that every roadster needs, that if there is a chance of getting these bits cheaper and 3GE and Talon are willing to put the time and effort in to make it happen without making alot back then surely thats good for all builders. My main issues are budget, so if I can save a few quid I am happy.
I would say put the ideas up there on anything and get the numbers together.
I would agree however that perhaps wheels are one thing that shows individuality (did I spell that right?) and 10 roasters coming out with exactly the same brand spanking alloys may be strange. For many people £300 is a big lay out when there are 100's of second hand sets out there(paid £40 for mine). But at the end of the day if you get the interest, those people will be very happy.
As an idea pehaps you could organise a group buy on 2.0 pinto sierras, for say £200 each, I would be up for that.

[3GE Components]

I can understand about peoples reservations about cosmetic choices as this is what makes each Roadster individual but there may well be 10 customers out there who like the Pro Race wheels and given that we could do these for just £4.50 more than Rally Designs budget wheel people may well be tempted. After all you could end up with that style of wheel on 20 or 30 cars anyway, why not get them at a good price?

At the end of the day the idea is to offer people a chance to purchase items at a good price.

Kind regards

John

[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