scooter

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I just called, only have 5 orders in right now, doesnt look good for the GP. Ill be getting them regardless but I figured more people would have sent in. There were 50 names on the list before.......

iansane

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I figured they would've been at least comparably priced to previous versions. These things are going to drive up the price of good used belltech originals.

firedawg225

yeah i would be buying them if i had the money. I think that is a issue for some or alot. we planned or atleast i did for the beginning of the year when i posted i was in again sometime last year when belltech was still in the picture. I still plan on buying just have to wait 2 months for the money.

Dewey316

That is where I am at. The price is higher than expected, and this took so long, that I spent money on other things, and honestly have to save up some coin again, before buying a set of these.

UDAMON

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would that be just a higher price or how will that work out?

scooter

iTrader: (11)

I dont know, they didnt actually answer my question when I asked the same thing......

87CIZ

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unless something changes i have to bail. These weren't out in time for income tax, so we spent it elsewhere. But maybe AJE will drop the price since they're price has dropped the demand.

iansane

iTrader: (1)

I doubt it. It's just like every other GP on this board. Although this one actually went through, still no one wants to drop that amount of coin on this. Everyone loved the idea until they heard the price. If anything, I'd suspect them to just drop the production line and sell off what they've got. Sad really.

87CIZ

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yeah i know how the group purchases go i've organized several since i've been a member. Thankfully most places honored the GP price even though probably half of the people dropped out. What got me is that somewhere along the line they said they would be competitivly priced compared to the belltech's. Also, unless i interpreted it wrong these dont hold stock brakes only the 1LE's and they can be drilled and tapped for the conversion brakes. Plus having to pay for a steering adapter to work with a stock car.That's a killer for me as i can't afford the brake kit yet, the car has other priorities before a brake upgrade.

911rsq

i jumped into the maybe field oh so long ago, but am still interested. since then i have bought a newer yukon, chucked the posi in it, replaced the entire rear end (because it was cheaper to do that than to put a new posi in it ????????), and put a new motor in one of my cars, and paid to rebuild some of the A/C components in the ol' lady's truck.....etc

So, today I am broke.....tomorrow is a diff story tho. Maybe i missed it, but I would like to see a pic of what this is gonna look like in it's finished form. I saw some schematic type drawings, but does someone have a prototype pic?

911rsq

Disreguard......I c them.....

UDAMON

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anyone know whats going on with these??

super_kev

iTrader: (4)

It sounds like the GP is a wash = more $. AJE is still waiting for some laser cut parts to be in, so it should be another few weeks before they can even start making them.

catc

iTrader: (1)

I'd like to get in on the dropped spindles. Has anyone talked with the manufacturer? Am I correct as these will accept stock brakes and Is there anyone in particular I should talk to at AJE? 1-800-877-7233

87CIZ

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no one has answered as far as stock brakes fitting so I have no clue.

fast377

iTrader: (4)

The spindles will fit the stock 1LE style brakes. Don't know about the aftermarket ones though.

87CIZ

iTrader: (8)

we're talking about the stock brakes, not the 1LE upgraded brakes.

fast377

iTrader: (4)

I know you are talking about the stock brakes. It looks like this is the answer.


These things are win win for everyone!! Stock brakes, 1LE brakes, gear box steering, rack and pinion steering, and a lowered stance. Can't beat that!!

87CIZ

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well that killed that if you read that and look at the picture of the spindle there's no way it will accept stock calipers. those small factory holes are for the dust shield. that's what you drill and tap for the big brake set-ups. believe me i wanted these more than anyone but i don't have $1000 laying around to buy brakes and spindles.

LT1LE

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Scorpner

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Are they cheaper than the C5 conversion?

fast377

iTrader: (4)

What's the deal with these? Are the still going to be available if the group purchase doesn't go through?

LT1LE

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john8169

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yea I guess all the talkers still just talk. I am 1 0f 5 and would like to get mine. Were's all those lazy slimeballs that were on the list ? They should be banned from the board.

LT1LE

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fast377

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I was on the list, and have not paid for mine yet. Timing was an issue for me. I still want them, and plan to get them. I just had some unexpected bills come up and issues with my daily driver, so all that kind of killed my slush fund. I will get some, I just don't know how soon.

firedawg225

I'm in the same boat. I was waiting for a set from Belltech remember them? from the beginning of this post?? I have no money right now and i still plan pn getting them just have to wait a month or two. and at DOUBLE the price of the belltech i would say thats the issue with other people also.

iansane

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That's my beef.

I can't say enough congrats towards cocacolakidd on getting this thing finished/finalized. It's seriously one of the only GPs I've seen go through but I'm severly dissatisfied with the final product. The thirdgen community is not one to go through with high dollar purchases. IMHO

OneBadZ4U

I agree. I also agree with a poster a few pages back. I was expecting a spindle similar to what has been previously produced. I too would like to see them on a car, with LS1 or other brake combo, before I blindly purchase them.

So yeah I'm on hold. And yeah, money is tight now too.

cocacolakidd

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Hello All,

It's been awhile since I have posted here - I've been out of town working, and still am, just back for the next two days.

Note one: The spindles will take all of the different brake options that we are now using. Whether they be stock/OEM GM type, or 1LE, or the LS1/C5/C6. The only difference is the caliper bracket that one uses.

Note two: Some are saying that these Dropped Spindles are way over priced. Well if you consider that these are the only dropped spindles to be found for the third gen, and that they are custom made, I do not consider that to bad. Also compare all of the other Bell Tech dropped spindle prices out there for other cars, and they range from a low of $299.00, and up to $459.00 for some of the more exotic ones. The price on ours at $330.00 (With factory steering) is closer to the bottom/least expensive side of the scale. No one cannot get any spindles any more for the price of $259.95 - that is three year old history.

~Ed~

firedawg225

My point is that we were expecting a Belltech spindle from them for the same price maybe alittle more. That was the original plan. I've been on the waiting list since it started. But then we went another direction and now want us to spend another 100.00 dollars more. I can't find that cash right now but give me time and i can. Another thing is back in Dec or Jan we were told the spindles would be comming out in Mar or Apr which was tax time for me and i could have easilly paid for them then but now its 3 or 4 months later and the money is gone and some people have used there money on other upgrade and/or repairs. I still am going to buy them but not now might be in a few months or so. Sorry to be so negative. I just wanted to get my story straight

PepeSF

Hello everyone,
I have just find this thread after spending a lot of time trying to find any dropped spindles for my third gen. You can count me in to that list of possible buyers.
Do we know any timeline for purchasing the spindles from the manufacturer and when do they need the payment? Do anyone know their shipping policy to foreign countries like Finland in the northern Europe? ~Pepe

LT1LE

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LT1LE

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cocacolakidd

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So far Anthony says he has 5 orders. We have tried to pm all on the list, and most say they are going to as soon as they can aford them. I just hope that we can get more than the 5, which includes me. I plan on getting them whether there is five or 50 - Cannot find them any other place.

~Ed~

Bless the lowered, and pass the Nitromathane

super_kev

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I already ordered mine. I wouldn't mind seeing if I could still get a GP price with the rest of you, but I just don't see the 30 required orders, and I can't wait around any longer.

john8169

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My money went in on day one.

ajeracing

We only have 5 on order at this time! We also have the pieces to build the spindles. I will honor the price if ordered before 7-14-06. After 7-14-06 they will be $449.00 for the base spindles. On 7-17-06 production will begin! We have been building our own dropped spindled struts for the third gens for 5 years and have shipped all over the world. We have drag cars running over 200MPH, daily street cars, and road race cars using our struts. Thanks!
Anthony Jones

firedawg225

i'll be in but not for a month or 2. My extra money comes in then. I'm still buying them though. thanks for the heads up.

john8169

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OK My spindles are on their way, I just got the call.

1988~1LE

479.00 for a set of drop spindles that are set up for the factory steering system.

My little girl has been in the hospital sense the end of january...
I log on and the gp is over and the spindles are almost $500.00

OneBadZ4U

cocacolakidd

iTrader: (6)

Hello All,

I just received a pair of Dropped Spindles (Powder Coated Red - ordered that way), with the adaptors for standard steering. Wow do they look good - Thanks to AJE Racing.

I was able to get them at the discounted Group rate also thanks to AJE -
This is the first pair of Dropped Spindles I have had in my hands since starting to look for them back in 2003.

I will start to take pictures of them, and the install, and keep all who want to know informed to progress, and roadworthyness. I do allot of road racing, and racing on this old track here will be the greatest test for them (Pot holes, rocks, bumps, dips, and huge cracks on the old local road track at 150mph around the curves will be a great test).

Have pfunn everyone - Ed.

Dave88z

Any updates on these spindles? Are they still available? I think they will bring back my original steering radius before swapping in a rack and pinion. What is the final price on a set-I want in ASAP!
Cocacolakidd-please PM me, I have a few questions. I am very serious and ready
to order a set if they will work in my application.

scooter

iTrader: (11)

The GP is over, all you have to do is call AJE and order them. I think they were ~$450. Read the rest of the post

cocacolakidd

iTrader: (6)

Hello,

sorry for not replying sooner - out on vacation -

Our set of the dropped spindles to include the adaptor for factory steering was $330.00.

Contact The New AJE Racing.com - K-members, coil overs, brakes
aje@gte.net
Anthony Jones at 1-800-877-7233

Right now as of this time AJE is doing a revision to the spindles to make them even better - so far so good.

Thanks every one, Ed.

TraviZ

iTrader: (2)

I must have lost it somewhere in this topic, where does it say how much drop this gives me? I just placed in brand new eibach sportlines all the way around, how will this look with a spindle drop?

cocacolakidd

iTrader: (6)

the drop on the Spindles are 1.8"

Do you mean Eibach Sportlines dropped springs? Well the rear will be down by the amount of the Eibach Springs, and they are 1.75 drop I think (correct me if I'm wrong). In the front with dropped springs, and dropped spindles it will definatly look slammed. It would be right down there far enough to roll a beer can with the front bumper, will also be able to sweep up loose change from the parking lot with the air dam. Probably not recommended to use both in front to drop the car - as any speed bump will send you around the block looking for another entry way. There again some like it that way.

Ed.

TraviZ

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Well my dilema is all the weight I am losing off my front end, since the sportline install, I have not even had an engine in the car, nor has the car even sat under its own weight (on stands at the moment). I have no smog equipment, Aluminum heads, no air conditioning, fiberglass hood, and tubular k member / a arms, So The sportlines may not even drop the car much more over stock. What is your professional opinion?

I can say before I pulled the engine and had the steel hood, stock k member / a arms and stock springs, my front end had about 3" of fender gap

super_kev

iTrader: (4)

Hey Ed, what do you mean they are doing a revision to the spindles?

TraviZ: I'd get the spindles, and then buy stock springs and cut them if the Sportlines end up making the car sit too low.