Hey guys,
First group buy info can be found here:
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... 6a6682e3fe
Benefits of these reinforcement plates as compared to versions from various US offerings.
Manufactured from Grade 304 Stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
Weigh 30% less, a significant weight saving same thickness and strength but redesigned and improved profile.
All MR2's have a unitary front end as opposed to a separate sub frame structure. As such the front suspension & sway bar mounting points are incorporated into the chassis. But a failing is the relatively weak structure where the front sway bar mounts with the body. This leads to potential cracking of the mounting points with age & use, very common with revision 1 cars, especially in Aus & NZ with our relatively rough roads. Pic far below are of corrective welding on a rev 1 SW20 of sway bar mounting points as a result of cracking.
Although the sway bar mounting points were redesigned in revision 2 onward cars with a stud mounted each side, deep into the body, they are still susceptible to cracking from increased loads such as stiffer front anti sway bars (whiteline et al) and frequent race/track/hard driving).
The reinforcement plates on offer provide a form of insurance against cracking and premature failure. However they do not correct the damage in already compromised cars which require welding & corrective work to rectify.
I expect these to be manufactured within the next fortnight, and from our last experience allow at least 2 weeks for air freight (but this was excessive and I would not think 'normal').
Please post here for orders.
Price is 62 pounds per pair plus postage from Germany.
GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
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GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Put me down for 4 pairs/sets
-MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
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-MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Got mine welded and don't want it to happen again so count me in
1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3.
1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3.
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
yes please im in
1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3. Rev 3 Kris
1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3. Rev 3 Kris
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
is it to late for another
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
petesonfire wrote:is it to late for another
No not at all, this buy will go for a few more weeks.
Interest so far:
1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3. Rev 3 Kris
4. petesonfire
By the way for those not in the UK, payment in Euros is ok. I just need to confirm with Phil, the German distributor the exact current price as exchange rates have changed much since the last buy.
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
These are not far away guys, I'll email you all soon with payment & postage info.
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3. Rev 3 Kris
4. petesonfire
5. Wingers
if I'm not too late....
Wingers
2. Yas
3. Rev 3 Kris
4. petesonfire
5. Wingers
if I'm not too late....
Wingers
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Wingers wrote:1. MR83 (NL) 4 pairs
2. Yas
3. Rev 3 Kris
4. petesonfire
5. Wingers
if I'm not too late....
Wingers
No your not too late!
I'm just in the process of sending a message to everyone, plates are ready to post immedietely.
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Hi,
What's the latest on these?
I've not heard anything recently...
Wingers
What's the latest on these?
I've not heard anything recently...
Wingers
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1. MR83 (Payment received)
2. Yas (payment received)
3. Rev 3 Kris (payment received)
4. petesonfire
5. Wingers (payment received)
Hey all, these should be on their way no, you should receive shortly.
PM sent to Rev 3 Kris, your postage details were missing from the paypal payment.
Any further issues PM me directly guys or write here.
2. Yas (payment received)
3. Rev 3 Kris (payment received)
4. petesonfire
5. Wingers (payment received)
Hey all, these should be on their way no, you should receive shortly.
PM sent to Rev 3 Kris, your postage details were missing from the paypal payment.
Any further issues PM me directly guys or write here.
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
cool - I'm in no particular rush (car's off the road anyway), just wondered how they were getting on.
I'll keep my eyes peeled then...
Cheers,
Wingers
I'll keep my eyes peeled then...
Cheers,
Wingers
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Wingers wrote:cool - I'm in no particular rush (car's off the road anyway), just wondered how they were getting on.
I'll keep my eyes peeled then...
Cheers,
Wingers
beleive they are all one their way, so keep your eyes very keely peeled
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Recieved mine today, thanks again Nick
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mr83 wrote:Recieved mine today, thanks again Nick
Great to hear!
Has everyone else got theirs too?
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Got mine today. Thanks Nick
Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Mine arrived today as well.
Thanks mate
Wingers
Thanks mate
Wingers
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
For anyone else interested we have about 3 more pairs already in Germany. Phil the german distributor will be on leave until the end of July so these will be available from early August.
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Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
got mine spot on cheers
Re: GB 3.0: SW20 Front Anti Sway Bar Reinforcement Plates
Interested, I'll send you a PM