Paul Whiffin Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Hi chaps, I'm about to have some rose jointed suspension arms made for the Supra. Just trying to get an idea on how many people would be interested in a set. They will be made in the UK using top quality materials, all powder coated and with top quality rose joints, not cheap rubbish from China. Price wise they will be way cheaper than Ikeya Formula's offerings and on par quality wise. These will be for serious track day cars only so forget it for every day cars. Rough prices so far: Front upper arms £429 Front lower arms £572 Rear upper arms £442 Rear lower arms £455 Rear traction rods £286 Rear toe rods £416 Rear toe arms, traction rods and lower arm prices to follow. All plus VAT. I can arrange a group buy price if there is enough interest in 5 sets. Let me know what you think Thanks Paul Edited March 27, 2009 by Paul Whiffin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveR Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm not track day focussed enough so I'm out (I like my spine too much , but good effort putting the offer together Paul. It'll be interesting to hear feedback from those that go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Do you have any schematics or pics showing whats going to be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I would be intrested to see a final fitted price with setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Do you have any schematics or pics showing whats going to be done? Not yet, just getting the quotes coming through today. They will look very similar to the Ikeya stuff though, you can see them on my website here http://garagewhifbitz.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=2312&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53 check out there prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I would be intrested to see a final fitted price with setup. Wont be cheap! Good days labour there and thats if the old stuff comes off ok, then you have the option of changing your bolts, nuts, washers, etc to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Nice one Paul Great too see guys like you still ploding on bringing new products for the Supra If i was building a trackcar i would be seriously tempted So i maybe calling upon you next year if i decide to build another supra for track use:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Nice one Paul Great too see guys like you still ploding on bringing new products for the Supra If i was building a trackcar i would be seriously tempted So i maybe calling upon you next year if i decide to build another supra for track use:) Cheers Wayne, I do try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU_3LTR_TT Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Will have a full set, thanks stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Whats the life expectancy of the rose joints? Will they be replaceable? As above good job developing new products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Whats the life expectancy of the rose joints? Will they be replaceable? As above good job developing new products Its hard to say really, depends on the useage, they are really meant for low mileage road cars and track use. I'll be using these on my car on the road and track so I'll soon tell you! Rose joints are all easily replaceable though of course. I'm going to go ahead and get them made anyway, the price can be reduced by about 15% if I can get 5 sets sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU_3LTR_TT Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) any news with these paul ,also can you put me aside solid gearbox mounts. Edited March 9, 2009 by STU_3LTR_TT forgot to add mounts (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 any news with these paul ,also can you put me aside solid gearbox mounts. Yes mate, I have all of the prices now, I'll post them up on here ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Bit of an update on this, I've just added the prices for all of the parts at the top of the thread. Just need 1 order to make this happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Paul did this ever go ahead and have you got pics of what you had made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Afraid not mate, no interest from anyone whatsover so I wasn't about to sit on £8000 worth of adjustable arms unfortunately. I have had a quote from soneone else for one off stuff though which works out slightly more expensive but it does mean I dont have buy in a batch. I was going to get a set made for my own car over the winter, not just yet though. If you want something made I can get it done though of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Any possible chance of a resurrection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Any possible chance of a resurrection? No mate, the market just isn't there for them unfortunately. Ikeya are the way forward.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If you dont fancy the Ikeya stuff you could speak to Andy Robbinson, he may make you something up, might also be worth chatting with CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 If you dont fancy the Ikeya stuff you could speak to Andy Robbinson, he may make you something up, might also be worth chatting with CW Yeah cheers I will contact them and see what they can do cant hurt eh although if I am being honest even though what they do at AR is really top notch stuff I will probably stick with Ikeya unless AR comes in more cost effective. Still... a little bit of research wont matter Do you have a good contact at AR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Do you have a good contact at AR? Only the normal contact number, when you call let them know your from the Supra club and that you liked the work on other members cars, they did the cage in mine and one of the Whifbitz TA cars, possibly some others too, im not sure http://www.robinson-race-cars.co.uk/About%20us.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Only the normal contact number, when you call let them know your from the Supra club and that you liked the work on other members cars, they did the cage in mine and one of the Whifbitz TA cars, possibly some others too, im not sure http://www.robinson-race-cars.co.uk/About%20us.htm Cheers dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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