New Sparco strut-bar Group Buy

[Teaguer]

Since the first Group Buy went so well on these Sparcos Franklin from UDM Motorsport is extending the same offer to us again .
This GB is only for the front Sparco strut-bar as the rear UDM bars are now out of stock and are not due to go back into production for at least a few months from now .
Right now there are 8 bars that are alotted to us for this GB .
If you missed out on the last GB then now is your chance to get in on the same deal .
After this GB it might be a while before we can set up another one .

Heres a few pics of the bars :
http://www.udm-motorsport.com/otherproducts/SparcoStrutbar2.JPG

Installed on a E30 M3 :
http://www.udm-motorsport.com/otherproducts/e30-m3.jpg

On a M42 twin-cam 318 :
http://www.udm-motorsport.com/otherproducts/e30-318a.jpg

They are listed as fitting most E30's except for the "ix" models and some 325es .
I also know that they will fit M50/S50 powered E30's as well .

The prices for this Group Buy will be :

Sparco ft bar $109 shipped .


Keep in mind there are only 8 Sparco ft bars being offered for this GB .
So lets get a real sign up list going .
These things are ordered and will be arriving at UDM in Dallas within the next 10 days or so .
Once they make it in Franklin will be sure and get them right out to us , payment provided of course .
PayPal is the preferred but will also accept M/O or personal check .

If paying by PayPal :
credit/debit cards accounts: max_pwr@yahoo.com (there's the underscore _ after max)

checking/balance accounts: max_pwr@hotmail.com (there's the underscore _ after max)

We are welcome to send payment now but please give Franklin a heads up @ sales@udm-motorsport.com and let him know payment is for the e30tech.com group buy .


--------------------------------OK here is the list --------------------------------

1. M-technik-3
2. DeanoETA
3. Arcanist
4. dhirsch
5. E30Andy
6. bkelsey86
7. RedCarbon


Stand-by list for additional bars or next GB :
1.ak96ss
2.Curtis325is
3.e30_325es
4.
5.




Also please don't ask about a shorter or longer bar as Sparco only makes the one size and they fit all E30's across the globe .
The shorter bars that IE sells are their knock-off of these Sparco bars .
They might look like a tight fit at first but that can usually be solved by jacking up the car from the ft subframe and letting the strut towers relax outward for installing the bar .

[JungleGus]

would posting be possible to New Zealand? very interested as my last brace was bent in the crash......depending on price to ship

cheers

[Arcanist]

I'm in whats the shipping Selkirk Manitoba Canada Postal code R1A 2K8

[FranklinJoseph]

shipping to New Zealand via USPS

Global Express Mail™ (EMS) 3 - 5 Days $36.00
Airmail Parcel Post 4 - 10 Days $28.75
Economy (Surface) Parcel Post 4 - 6 Weeks $21.50



Shipping to Canada via USPS. (i've been burnt many times shipping Fedex so will not use them)

Global Express Mail™ (EMS) 3 - 5 Days $20.50
Airmail Parcel Post 4 - 10 Days $16.75
Economy (Surface) Parcel Post 4 - 6 Weeks $15.25

[dhirsch]

I'm in for one of the Sparco's. When are we suppose to forward payment?

Thanks,

David

[fengshui]

If this would fit my 1988 325(supereta) sedan, then I would be in for a black one. Does anyone know if it will fit?

-Chris

[MR 325]

If this would fit my 1988 325(supereta) sedan, then I would be in for a black one. Does anyone know if it will fit?

-Chris
It will

[E30Andy]

Im in for one of the front ones,

do you have rear bars still?

[moose_7]

hey im interested also
shipping to 17225

[Bob Loblaw]

Im in for one of the front ones,

do you have rear bars still?

From Teaguer's first post:

This GB is only for the front Sparco strut-bar as the rear UDM bars are now out of stock and are not due to go back into production for at least a few months from now .

[FranklinJoseph]

hey im interested also
shipping to 17225

Price is $109 shipped in the US.

[FranklinJoseph]

If this would fit my 1988 325(supereta) sedan, then I would be in for a black one. Does anyone know if it will fit?

-Chris

Sorry the Sparco bars only come in Bright RED.

The IE bars come in Black.

[FranklinJoseph]

Sorry no rear bars till August/September.

This will also be my last run of Front bars till August/September.

I expect the bars in hopefully within a week or two.

[Teaguer]

Thanks Franklin and Bob Loblaw for picking up the slack , I've been busy at my new job and don't have imediate access to a pc .

I've updated the list with guys who have commited .
Those on the list can sent payment starting now .
Thanks Deano for getting the funds in early .

fengshui : Sent you a PM , let me know if you are in or not .

[bkelsey86]

I'm in for a front bar

shipping would be to 77566...Is it possible to pick it up I think I might be going to Dallas soemtime in the next week... :?:

[Teaguer]

The bars are $109 shipped .

I'm sure you can pick it up yourself from Franklin or maybe you can pick it up from me .

[FranklinJoseph]

Yes pickup is fine...assuming i get them in time.

I hope to have an update of when i 'should' get the bars in hopefully tomorrow morning.

[ec437]

d'oh! I would like in on this GB, but I'm afraid it's too soon. By the end of june I should be able to.

[RedCarbon]

I am in on this group buy!

Do I just pay now? let me know. thanks.

[Teaguer]

Got you on the list .

Yes you can pay at this time and please read he first post to see what account to provide funds to .

[TimmyBigHands]

I am almost convinced to buy this... Hmm, let me look at hte cash flow and I'll tell ya tomorrow.

[dhirsch]

Payment sent via paypal!

[JungleGus]

im keen for a bar.....can you put me down for the 10 day shipping (28.75) can you let me know who to pay (i presume the bar and shipping is one recipiant?)

cheers
gus

[FranklinJoseph]

Well...i'll be getting 7 bars in for now...not the initial 8. I might get more in a couple of weeks but not sure.
I'll receive the shipment by next friday, and will begin shipping them out on Monday the 13th.
Thanks
franklin

[Teaguer]

Ok so it looks like this GB is a done deal then . :D

All we need now is for everyone to get their payment in .

Thanks Franklin for hooking us up again . =D>

[RedCarbon]

I sent payment last night. Thanks, can't wait to get the bar.

[Arcanist]

you will have mine monday or mabe tuesday

[f u z z]

damnit @ the 7 bars. ](*,)

[JungleGus]

bugger.....so no bar for a kiwi? will keep an eye on the next one!

[FranklinJoseph]

I'd say put your names down after the 7th person...who knows i might be alloted a few more bars...but no promises. If i dont get alloted any, then it will be in August/September.

I'll find out next Friday only.

Thanks
franklin

[ak96ss]

I seem to have missed the boat on this GB... add me to the list if you get any more in!

John in MD
1991 318is

[Curtis325is]

add me to the list.

[E30Andy]

will send money tonight or early tomorrow for the bar. thanks!

[Arcanist]

Money should be there now

[E30Andy]

Money sent via paypal

[FranklinJoseph]

I'm confirming payment for these:

Dean Krapf Paid Via Paypal
Derek Carboni Paid Via Paypal
david hirschhorn paypal not cleared
Justin Kerr Paid Via Paypal
Raymond Hoffman Paid Via Paypal


Looks like i 'might' get the shipment tomorrow...if so, the bars will ship out on wednesday.

thanks
franklin

[Teaguer]

Ok , just updated the list with the sort of stand-by list .
I'f you'd like to be added to this list for any additional bars or for the next GB then post here .

[Teaguer]

OK all 7 are paid at this point .

Thanks fellas .

And remember to post here if you'd like to be added to the list of future bars .

[herragge]

I'd like to be added for future bars

I was going to be #8 on this one but 7 bars only came ](*,)

[E30Andy]

when the rears ever come in, i'll take one of those, and another front bar for the '90 M3

[bkelsey86]

woo got my strut bar today...best group buy ever. :D

[DeanoETA]

got mine this morning, the fed ex guy ws conufsed my the hairy greek in boxers at the door.

installed it,very tight fit cuz of wear and tear on the eta, but holy shit what a diff.

[E30Andy]

got mine yesterday, wayyyy too long for my car. won't fit at all.

tried it on the '90 m3, and it's a bit too short. won't fit either.

what to do?

[Chris]

got mine yesterday, wayyyy too long for my car. won't fit at all.

tried it on the '90 m3, and it's a bit too short. won't fit either.

what to do?

Did you try jacking up your e30 by the front subframe, allowing for the strut housings to sag & seperate?

[E30Andy]

yeah it's still a little too long even with that, but i'll try again later.

my dad wanted to get one for the M3, and test fitting it, i noticed it was too short. what do we do in that case?

[bkelsey86]

^ give the m3 to me..its worthless :D

[E30Andy]

^ give the m3 to me..its worthless :D

let me think about that one.









:-k

[FranklinJoseph]

well...my supplier sent me 3 more bars.
So this will be my last batch.

I see 2 names on the wait list...so those who want the bar...step up. they will be ready to ship tomorrow.

thanks
franklin

[e30_325es]

I'll take it. Where/how should I pay?

[Teaguer]

OK , list is updated .

Those of you on the list check the original post on the first page for payment instructions .

[e30_325es]

Damn, that was quick, thanks.

[Curtis325is]

I would like to use the "Airmail Parcel Post 4 - 10 Days $16.75" shipping option to Canada. What would my total shipped be? do I add the $16.75 to the $109 or is it less? Thanks.

[Teaguer]

Less .
Its $100 for the bar plus the shipping .
Sent you a PM with the info .

Once you get payment in I believe the 3 extra bars will be al paid for .
Thanks guys . :thumright:

[Curtis325is]

Payment sent, thanks!

[JungleGus]

put me on the standby list, providing bar + shipping to New Zealand round $130

cheers

[Grinch337]

Can you put me on the stand-by list as well please. I would like one.

[FranklinJoseph]

well the next GB will probably be in late August...so maybe we will start a new thread for that then.

thanks
franklin

[RedCarbon]

Thanks for putting this group buy together, Franklin and Teaguer. I got my bar two days ago and test fitted it. Looks like it may be close to the manifold on my M42 but it won't be going on permanently until I do my complete suspension overhaul later this summer.

Great product, great price, easy purchase. Thanks.

[Teaguer]

Yeah , thanks for getting in with us guys .

I am keeping track of all interested and those that have PM'd me .
I have a seperate stand-by list that I will throw on the next GB thread .



~T

[MR 325]

Thanks for putting this group buy together, Franklin and Teaguer. I got my bar two days ago and test fitted it. Looks like it may be close to the manifold on my M42 but it won't be going on permanently until I do my complete suspension overhaul later this summer.

Great product, great price, easy purchase. Thanks.
The majority of people say they have been close but fit. If mneeded one washer all around will raise the bar up just enough

[Arcanist]

I got mine and it fit Perfect thanks man good GB

[Easily Distracted]

Please add me to the list for the next one. Thanks -John

[Teaguer]

Please add me to the list for the next one. Thanks -John


NO .



Haha just kidding .
Got it .

And thanks for the feedback guys .

[straight6pwr]

i have a question. if you have to slightly spread the strut towers to make it fit, doesnt that decrease its effectiveness? wont that give the car a bit of flex before the bar really holds?

[MR 325]

i have a question. if you have to slightly spread the strut towers to make it fit, doesnt that decrease its effectiveness? wont that give the car a bit of flex before the bar really holds?
Once the car has the bar installed, explain how it's going to flex

Think your question over...

[M-technik-3]

Use the open shoebox analogy, without top it's flexible and with it, it is stiffer.

Use the three mounting holes per side and the car will be nice and stiff.

[BIMMER]

Son of a *(&^*(&^*(&^ Put me down for the next buy. cRAP i really need one of those. :twisted:

[fretburnr]

i could definitely go for this. put me down for next round :)

[Curtis325is]

I got mine on Friday (things take a little while to get to Canada for some reason). The bar looks great and is much lighter then I thought it would be. A test fit shows that the bar is a tad bit too wide...hopefully jacking up the front of the car will make it fit nice and easy.

Thanks for this group buy, I've been wanting one of these for a long time.

[Teaguer]

Thanks for participating , glad to hear that you finally got it .

I'm sure jacking up the car from the subframe will allow it to drop in .


Oh I forgot to mention that roadfly members need to pay an additional $100 per bar . :razz:

[BobRoss]

Any word on when the next gb will start? maybe fronts and rears?

[e30_325es]

Sorry to semi-hijack, but I'm selling my bar as it didn't fit my car. I'm not looking for profit, just what I paid for it, so it's going for $109 shipped to in the US.

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9708

[Teaguer]

Nah , no biggie .

Sorry it did not fit your car .
Maybe it was tweaked from running that blower for a while . :D

[fInCh]

Im down for the next GB.

reakon you could get an estimate on shipping to Aus?

Thanks

[silversleeper]

Im down for the next GB... shipped to 20879.

BTW, can you send me the qoute to awalekar@aspensys.com? Thanks!

[aschmidt]

I'm down for the next group buy as well. Thanks!

[dhirsch]

sorry to hijack.....I got my bar a while ago and recently tried fitting it....It fits between the strut towers fine, but interfears with the throttle cables above the back of the intake manifold.....

Has anyone run into this before?

Thanks,

David

PS...If it doesn't fit on my 325is I guess I'll just have to find a 318is in order to use the bar....that seems logical right?

[Chris]

Has anyone run into this before?

Yes, it's fairly common.

See my post on this page (http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8026&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=105).

[aschmidt]

Soo....are there any more of these comming in? I'd sure like one right about now hehe. Sitting here with the money in my wallet.

[fretburnr]

Soo....are there any more of these comming in? I'd sure like one right about now hehe. Sitting here with the money in my wallet.

sitting here with money in my paypal :D

[ilia]

Can I get a rear bar next time?

[Steve.Robro]

Put me down for the next group buy for the front strut bar.

Thanks
Steve

[atmh]

I might be interested in another gb, depends on when it is done.

[Giga Shadow]

me too, red in sooo in. =P~

[FranklinJoseph]

finally got back from my super long super extended vacation.

i'm gonna email my supplier to see how many bars i can get.

Unfortunately at this time, the rear bars are not ready.

thanks
franklin

[FranklinJoseph]

Hi Gruppe,
My next shipment should arrive late next week...i'm expecting 11 bars.
Not sure how valid the name list on the first page...but i guess they will get priority...
If i get them in time...i'll ship them out before the labor day weekend, otherwise it will ship out after.

thanks
franklin

[fretburnr]

Hi Gruppe,
My next shipment should arrive late next week...i'm expecting 11 bars.
Not sure how valid the name list on the first page...but i guess they will get priority...
If i get them in time...i'll ship them out before the labor day weekend, otherwise it will ship out after.

thanks
franklin

i think the list on page 1 is the people who got them last time around.... unless i missed something? :-k (i could have ... just got off work and am brain-fried)

[FranklinJoseph]

haha i just got back from vacation so my brain is 'lazy' now.

Ok so lets do this then...Those who want in on this...please send me an email:

franklin.joseph@trin.net and on the title put down Sparco Strut Bar GB

thanks
franklin

[caliwhite325is]

is there going to be a buy some time soon?

[FranklinJoseph]

yes. i'm expecting the bars in this week.

I got a note from the post office saying i have a package...so i'll check today. if its in, maybe i can start shipping some out tomorrow and wednesday.

i have 7 bars left now.

thanks
franklin

[fretburnr]

Just got mine today, installed this evening...

all i have to say is WOW, why didn't i do this earler?!? What a difference, the car feels 10 years younger... like the unibody is as solid as BMW meant it to be.

=D> Thanks a ton, well worth it!

[stylngle2003]

any way i could get on the list for the new run of fronts?

also, do we know when rears will be available again?

[FranklinJoseph]

right now i'm all out of the front bars. the last one is on ebay now.

i'm still waiting on my supplier of the rear bar to give me a completion date.

thanks
franklin

[imsotyerred]

any idea when you might get front bars in again?

[FranklinJoseph]

not too sure. maybe in the next month or so.

thanks
franklin

[BIMMER]

CAN WE DO THIS AGAIN!!!!!!! I want one.

[RCWells]

There is some interest over at r3v as well. We should try to consolidate and get more involved. Any updates Franklin?

[Giga Shadow]

But first lets look this thread because every time I see there's a new post I think it's going on again :D

[nefarious7907]

if another group buy gets going in a couple months I will sign up, I'm paying off some credit card debt right now, but i definately want one of the sparco strut braces. Bimmerworld sells Sparco braces so someone might call them about getting a group buy together.

[FranklinJoseph]

still no updates from my supplier...he hasnt even replied my emails...

So since there's something over at r3v...i'd say go for it there...the guys at evosport are top notch

(heck i even bought a couple of bars from them few years ago when they were on sale)

[akb18]

I'd like one since most people around here love em. For '91 325i

[gchilton]

would like one for my 91 318is, let me know when/if this happens again, thanx. G

[jajou318]

already happened again. http://e30tech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13131

[akb18]

Ok well when's it gonna happen again, I want my name on that list! ;)

[superj]

if you guys deciede on the rear bar, set it to go off in january. i can't buy anymore car stuff because of christmas