GB: Suspension Techniques Sway Bars Options

[Digndoug]

Ok, so sence jgreening has basicaly got st to fix there front sway bar and off the other topic, I would like to start a group buy. I dont know the price that it would cost off hand, I know that NOPI.com sells it for $254 for front and rear. Im going to try and contact along st direct and nopi sales department to get some prices. If you are intrested please post your name and update, so i can get a number to give them.

Off the other topic these are a few people to start.

Ok so far for a group buy we would have,
Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay

[Digndoug]

Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino

[nik]

Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
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i might be in need a price first

[redGT]

As long as it's $250 or less, count me in

[Digndoug]

I def hope it will be less then $250.. Im gunna call today or tomorrow and try and get some prices.

[Stealths95GT]

just keep it posted....if gb does go down...i am still going to buy considering i don't have a rear one installed as of now

[Consynx]

aim for $200 and see what they say

[1bwilson]

PM me when you get a price maybe we can get a good price on shipping these too.

[RUNNIN-LOW]

why dont you count me in too. ut yeah get a price

[Digndoug]

OK so far.. we might have,
Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
Nik
1bwilson
runninglow..

This is a maybe.. hopfully all listed and more will be in, but this should be good to start, Il call tomorrow abotu prices.

[Junior]

I'm in if the price is right and i need shipping to Toronto. Thats in Canada for you people, which isn't overseas for all those that have a mind like britney spears.

Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
Nik
1bwilson
runninglow
Junior

[Jdog1385]

im in possibly, i just need to know price and when you need the money. so;

Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
Nik
1bwilson
runninglow
Junior
Jdog1385 (possible)

[trdevelopment]

im in if the price in under 250$


Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
Nik
1bwilson
runninglow
Junior
Jdog1385 (possible)

[djspike]

i am in as well (ofcourse depending on pricing)

Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
Nik
1bwilson
runninglow
Junior
Jdog1385 (possible)
Djspike (possible)

[Digndoug]

I called around, and the cheapist I found was $225 for front and rear, and that was from NOPI. I calles ST direct and they just said i need to go through a ditributor. If any one else ahs any ideas please post an Il call.

also we need 10 people for that price.

[redGT]

I called around, and the cheapist I found was $225 for front and rear, and that was from NOPI. I calles ST direct and they just said i need to go through a ditributor. If any one else ahs any ideas please post an Il call.

also we need 10 people for that price.
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Price sounds good to me and we should have 10 people right? Let's get this thing rollin'!

[Digndoug]

I checked three other sites, and there prices were $275 or so.. and im guessing there not going to drop any more then what we have at $225

So Add your name to this list If you are in for $225 Once Im def on 10 people Il give a call.. and we can get this thing roling.

Im going to start

Digndoug

This post has been edited by Digndoug: Apr 7, 2005 - 2:14 PM

[redGT]

Alright, I'm a definite @ $225

[Digndoug]

Also I dont think this includes shipping, but $30 off eaither way isnt bad.. hopfully they will just ship all out from there which should make it a lot faster.

[Stealths95GT]

you should call and confirm a price and say that there might be a possiblity and there is interest...because once you get a def price then more people will wanna buy in...

[trdevelopment]

you should call and confirm a price and say that there might be a possiblity and there is interest...because once you get a def price then more people will wanna buy in...
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yeh deff i want to know price with shipping and all the other stuff. basicly final price...

[Digndoug]

Il call again tomorrow, but the cheapist price he said he could do is $225.. the min is 10 buyers and the price wont change with more buyers.
Il call again to find out about shipping.

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

I would also make sure that whoever the distributer is (Nopi, etc.) will be getting us the new updated models, and not their stock of old, pre-correction models that rub badly.

I might be in, depending on whether or not my engine needs $$ put in to it or not.

[Jdog1385]

im in, just depends on when you need the money b/c right now i have no funds for the celi. but in like 4 weeks ill have a steady cash flow for my car.

[Digndoug]

I would also make sure that whoever the distributer is (Nopi, etc.) will be getting us the new updated models, and not their stock of old, pre-correction models that rub badly.


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Thanks I knew I forgot to ask about somthing... Il try today and find out about the new front.

[Consynx]

im not sure about all of you
but i'm curious if Bulletproof automotive would run us a deal on the C-Ones
i mean the ST's are more common, and the c-ones..well c-one

i think they were just over $300 on our forums, and since one of the guys there use to sell to celicas and wrx's only, maybe we'll get lucky?

[Drocay]

I've never heard anything good about bulletproof, everyperson i've ever heard order from them has waited a very long time to get there product. and you talking about Roo, didnt he rip people off back in the day on celica.net with a jdm taillight groupbuy?

[Consynx]

i dont know what happened in the end of his career on the forums, but i do remember it being somewhat bad...
i'm sure a company would not do the same, and i still have kept on Contact with him when he is online(VERY VERY rarely)

just an idea, maybe i'll just get em

[Jdog1385]

im down for c-one if the price is good. definitely check it out consynx. im me if you hear anything

[Consynx]

i already called and got prices and info
the cost of this GB X's two is C-One style
you can pay credit card or w/e...just not paypal
and turn around time is 6-12weeks...
i figure there wont be much interest in these, so i didn't bother posting full prices, but DMC can get cheaper for what i was able to get w/ Roo

[Digndoug]

i already called and got prices and info
the cost of this GB X's two is C-One style
you can pay credit card or w/e...just not paypal
and turn around time is 6-12weeks...
i figure there wont be much interest in these, so i didn't bother posting full prices, but DMC can get cheaper for what i was able to get w/ Roo
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Wait how much would it be for c-one front and rear? and is there any dif??

[redGT]

Wait how much would it be for c-one front and rear? and is there any dif??
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Wait, wait, let's not get off track here. The c-ones are at least $100 more than the ST bars, but are probably a little stiffer. For a daily driver, the ST bars are 24mm up front and 22mm rear, compared to the stock GT bars of 19mm front, 17mm rear. This should give you much less understeer and body roll, without the back-end becoming too "taily" (wanting to come around).

So do we have finalized pricing with shipping on the ST sway bar set for this GB?

edit: added "GT Bars of"

This post has been edited by redGT: Apr 9, 2005 - 1:11 PM

[Consynx]

the C-Ones are $225 PER SIDE...
DMC can get them both for $388 +shipping, which is about $40.
apparently the rear sway bar makes the big difference, so maybe C-One Rear($225+shipping) and ST Front($140?)

Edit: changed strut to sway...woops

thx for the catch Jay.


This post has been edited by Consynx: Apr 8, 2005 - 8:42 PM

[jgreening]

apparently the rear strut bar makes the big difference, so maybe C-One Rear($225+shipping) and ST Front($140?)
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I think you mean SWAY bar.

[Stealths95GT]

hmm alls i know is i really need a sway bar for the rear since i don't have one in the rear rigtht now...

[redGT]

apparently the rear sway bar makes the big difference, so maybe C-One Rear($225+shipping) and ST Front($140?)
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Not if there's no appreciable difference in the size of the bars and/or the length of the leverage arms. Remember, the ST rear bars have two settings (two sets of end-link holes) - normal and stiffer.

[Consynx]

lol
not what i meant, but here
18 phi, which is diameter
but next to it it says 15 genuine diameter
no bushings...google translated it to "The Bush you Attach", where others say "bush attaching"

but according to you that's less than stock...

ST it is

This post has been edited by Consynx: Apr 9, 2005 - 11:46 AM

[Jdog1385]

lets just do the ST g/b for front and back. this is getting confusing

[Consynx]

more confusion to the matter...
i was triyng to get OEM measurements and stumbled across this, lol
http://www.autocarparts.com/cars/Toyota/Ce...way-Bars/Tanabe
i can't find the rear, but their in our database...
i also found some new Springs for our car...Whiteline...a company that made suspension for EVERY generation celica but ours really...lol

This post has been edited by Consynx: Apr 9, 2005 - 12:15 PM

[redGT]

lets just do the ST g/b for front and back. this is getting confusing
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:agreed:

Edited post #32 above for stock sway bar sizes

[LBCxGUY]

only for hatch??? meaning rears???

[Stealths95GT]

are you calling ST or the other dealers...on monday i'll call ST if yo uwant and see what i can do

[Consynx]

he already called NOPI, got a price i believe even

sorry for all the confusion guys. . .

[redGT]

I also have a call in to a supplier I use and will hopefully hear something by monday evening. If he can beat NOPIs price, I'll post the information.

[Digndoug]

I called Nopi and ST.. ST said we would have to go through a retailer for a GB. I didnt know were else to try.

If any one else finds better prices post.. The cheapist is best. Im getting $200 towards to spend on it for a presnt, and the rest il shell out. but im poor..

[Stealths95GT]

that's gay...st wouldn't support

[Consynx]

i got a place in mind
i'll call for ya on Monday, but i got a feeling they wont have anything special goin on...just an idea
edit: lol, i called the place just now to check and they were open

the guy wasn't even at a computer to check their pices or anything(sounded like he was eating), but he was ballsy enough to quote me at 259 w/o even seeing anything.

their actual price prob is lower, as this is the place that gave me a $300 flat rate for Ground Controls and $200 flat rate on Eibach Sportlines...

good priced place, never did business w/ them yet, but maybe someone on here has, or their friend.
i'm not going to mention the name just yet because i'm trying to prevent them getting several calls about the same thing.

Anyways, the guy mentioned most likely being able to do $250 shipped...
i'm going to call do the exact same thing i did today on Monday, and see what price they give me...then try to get $225 shipped(although their normal prices are very low so w/e they give me i'll just try got $5-10 off shipped.)

This post has been edited by Consynx: Apr 10, 2005 - 6:04 PM

[Digndoug]

I need to wait till mon to call again and find out about the shipping costs and any extras and such. So it will have to be until then.

[Consynx]

when this all gets straightened out, a new post is in order, lol.

ttymonday

[shadycrew31]

umm its monday yay!!!. ok anyway id like to get in on this sway bar buisness. ill have cash on friday so hopefully we can this new design for our cali's. ill give st one more call i have some hook ups but i need to make sure its all good with them first. we might get a gb after all. alright well ill post up in 3 days what i came up with.

[Digndoug]

umm its monday yay!!!. ok anyway id like to get in on this sway bar buisness. ill have cash on friday so hopefully we can this new design for our cali's. ill give st one more call i have some hook ups but i need to make sure its all good with them first. we might get a gb after all. alright well ill post up in 3 days what i came up with.
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Well there is going to be a group, it just depends on the pricing and who can get the best one

[Consynx]

i was only able to get $239+shipping
shipping is ~$35 to Maine, because it's $35 to PA
located in Fresno, CA...1 local may pick up from them, others MAY be able to pick up from their distributor.

i doubt this is cheapest, let's find out

[Consynx]

bump, anyone else?

[shadycrew31]

239 for front and back?

[metalonslaught]

I would like to get in on this group buy too!

[Digndoug]

ok just to get another count, cause im going to call today, w have

Digndoug (me..)
Redgt
stealths95gt
drocay
Latinomasfino
Nik
1bwilson
runninglow
Junior
Jdog1385 (possible)
Djspike (possible)
shadycrew
metalonsslaughter

Im going to call once im awke to think.

[redGT]

Ok, this is what my guy sent me...

Front Sway Bar #50210 - $153 shipped
Rear Adjustable Sway Bar #51200 - $153 shipped
F & R Sway Bar Set #52217 - $285 shipped individually
F & R Sway Bar Set #52217 - $255 shipped ten or more

You can order with a Credit or Debit card, just call me at 1.434.454.4469. We can take Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover from US addresses only and can only ship to the billing address.

You can also pay with a money order, certified bank check, or personal check. Just go to http://www.importcarpartsplus.com/mailorder.htm  Payment must clear before shipping.

You can also pay with PayPal to justin@importcarpartsplus.com as long as you have a US confirmed address.

If you have any questions or need anything else for your ride just let me know. We have access to over 1000 brands.

Thanks

Justin DeMatteo
Import Car Parts Plus
justin@importcarpartsplus.com
AOL Messenger - SmoothGalant2
Yahoo Messenger - importcarpartsplus
MSN Messenger - importcarpartsplus@hotmail.com
Phone 1.434.454.4469
Fax 1.434.572.1117

Justin's a stand-up guy, I've done business with him a few times. There's not much listed on his site, but just call or e-mail him for a price on just about anything.

This post has been edited by redGT: Apr 16, 2005 - 10:51 AM

[jgreening]

Guys I thought I would give you a heads up here. I corresponded with my contact at Suspension Techniques and mentioned that the site was starting a group buy. My contact indciated that the new front bars will not be available until the first production run is complete. So, make sure that whoever you order this from is sending you the new redesigned front bars rather than any leftover stock they have. Good luck.

Jay.

[nik]

is there anyway to tell between the old and the new redesigned one?

[Digndoug]

Guys I thought I would give you a heads up here.  I corresponded with my contact at Suspension Techniques and mentioned that the site was starting a group buy.  My contact indciated that the new front bars will not be available until the first production run is complete.  So, make sure that whoever you order this from is sending you the new redesigned front bars rather than any leftover stock they have.  Good luck.

Jay.
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do you know when that might be complete? or can you find out? The guy at nopi didnt know anything about any dif one's .. So Im gunna guess there old stock

[Jdog1385]

do you know when that might be complete? or can you find out? The guy at nopi didnt know anything about any dif one's .. So Im gunna guess there old stock

they must be. and you think they would want to get rid of their old stock. wonder if they know that ST is making a redesigned one

[shadycrew31]

so heres my thoughts. i cant get a hold of my buddy... but if you have a buisness license. they can sell you the sway bars at dealer price. in turn a "gb" they wont do it indvidually but if a buisness buys say 11 or so they wont say no. this way we can make sure its the new product not leftover's, and we still get a good rate. but then again its just a thought. so if anyone has famliy or friends that own a buisness of any kind, see if they would be ok with that, all we would do is pay shipping and buyer cost.

[nik]

so heres my thoughts. i cant get a hold of my buddy... but if you have a buisness license. they can sell you the sway bars at dealer price. in turn a "gb" they wont do it indvidually but if a buisness buys say 11 or so they wont say no. this way we can make sure its the new product not leftover's, and we still get a good rate. but then again its just a thought. so if anyone has famliy or friends that own a buisness of any kind, see if they would be ok with that, all we would do is pay shipping and buyer cost.
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my father in law owns a body shop in spokane and 2 gas stations
hey any of you cali guys heard of TOLERICO's body shop? Down there in cali?

[playr158]

doug i PM'd a shop down here by me in manassass
that i've run GB through see if they can give us a good price if they can get them

[redGT]

  wonder if they know that ST is making a redesigned one
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NOPI has a note on that item that says it is "Being redesigned"... so I gather that means they know about it.

[redGT]

OK, edited post #57 with new group pricing from Justin...

F & R Sway Bar Set #52217 - $255 shipped ten or more

Peeps still interested can we get a new headcount if this price works for ya?

[trdevelopment]

im down for 255$...

[metalonslaught]

I'm still in for $255.

[redGT]

btt

Anyone else in at $255? We need ten or more people to order at once with payment at the time of ordering, paypal or cc.

[trdevelopment]

anybody?...

[redGT]

btt

Is this one going to die? What happened to all the interesteds?

[nik]

i'm in

[Digndoug]

btt

Is this one going to die?  What happened to all the interesteds? 
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I have mnore been waiting to see if they have the new front in. Im not going to buy one an have it be the old wrong front.

Also where is this qoute for $255? cause at nopi i got $225 and would the shipping be $30?

Also im trying to decide if im keeping my car and how im paying for my boat while selling my engine and wheels.

[redGT]

I have mnore been waiting to see if they have the  new front in. Im not going to buy one an have it be the old wrong front.
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My supplier, Import Car Parts Plus, is aware of the redesign and will be purchasing directly from Suspension Techniques (see below)...

Guys I thought I would give you a heads up here.  I corresponded with my contact at Suspension Techniques and mentioned that the site was starting a group buy.  My contact indciated that the new front bars will not be available until the first production run is complete.  So, make sure that whoever you order this from is sending you the new redesigned front bars rather than any leftover stock they have.  Good luck.

Jay.
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Also where is this qoute for $255? cause at nopi i got $225 and would the shipping be $30?
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Ok, this is what my guy sent me...

Front Sway Bar #50210 - $153 shipped
Rear Adjustable Sway Bar #51200 - $153 shipped
F & R Sway Bar Set #52217 - $285 shipped individually
F & R Sway Bar Set #52217 - $255 shipped ten or more

You can order with a Credit or Debit card, just call me at 1.434.454.4469. We can take Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover from US addresses only and can only ship to the billing address.

You can also pay with a money order, certified bank check, or personal check. Just go to http://www.importcarpartsplus.com/mailorder.htm  Payment must clear before shipping.

You can also pay with PayPal to justin@importcarpartsplus.com as long as you have a US confirmed address.

If you have any questions or need anything else for your ride just let me know. We have access to over 1000 brands.

Thanks

Justin DeMatteo
Import Car Parts Plus
justin@importcarpartsplus.com
AOL Messenger - SmoothGalant2
Yahoo Messenger - importcarpartsplus
MSN Messenger - importcarpartsplus@hotmail.com
Phone 1.434.454.4469
Fax 1.434.572.1117
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Digndoug, is that a GB price you got from someone at NOPI? Because I have a price from NOPI of $272.81 shipped. I'm just trying to make this work for us all. Personally, I got no problem paying NOPI another $15-$20 just as long as I get my sway bars. Sorry if I come off sounding like an a$$, but I'm just trying to make this happen and save the interested members a few bucks.

[trdevelopment]

yeh i also just want the sway bars really really bad.

[Jdog1385]

yea im in

[RUNNIN-LOW]

alright guys im just lost on how this is going.. so whats the deal and how is it going to work..i really want and need the sway bar badlly......

[redGT]

Doesn't look like it's going to happen. I'm just going to go ahead and order mine thru my guy because he'll make sure I get the new style.

[javi714]

how much is it to order this stuff and from where can I order them

[Digndoug]

how much is it to order this stuff and from where can I order them
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I still want to do it, Il call Nopi again tomorrow and see if they have the newer style and see what shipping will be, but we will need at least 10 people to get the $225 price.

[javi714]

is this for the front and the rear, and will this fit a 96 hatchback thanx

[Stealths95GT]

sadly i am going to have to get out of this one...i am departing to go to sea soon and when i return i should be getting some C-One since my buddy is gonna be over in japan would have been nice to jump into if it was last month..heh thanks again

John

[trdevelopment]

im still in i just want to know whats happining?

[celicaracer18]

if its possible i'ld like to get in on this
whats the final price

this thing is 5 pages long i just don't have time to read it this morning

[metalonslaught]

So are there still at least 10 people in on this? I think that we need to get a recount of who still wants to do this.

[trdevelopment]

^yeh deff...

[Digndoug]

Ok, can we get a new list so i can call an make sure we have ten. I have to see if they have the new font ones.

Il start

Digndoug

[redGT]

I talked to Suspension Techniques this last tuesday - they said they are waiting for material to come in (1-2 weeks) so they can start production. They also said "nobody has any old stock" so that shouldn't be a problem.

I've already placed my order thru my vendor...

[946thGenGT]

Hmm I was lookin around today and found this place here. Their list price is $260 for the set(and they claim free shipping on orders >$100). But then for the bars individually they're $125 each, so I'm not sure what's up with that... might just be a sign of a stupid company, but who knows. I was just thinking they might be willing to go even lower than that if there was a GB... they also offer a 5% discount if you subscribe to their newsletter, which would be about $12.50 off. Anyone feel like contacting them?

[redGT]

Street Beat Customs, huh? They got some pretty good prices on some things. Anybody ever do any business with them?

[trdevelopment]

im in lets just get this thing started.

[Jdog1385]

im back from florida so ill be posting again and im also in on this gb

Digndoug
trdevelopment
Jdog1385

[metalonslaught]

I'm definetly still in.

Digndoug
trdevelopment
Jdog1385
Metalonslaught

[redGT]

Update for anyone still interested in this; talked to ST today and production of the redesigned front sway bars is scheduled to start the "2nd week of June"...

[Digndoug]

Update for anyone still interested in this; talked to ST today and production of the redesigned front sway bars is scheduled to start the "2nd week of June"...
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Ok but we cant order from st direct can we? which means it wont be prolly until july or aug that these will be in stores, or available?

[deliriouzgtfour]

i might be interested if i plan on keeping the car...im working on suspension right now...

[Digndoug]

i might be interested if i plan on keeping the car...im working on suspension right now...
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thats my problem too.. but we will still have to wait until the new ones come out for this to even work.