Boys, I have no been avoiding you all, I've been trying to get an answer for the question "Where is my stuff that I ordered as far back as late February?"

You all understand I want this stuff done and delivered every bit as much as you all do. I structure the deposits and payments such that I don't get anything till they're in a box ready to be sent. It's my way of cracking a whip on me to keep me moving...

The answer which finally, after nearly 2 months of emails, phone calls etc came yesterday is "they're out of the tube now and will be ready to ship 1st week in JULY.
(groan)

I understand what this means, you have deposits out but boys, please remember that you have your one project, I have maybe 16 just now and I have thousands wrapped up in very expensive Chrome Moly steel, machining, aluminum ($1100 of aluminum at very good price/pound), zinc plate, anodizing, seals, bump stops, springs....

I will do my absolute best to have everything else set up so when Bilstein sends the inserts, all we do is chop the tops and slide the buggers into waiting, pre-addressed boxes...

I apologize but truly this is out of my hands.

Oh and evidently Bilstein has decided on someplace to be the go-to guys for the long awaited 50mm stuff. Who that is, what conditions, what real lengths, valving etc is all unclear. I did suggest lengths that we know will work on FWD or AWD cars since their published stuff seems to bracket that and is either shorter than we can use with certainty or a smidge longer than seems 100%.

I am of course disappointed but it's back to the old original Plan A

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thanks for the update. what's the scoop on the volvo flywheels?

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bugah!

What was plan A again?

how do i order those?
googled it and came up with nothing except reviews
thanks

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how do i order those?
googled it and came up with nothing except reviews
thanks

Alex, I don't know what you are referring to.
"those" is kinda vague.
40mm Bilstein struts, 50mm Bilstein struts, Volvo steel flywheels?

All of "those' have been alluded to.

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the subject was about suspension =o)
and i was referring to it
sorry i didn't make myself clear
i was looking for gravel rally suspension for GC8 (2001 Impreza RS)
40mm bilstein i guess since 50 is a bit over my budget



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the subject was about suspension =o)
and i was referring to it
sorry i didn't make myself clear
i was looking for gravel rally suspension for GC8 (2001 Impreza RS)
40mm bilstein i guess since 50 is a bit over my budget

Give a call. That is the easiest way.

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Oh and evidently Bilstein has decided on someplace to be the go-to guys for the long awaited 50mm stuff. Who that is, what conditions, what real lengths, valving etc is all unclear. I did suggest lengths that we know will work on FWD or AWD cars since their published stuff seems to bracket that and is either shorter than we can use with certainty or a smidge longer than seems 100%.

Bilstein guys are en route to Team O'Neil......i'd say that's where the 50's will end up

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Oh and evidently Bilstein has decided on someplace to be the go-to guys for the long awaited 50mm stuff. Who that is, what conditions, what real lengths, valving etc is all unclear. I did suggest lengths that we know will work on FWD or AWD cars since their published stuff seems to bracket that and is either shorter than we can use with certainty or a smidge longer than seems 100%.

Bilstein guys are en route to Team O'Neil......i'd say that's where the 50's will end up

Had another call yesterday.
It was "spoken around" or alluded that there are all sorts of politics involved....and that everything is not yet carved in stone.

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John, I'm Still waiting for Your PM with ## (estimates and such)
2000 Impreza RS (2dr if it matters)



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phone number? It's in his signature. But the number-number, those are secret, and need to be kept in private messages.

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John, I'm Still waiting for Your PM with ## (estimates and such)
2000 Impreza RS (2dr if it matters)

You'll need to call John and talk to him... that's just his way. He's a two finger typer, so emails and PMs and etc. aren't the most efficient ways to communicate about stuff that requires long discussion or lots of q&a. Besides, talking to John is never boring.

thanks for the update john.

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Besides, talking to John is never boring.

i know, we talked for about an hour =o)
it's just i'm out of town now deep in the woods (literally)
but will call in couple of days when i'm back home