Sam Strano
Oct 30 2006, 06:23 PM
QUOTE (briandoll @ Oct 27 2006, 03:17 PM)

QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Oct 27 2006, 01:11 PM)

Are you sure the bushings you have are legal? There was some talk about some prior offset bushings having too much metal content vs. OE. I don't know if it's true, but some folks have been caught cheating before. I'd hate to see you get screwed if that was the case. And no, pleading ignorance is not a defense or we might well have had a different winner in STS @ Nationals. There were things on his car he didn't know were wrong, and got tossed for them.
I sold them already, no skin off my nose if you want to sell them. You just might want to hang on to them until you know you have something legal for sure. Just a thought
Hi Sam,
My car is an American Sedan, pertinent rules are in GCR 17.1.7.D.4.d
The global west bushings are legal per this ruleset (the way I interpret them...)
How are the autocross rules worded?
The bushings you make are nice. I just made a mistake and didn't realize the car I bought already had offset bushings installed.
Excerpts from the gcr:
The gcr is at
http://www.scca.org/_FileLibrary/File/GCR2006.pdf17.1.7.D.4.d.2. On other forms of suspension, camber adjustments
may be achieved by the use of shims and/or eccentric
bushings. Rear camber shall be no more than 1/2 degree
negative per side.
17.1.7.D.4.d.5. Bushing material is unrestricted except that control
arm to spindle ball joints must be stock or equivalent
replacement. Original unmodified control arms must be
retained.
Probably legal in your case, but I don't have a GCR..
Sam Strano
Nov 15 2006, 06:49 PM
Getting close.... need about 3 more orders for the next run to be made.
Greg Olsen
Nov 15 2006, 10:04 PM
Just want to make sure in case I'm wrong, I'm on the list already right?
Sam Strano
Nov 15 2006, 10:36 PM
yep.
Greg Olsen
Nov 15 2006, 11:26 PM
Saaaweet.. I'm counting down the days
sgarnett
Nov 16 2006, 12:13 PM
I'll take a spare set to stash away. You can put me on the bottom of the list when you start mailing them out
Sam Strano
Nov 16 2006, 04:35 PM
QUOTE (sgarnett @ Nov 16 2006, 07:13 AM)

I'll take a spare set to stash away. You can put me on the bottom of the list when you start mailing them out

Umm... ok.
Sam Strano
Nov 28 2006, 05:51 PM
I've got 7 confirmed orders on these... and some folks need them sooner than later. I need just a few more to make this run happen. It will be a smaller run, no way am I making 20 car set like I did last time considering I'm having trouble getting 10 folks to go now. Normally, I'd just bag it, but those who need them are serious competitors and HAVE to have the bushings, so I'm doing what I can to help them out.
I want to get this ball rolling, so if you have a need for a little more negative camber and either can't run aftermarket a-arms due to rules, *OR* don't want to drag the extra weight of them around, now is the time to act.
Doug Phillips
Nov 29 2006, 01:46 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Nov 28 2006, 01:51 PM)

I've got 7 confirmed orders on these... and some folks need them sooner than later. I need just a few more to make this run happen. It will be a smaller run, no way am I making 20 car set like I did last time considering I'm having trouble getting 10 folks to go now. Normally, I'd just bag it, but those who need them are serious competitors and HAVE to have the bushings, so I'm doing what I can to help them out.
I want to get this ball rolling, so if you have a need for a little more negative camber and either can't run aftermarket a-arms due to rules, *OR* don't want to drag the extra weight of them around, now is the time to act.
Count me in.
Not as much camber as with my control arms but I might have to take these off next year.
Sam Strano
Nov 29 2006, 05:32 PM
Ok, I think we're really close to getting this going.
Jeff94TA
Nov 29 2006, 10:34 PM
I'm up for a set Sam but only if you think I can get them before the end of December. I'll be installing the springs on my break between Christmas & New Years so it will be apart. Let me know what you think.
Sam Strano
Nov 29 2006, 11:29 PM
I'll know more in a few days, but I think I have enough to order, and I'm hoping they'll be done before Christmas.
I'll keep you updated, and tentitively add you to the list, how's that?
Jeff94TA
Nov 30 2006, 10:55 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Nov 29 2006, 06:29 PM)

I'll keep you updated, and tentitively add you to the list, how's that?
Thanks Sam
Sam Strano
Dec 6 2006, 10:26 PM
Got an update today on the process. Seems like I should have some bushings for you guys by Christmas....
roadracetransam
Dec 7 2006, 02:32 AM
Do you have one more set? I decided to replace my worn out, 104K mile, factory rubbers, over the winter.
Sam Strano
Dec 7 2006, 05:41 PM
I ordered a few extra's. Give a call, I'll get you on list.
Joe Silva
Dec 8 2006, 09:14 PM
Sam, i just called and reserved a set(hopefully)
Sam Strano
Dec 13 2006, 09:55 PM
I have you Joe....
Doug Phillips
Dec 14 2006, 12:05 AM
Sam,
When do you expect that you will be looking for payments?
Sam Strano
Dec 14 2006, 05:24 PM
Could be tomorrow, but likely sometime next week. You can just pay me now if you like, I was just going to wait until I had them in hand. But if now is easier for you, that's fine also.
rushman
Dec 14 2006, 11:26 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Dec 14 2006, 12:24 PM)

Could be tomorrow, but likely sometime next week. You can just pay me now if you like, I was just going to wait until I had them in hand. But if now is easier for you, that's fine also.
I should be calling you tomorrow, gotta get the money out of my hands before we close on our new house :-)
Doug Phillips
Dec 15 2006, 01:49 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Dec 14 2006, 01:24 PM)

Could be tomorrow, but likely sometime next week. You can just pay me now if you like, I was just going to wait until I had them in hand. But if now is easier for you, that's fine also.
Do you take PayPal?
Sam Strano
Dec 21 2006, 05:44 PM
Sorry, I kind of had some other stuff come up. We do take Paypal Doug....
And, the bushings came in today. I've got the list and I'll be calling everyone in the next few days to complete the orders. I'm largely by myself @ work right now. You can try and call, but I don't know if I can answer the phone and since I have a list I was just planning on handling things from my end out.
Current folks on the list:
Steve Catlin
Brian Regainne
Jeff McElyea
Greg Olsen
Jeff Spector
Ben Wong
Doug Phillips
Scott Sentirmay
William DeRivera
Jon Wolff
Joe Silva
George Kusevich
and Sean Garnett.
And one set is being held for a project with a magazine. So 14 sets of 15 are spoken for. Again, if your name appears on that list, I'll be calling you.
cccbock
Dec 21 2006, 11:35 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Dec 21 2006, 12:44 PM)

Sorry, I kind of had some other stuff come up. We do take Paypal Doug....
And, the bushings came in today. I've got the list and I'll be calling everyone in the next few days to complete the orders. I'm largely by myself @ work right now. You can try and call, but I don't know if I can answer the phone and since I have a list I was just planning on handling things from my end out.
Current folks on the list:
Steve Catlin
Brian Regainne
Jeff McElyea
Greg Olsen
Jeff Spector
Ben Wong
Doug Phillips
Scott Sentirmay
William DeRivera
Jon Wolff
Joe Silva
George Kusevich
and Sean Garnett.
And one set is being held for a project with a magazine. So 14 sets of 15 are spoken for. Again, if your name appears on that list, I'll be calling you.

Sam
PM me if you want to unload that last set.
Bock
wdtiger
Dec 22 2006, 03:17 AM
Sweet! Just in time! My gf was still trying to figure out what to get me for Christmas. I'm hard to shop for... lol.
Doug Phillips
Dec 23 2006, 01:35 AM
Sam,
Best wishes to you and your family. Take some time to slow down over the holidays.
If it helps and you don't mind I am happy to wait until after the holidays to take care of Ben and my bushings. We are in no hurry up here and it might free you up a little. If you prefer to move ahead for cashflow send me a PM or email and I will send payment.
Take care, I hope everything goes well with your mom.
Pony Exp.305
Dec 23 2006, 04:48 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Jul 14 2006, 04:07 PM)

$175 a set.
What do you get? 4 delrin offset bushings, steel sleeves, machine screws, instructions, and about .5 more camber than you have right now. And all ESP legal if you happen to care about rules.

Not cheap, because they weren't easy to get made and that costs money (especially in limited quantities).
I've got 16 sets total. Some are already sold or "reserved" by customers I know will be buying them. I figure I have 10 sets up for grabs right now, and if there is a need, I'll make more.
Picture ?? first, I would like to see it. Let me figure out to buy this one...
cccbock
Dec 27 2006, 03:09 PM
QUOTE (cccbock @ Dec 21 2006, 06:35 PM)

QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Dec 21 2006, 12:44 PM)

Sorry, I kind of had some other stuff come up. We do take Paypal Doug....
And, the bushings came in today. I've got the list and I'll be calling everyone in the next few days to complete the orders. I'm largely by myself @ work right now. You can try and call, but I don't know if I can answer the phone and since I have a list I was just planning on handling things from my end out.
Current folks on the list:
Steve Catlin
Brian Regainne
Jeff McElyea
Greg Olsen
Jeff Spector
Ben Wong
Doug Phillips
Scott Sentirmay
William DeRivera
Jon Wolff
Joe Silva
George Kusevich
and Sean Garnett.
And one set is being held for a project with a magazine. So 14 sets of 15 are spoken for. Again, if your name appears on that list, I'll be calling you.

Sam
PM me if you want to unload that last set.
Bock
Sam PM'd me and indicated these are all sold out.
Since I plan to rebuild my front end next month, would anybody be interested in selling me their set? It might take Sam awhile to get a new batch together.
Guess thats what I get for sittin on my butt too long.
Bock
Bock
Sam Strano
Dec 27 2006, 08:18 PM
They are all spoken for. Half are actually sold--I still have a few folks I need to contact, but haven't really had time to, yet.
There might be a set left in the end, and if there is you have dibs Bock, but I can't guarantee there will be a set left--that depends on what the others do.
QUOTE (Doug Phillips @ Dec 22 2006, 08:35 PM)

Sam,
Best wishes to you and your family. Take some time to slow down over the holidays.
If it helps and you don't mind I am happy to wait until after the holidays to take care of Ben and my bushings. We are in no hurry up here and it might free you up a little. If you prefer to move ahead for cashflow send me a PM or email and I will send payment.
Take care, I hope everything goes well with your mom.
Doug,
Thanks for the offer. I have to work, someone has to pay the bills. The only thing is the Paypal stuff goes to Arlyn's computer, and I really have no idea how to access that. In short, I can't really take it right now. Happy to take a check if you want, or a credit card. I can ship them anytime, and sooner is better for me as it gives me a better idea of what I have left.
Doug Phillips
Dec 27 2006, 09:18 PM
Sam,
I just called your office but could only leave a message. I also sent a PM with shipping details for Ben Wong and myself.
Please let me know what the total of the two of us with shipping will be. I will call you with a VISA number as soon as you reply.
Best wishes to your family again.
wdtiger
Dec 30 2006, 10:15 AM
Just wanted to let everyone know i've got the best gf ever! She talked to Sam and got my set today. FYI, she says Sam was really nice over the phone, although i am kind of sad i didn't get to talk to him myself. lol.
Joe Silva
Jan 3 2007, 10:53 PM
got my set today, thanx Sam!
SSTAT
Jan 26 2007, 08:59 PM
Well.... I wasnt in the market for these 6 months ago, now I may be. Sam, if you ever make a 3rd run of these, mark your fist set SOLD!! . By the way, I don't know you well so I never wrote in about your mom, but good luck, my mom is a 15 yr breast cancer survivor as of last month.
Sam Strano
Feb 2 2007, 09:04 PM
QUOTE (SSTAT @ Jan 26 2007, 03:59 PM)

Well.... I wasnt in the market for these 6 months ago, now I may be. Sam, if you ever make a 3rd run of these, mark your fist set SOLD!! . By the way, I don't know you well so I never wrote in about your mom, but good luck, my mom is a 15 yr breast cancer survivor as of last month.
Sending PM
Doug Phillips
Feb 3 2007, 12:37 AM
Finally got around to picking Ben W. and my bushings up from the warehouse.
Thanks Sam.
Racer X
Feb 13 2007, 06:04 PM
Sam, how close are you to having enough orders for another run?
I'm trying to talk John B. out of SM and into ESP for this year.
Sam Strano
Feb 13 2007, 06:42 PM
Not close, don't have anyone even on a waiting list at this time. I'm willing to have more made, but I need enough folks to buy them. What someone needs to do it get with some of these NASA time trial guys that save points with these vs. control arms, and the CMC types that can use them to gain camber. I've tapped out the ESP market I think, and I'm not on any NASA forums...
But if someone were to make it public we make these bushings and how they'd benefit certain classes, you might be able to drum up enough people for another run.
GlennCMC70
Feb 15 2007, 05:18 PM
i've showed intrest before. i do want a set. cost is a small issue i have w/ them.
put me back on the list i guess.
cccbock
Feb 15 2007, 06:07 PM
QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Feb 13 2007, 01:42 PM)

Not close, don't have anyone even on a waiting list at this time. I'm willing to have more made, but I need enough folks to buy them. What someone needs to do it get with some of these NASA time trial guys that save points with these vs. control arms, and the CMC types that can use them to gain camber. I've tapped out the ESP market I think, and I'm not on any NASA forums...
But if someone were to make it public we make these bushings and how they'd benefit certain classes, you might be able to drum up enough people for another run.
Sam, was Sean able to get another set, I know he let his backup set go for me, so he might be "on the list" so to speak.
Bock
Sam Strano
Feb 15 2007, 06:15 PM
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Feb 15 2007, 12:18 PM)

i've showed intrest before. i do want a set. cost is a small issue i have w/ them.
put me back on the list i guess.
I know they aren't cheap for 4 bushings, sleeves and some machine screws. But they are made in very small runs, and we have to order the materials in small batches and have the CNC machines stopped to download the program (not to mention the setting up of the program in the first place). I also felt it was the correct thing to do to pay Phil Knowles, who designed them a royalty of sorts. He didn't have to give me the design at all, he could have kept the whole thing to himself but didn't. And I feel that deserves something.
QUOTE (cccbock @ Feb 15 2007, 01:07 PM)

QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Feb 13 2007, 01:42 PM)

Not close, don't have anyone even on a waiting list at this time. I'm willing to have more made, but I need enough folks to buy them. What someone needs to do it get with some of these NASA time trial guys that save points with these vs. control arms, and the CMC types that can use them to gain camber. I've tapped out the ESP market I think, and I'm not on any NASA forums...
But if someone were to make it public we make these bushings and how they'd benefit certain classes, you might be able to drum up enough people for another run.
Sam, was Sean able to get another set, I know he let his backup set go for me, so he might be "on the list" so to speak.
Bock
Yep, I managed to get him a set that was not taken..... but good thinking.
GlennCMC70
Feb 16 2007, 02:19 PM
i production cost suck, and thats a nice thing you did for Phil.
do you have any available now? if not when you get to the # required for production, ping me for payment.
supermac
Feb 18 2007, 05:53 PM
I will take a set if you do more.
Cody
Sam Strano
Feb 28 2007, 01:04 AM
I've got 3 now on a tentative list. If I get 10 confirmed, I'll run more. Tell your buddies.
Racer X
Feb 28 2007, 02:52 AM
Street Mod buddy told.
The Nexis One
Feb 28 2007, 03:08 PM
Street Mod Buddy officially replying:
Yes I'd like a set of bushings!

Thanks Sam.
John
Sam Strano
Mar 1 2007, 01:59 AM
Street Mod buddy need to call me (or at least send me name and phone number).
tpunk
Mar 3 2007, 06:28 PM
How many are on the list so far? I'm trying to get a set of stock upper A arms again, if I can I'll add my name to the list.
BenZ28
Mar 5 2007, 12:44 PM
I'd also like to get a set!
Ben
Sam Strano
Mar 5 2007, 09:02 PM
While I know Ben, I'll be damned if I can remember your last name right now. And I don't think I know tpunk at all.
I need you guys to call me, or give me your information (name, contact info). I can't just go on screen names..
Racer X
Mar 5 2007, 10:56 PM
Sam, I told John that you need his contact info.
He's a busy guy but if you need me to rattle his cage again just let me know.
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