536 replies to this topic

[NickB787]

Yeah, they won't be swapped but it is probably best to keep it simple (as the NA collets may be pressed in).

Cheers will get it posted ASAP

[Sam3703]

Muncher I will be in Cambridge next week that could avoid you to ship the parts oversea, you could just send them to my hotel in Camb keep me posted when you have them available

[Spitfire Engineering]

Hi All Just to let you know the new joints have left the States and should be here in a few days. If you return them to me direct, make sure you include the return address so we can get the envelopes ready in advance. They will have the collets and boots fitted. Brace brackets are now ordered, though the company has a history of claiming something will be done in a few days then not appearing for a week or two as Paul will confirm Once they are in my hands they will be sent to the platers (1 week) then out to you, still need to make the stainless collets for them, though this should not take longer than the brackets. Please note the new joints come with a pre load on the ball, so they may not move with finger pressure, but compared to suspension forces they are effectively friction free. This design removes any play in the joint even well into it's life. FK have a solid history of top end joints and are often compared favourably to such makes as Aurora.

[Spitfire Engineering]

Muncher I will be in Cambridge next week
that could avoid you to ship the parts oversea, you could just send them to my hotel in Camb

keep me posted when you have them available

No problem, (if they arrive in time) post the old ones as soon as you arrive along with your address in Cambs

[Spitfire Engineering]

There are 4 joints surrounded by the rubber shroud, on either side of the joint will be a piece of flat metal or a larger piece of metal with a slot on it. These simply unscrew from the bar and need to be returned. No nuts/bolts/washers need to be returned and the rubber stroud can be left on the joint.

The return address is:

Spitfire Engineering Solutions
19 Westminster Crescent
Burn Bridge
Harrogate
HG3 1LX

Please include a slip of paper with your name and address on

I live 2 minutes drive from Spitfire. Will they be happy for me to pop in with mine Paul?

I will let you know when the new ones arrive on here, where are you?

[Phil T]

Muncher any kits left for the N/A?, how much?, when would they be able to get to me? how can I pay? Thanks

[VIX]

Just posted mine off.

[markiii]

on their way today

[Spitfire Engineering]

Muncher any kits left for the N/A?, how much?, when would they be able to get to me? how can I pay?

Thanks

When I spoke to Paul last week he still had a kit free from the extra 3 he ordered.
If not, I am sure I can put one together from bits and bobs here for you.
Please note the group buy for the new brace kit is closed as I cannot make them for the original price but they will be available once the first batch of kits have been fitted and the bracket design confirmed.

[Spitfire Engineering]

STOP! I will be away from Monday for a week or so, if you have not already sent your old rod ends to me then please send them to Paul so they can be changed over quickly.

[Nikov]

There are 4 joints surrounded by the rubber shroud, on either side of the joint will be a piece of flat metal or a larger piece of metal with a slot on it. These simply unscrew from the bar and need to be returned. No nuts/bolts/washers need to be returned and the rubber stroud can be left on the joint.

The return address is:

Spitfire Engineering Solutions
19 Westminster Crescent
Burn Bridge
Harrogate
HG3 1LX

Please include a slip of paper with your name and address on

I live 2 minutes drive from Spitfire. Will they be happy for me to pop in with mine Paul?

I will let you know when the new ones arrive on here, where are you?

Let me know when you're back in town and I'll pop over and exchange mine

ps Ripon side of H'gate

[Spitfire Engineering]

There are 4 joints surrounded by the rubber shroud, on either side of the joint will be a piece of flat metal or a larger piece of metal with a slot on it. These simply unscrew from the bar and need to be returned. No nuts/bolts/washers need to be returned and the rubber stroud can be left on the joint.

The return address is:

Spitfire Engineering Solutions
19 Westminster Crescent
Burn Bridge
Harrogate
HG3 1LX

Please include a slip of paper with your name and address on

I live 2 minutes drive from Spitfire. Will they be happy for me to pop in with mine Paul?

I will let you know when the new ones arrive on here, where are you?

Let me know when you're back in town and I'll pop over and exchange mine

ps Ripon side of H'gate

The yellow one close to st Josephs church?

[Joe-Turbo]

I have a MOT on the 20th of this month (next thursday) is there much chance of getting these new joints before then? Is there any probs with delaying the MOT

[Muncher]

I have a MOT on the 20th of this month (next thursday) is there much chance of getting these new joints before then? Is there any probs with delaying the MOT

There shouldn't be a problem Joe, the joints are expected today, hopefully...

[Joe-Turbo]

shouldnt be a problem with what? getting the joints fitted in time or delaying the MOT?

[Muncher]

shouldnt be a problem with what? getting the joints fitted in time or delaying the MOT?

Getting them to you with time to spare.

[Joe-Turbo]

fingers crossed. when could you fit though? i work nights 22:00-06:00 during the week (sun-thu)

[Spitfire Engineering]

They have arrived and looking really nice and tight

[Nikov]

There are 4 joints surrounded by the rubber shroud, on either side of the joint will be a piece of flat metal or a larger piece of metal with a slot on it. These simply unscrew from the bar and need to be returned. No nuts/bolts/washers need to be returned and the rubber stroud can be left on the joint.

The return address is:

Spitfire Engineering Solutions
19 Westminster Crescent
Burn Bridge
Harrogate
HG3 1LX

Please include a slip of paper with your name and address on

I live 2 minutes drive from Spitfire. Will they be happy for me to pop in with mine Paul?

I will let you know when the new ones arrive on here, where are you?

Let me know when you're back in town and I'll pop over and exchange mine

ps Ripon side of H'gate

The yellow one close to st Josephs church?

Yep that's mine, notice I didn't say Skipton Road

I'm around now so I drive by now. I'll pm you my mobile no.

Cheers

Niko

[Phil T]

Muncher any kits left for the N/A?, how much?, when would they be able to get to me? how can I pay?

Thanks

When I spoke to Paul last week he still had a kit free from the extra 3 he ordered.
If not, I am sure I can put one together from bits and bobs here for you.
Please note the group buy for the new brace kit is closed as I cannot make them for the original price but they will be available once the first batch of kits have been fitted and the bracket design confirmed.

Can you tell me anything muncher too to confirm?