Delsing Motorsport update for April

Micaspeed! · Apr 26, 2004

Ok, sorry about the delay with the update post, as PING explained in another post, this is not my full time occupation and there have been some interesting "life" issues which took priority.

So, on to the update, Ping has been doing a great job in testing different bushing configurations. I believe we will settle on the zerk fitting polyurethane set, but is not set in stone as of yet.

The pricing is still not set due to the fact I am trying to keep the cost down and the quality up. This has been a bit of a challenge to get a firm low bid from a fabricator to jig and weld the brackets together. All the pieces are cut. It will happen soon.

I am picking up all the aluminum pieces for the brackets and big bar, along with the end links, Friday. Then off to the anodize guy the following week. The bolts for the brackets will be brought to be nickel plated that week also.

What will result from this initial run of parts is this, 25 sets of brackets, of which at least 5 will be dedicated for 5 big bar kits, around 15-20 sets of billet end links, and 5 sets of camber plates.

Thanks for the continued interest!!!!!!

Godspeed!
Dave

DSM2MSP · Apr 26, 2004

Wow, cant wait to see how fast those sell out, Ill be the first one to pick one up, regardless of price

instylz · Apr 27, 2004

DSM2MSP said:
Wow, cant wait to see how fast those sell out, Ill be the first one to pick one up, regardless of price

I feel the same way!

TiGrayMsp716 · Apr 27, 2004

I can't wait

jrodhotrod · Apr 27, 2004

Same here, waiting patiently!

II-Savy · Apr 27, 2004

MicaSpeed - Any info on the wheel spacers?

SOSPEED · Apr 27, 2004

I have a set of AWR adjustable end links, will i still be able to use them with this kit???

MSP2746 · Apr 27, 2004

Sweet! Thanks Dave! With my luck I'm going to forget to check for new messages the day the waiting list hits the forum.

*wonders how much caffine it's going to take to keep me awake until my name is on the first group buy*

garretts77 · Apr 27, 2004

<-- would like to subscribe...

1FASTMSP · Apr 27, 2004

subscribing for updates

ARunto · Apr 28, 2004

ready to order

II-Savy · Apr 28, 2004

Micaspeed - Do you have any information about the wheel spacers?

I have emailed these guys several times with no reply. There is no phone number on their site and I am very interested in the Wheel Spacers. Can anyone help?

BUMP FOR INFO.

jurgs01 · Apr 28, 2004

subscribing for updates

ping · Apr 29, 2004

uhhh - Dave, man, I think we're 'agonna need more than 25... !

Update on zerked PU bushings - cannot feel a difference between the black and red zerked but have not really pushed the reds yet. Will be taking a few pics of the install this weekend, but bear in mind that I have a prototype setup, as such the plating was not done and therefore the corrosion resistance of the production setup isn't there. I've also been "endurance and foul weather" testing, meaning no cleaning and a lot of grit/salt/crap. The attached pics are old but show the kit with several bushing setups as well as one side installed on my black mica MSP (with snows on).

For those not reading the other updates, the kit tightens the rear end up without adding harshness; the differences I've noted are not huge but are noticable, except the last one which is major:
- Tighter, more "planted" rear end (noticable)
- more consistent feel in corners, reduced "hitch" when hitting midcorner bumps (you'd need a sensitive, calibrated butt-o-meter to notice but it's there - car's balance and turn-in remain exceptional)
- More willing to rotate on command, but predictable and balanced (noticable)
- Slight increase in "head toss" on uneven roads (minor but noticable)
- Ability to adjust "corner weighting" via bushing height adjustment (may not make production - need to confer with Dave - this may be desirable for some and not others)
- NO CLUNK (major huge and great) after ~2,200 miles.

More as soon as Dave gets it. I'll post a few pics later this weekend but here's one or 2 to whet your whistle. Bear in mind that this isn't Dave's full time job and he does his best - good guy.

sidpro5 · Apr 29, 2004

Very cool stuff! And about those spacers..................

Heathen23 · Apr 29, 2004

2 sets please. subscribe

garretts77 · Apr 29, 2004

ping said:
uhhh - Dave, man, I think we're 'agonna need more than 25... !

Thank you guys for all of the work that is going in to this. I have a question. I have been wanting to put on a better rear bar than the stock (got a P5) and the MP3/MSP RB bar was on the list of acceptable replacements. I have read that I will need to have a different rear cross member to mount the brackets. This kit looks like it would eliminate the need for a replacement crossmember since the brackets mount to the Delsing peice. does this sound right? Instead, I would mount the new peice to the car, mount the bushings to the new peice, and away I go. Or am I not looking at this properly? I hope I am right...
I have been following these threads for the last couple of months and am eagerly awaiting their release...

FrozenMazda · Apr 29, 2004

Subscribing. Can't wait to get the Klunk Fix and looking at the spacers too. Got the AutoX bug and did my first one two weeks ago. Love it! If anybody's in Denver on the 22nd of May, look for me (907DS).

DooMer_MP3 · Apr 30, 2004

MP3s get first dibs! We're the pioneers of the clunks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

vIZIon4 · Apr 30, 2004

interested and subscribed...

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