AMG and RENNtech swaybar reproductions

[Jackasic]

sounds good, going to order a set of 30 of the rear stage I. Still working on the right combo for the stage II. My shoot-from-the-hip 25mm may have been a little too much.

 

[M104-AMG]

I upgraded the 500E's rear sway-bar links to the metal W124 wagon's back in 2002/2003, because I was routinely snapping the plastic sedan ones canyon carving in Santa Barbara.

neil

 

[rol607]

I am in for a Stage I. And will want to keep SLS.

 

[gsxr]

I just picked up a W210 H&R rear sway bar, 20mm diameter. It appears that this MIGHT fit into the 500E, however, it probably will not work with SLS. For track rats that have SLS removed, it might be an easy option (and commonly available under $200 delivered). The W210 bar is 1.5 inches wider overall, and it is curved differently where the SLS bracket would normally attach... the notch present for an SLS bracket is in a different location. The 500E SLS valve won't connect properly. However, the W210 bar should work ok in 124 models without SLS.

Sooo, it's back to waiting for Brandon to come up with a 20-21mm, SLS-friendly bar for the 500E. The shape and SLS notch position will be critical.

 

[Jackasic]

getting close, fell of the radar of my sway bar guy. Should have the stage I in house in 5 weeks or so. I am just going to order 30 to start, if there is more interest let me know.

list of interest for:

Stage I: 21mm rear bar only, works with SLS

elbeik
rol607
glen
Maui
Gerryvz
Dbreid

Stage II: front (32mm) and rear (in design) bars
jono

 

[Glen]

Cool, can't wait!

 

[Dbreid]

Add me to Stage 1. Front and rear.

 

[Glen]

Add me to Stage 1. Front and rear.

As far as I know, Stage 1 is rear only.

 

[M104-AMG]

<SNIP>

Track rat is becoming Lemons racer FWIW...Off to get a full cage in the next couple of weeks..!

jono

Jono - we need pics of the track rat!

Also, do you need any drivers ? I've had track experience 3-4 times a year since 1999; my buddy Colin is currently in Spec Miata; and my other buddy races Spec2000 (aka, Swifts).

neil

 

[Dbreid]

Sign me up for whatever stage 1 is that works with SLS. . And tell me who and where to pay.

 

[samiam44]

I will take a bar- I do not really know which bar I need- stg 1 or 2.

I have staggered wheels. I want to remain with a bit of understeer, but balanced. Any Ideas?

 

[gsxr]

I think it will be very difficult to determine how the car will react with different size bars, until some people actually test them. At the moment, it's all theoretical.

Remember that if you have staggered wheels/tires, the effect may be different...

 

[gerryvz]

I think as with the 560SEC swaybs, that I'm going to be the Jack-Man guinea pig for the 124 rear bar and the Wavetrac.

I'll certainly post up details as these get installed.

 

[portiadog1]

In for a set

 

[Stevester 500E]

How is this reproduction going? Or did I miss the bus? I would like to be in for a rear swaybar.

 

[nbvcxw8000]

France (FR) VAT = 20 %

 

[Jackasic]

I ordered 30 rear stage I bars, should have them in hand in a few weeks.

 

[Stevester 500E]

Is there a new ETA on the arrival of the bars?

 

[jhodg5ck]

Per my most recent chat, they are being bent as we speak..!

 

[Dbreid]

I am looking forward to these!

 

[jhodg5ck]

We all are...;-)

 

[Stevester 500E]

And I can't wait for the for the Stage II also !

 

[Stevester 500E]

Gerry,

Is it possible to order extra sets of bushings for the Gen I bars?[
I will probably be buying 2 gen I bars and want to order back up bushings for both bars.

Cheers.
QUOTE=gerryvz;11303]Nope, no progress. I haven't been able to get my hands on one of the larger bars so that I can clone it.

When the production does happen (and it will...) I will be happy to send you a bar, Arnt. When I did the 300SEL 6.3 oilpan skidplate kits some years back, I think I ended up sending them to something like 8 different countries, as far away as South Africa and Australia. Shipping cost to Norway may be wacky, but my next-door neighbors are from Norway so I'll talk to them about the best way to do the logistics. They just returned from a 2-month holiday there

The kits will be complete and will include all bushings and hardware required. And instructions. I only ship COMPLETE kits when I do things.

Cheers,
Gerry[/QUOTE]

 

[Stevester 500E]

I cant contain the excitement of the swaybar reproduction so I looked up some youtube vids, here is the link to two.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JZtaBHDpuQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ISNWRMB6c4

 

[Richard Cerqueira]

I am interested in front and rear bars as well.

 

[Stevester 500E]

I want an extra set of bushings for every bar I buy. . . .I plan on really driving my car on 2 wheels ! While technically the other two wheels are 2mils off the road !

 

[BH15]

Count me in for stage 1!

 

[Jackasic]

FINALLY shipping today from the manufacturer, should be in stock next week. Shoot me and email at sales at feind ms dot com if you are interested in a stage I.

 

[Dbreid]

my email to what I think "feind ms dot com" means bounced? Did you mean "feind at feind ms dot com"?

 

[gerryvz]

sales (at) feindms.com

 

[Glen]

I used feind at feindmotorsports dot com and it hasn't bounced yet...

 

[Jackasic]

yes that

 

[Glen]

yes that

There may be something wrong with your email, the message I sent yesterday bounced.

 

[Jackasic]

Bars arrived today, waiting on custom U bolts (for SLS) and bushings to come in. Expecting bushings later this week and U bolts about the same.

Bars are $230 with new bushings, add an extra $11 for ones that are greaseable. Shipping will be about $35.

 

[500AMM]

Bars arrived today, waiting on custom U bolts (for SLS) and bushings to come in. Expecting bushings later this week and U bolts about the same.

Bars are $230 with new bushings, add an extra $11 for ones that are greaseable. Shipping will be about $35.

Brandon,

I recall it was a list with the takers somewhere here. Do you stay to that list, or shall we adress our needs over again?

So far am I in for 3 x Stage 1 rear bars to the Norwegians, but it may come another couple.

As for the swaybar links, Dave mentioned in post #145 that it could be safer to install the wagon links. But they need some changes, has anyone figured more on that?


Thanks
-a-

 

[Dbreid]

What is the email to PayPal to?

 

[Jackasic]

paypal addy is sales@feindms.com. Still waiting on the ubolts, but they should be in next week. I can ship you the bar now, and drop you a ubolt in the mail when they come in.

 

[Dbreid]

I just sent payment. I don't care if you don't ship them till later (no need to ship me a bar, and then bushings separately... just ship them whenever they arrive...). Thanks!

 

[Jackasic]

we'll get it out tomorrow and drop the u bolt in the mail next week. Thanks for the order!

 

[gerryvz]

Jack-man,

Please keep one in hand for me ... sorry that I didn't make it up to College Station this summer. Darn time got away from me and I still need to get my new pumpkin guts from you too. Will try to do it either right before Thanksgiving or first week in December.

 

[Jackasic]

np, if you want to drop the car off, we can have the diff set up locally.

 

[rol607]

PayPal just sent

 

[Glen]

Look what came in the mail today!

 

[Stevester 500E]

Glen,
Please lets us know how it performs !

 

[Glen]

Still waiting for the U-bolt but I'll give a full report as soon as I install it.

 

[Jackasic]

just gave final approval on the samples, should be a week from now.

 

[rol607]

One week from today? You stated they would be sent this week? My car is in for service now and to have sway bar mounted this week.

 

[Jackasic]

That is what I was told, sorry it seems to be dragging out. Just updating info as it comes in from my supplier. Soon as it come in, i'll next day air one out to you as you are in a pinch.

 

[Ntrepid]

How many are still available to order?

Thanks.


Robert

 

[Jackasic]

15 or so?