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Suspension Test Fit Vehicle Needed ** NY Long Island ** Front Strut Brace + 4 Point Under Brace

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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Test Fit Vehicle Needed ** NY Long Island ** Front Strut Brace + 4 Point Under Brace

Hi Guys:

We needed a R53 and a R56 for a test fit on a front strut brace and a 4 point brace. Anyone local to us will be great !

It's a GTSPEC front strut brace and GTSPEC 4 point under brace - (www.gtspec.com). This is an attempt to test out the European market for the GTSPEC suspension lines.

We are located at Deer Park NY. Thanks all ! Call us at 631-586-3500 or 3520 if interested.

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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Why can 't you be in southern california?
 
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Sounds sweet! I've been waiting for someone to come out with the under brace.
 
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what's involved in the test fitting? and how long would you need the car? I'm located in Holbrook....might be interested
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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we have the prototype brace already. Just putting it on the car, take some product shots .. and the brace is yours for free !
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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I would do it but won't have my mini for another 2 weeks.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I have a 2008 R56. I live in Hauppauge and work in Huntington. I'm 100% down for this. Is it easy to remove for my SCCA days?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Let's get this done!! And then RavSpec, put me on the list for a under brace!!
 
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i can come by either monday or tuesday...I'll give you a call on Monday morning....I'm assuming you're not in the shop on the weekends??

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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we are not open on the weekend .. but will be soon .. no set date yet.

Hey Jeff,

Got your voice mail... is that your screen name ? foreverfadesx ? Come down any time between 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM .. we will be here, but give us a call before you come down. Thanks man ! Is it the R56 ?

Mark.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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CAn we have some pics of how it looks like?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by foreverfadesx
I have a 2008 R56. I live in Hauppauge and work in Huntington. I'm 100% down for this. Is it easy to remove for my SCCA days?
still coming today ?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Mark,
Any news on the R53??? I never heard back from you

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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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hey Steve:

yeah, I am still waiting for the brace to come in. We have a delay at the factory. Looking at Oct 1 air shipment from Taiwan.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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I have an R56 one hour from u guys... I could b there next Friday if u still need an R56 still... I Donno if strut brace would work with my DDMWorks race intake... But I don't have any suspension done except rear swaybar so far
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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yeah, that will be great ! we still need a R56, next Friday will be great !
 
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I could also be there today at 5 if u wanted
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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if you can make it by 5, that will be great. Another R56 can come in around Tuesday, but if you come in today, we will use your car !

let me know. Call me to confirm : 6315863520

address: 81 E. Jefryn Blvd Unit E, Deer Park NY 11729
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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I'll b in today then for u
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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do you still need an R56? i can come out early mornings until mid day any day of the week if necessary..
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by benji_mini
do you still need an R56? i can come out early mornings until mid day any day of the week if necessary..
i do need a stock R56 to test the lower 4 point brace. we tried it on a R56 with the 3" exhaust, won't clear.

stock exhaust ? if yes, anytime next week 10:30 to 5:00Pm .. give me a call !

631-586-3520
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RavSpec
i do need a stock R56 to test the lower 4 point brace. we tried it on a R56 with the 3" exhaust, won't clear.

stock exhaust ? if yes, anytime next week 10:30 to 5:00Pm .. give me a call !

631-586-3520
i have a custom built 2.5 inch exhaust....do you think we will have issues and follow through with the test-fit or should we just forget about it?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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how about DP ? the 4 point is where the bend from the engine is at ... is the custom built exhaust close to there ?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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its a full turboback exhaust. no cats (dont tell the cops....) does that change anything that there are no cats? if you need a COMPLETELY stock car - i may be able to borrow my cousins r56S and use that.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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I have a stock R56 Cooper S, and live on Long Island right near Deer Park. Please PM me or send me an email if you are still looking for a test mule.

Jeff
jbeam1108@gmail.com
 
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