Forged Rods group buy

[jammapic]

Same, but it's too bloody cold in the shed!

[jammapic]

Updated list:

1. JP (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)
3. Daniel306 (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
4. Connor( (306oc.co.uk) - Paid Deposit
5. Jarrus (theywhoshallnotbenamed)
6. Marcusdturbo (theywhoshallnotbenamed) paid deposit
7. SamBarker (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
8. ash23 (theywhoshallnotbenamed)- paid Deposit
9. Andy325i (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
10. mechsman (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
11. nollafnhoj (TDOCUK.com)
12. pug306DTS6 (TDOCUK.com) Paid Deposit


Just got these left to pay up:

2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)
5. Jarrus (theywhoshallnotbenamed)
11. nollafnhoj (TDOCUK.com)


Thanks,

JP

[jammapic]

A little update.

Ladies and gentlemen, your rods:







I have to keep the dimensions quiet unfortunately, as that's where the hard work has gone in from the Forgery's side... however just to let you know they come in at 655g a piece.

Sorry it's taken so long to get something you can actually see!

Thanks,

JP

[Connor]

Mmmmmm sexy

[Dan!]

Just out of interest, whats a standard rod weigh in comparison?

[Toby]

Just out of interest, whats a standard rod weigh in comparison?

813g.

[Dave]

HDI rods are 788g but made out of a stronger material, so I can assume its the same with these rods but better material

[darrenjlobb]

I don't really see why specs would be so secret... Espicially if therejust stock clones .... Were you not given the full technical drawing before there made ??

[jammapic]

Yes... Same reason you kept yours quiet Darren - don't want every man and his dog copying them! They are stock FITMENT, but by no means stock sized.

[darrenjlobb]

Yeah but this is a group buy across 10 people, not just you, so how is it a secret? Surely you should at least know, part of what you pay is for the design, so id expect to receive the techy drawings etc...

Only thing I keep quiet on mine was the total length due to CR...

[jammapic]

OK - fair cop.

If anyone on the list who is buying these rods wants detailed technical measurements - please drop me a PM and let me know.

I didn't think people would want to get bogged down in the details - just wanted to buy a set of H beam forged rods guaranteed to fit an XUD engine without the hassle and additional cost, hence why I am doing this group buy... to get more people pushing the XUD!

Cheers,

JP

[jammapic]

Hi guys,

Just keeping you in the loop... no I've not run off with your money.

Having some problems getting the last niggles ironed out with the rods - but we will get there....

Hoping to have it all finalised, and all paid for by the end of the week.

JP

[Connor]

Whats the final price then?

[jammapic]

I can only tell you that when they tell me. It's likely to be cheaper than we originally thought though.

JP

[jammapic]

Updated list:

1. JP (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)
3. Daniel306 (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
4. Connor( (306oc.co.uk) - Paid Deposit
5. Jarrus (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid deposit
6. Marcusdturbo (theywhoshallnotbenamed) paid deposit
7. SamBarker (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
8. ash23 (theywhoshallnotbenamed)- paid Deposit
9. Andy325i (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
10. mechsman (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
11. nollafnhoj (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
12. pug306DTS6 (TDOCUK.com) Paid Deposit


Just got these left to pay up:

2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)

[Pompey306mark]

Updated list:

1. JP (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)
3. Daniel306 (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
4. Connor( (306oc.co.uk) - Paid Deposit
5. Jarrus (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid deposit
6. Marcusdturbo (theywhoshallnotbenamed) paid deposit
7. SamBarker (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
8. ash23 (theywhoshallnotbenamed)- paid Deposit
9. Andy325i (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
10. mechsman (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
11. nollafnhoj (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
12. pug306DTS6 (TDOCUK.com) Paid Deposit
13. Pompey306mark (all) Paid deposit.

Just got these left to pay up:

2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)

[padge]

Im out jp, for now.. You have enough now anyway thanks to mark.

[jammapic]

Up to date list - we only need 1 more to (hopefully) get even more discount!

1. JP (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)
3. Daniel306 (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
4. Connor( (306oc.co.uk) - Paid Deposit
5. Jarrus (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid deposit
6. Marcusdturbo (theywhoshallnotbenamed) paid deposit
7. SamBarker (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
8. ash23 (theywhoshallnotbenamed)- paid Deposit
9. Andy325i (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
10. mechsman (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
11. nollafnhoj (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
12. pug306DTS6 (TDOCUK.com) Paid Deposit
13. Pompey306mark (all) Paid deposit.
14. jimmyadams (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit.


JP

[4WayDiablo]

Me wanty my tax rebate now! Lol if only :-(

[Connor]

Second set is proper tempting

[4WayDiablo]

I think anyone with the money would be wise to get a second set at the awesome price. And then sell them on later for an extra 50 quid or whatever would still be a good deal

[Dave]

1. JP (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
2. Padge (306oc.co.uk)
3. Daniel306 (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
4. Connor( (306oc.co.uk) - Paid Deposit
5. Jarrus (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid deposit
6. Marcusdturbo (theywhoshallnotbenamed) paid deposit
7. SamBarker (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
8. ash23 (theywhoshallnotbenamed)- paid Deposit
9. Andy325i (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
10. mechsman (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit
11. nollafnhoj (TDOCUK.com) - Paid deposit
12. pug306DTS6 (TDOCUK.com) Paid Deposit
13. Pompey306mark (all) Paid deposit.
14. jimmyadams (theywhoshallnotbenamed) - Paid Deposit.
15. dave (306oc) - Paid Deposit.

[Dan!]

hock:

[mark_airey]

hock:

^^ this, Dave not bodging something and doing it properly, I'm ashamed!

[Dave]

hahaha you f*ckers, seems like a good investment now I can afford, plus sure to get your money back on any resale once this deal is over.

[jammapic]

Just to keep you in the loop. I've been on the phone with them this morning.

Number is finalised, so no more on board now sadly.

The forging should be made up next week, and then they go into manufacture. There have been various problems with them knowing whether it could actually be done or not due to the taper on the little end causing issues - but appears to all be ok.

Hopefully we won't run into any problems over the coming weeks when they are made.

I'll keep you all updated.

JP

[Dave]

Is this 15 with padge on board or not ? whats the taper at the small end :S

[Ruan]

The small end on the stock rods has a taper inwards...

Considering how many times you've had them out, I'm surprised you've not noticed

[jammapic]

Ruan,

Do you know if we NEED that taper? I'm wondering if the forging will be cheaper if we ditch it....

JP

[Ruan]

It's something to do with the oil evacuation of the little end bearing... At a guess - YES...

But why can't it be machined afterwards, doesn't HAVE to be in the forging, does it?

The biggest problem with that taper is the little end bush, it's pressed in then has to be machined down... But it's definitely there for a reason... Infact, you definitely do, I remember speaking to a chap who works for a company who makes Aero diesel engines, they were saying that they've found that alot of companies can't get that taper right, causing problems...