ARP Rod Bolts - Page 3

cherokee · 05-30-2007

Thanks for the info. I wanted to have both sets of springs checked so I know what I have, just have not had the time. One of the things about buying someone elses stuff you don't know all the why's and what for's behind everything. Side marker plates go on tonight and Rad gets test fitted. One step closer.

Hiro · 06-01-2007

Bob several EEC racers are interested,
see posts on the opeltuners.com board.
Hiro

RallyBob · 06-06-2007

Just a little update. It's all taking longer than expected, as many of the blueprints have long since been put away in storage! No too popular these Opels! The technician at ARP has found all but one head bolt blueprint, and the rocker stud blueprint. So hopefully this week we'll have hard numbers on everything.

Bob

GTJIM · 06-06-2007

At least ARP are prepared to go the extra mile and are still talking ... Good News.

Hiro · 06-06-2007

good thing they stored the drawings anyway,
here most stuffs get trashed after a few years if not used anymore...
Hiro

RallyBob · 06-19-2007

Well, I just got off the phone with the rep from ARP. They're having trouble finding some of the drawings because they date back to 1994 or so. I will be sending him samples of most of these bolts instead, so there will be a little more time involved awaiting a reply on price.

Bob

tomking · 07-01-2007

ARe we still waiting on ARP to find drawings?

RallyBob · 07-01-2007

Originally Posted by tomking

ARe we still waiting on ARP to find drawings?

Nope, the guy I've been talking to went on vacation. Should be back this week coming up.

I think I'm just going to send him some bolts to make new drawings from. I have one set of the ARP head bolts left over and another set of main studs, I think having them in their hands may expedite things.

GTJIM · 07-01-2007

Don't let people rush you, Bob!

The first rule of engineering is: "Everything takes longer .... and costs more."

All will be done in the Fullness Of Time!

tomking · 07-01-2007

I wasnt trying to rush anything. But I was concerned I had missed a post or communcation about the group buy.

neuropel · 06-24-2009

Two years later...
Was there ever any update on this?

neuropel · 06-26-2009

Bump...
What would be needed to jump start this effort?

RallyBob · 06-26-2009

Dude, ARP has had my personal stash of bolts for over two years now! Effectively they've got $400 worth of my fasteners held hostage, as I can't do anything with 6 rod bolts, 8 main studs, and 8 head bolts.

I'd be happy to just get them back...much less get any more made.

neuropel · 06-26-2009

WTF???
Sounds like I need to have my wife call them...

Seriously, that's ridiculous. Does there need to be some minimum order, etc. for you to get them back? I would think 2 years is long enough that an engineer could get all the specs needed to reproduce them. If there's any way I can help, let me know. Perhaps if we put together a group order?

Todd

RallyBob · 06-26-2009

Originally Posted by neuropel

WTF???
Sounds like I need to have my wife call them...
Seriously, that's ridiculous. Does there need to be some minimum order, etc. for you to get them back? I would think 2 years is long enough that an engineer could get all the specs needed to reproduce them. If there's any way I can help, let me know. Perhaps if we put together a group order?

Todd

It has nothing to do with a group order. I had a standing (worldwide) order for about $5000 worth of Opel fasteners. It's a matter of priorities. NASCAR, WRC, and F1 trump Opels I guess....

It was May 2007 when I sent them my stuff.

mkmsam · 3 Weeks Ago

Can they be had? [ Rod bolts] ARP

RallyBob · 3 Weeks Ago

Apparently not. They still have my samples now for over 2 years and 5 months.

GTJIM · 3 Weeks Ago

Perhaps we need to start, individually, contacting ARP and asking for Opel 1.9/2.0 L CIH rod bolts. maybe a few inquiries will spur them into production thinking the demand is rising - which it is.
I would be happy to commit myself to at least six off 4 cylinder sets.
Who should be send our e-Mails and ltters ATTN: of, Bob?

06-06-2007	#54 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Good News! At least ARP are prepared to go the extra mile and are still talking ... Good News. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

07-01-2007	#57 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	ARe we still waiting on ARP to find drawings? __________________ TMK

07-01-2007	#59 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	F O T Don't let people rush you, Bob! The first rule of engineering is: "Everything takes longer .... and costs more." All will be done in the Fullness Of Time! __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

07-01-2007	#60 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	I wasnt trying to rush anything. But I was concerned I had missed a post or communcation about the group buy. __________________ TMK

06-24-2009	#61 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Two years later... Was there ever any update on this? __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

05-30-2007	#51 (permalink)
cherokee Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 358	Thanks for the info. I wanted to have both sets of springs checked so I know what I have, just have not had the time. One of the things about buying someone elses stuff you don't know all the why's and what for's behind everything. Side marker plates go on tonight and Rad gets test fitted. One step closer.

06-01-2007	#52 (permalink)
Hiro Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Paris, France, EEC. Posts: 942	Bob several EEC racers are interested, see posts on the opeltuners.com board. Hiro

06-06-2007	#55 (permalink)
Hiro Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Paris, France, EEC. Posts: 942	good thing they stored the drawings anyway, here most stuffs get trashed after a few years if not used anymore... Hiro

06-26-2009	#62 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Bump... What would be needed to jump start this effort? __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

06-26-2009	#64 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	WTF??? Sounds like I need to have my wife call them... Seriously, that's ridiculous. Does there need to be some minimum order, etc. for you to get them back? I would think 2 years is long enough that an engineer could get all the specs needed to reproduce them. If there's any way I can help, let me know. Perhaps if we put together a group order? Todd __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

3 Weeks Ago	#66 (permalink)
mkmsam opeldidit Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 15 Real Name: mike	Can they be had? [ Rod bolts] ARP

3 Weeks Ago	#68 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Ring ARP! Perhaps we need to start, individually, contacting ARP and asking for Opel 1.9/2.0 L CIH rod bolts. maybe a few inquiries will spur them into production thinking the demand is rising - which it is. I would be happy to commit myself to at least six off 4 cylinder sets. Who should be send our e-Mails and ltters ATTN: of, Bob? __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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