RoRi's Custom Parts Feeler Thread

[rori]

Some people expressed interest in some of the parts I made for my 818 build. I'd like to see how many would be interested in these parts before I commit to a vendor subscription.

1. Steering Column Spacer: $50

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?13606-RoRi-s-818S-Build-Thread&p=142721&viewfull=1#post142721

http://i.imgur.com/iMdrLed.jpg


2. Shift Rod Arm (requires K-tuned shifter): $70

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?13606-RoRi-s-818S-Build-Thread&p=142723&viewfull=1#post142723

http://i.imgur.com/pTGhYvN.jpg


3. Push/Pull Cable Bracket(optional) (requires Shift Rod Arm/K-tuned shifter): $50

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?13606-RoRi-s-818S-Build-Thread&p=144793&viewfull=1#post144793

http://i.imgur.com/gUn9zjG.jpg (http://imgur.com/gUn9zjG)


4. Radiator Spacers: ETA 5/29/14 $60/pair

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?13643-RoRi-s-Custom-Parts-Feeler-Thread&p=148797&viewfull=1#post148797

http://i.imgur.com/vayl3Nh.jpg


Updates:

3/13/14: Thanks for the great response guys. I'm going to order an initial run of 15pcs of the spacer and 10 of shift arm; ETA: 4/14/14. Hopefully I'll have the push/pull bracket finalized soon for those who were interested in it.

3/22/14: Cable Bracket finalized. See post #30

4/2/14: Cable Brackets ordered. ETA: 4/14/14

4/18/14: Steering column spacers and shift arms are in stock. Cable brackets are scheduled for delivery 4/22/14. PM's will be send out that day to people on the list.

4/28/14: First round is Sold Out. Radiator Spacers are expected 5/29/14. Shift Arm/Bracket/Steering Spacers are expected 6/4/14.

Interested parties:

Steering Column Spacer:
1. AZPete - PMed - Paid
2. Xusia - PMed - Paid
3. svanlare - PMed - Paid
4. Triathletedave - PMed - Paid
5. JeromeS13 - PMed - Paid
6. bompus - PMed - Paid
7. metros - PMed - Paid
8. metalmaker12 - PMed - holding
9. Joseph - PMed - Paid
10. longislandwrx - PMed - Paid
11. FFRSpec72 - PMed - Paid
12. DruOdil - PMed - Paid
13. cmcintyre - PMed - Paid
14. grayghost - PMed - Paid
15. Quiny - PMed - Paid
Group 2:
1. coloskydiver

Frank818 - PMed
07FIREBLADE -PMed
Outwest - PMed



Shift Arm:
1. AZPete - PMed - Paid
2. wleehendrick - PMed - Paid
3. JeromeS13 - PMed - Paid
4. bompus - PMed - Paid
5. metros - PMed - Paid
6. C.Plavan - PMed - Paid
7. cmcintyre - Paid
8. DruOdil - PMed - Paid
9. K3LAG - PMed - Paid
10. grayghost - PMed - Paid
Group 2:
drdracing - PMed
Outwest - PMed


Push/Pull Bracket:
1. AZPete - PMed - Paid
2. wleehendrick - PMed - Paid
3. JeromeS13 - PMed - Paid
4. bompus - PMed - Paid
5. metros - PMed - Paid
6. C.Plavan - PMed - Paid
7. cmcintyre - Paid
8. DruOdil - PMed - Paid
9. K3LAG - PMed - Paid
10. grayghost - PMed - Paid
Group 2:
drdracing - PMed
Outwest - PMed

Radiator Spacers:
1. FFRSpec72
2.
3.
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9.
10.

[wleehendrick]

I'd be in for the shift rod arm and cable bracket (I have the VCP/K-tuned shifter).

[Frank818]

Can you remind what the steering column spacer is used to fix?

[STiPWRD]

Would the shift rod arm be compatible with the FFR shift cables if the rod arm is pointed downward instead of upward for the k-tuned shifter?

[AZPete]

I'll buy the Steering Column Spacer, for sure.
Maybe buy the shifter parts - if I decide to get the K-Tuned shifter. Trying FFR shifter first.

[Santiago]

Likely in for the shift rod arm and bracket.

I'd like to see a few specs or bits of info on it first - like how much room does it save you over stock, do you have to modify the trans rod, can it be mounted facing down?
Let us know.

Best,
-j

[rori]

Would the shift rod arm be compatible with the FFR shift cables if the rod arm is pointed downward instead of upward for the k-tuned shifter?

No, the ball joint for the push/pull cable would be on the wrong side. The FFR instructions also have you bend their bracket back towards the front of the car because of the angle that the input shaft comes out of the transmission; that wouldn't be possible with this one and it would be pointing out towards the rear of the car.

[rori]

There are links above each picture to the appropriate post on my build thread for a little more info and pics installed.


Likely in for the shift rod arm and bracket.

I'd like to see a few specs or bits of info on it first - like how much room does it save you over stock, do you have to modify the trans rod, can it be mounted facing down?
Let us know.

Best,
-j

Approximately 40mm, no, and no.

[STiPWRD]

No, the ball joint for the push/pull cable would be on the wrong side. The FFR instructions also have you bend their bracket back towards the front of the car because of the angle that the input shaft comes out of the transmission; that wouldn't be possible with this one and it would be pointing out towards the rear of the car.
OK, could you simply make a second version that had that threaded hole on the other side so that it would work with the FFR cable? I think I can take care of the bend with a vise and a hammer.

[Mechie3]

Be careful, 6061 aluminum doesn't like to bend. It likes to crack and break. I'm not sure how important it is to straighten it out anyways. The angle or rotation isn't very much so the change in Y (front to back of car) isn't much.

[rori]

Be careful, 6061 aluminum doesn't like to bend. It likes to crack and break. I'm not sure how important it is to straighten it out anyways. The angle or rotation isn't very much so the change in Y (front to back of car) isn't much.

This is why I would not try to bend it, I would expect it to break also. I don't know if the clearance is important or not as I am not using the FFR supplied shifter. It should be easy enough to create the part in a mirror image, I just can't test it out to see if there are any unforeseen issues.

Also this would require a new bracket for the push/pull cable that would need to be compatible with the existing FFR bracket or replace it altogether.

[mikeb75]

Totally down for a shift rod arm, lovely piece of work.

[DruOdil]

I would b in for one of each, Dru

[Frank818]

There are links above each picture to the appropriate post on my build thread for a little more info and pics installed.

Yeah I know but I didn't see the explanation on the steering spacer. Or it was more than a few posts away from the picture and I missed it.

[longislandwrx]

Frank, I believe that spacer allows you to press the collapsible column down 2.5" or so and still mount it using the factory mounting holes.

without a bracket like this you only can shorten the column about an inch and redrill holes, and use the FFR provided spacers. after that you run out of bracket.

[Goldwing]

It seems to me that mounting the shift arm closer as in the above shift arm would be similar to using FFR's setup with the bend. I guess I'm having trouble seeing why your shift lever wouldn't work after tapping the other link on the other side? Just trying to understand.

[drdracing]

Put me down for the shift rod and bracket. Rick(drdracing)

[Xusia]

Possibly interested in a column spacer.

[svanlare]

Definitely in for the column spacer. I'm going to try using the long island-style mount of the FFR shifter first before I think about the K-tuned.

[Frank818]

Frank, I believe that spacer allows you to press the collapsible column down 2.5" or so and still mount it using the factory mounting holes.

without a bracket like this you only can shorten the column about an inch and redrill holes, and use the FFR provided spacers. after that you run out of bracket.

Ok I see!! Tnx for that.

Then I'm in for the spacer.

[Triathletedave]

Ok, I now understand the value of the steering spacer. I would be in for 1 as well.

[JeromeS13]

I'm down for the steering column spacer and shifter arm.

[bompus]

In for the spacer, shift rod arm, and maybe the cable bracket ( what benefit does the cable bracket actually provide? )

[07FIREBLADE]

Spacer for me.

[rori]

It seems to me that mounting the shift arm closer as in the above shift arm would be similar to using FFR's setup with the bend. I guess I'm having trouble seeing why your shift lever wouldn't work after tapping the other link on the other side? Just trying to understand.

I don't think the fork selector cable will be the problem; The bracket would be for the push/pull cable. The mounting point for the end of that cable is moved forward 40mm. The mounting point for the cable sheath would need to be moved forward also.


In for the spacer, shift rod arm, and maybe the cable bracket ( what benefit does the cable bracket actually provide? )

This piece is completely optional. You have to modify the FFR bracket when using a k-tuned shifter. You have to further modify it when using my shift arm. My bracket will completely eliminate the FFR supplied bracket. You will use my bracket along with the bracket provided with the k-tuned shifter. As an added benefit I am correcting the geometry so that the cable is mounted in parallel with the shift rod for the most efficient operation.

[wleehendrick]

Hey RoRi, you seem to have gotten a pretty good response to your parts :D. Enough to convince you to sign up to be a vendor? (I hope)

[Outwest]

Definately interested in all of them, nice looking parts.

[Goldwing]

Ah, I think I see now. I just got to this step in my build and starting to understand it. I'd have to look at the FFR cable sheath bracket more closely, but could your shift lever work with FFR's setup if one were to redrill holes to mount the cable sheath bracket 40 mm forward? Or, and this may be the same thing, use the rear most hole in the forward tranny bolt location, then drill a new rear hole? Though, a reversed machining might line up better for the fork selector.

[rori]

Hey RoRi, you seem to have gotten a pretty good response to your parts :D. Enough to convince you to sign up to be a vendor? (I hope)

Yes, I ordered 15 steering column spacers today. They are 22 business days out. I will order shift arms tomorrow. I will sign up as a vendor when the parts arrive and I start asking for money. :D


Ah, I think I see now. I just got to this step in my build and starting to understand it. I'd have to look at the FFR cable sheath bracket more closely, but could your shift lever work with FFR's setup if one were to redrill holes to mount the cable sheath bracket 40 mm forward? Or, and this may be the same thing, use the rear most hole in the forward tranny bolt location, then drill a new rear hole? Though, a reversed machining might line up better for the fork selector.

This is exactly how you would modify it for use with the k-tuned shifter after you cut off the mount for the fork selector cable. The problem with doing this using the stock FFR shifter is that you would also be moving the mount for the fork selector cable forward 40mm. If someone wants to be the guinea pig for that product and has the $$$ up front for a one-off part then send me a PM and I think I have an idea how we can make it happen and hopefully make them available for everyone. Otherwise I am not really interested in pursuing that avenue myself as it would require designing and testing parts that I can't test myself.

[rori]

This is how the FFR supplied bracket is modified after cutting it down for the K-tuned shifter cables and moving it forward for the aluminum shift arm:

http://i.imgur.com/yB7trEz.jpg

This is the bracket that I came up with:

http://i.imgur.com/3IIIehd.jpg

Mounted with the supplied bracket from Waynes K-tuned kit:

http://i.imgur.com/oKQLlAG.jpg

[AZPete]

RoRi, please put AZPete on the list for both the steering column bracket and the shifter bracket. I just ordered Wayne's K-Tuned shifter because it's just too cool not to have and your mod will make it work better and look better. Please take my money!
Pete

[metros]

I'd also like to get on the list for the steering column spacer, shift bracket and shifter arm.

Thanks

[metalmaker12]

I'd also like to get on the list for the steering column spacer, shift bracket and shifter arm.

Thanks

I would also want a column spacer asap, cool item

[Joseph]

I would like to get on the list for the steering column spacer when it becomes available. Just message me how you want to be paid.

[Scargo]

Mounted with the supplied bracket from Waynes K-tuned kit:

http://i.imgur.com/oKQLlAG.jpgIt would be nice if you could re-do that big clunky bracket. I wonder how short a throw you can have? Does the bottom hole work without making for too much effort at the shifter? Could this area get "condensed"? It could all be tight to the housing if a bellcrank were employed.

[metros]

Updates? Are you thinking you have enough interest to make it worth your time/effort?

[rori]

Updates? Are you thinking you have enough interest to make it worth your time/effort?

Yes, updates are in the first post below the pictures. Shift arms and Steering Column spacers have been ordered. Push/pull brackets will be ordered this week; they don't take as long to make. I should have all three parts in stock around the middle of this month.

[metros]

Excellent - sorry I missed the initial updates in OP.

[TahoeTim]

It would be nice if you could re-do that big clunky bracket. I wonder how short a throw you can have? Does the bottom hole work without making for too much effort at the shifter? Could this area get "condensed"? It could all be tight to the housing if a bellcrank were employed.

Agree 100%. stack the two cables with a single bracket, add a small platform and a bellcrank to the rear plate. the whole arm could be flipped down if the bellcrank was hooked up to reverse the throw. simple. i guess i'll have to try it when my kit arrives in August...

[JeromeS13]

Might as well add me for the push/pull bracket, as well. Make it a trio!

[wleehendrick]

Yes, updates are in the first post below the pictures. Shift arms and Steering Column spacers have been ordered. Push/pull brackets will be ordered this week; they don't take as long to make. I should have all three parts in stock around the middle of this month.

Great... I have a few more parts to get powder-coated... I'll hold off until I get these to run them all in the same batch.

Thanks,

Lee

[C.Plavan]

Put me down for the shift rod and bracket. Thanks

[rori]

Steering column spacers arrived today. I'm talking to David Hodgkins right now about getting my Vendor status. The other two parts should be here this week.

http://i.imgur.com/RXX9OvQ.jpg

[metros]

Looking good!

[longislandwrx]

Put me down for a steering rack spacer. Can you write up a little something about how you pressed your column down? My 12ton isn't tall enough to get the column under it. I just used a lump hammer on my bad column, but not sure that's the best method.

[Quiny]

Put me down for 1 steering bracket

[bompus]

Add me to the list for the spacer.

[FFRSpec72]

Add me to list for steering column spacer

[Xusia]

Add me to list for steering column spacer

Mee too.

[rori]

Getting closer.

Shift Arms:

http://i.imgur.com/GixM83x.jpg

[rori]

Next product will be radiator spacers.

http://i.imgur.com/nGc1NeY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/eLPL73x.jpg

They have a machined lip on the inside to retain the stock bushing:

http://i.imgur.com/vayl3Nh.jpg

And attach through the frame using a large washer and button head screws:

http://i.imgur.com/ITT7JOg.jpg

[C.Plavan]

Can't wait for my shifter arm and bracket. The shifter arm looks awesome.

[AZPete]

Oh no! More shiny stuff to make me crazy. I hope my name is on one of the steering column spacers and one of the shifter arms. Are you a vendor yet?
Please, please take my money!

Pete

[rori]

Are you a vendor yet?
Please, please take my money!

Pete

I'm trying. I need someone to take my money!

[Mechie3]

I like your radiator spacers.

[wleehendrick]

Getting closer.

Shift Arms

Which one has my name on it?

28020

[rori]

Cable brackets arrived. Going to start sending PM's to the list of interested parties. It looks like this first round will be a sellout.

http://i.imgur.com/hcIGOr5.jpg

[wleehendrick]

Going to start sending PM's to the list of interested parties.

Paypal'd!


It looks like this first round will be a sellout.

I'm not surprised; great stuff!

Thanks,

Lee

[JeromeS13]

Sent mine, too!

Thanks!

[AZPete]

I also paypal'd my money and now looking forward to the goodies.
A guy can buy a cool kit and then invent and make a few parts that others like so they help pay for the kit. What a cool country, eh?

[metros]

<---Payment sent as well.

Agreed with Pete.

[rori]

I have a few parts left that are unpaid for from the original group. I'm offering them to the next in line. Once these are sold out I will reorder another batch. Thanks everybody for your support.

[longislandwrx]

Thanks Rori, tracking says it will be at my front door when I get home so I'll get it mounted up tonight and post my results.

Hoping to take about 60mm out of the column.

[metros]

Received mine today. Fast shipping and packaged neatly. Thanks! Look forward to seeing the next parts you design.

[longislandwrx]

Very nice Rori. Just installed, quick writeup:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?10668-longislandwrx-Insert-Cool-Nickname-Here-Build-Thread&p=150494&viewfull=1#post150494

[Mitch Wright]

Rori,

Did I see some where that your shifter hardware only works with the KTune shifter or will the they work with the shifter box and cables supplied from FFR?

[rori]

Rori,

Did I see some where that your shifter hardware only works with the KTune shifter or will the they work with the shifter box and cables supplied from FFR?

I have only tested it with the K-tuned parts. I no longer have the FFR bracket to even test it with. It would probably work if you pointed the arm down and flipped it around, but because you can't bend the arm like you are instructed to with the FFR arm it may negate any clearance that you were hoping to gain.

[rori]

The first batch of shift arms and cable brackets are sold out. I'll be reordering all 3 pieces on monday.

[wleehendrick]

Got my shifter arm and cable bracket... look great, thanks!

[coloskydiver]

Put me down for a steering spacer please. Pm me with availability. Thanks you

[Quiny]

Just got my column spacer, very nice thanks Rori.

[K3LAG]

Got my shifter arm and bracket as well. They look great although I won't get to installing them for a couple of weeks.

Larry

[svanlare]

Got back from a trip last night and the part was sitting there waiting for me. Looks great. Thanks.
-Steve

[DruOdil]

Thank you, everything looks great

[STiPWRD]

Anymore steering brackets available? PM sent

[ruckus racing]

More info on the rad spacer?

[rori]

More info on the rad spacer?

They are scheduled for delivery on Wednesday the 28th

[ruckus racing]

does it replace something supplied by ffr or from the donor? or is it an add-on part

[Mechie3]

Most of the frames I've seen, the radiator isn't high enough so the steering rack bellows rubs the coolant hose line. Some people have made their own spacers to move the radiator up so it doesn't rub. Rori has a nice solution that is simple but effective.