AFX Spindles - SOLD OUT.

[TitoJones]

Guys-

We just sold our last set of the tall AFX spindles for the F/X body platforms. We do have around 15 sets of the tall spindle for use on A/G body cars with B body upper/lower ball joints. Steering arms are going off to the anodizer middle of next week, and we should be shipping in about 3 weeks.

For those F/X body guys who missed out on the 2nd batch, the 3rd batch will be ready in the middle of Sept, but the price has been increased from $625 to $695.

A and G body guys- you have 15 or less chances to get in before you feel that price increase. Steering arms are $175 for the pair.

Tyler

[Larry Callahan]

Way to go Tyler!

[formula]

Wow...hey....great....so....about those...second gen spindles...any word on them?

[zbugger]

Wow...hey....great....so....about those...second gen spindles...any word on them?

And for this, you're not getting any.....

[formula]

Humph. I didn't even want them.

Can I please have them now?

[Steve1968LS2]

Selling out is ALWAYS a good thing.. congrats Tyler!

[TitoJones]

Thanks to all you members here our AFX spindle venture has been a total success. We will continue to make these types of products and cater to platforms that don't get much love.

Formula-

You are a very persistant guy. We are working with Marcus at SC&C on completing the steering arms. I can't give you a timeline, but I can say we will have an application for the 70-81 F body by the end of the year.

You are blacklisted from buying them though. ;) J/K

Tyler

[NvrDun71]

Hey Tyler....
This may be a stupid question or idea but have you guys considered manufacturing a cheaper version of the AFX design spindle? Possibly out of a different material (without sacrificing integrity) with something other than the C5/6 hub/bearing assembly. More or less just a bare bones spindle with the same design??? Just Curious if there was an option for us poor folk who want to reap the benefits of an awesome design on a budget.....

[TitoJones]

Hey Tyler....
This may be a stupid question or idea but have you guys considered manufacturing a cheaper version of the AFX design spindle? Possibly out of a different material (without sacrificing integrity) with something other than the C5/6 hub/bearing assembly. More or less just a bare bones spindle with the same design??? Just Curious if there was an option for us poor folk who want to reap the benefits of an awesome design on a budget.....

We asked our forging company about doing different materials, and our die cannot do anything but aluminum. We thought of doing a 1 off set in Titainium, but the shrinking of the cooled part will not work with the tolerances of the dies we have.

I usually don't do this, but Heidt's and Fatman both make a taller spindle that will accept stock style hubs and brakes, but the real drawback is the 2" pin drop. The drop on their spindles cause huge tie rod to rim issues, and limit widths to 7" or under.

We wouldn't make a downgraded spindle due to our strive to push the envelope on all our products. Besides, before we sold out, we were cheaper than a set of DSE upper control arms, which don't offer much in terms of handling, and we continue to out perform $3K stage 3 DSE kits and Guldstrand mod cars. For the price, our performance and quality cannot be touched.

Tyler

[Bill Howell]

I am looking forward to doing a article on the installation of my set Tyler, and "trying them out" at the protouring event here in Sept.!

[NvrDun71]

We asked our forging company about doing different materials, and our die cannot do anything but aluminum. We thought of doing a 1 off set in Titainium, but the shrinking of the cooled part will not work with the tolerances of the dies we have.

I usually don't do this, but Heidt's and Fatman both make a taller spindle that will accept stock style hubs and brakes, but the real drawback is the 2" pin drop. The drop on their spindles cause huge tie rod to rim issues, and limit widths to 7" or under.

We wouldn't make a downgraded spindle due to our strive to push the envelope on all our products. Besides, before we sold out, we were cheaper than a set of DSE upper control arms, which don't offer much in terms of handling, and we continue to out perform $3K stage 3 DSE kits and Guldstrand mod cars. For the price, our performance and quality cannot be touched.

Tyler

I here ya man. I appreciate the response. I have heard nothing but excellent reviews about the AFX spindles. Just thought I would throw the question out there. In time I will have a set......

[aonghus]

...and we continue to out perform $3K stage 3 DSE kits and Guldstrand mod cars. For the price, our performance and quality cannot be touched.

I have nothing to contest with regards to quality, but as of yet, are there any apples to apples comparisons between the addition of the ATS spindles versus the Stage 3 DSE kits?

I lurk quite a bit on these forums and others, read the mags. I havent seen any real world tests. Just "bench racing" and discussion regarding the advantages of modified geometry provided by the taller spindle versus the stock height spindle.

Please correct me if I'm wrong...

[71Formula]

We are working with Marcus at SC&C on completing the steering arms. I can't give you a timeline, but I can say we will have an application for the 70-81 F body by the end of the year.

Now that is good news! I have got to get a set of those for my 71. Keep us updated on these will be available. I know I will start saving up the pennies right now.

[formula]

Thanks to all you members here our AFX spindle venture has been a total success. We will continue to make these types of products and cater to platforms that don't get much love.

Formula-

You are a very persistant guy. We are working with Marcus at SC&C on completing the steering arms. I can't give you a timeline, but I can say we will have an application for the 70-81 F body by the end of the year.

You are blacklisted from buying them though. ;) J/K

Tyler

I prefer obsessive over persistent. Plus when I grew up, I learned that persistence often leads to reward. I'll leave you guys alone till the end of the year. Time to start saving up!!

[lowboy]

Guess I missed out again. Been waiting on the Chicane suspension system w/splined swaybar to be completed. You guys at ATS promised to contact me as soon as this kit is finished. Wouldn't mind some kind of heads up so that every time I see that the AFX spindles are sold out, I don't feel like I missed out.

[EricU]

We are working with Marcus at SC&C on completing the steering arms. I can't give you a timeline, but I can say we will have an application for the 70-81 F body by the end of the year.

Tomorrow is December 1st! And that is close to the end of the year. Nasa has the following dates for next year;
January 21-22: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (HPDE only)
February 4-5: Infineon Raceway (Season opener!)

Are you guys close?

I need to get my 77 T/A going for next season as a true track car as I just spent $1,600 fixing the hood on my car as GM didn't bother to put a tow hook on the CTS-V!

Will SC&C's adj upper arms with the ATS 2nd gen spindles work with coil overs?

Thanks Eric.

[dipren443]

I have been inquiring with regular occurence about this as well. I just received this email from Tyler at ATS yesterday.



Nick

Nick-

I really have no idea. It might be 3-4 months before we even look at it again, then another 2 for machining of the parts.

Tyler


On 11/28/06, Nicholas DiPrenda <[email protected]> wrote:

Tyler,

Any ideas on approximate completion date? Within 1 month? 6 months?? I am not trying to be a pain, I am just curious as I was planning on buying my car a Christmas present and if the spindles would be ready within a couple of months, I will wait for those. If not, I will be buying the 670 steering box from you guys within the next few weeks.

Thanks,
Nick

[EricU]

I have been inquiring with regular occurence about this as well. I just received this email from Tyler at ATS yesterday.


Nick-

I really have no idea. It might be 3-4 months before we even look at it again, then another 2 for machining of the parts.

Tyler

Ouch! Looks like maybe the end of 07?

I guess I will have to start with just the SC&C upper arms and run the stock front brakes for now.

Plus I still have the rearend suspension, rear diff, rear brakes not to mention the LSX & 5-speed conversion.

Eric.

[chicane67]

In a thought.

To compromise the thought in a well engineered product by making a 'cheaper' version is something ATS will not do. The product is what it is..... and if could have been done 'cheaper'..... I am sure it would have been.

But the 'no compromise' motto of ATS stands true. Once it's in the blood there is no turning back.......

[vanzuuk1]

Speaking of persistent, any word on a price for the back spoiler in fiberglass?