Ground Control (Group Purchace List) Very close! - Page 8

wildwhl · #**106** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 02:56 AM

Guys...the GC kit sucks...really.

For everyone else on the road that is

WW

VELOSE · #**107** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 11:56 AM

I did call yesterday and spoke with Jay at GC. I asked who was in charge of releasing the coilover kit for the CTS-V. He asked, why? I told him because I have $500 ready send hiim for that kit, and there's a 10 page thread of members who want it too. He said to call back in an hour because he was going to make the attempt to sign on with the forum as a sponsor. Once that was done, he would sell me a kit. When I did call back in that hour, he said the paperwork per the forum would not be complete till Tuesday. So I guess we'll wait for that internet forum special sale price until then.

jm3 · #**108** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 12:51 PM

First post: My name is Jay from Ground Control.

Ground Control is officially a supporting vendor now.
Well, actually, my username of "jm3" is a supporting vendor, not actually "Ground Control".....

This is directly related to the fact that I am just NOT one of those people who are real savvy with the soft part of computers. I can repair my laptop (3 hours, not bad!), build my own network out of components, machine C-adillac parts, but I cannot figure out how to change the username.

This now directly relates to the next facts: I type poorly. Some kids in high school took typing (to meet girls) but I took machine shop and "motor+cycle shop". I met girls through alternate methods.

So, we are happy to answer specific emails, but please do not expect some of those super fast instant messages, or super very fast replies. I spend as much time as possible getty dirty instead of staying clean, which means being away from the computer and away from the phone.

So I will quickly explain some of the delays:

The first "part we are waiting for" was a urethane spacer for the bushing. No problem, we specced everything to fit an existing design from THE major manufacturer of urethane, and then voila! They cannot ship because of huge internal troubles. We had a new design made by another company we deal with. Just takes longer when you have to make molds etc.
2nd delay: redesign a part to make it... I don't want to say fool proof, but "tamper-resistant" is a good choice. Just a method of attaching to the snap ring that is better than the GM setup.
3rd item, based on feedback from beta kits, we are building and including a little tool to help press out the front bushing (necessary for strength). This is actually easy to do with this proper tool.
4th item: we intend to supply a "nivomat spacer", with props to the guy who developed it.
So, depending on various stars aligning, we will be shipping parts next week.

I would only ask that if you have any questions, please email them to "stan@ground-control.com". Stan can help with lots of things, and will run extra technical questions by me.

Thanks, Jay

edit: I know C-adillac is not hyphenated, but I was messing around with tricking the "in message" hyper+links.

urbanski · #**109** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 01:06 PM

YAY!!!!

Welcome!!!!

VELOSE · #**110** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 01:33 PM

I hope this is available next week. If so, can I get the first kit? I'm planning to go to Thunderhill on June 22nd. I'd like to have this on before then.

Thanks Jay for posting up.

DILLIGAF · #**111** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 01:39 PM

Are you guys putting up a group buy thread?We have a list in here somewhere for you guys with our user names.When do you guys want our money?Randy

wildwhl · #**112** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 01:45 PM

**Florian** · #**113** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 02:18 PM

Welcome Jay, glad to see you chiming in..let us know when the GP is ready.

F

calicadi · #**114** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 09:47 PM

Thanks Jay! My check is on the grid waiting for the green flag.

**ctsvett** · #**115** (**permalink**) 06-02-06, 10:32 PM

welcome! I will work on getting your username changed to Ground Control... PM me..

Reed

thebigjimsho · #**116** (**permalink**) 06-03-06, 08:11 PM

My loins are getting moist...

rgd · #**117** (**permalink**) 06-04-06, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Florian

Cmon CG, stop fooking around already....! Theres two guys on the board with your goodies on their cars, and yet you still toy with us.....

F

Make that three guys with their goodies. Car #3 is on QA1 shocks too. Which I might add work just great with GC kit 600# and 650# even though I wish I had 700/750.
So now you know!
rgd

rgd · #**118** (**permalink**) 06-04-06, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm3

First post: My name is Jay from Ground Control.

Ground Control is officially a supporting vendor now.
Well, actually, my username of "jm3" is a supporting vendor, not actually "Ground Control".....

This is directly related to the fact that I am just NOT one of those people who are real savvy with the soft part of computers. I can repair my laptop (3 hours, not bad!), build my own network out of components, machine C-adillac parts, but I cannot figure out how to change the username.

This now directly relates to the next facts: I type poorly. Some kids in high school took typing (to meet girls) but I took machine shop and "motor+cycle shop". I met girls through alternate methods.

So, we are happy to answer specific emails, but please do not expect some of those super fast instant messages, or super very fast replies. I spend as much time as possible getty dirty instead of staying clean, which means being away from the computer and away from the phone.

So I will quickly explain some of the delays:

The first "part we are waiting for" was a urethane spacer for the bushing. No problem, we specced everything to fit an existing design from THE major manufacturer of urethane, and then voila! They cannot ship because of huge internal troubles. We had a new design made by another company we deal with. Just takes longer when you have to make molds etc.
2nd delay: redesign a part to make it... I don't want to say fool proof, but "tamper-resistant" is a good choice. Just a method of attaching to the snap ring that is better than the GM setup.
3rd item, based on feedback from beta kits, we are building and including a little tool to help press out the front bushing (necessary for strength). This is actually easy to do with this proper tool.
4th item: we intend to supply a "nivomat spacer", with props to the guy who developed it.
So, depending on various stars aligning, we will be shipping parts next week.

I would only ask that if you have any questions, please email them to "stan@ground-control.com". Stan can help with lots of things, and will run extra technical questions by me.

Thanks, Jay

edit: I know C-adillac is not hyphenated, but I was messing around with tricking the "in message" hyper+links.

Thanks Jay...

BTW got my ring from you yesterday, Thanks.

Oh the first thanks is for not making a liar out of me and signing up, FINALLY!!! Lol The kit is awesome I love it, the rest of you guys will too!
But I do have a small modification to your tool to suggest that is great.

rgd · #**119** (**permalink**) 06-04-06, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VELOSE

I hope this is available next week. If so, can I get the first kit? I'm planning to go to Thunderhill on June 22nd. I'd like to have this on before then.

Thanks Jay for posting up.

Hey Bossplaya,

If you get your kit and time is tight I can help with the install if you want. as you know I have had my shocks on and off at least 10 times maybe more. Hell I have three sets of extra springs to prove it.

Speaking of which, Hey Dreamin...

Intellex · #**120** (**permalink**) 06-04-06, 02:59 PM

In for a shortage of jackstands the day these ship