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#69662 - 11/06/02 11:49 AM
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More info here... Differance between the Calmini and SLR system (aside from the price) is that the Calmini uses all new parts where as the SLR system has reconditioned parts. Both seem beefy enough. Calmini's is a more simple design though.
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#69663 - 11/06/02 12:00 PM
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I just hope it will work out better then SLR system
(it looks like some people already looking/geting for new bushings for their SLR steering system... )
I think its understandable that SLR did NOT test their system offroad ( or it would not be needing replasment/redesign parts so soon )
Hey Calmini, where did you test your system
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#69664 - 11/06/02 12:10 PM
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I believe Calmini is still testing, thus the delay..
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#69665 - 11/06/02 12:11 PM
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Originally posted by Carlton McMillan: I believe Calmini is still testing, thus the delay.. Oh cool Thanks
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#69666 - 11/06/02 12:22 PM
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I wonder, will the steering stabilizer still work with that? Looks good, and the price is certainly nothing to complain about.
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#69670 - 11/06/02 12:49 PM
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Now that’s what I’m talking about for a reasonable price, wonder where the idea for those bronze bushings came from
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#69672 - 11/06/02 01:05 PM
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Great price! I may stick with calmini for my lift now. A lift and steering system for the price of an SLR lift! Downside being unknown shock quality. Woohoo. I love seeing new products for the X. John
Edit..sorry. Moog tierod ends. my fault for reading too fast!
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#69673 - 11/06/02 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by UTJMAC: This may seem dumb, but by using this system, idler arm fatigue wouldn't be an issue? I noticed they use the moog idler arm. I've heard of bending these, but that was with the stock setup. That is not a MOOG idler arm.. that is one that Calmini built and is much stronger.
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#69674 - 11/06/02 01:10 PM
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Sweet! That will match my new upper control arms I just got to replace my AC ones...
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#69675 - 11/06/02 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by Carlton McMillan: Originally posted by UTJMAC: [b]This may seem dumb, but by using this system, idler arm fatigue wouldn't be an issue? I noticed they use the moog idler arm. I've heard of bending these, but that was with the stock setup. That is not a MOOG idler arm.. that is one that Calmini built and is much stronger.[/b]Actually from what I am seeing they machined a new arm to attach to the factory idler arm. Looks promising and the price is where it should be for a steering system.
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#69676 - 11/06/02 01:22 PM
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Mmm, me likes...
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#69677 - 11/06/02 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by xoc: Part Number NP12450 Price $469.95. (In production, available Aug 2002) Holy shit!!!! I hope this isn't a typo! That's a price range I can deal with. Is Steve taking orders now?
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#69678 - 11/06/02 01:56 PM
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What's with the color change on the bushings between the xterraparts.com pic and the XOC review pic?
Brent
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#69679 - 11/06/02 02:30 PM
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Originally posted by OffroadX: What's with the color change on the bushings between the xterraparts.com pic and the XOC review pic?
Brent I would guess that the pics went through a differant image processing program..
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#69680 - 11/06/02 03:02 PM
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Very nice and price is right. I hope this isn't just vapor like alot of other Calmini products. They eventually show up, but historicaly Calmini has missed their shipping dates on ALOT of their products. Developing products is tough work, and Calmini should be commended, but it can be quite frustrating to wait for a product that was promised and never delivered.
Alot of people could use these things right now. I really like the fac thtat it uses "The center drag link uses beefy off the shelf 11/16” Moog tie rod ends ", and are therefore widely available from sources other than Calmini. I would love to see some testing on this thing.
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#69681 - 11/06/02 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by wqbang: Very nice and price is right. I hope this isn't just vapor like alot of other Calmini products. They eventually show up, but historicaly Calmini has missed their shipping dates on ALOT of their products. Developing products is tough work, and Calmini should be commended, but it can be quite frustrating to wait for a product that was promised and never delivered.
Anyone have a real ETA on these things? Alot of people could use these things right now.
I would love to see some testing on this thing. The info I have is that they have one on a vehicle now and want to do a little more testing before they offer it to the world. I have on good information that the date for release posted on Xterraparts is in fact a good date. And what Calmini products would you consider vapor ware?
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#69682 - 11/06/02 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by Carlton McMillan: And what Calmini products would you consider vapor ware? Quick Disconnects, Bumper, LSD, and various other things took (or are taking) much longer than they said they would. One person in our club waited 6 months after paying for disconnects. This isn't exactly new information... Lots of people complained about Calmini's lag time. This isn't a flame. I am actually quite impressed with the products I have seen in person. Bryan
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#69683 - 11/06/02 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by wqbang: Originally posted by Carlton McMillan: And what Calmini products would you consider vapor ware? Quick Disconnects, Bumper, LSD, and various other things took (or are taking) much longer than they said they would. One person in our club waited 6 months after paying for disconnects. This isn't exactly new information... Lots of people complained about Calmini's lag time.
This isn't a flame. I am actually quite impressed with the products I have seen in person.
BryanAlthough the things you mentioned are not vapor.. Calmini has been slow on delivering some of those things. Such is the manufacturing business
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#69685 - 11/06/02 04:00 PM
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OMFG! Please, please be the solution we are looking for. I will be so happy to not give SLR $1,000. You are right Ian, it does look like the root of the problem has been addressed. When can I get on the waiting list?
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#69686 - 11/06/02 04:03 PM
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Are the tie rods parralel to the LCAs?
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