TexasQuest Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Conquest/Starion Rear Subframe (mybigcommerce.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldStar Posted January 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, tux said: It looks based on their website they have a Group Buy for a Ford 8.8 irs rear subframe Anyone have any details on it? I haven't seen anything specific about it in the FB groups I'm in, so I'm thinking the "group buy" is just those who purchase it from the site now. Unrelated to reply, here are some new pics they have of the modular steering rack bracket setup they are apparently offering now for the front subframe. They say it's to allow for swapping between racks without buying the whole subframe again. https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/326691813_1618550551951633_8373206597778901786_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=PY6eSZLdYZoAX8Gxtsy&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDvsU_zU0IEWBTJFnbLa2EvtGuv09jqeynkaQRGd4rPZQ&oe=63D01100 https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/326455839_665930638603972_1724720354428363108_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=jnZJiGS86vkAX9F7-1U&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAHzSo42yHc4eXQJYNTXE-qQPtXTJPq2EI_66vlg7upag&oe=63D033A0 For those who may be concerned, reportedly there are gussets for reinforcement where the rack brackets meet the subframe, these pics are for the mock up that was being worked on. Edited January 21, 2023 by GoldStar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Definitely on the radar for when I get around to doing the rack swap on one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 4:27 PM, TexasQuest said: Conquest/Starion Rear Subframe (mybigcommerce.com) Ya that's where I saw it. But missing details like what we can use for axels and driveshaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 4 hours ago, psu_Crash said: Definitely on the radar for when I get around to doing the rack swap on one of mine. I'm going to pull the trigger their subframe w/ rack kit, since they claim it comes with everything needed to convert and i have a 1500$ credit on my amex thanks to Revolution Brake not delivering on the bbk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 hours ago, tux said: Ya that's where I saw it. But missing details like what we can use for axels and driveshaft I'd assume with the factory choice it's the factory diff with torque tube, axles and struts. The Ford 8.8 choice may require other fab work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 59 minutes ago, TexasQuest said: I'd assume with the factory choice it's the factory diff with torque tube, axles and struts. The Ford 8.8 choice may require other fab work. I'd assume that also. Wondering if someone has done the legwork over there and have some guidance on the other fab work. Or if they'll do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 2:08 PM, tux said: I'm going to pull the trigger their subframe w/ rack kit, since they claim it comes with everything needed to convert and i have a 1500$ credit on my amex thanks to Revolution Brake not delivering on the bbk Definitely keep us updated on the progress! If the kit with their rack is a win then I'll be next in line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldStar Posted January 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 1:08 PM, tux said: I'm going to pull the trigger their subframe w/ rack kit, since they claim it comes with everything needed to convert and i have a 1500$ credit on my amex thanks to Revolution Brake not delivering on the bbk As a heads up, I didn't see them doing anything regarding a steering coupler, but it's possible I missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) This is from an email with them: Whenever you buy the steering rack through us it will come with everything you need to do that Get BlueMail for Android On Nov 17, 2022, at 6:28 PM, Contact Form <sales@nddmotorsports.com> wrote: '' submitted the form from your 'Contact Us' page A user has submitted the contact form on your store. Here are their details: Hey curious about the starion front cross member rack options. For the ndd power rack option, what is involved in getting your rack mated to the stock steering column and knuckles? Edited January 24, 2023 by tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 9:18 PM, tux said: This is from an email with them: Whenever you buy the steering rack through us it will come with everything you need to do that Get BlueMail for Android On Nov 17, 2022, at 6:28 PM, Contact Form <sales@nddmotorsports.com> wrote: '' submitted the form from your 'Contact Us' page A user has submitted the contact form on your store. Here are their details: Hey curious about the starion front cross member rack options. For the ndd power rack option, what is involved in getting your rack mated to the stock steering column and knuckles? If that's true they will sell a LOT of these! I'll buy 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) On 1/25/2023 at 12:41 PM, psu_Crash said: If that's true they will sell a LOT of these! I'll buy 2! I just bought one last night after speaking w/ Joel over there. He said he's in the middle of making a batch. The tie rods and coupler aren't included in the cost which the website but he said additional cost is around $100 for those parts. He mentioned when you order to add a note saying you need them. Edited January 26, 2023 by tux 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 1:26 PM, tux said: I just bought one last night after speaking w/ Joel over there. He said he's in the middle of making a batch. The tie rods and coupler aren't included in the cost which the website but he said additional cost is around $100 for those parts. He mentioned when you order to add a note saying you need them. Awesome! Any idea what their solution to the steering shaft connection is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Nope, i na guess I'll find out in a month or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Well, a month or so has long passed. I still haven't received anything from them. I called in the middle of april to see what was up and was told that the following week on Wednesday my order would ship. Since then I've waited patiently and received nothing. Tried to call a few times this week and received no response. Anyone else buy and have a similar experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldStar Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) I bought a set of rear control arms from them through MKS as he started to support them around the time of his site re-design. I put in the order on 2/27, didn't receive the control arms themselves until 4/28. However, when I got them, one of the bushings (NDD makes their own) was missing the inner metal sleeve, and another mount on the control arm was completely missing it's bushing. I notified Mikie of this when I got them in, and he's followed up with them multiple times since, but I'm still waiting for NDD to send me the missing bushing/sleeves. The control arms themselves look high-quality to me (I'll see if I can get some pictures when I get time) but this exchange with them so far sucks. I'm really hoping it's just growing pains/unexpected demand. Edited June 1, 2023 by GoldStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Well, luckily you received them. I'm on 5 months. One more and it's the heck with them time. Edited June 1, 2023 by tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatIsIt86 Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 4:38 PM, tux said: Well, luckily you received them. I'm on 5 months. One more and it's the heck with them time. Well this is extremely disappointing. Lord knows I would be up for ordering one of these immediately if my money wasn't likely just going to sit in limbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Yea. I'm not terribly pleased at the moment. I'm still waiting for a call back to my voicemails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldStar Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Since I'm still waiting on the bushings, here's a couple of pics of the rear control arms out of the car: And here's what's preventing me from installing them: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 They called me yesterday and let me know it should be no more than 2 weeks before i receive my subframe and steering rack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, GoldStar said: Since I'm still waiting on the bushings, here's a couple of pics of the rear control arms out of the car: And here's what's preventing me from installing them: That stinks. I find it strange they wouldn't use similar bushings to what's in the mks or mk1 kits. They do look very nice though. Edited June 18, 2023 by tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldStar Posted June 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 16 hours ago, tux said: That stinks. I find it strange they wouldn't use similar bushings to what's in the mks or mk1 kits. They do look very nice though. yeah I kinda wanted to try pulling the MKS bushings out of my current control arms, but I didn't want to immobilize my car on a hunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatIsIt86 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 7:34 PM, tux said: They called me yesterday and let me know it should be no more than 2 weeks before i receive my subframe and steering rack. Hopefully they honor their words. Literally just sent an "inquiry" today asking if they are still producing the subframe kit with the steering rack and according to them they are up and running in their new shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 I checked today, they said I can still expect them this week. Not sure how since today is Thursday and they haven't shipped yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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