[font=Arial:1bade41f9d] [/font:1bade41f9d][size=22:1bade41f9d][color=red]The RWB has shipped out today 11/21
via USPS Priority Mail
Expect delivery in 2-3 working days
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Finally!

Price? 257.90 a pair, plus $10 shipping via USPS Priority Mail.
Just in case, here are some other prices from the web;

C4guru GP TAPERED 267.90 includes shipping
Corvette Central BALL 299.99 w/o shipping
Ecklers BALL 299.99 w/o shipping
Ecklers AC Delco BALL 575.98 w/o shipping
Rock Auto BALL 311.58 w/o shipping
Ebay TAPERED (same part) 313.76 includes shipping

The GP will be broken into blocks of 15 pairs, one pair per member for the first block. The first block will start now and end when the money is collected or the 5th of November which ever comes first. Shipment will take 2-3 weeks and I'll get'em out to you ASAP!

I expect the second block to commence after the first of the new year. Those members that listed on the original CF post have reservations to the first block. NOTE: You must be registered with C4guru and paid by November 5th. If not I will offer the reservation to the next members on the list.

OK. Why C4guru? It turns out that to run a GP at the CF you must be a Supporting Vendor. This prevents members from undercutting the other vendors pricing. Makes sense to me but we can get a much better price here and pass the savings onto the members.

Heres the list of reservations. I will update this list as each member checks in and payments are received. Please PM me or use my listed email address. I will send the payment info at that time.

Oh yeah, payments can be sent via PayPal or MO's. No checks or CC's.

I'll check in twice a day to update this info column.
If your not listed, please contact me ASAP.
ALSO Please communicate with c4guru PM or email. NOT on the CF

(Counts are pairs)

Bluewasp..........1-C------PAID 11/1
jaa1992...........1-C------PAID 10/30
GS023.............1-C------PAID 10/30
Slalom4me......1-C------PAID 10/27
Klaus-96..........1-C------PAID 10/27
VanSpeed........1-C------PAID 10/30
Zix..................1-C------Paid 11/3
1991ZR1..........1-C------Paid 11/3
tomtom72........1-C------PAID 10/28
Carl Johansson.1-C------Paid
BVVHO.............1-C------PAID 10/30
l1sikes............ 1-C------Paid 11/3
CentralCoaster..1-C------PAID 10/30
LarryK 87..........1-C------Paid 11/6
OZGS517..........1-C------Paid 11/5
_____________________ 15 pairs 1st Block

Draven.............1
Trog................1
l1sikes............ 1
waveman22......1
gear-head2.......1
Strick...............1
Bluewasp..........1
Metal-Tech........1
ittlfly...............1
ScaryFast.........1
MSR................1
CactusJim..........1
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Heres the pics of the RWB disassembled

P/N found is from the inner race package ET-CRI-0846...NTN...JAPAN








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Other links of interest
RWB Research on the CF
RWB Disassembled

What address do we use for PayPal?

Thanks!

email sent.

Thanks,
Ken R.

Sorry I'm confused, maybe you can explain. Reading the thread on CF the price per bearing seems to be about $70 each on e-bay. How did we get this "fantastic deal" for a pair as a group purchase? I've always been a little math challenged but something doesn't ad up!

Okay JrRifleCoach I'm in! I have a paypal account so if it's okay with you I'd like to use it???


Tom

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Interesting question mate yes, what breed are these bearings? I generally stick to SKF of FAG for any kind of bearing i need over here.

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Case, unlike most Corvette wheel bearings which are simple ball type, these are tapered roller bearings which should be much more durable. What confuses me is the link on CF to the e-bay site selling these at $70 each, my math skills aren't the best but seems like a pair should be about $140, can someone explain what I'm missing?

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Think I figured it out, looks like they sell both types of rear bearing, the ball type is $70, the tapered one lists for $140!

There are two different types of bearings from this bearing company. One is the cheaper one , ball bearing type, for $70 and the Taper bearing for this GP offer. You pay for what you get.

Yeah i know all that, but SKF bearings arent rubbish, and they do go the distance. Im interested to know what breed these bearings are though.

Case, These are NTN - NSKF bearings. The RWB as a part is assembled by this vendor. The bearings have gone the distance so far with a few CF members having good success in autocrossing.

Steve

Roger that, i dont understand the first bit mate. SKF bearings may be swedish, but i dont speak it!! What on earth is NTN - NSKF?

NTN makes great bearings. Canadian firm, IIRC.

I hope to participate the next time around. I am coming due - about 75k since the last bearing replacement... but I can only do one fix at a time... and the drivetrain is first!

Then I will hit the rear suspension again (ujoints/bearings).

I need to consider doing this to bastet's car, too. But the bearings feel ok so far.

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Made in China..... :silent:

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Indeed they are. "NSKF" is probably an attempt to knockoff the popular SKF name. The better question is, what isn't made in China?

NTN are also made in China and India now:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/b ... ries/2002121402000200.htm

SKF is in China:
http://www.ebearing.com/news2003/111201.htm

The GM bearing supplier from here NDH, is out of business. Their OEM market was bought by General Bearing. And yes, GB is manufacturing bearings in China too: (paragraph 5-7)
http://www.generalbearing.com/history/index.html



So with that depressing news, I'll send my money as soon as I find what paypal address.

sad... maybe these firms have better metalurgy... let's hope.

So why do I need to buy these? or how do I know mine are failing? Thanks........

jack up the rear end, then grab the wheel at 6 and 12, then rock it. if it moves, the bearings are worn. otherwise, fine.

I would expect yours to be ok... lotsa miles - about 90k wear them out, but more importantly, curbings to the most damage.

Funny, i put 2 SKF bearings on the back of my 94 about 18 months age, and they are both made in Sweden.

New Member over here!! Lotsa familiar faces I see.

Will be paying with MO can you please e-mail me your address. TIA :thumbright:

sent pm, need paypal info.

payment sent.

Thanks

Well registration here was a snap - you have a PM so you can tell me where to send the MO.

Thanks again for all your research and getting this set up!

Alright, I have my MO in hand, did I miss the address to send it to?

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So while they may have facilities in China, SKF also makes parts elsewhere

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Can someone send me the Payment info.

thanks

Bluewasp, PM sent

Pm sent where? no PMs here or on the other forum. ?????

Why can't you post the paypal info in the thread?

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Because I care not to share my email addresses with the world, just with those that have a need to know.

Lets try that PM again..

I may very soon be needing a RW bearing/hub for my LT4 coupe. Can anyone vouch for the quality/durability of these new assemblies? I'm intrigued by the tapered bearing design. Seems to me that's the way they should have been built all along.

What are the differences between the install procedure for these as opposed to the OEM-style bearings?

TIA.

Live well,

SJW

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Please read the entire first post AND the two links to the other posts at another forum. All of your questions can be answered there.

Got it this time! You have money!

thanks
robert

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I know what you mean. I started getting a ton of spam right around when I signed up on this site again. (Bogus deleted me.) Not saying it was this site, but is possible. I don't quite know how that stuff works.

I did not delete you... Brut did... when he upgraded everything... 2 years ago.

So there.

I donno about spamming... but I do know our emails are not displayed.

Bump

If anyone knows the whereabouts of the missing members from the first group Please let them know time is running out.

Any members from the second are welcome to check in and plan to make payments.

Steve

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What's the deadline for the second group?

For the first two members listed in the second group to reply to this call, Wednesday the 7th.

For the second group to materialize for the second set of bearings, after Christmas.

im in if it is still open, pm sent

Thanks for setting up the GP. I came over from the "other" website (CF) and will be watching for the second batch of bearings going on sale. Still interested in two pair if that can be negotiated when my turn to buy comes up.

If your listed in the second group and wish to play please PM me ASAP.

The bearings will be ordered by weeks end all monies need to be in the bank at that time.

NOTE If you want to sent money via USPS, Use the priority flat rate mail envelope for a cost of around 5 bucks.

Bump for shipping date

anything new?

Bump!
Going out in the mail tomorrow!

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Thank you, JRC.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

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I received my wheel bearings today.

Thanks Steve!

cool, mine showed up today. Thanks steve

Cool! Just curious. What condition was packaging?
Did USPS bang up the box?
Or did they take the liberty to "UPS" the package.....

Steve,

USPS did a great job. The outside of the box is in excellent condition.


Klaus

This looks like it's been a total success!!!

I hope it's the first of many such successes!

Three cheers to Steve for doing a great job here!