New NAAKE and QA1 Dealer

[Dennis Reinhart]

I just wanted the club to know I spoke to the owners of Naake today and I am in the process of setting up my account to handle the east coast, NAAKE within the next few days will be adding a Quad shock system to independently adjust each individual strut and or shock, as soon as the information is available I will post it, so I am proud to announce this new product line and I want to offer the club a group buy on this kit

http://www.naake.com/MercMarauder.html

The clubs normal price is 899.00 but if we can get five or more sales I will work with the club for a group price, so once we get confirmed orders I will call you with pricing.

[MMSuperFan]

I just wanted the club to know I spoke to the owners of Naake today and I am in the process of setting up my account to handle the east coast, NAAKE within the next few days will be adding a Quad shock system to independently adjust each individual strut and or shock, as soon as the information is available I will post it, so I am proud to announce this new product line and I want to offer the club a group buy on this kit

http://www.naake.com/MercMarauder.html

The clubs normal price is 899.00 but if we can get five sales I will drop this to 859.00 if we can get ten kits sold I will lower this to 840.00

Count me in Dennis! That's one!

[SergntMac]

Bravo, Dennis, congrats! Count me in, I am #2 for the whole kit, with adjustment tools.

I love the shocks, but I am unsure about the springs, so, one question...Can I keep my KB front springs? I'm in love with the ride and handling I have, and I don't know much about the springs Naake/QA1 use in the front. I was very disappointed by the Eibach, don't want to go there again. Any choice here? It won't change my mind, but let me know anyway, please?

[Donny Carlson]

Bravo, Dennis, congrats! Count me in, I am #2 for the whole kit, with adjustment tools.

I love the shocks, but I am unsure about the springs, so, one question...Can I keep my KB front springs? I'm in love with the ride and handling I have, and I don't know much about the springs Naake/QA1 use in the front. I was very disappointed by the Eibach, don't want to go there again. Any choice here? It won't change my mind, but let me know anyway, please?
I asked about this, too, and my tech said "no." The shocks on the front are different than the rears, in that they are setup for coil over application. I'm not real clear on the technical reason why. I'm sure the definitive answer is forthcoming.

I will say that I've driven a car with these coil overs, and the ride was superb.

[stevengerard]

me three :xtree:

[martyo]

Let's not forget to thank Todd who got the ball rolling on these and had them designed for Legal Knevil, at which point they were tested on his car.

You have to hand it to Todd. He pioneered a lot of developments for our cars and we have all benefited from them, yet Todd forgot to make any money for himself on any of these deals (QA1s, Metcos, etc., etc). Personally, I am glad that I at least bought dinner for Todd tonight.

Damn, now that I think about it, Todd really needs to go into the auto business. Don't y'all agree?

[SergntMac]

Let's not forget to thank Todd who got the ball rolling on these and had them designed for Legal Knevil, at which point they were tested on his car. You have to hand it to Todd. He pioneered a lot of developments for our cars and we have all benefited from them, yet Todd forgot to make any money for himself on any of these deals (QA1s, Metcos, etc., etc). Personally, I am glad that I at least bought dinner for Todd tonight. Damn, now that I think about it, Todd really needs to go into the auto business. Don't y'all agree?
I'm in full agreement here, Martin, but within the parameters of what really took place. Todd's contribution to us from Metco followed first and second production runs of the "ZM" control arm kit, there were about 50 sets of this mod on the pavement before any of us got a peek at the Metco version. Very sweet stuff BTW, but not the product of "pioneering."

The Naake/QA1 mod is another great moment and thank you Todd, but one due to unfold someday. I was working on a likewise mod myself, and IMHO, it was just a matter of who would make them, when, and how much we'll pay, all falling into place. Do not overlook Todd's contribution with the Metco drivershaft loop, and induction bellows, both originally developed and fit to the Marauder by Kenny Brown, and standard equipment on 50 plus Kenny Brown Marauder S cars on the street today, most of them produced before we heard of Metco here.

A sincere tip of my hat to TAF, but his contribution and accomplishment should be measured against that of many others here, yourself included, who developed and delivered mods for this great automobile on behalf of MM owners at large. FordNut and Donny Carlson also belongs on this list, and applause is due to all, in proportion to thier accomplishment. BTW, thank you too, Martin, for lapel pins, fender badges, and more recently, mouse pads, all just as important as performance mods, to the typical owners here. I love it when an average Joe with little to gain, steps up and takes a risk, and without thinking of making any money on the deal. In fact, those people I mention here would probably look back to remember that they lost money on the deal, and not really care. This accomplishment is what it's really all about.

As I recall it, I bought you dinner back then too. Was it enough thanks?

[martyo]

As I recall it, I bought you dinner back then too. Was it enough thanks?

Yes, as a matter of fact it was. Food is, an always has been, the way to my heart. And, simple stuff works best. Say DQ, Waffle House or BBQ.

I didn't mean to suggest here that others weren't also contributors. And, I don't believe that I said that at all. My purpose was solely to hi light some of Todd's achievements (many of which have shone so brightly with the launch of LK, which has me in teh ATL yest again this weekend) and publicly express appreciation for his efforts.

[Bradley G]

Marty are you saying BBQ,a dilly bar and a stack of waffels gets us a ride in L/K?:cool4:
Bradley G
I noticed you sig; Nice Run! I have your vid on my start page.Tax day?

[martyo]

Tax day?

It just seemed so appropriate.

[BADMERC]

I just received Naakes kit yesterday. Joel at Naake is very helpful. The instructions are great. I am happy that I did not install the Eibachs

[Dennis Reinhart]

Let's not forget to thank Todd who got the ball rolling on these and had them designed for Legal Knevil, at which point they were tested on his car.

You have to hand it to Todd. He pioneered a lot of developments for our cars and we have all benefited from them, yet Todd forgot to make any money for himself on any of these deals (QA1s, Metcos, etc., etc). Personally, I am glad that I at least bought dinner for Todd tonight.

Damn, now that I think about it, Todd really needs to go into the auto business. Don't y'all agree?

ABSOLUTLEY Tod gave me there number and helped with this.

[Bradley G]

LOL

Imagine how much tax would be if L/K was purchaced as a whole?:eek:
Bradley G
Sorry Dennis, congradulations on cool new goodies!

It just seemed so appropriate.

[MMSuperFan]

I just wanted the club to know I spoke to the owners of Naake today and I am in the process of setting up my account to handle the east coast, NAAKE within the next few days will be adding a Quad shock system to independently adjust each individual strut and or shock, as soon as the information is available I will post it, so I am proud to announce this new product line and I want to offer the club a group buy on this kit

http://www.naake.com/MercMarauder.html

The clubs normal price is 899.00 but if we can get five or more sales I will work with the club for a group price, so once we get confirmed orders I will call you with pricing.

This thread started out with a Group Buy offer and somehow it just died.
I think Dennis has three commitments. Anyone else???

[Dennis Reinhart]

All I can do is post the information I will gladly help the club any way I can, in doing a group buy on this product, I want to thank Todd Fisher for directing me to them, and I will do a great deal if we can get five confirmed sales, if intersted please call me I will tell you exactly what I can do, and will get started on this, if some one wants to help out and cordinate this I will compensate you for your time and effort.

[kartherma]

Looks like a good deal, but I wanted to make sure I knew exactly what I was looking at...Is this a group buy for this part?? Part Number # NA-MMKIT the complete kit with single adjustable shocks?

thanks, curt

[Marauderman]

, if some one wants to help out and cordinate this I will compensate you for your time and effort.


The only person who could every fill such a position--is TODD FISHER--He is mister Coordinator if there was ever such a person--just has Marty!!

[SouLRioT]

Damn, now that I think about it, Todd really needs to go into the auto business. Don't y'all agree?

I agree that would be a SOUND decision, I called Todd the other day to thank him for what he's done.

As far as the real reason of this thread I wish I coud afford to get in on the GP but it will have to be further down the line. Enjoy the better handling guys.

[Donny Carlson]

Looks like a good deal, but I wanted to make sure I knew exactly what I was looking at...Is this a group buy for this part?? Part Number # NA-MMKIT the complete kit with single adjustable shocks?

thanks, curt
It would have to be. The double adjustables would be at least two benjamens more.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is the update on the QA1 order I only got two confirmed orders so I have waited to see if any more were interested in this group buy its summer and vacation time so I understand, so those two members I have given them the group price and placed the orders and there on there way you can call for tracking # later on this week.

[TooManyFords]

#4 / I'm in too for the whole kit-n-kaboodle!

(after re-reading the thread, I guess I'm #3!)

I'll get with you in a PM Dennis to figure out pmt etc. Might not be able to until next week though... But I still want em!

John