Scott Coats
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• Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
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 Posted:5/25/2003 13:04 |
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Well, after reading their web site (www.centramatic.com) and speaking with their veyy friendly sales department, I'm sold on the Centramatics wheel balancers. They list for $199 a set (4) and I think I'd like to give them a try.
If anyone is interested in a group purchase, I would be willing to coordinate it. Basically, I'd purchase the kits at wholesale and re-ship to you at cost plus actual shipping (I doubt they'll do separate drop ships, but I'll check. That would be easier). You'd send me payment via PayPal or check.
Interested? I think we'd need at least four folks to make it happen. If I get three others intersted, I'll call them Tuesday AM and post details. Post your interest here...
Scott
2001 PSD Excursion, 4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's, SS Westin Tube Steps, 2200 watt sound system, full pillar gauges, AFE Air Raid, DiabloSport Revolution experimental custom EEC chip (120HP) tune, 4" exhaust, clear turn/head lamps, safety brake light, oversize wipers, 2003 SuperDuty turn signal/heated power towing mirrors, billet grill, limo tint, ProComp steering stabilizer and shocks, the list goes on... |
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:5/25/2003 21:38 |
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I'm interested. I guess that means two more to go. How much less do you think it would it be?? |
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:5/26/2003 06:03 |
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I'm game. I'll be back off of Vaction the 15th!
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Scott Coats
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• Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
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Posted:5/28/2003 21:10 |
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Still watching for another couple of folks to buy in. Please post a note here if you'll commit to the purchase.
Scott
2001 PSD Excursion, 4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's, SS Westin Tube Steps, 2200 watt sound system, full pillar gauges, AFE Air Raid, DiabloSport Revolution experimental custom EEC chip (120HP) tune, 4" exhaust, clear turn/head lamps, safety brake light, oversize wipers, 2003 SuperDuty turn signal/heated power towing mirrors, billet grill, limo tint, ProComp steering stabilizer and shocks, the list goes on... |
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E. Long
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:5/29/2003 06:52 |
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| Quote: | Still watching for another couple of folks to buy in. Please post a note here if you'll commit to the purchase.
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Having briefly checked out their site and not read all of their material...do these essentially eliminate the need for wheel balance weights or are they still required for "initial" balancing?
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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Posted:5/29/2003 10:55 |
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The way I understand it is they completely eliminate the need for balancing weights. In fact I think that was a question on their FAQ, I'll double check.
Just checked their FAQ's and NO the tires do NOT have to be pre balanced. |
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:5/29/2003 11:10 |
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Scott, Sorry but I gotta retract myself. I need to spend the money on brakes and Hellwig swaybar first. Sorry about that, but after checking some things, it's just not in the budget right now.  |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:5/29/2003 14:59 |
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Count me in. 
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Weatherlite
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• Mountain Home AFB, ID, USA |
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• Registered on 10/21/2002 |
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Posted:5/30/2003 23:21 |
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I'd love to buy in as well but no money either!
However, I'm sure that folks like me who can't afford it now would be interested in the future if you could still arrange it then.
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Scott Coats
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• Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
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Posted:6/2/2003 09:41 |
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As I figure it, we only have two buyers at this point. I'm still game as soon as someone else chimes in with a commitment.
Scott
2001 PSD Excursion, 4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's, SS Westin Tube Steps, 2200 watt sound system, full pillar gauges, AFE Air Raid, DiabloSport Revolution experimental custom EEC chip (120HP) tune, 4" exhaust, clear turn/head lamps, safety brake light, oversize wipers, 2003 SuperDuty turn signal/heated power towing mirrors, billet grill, limo tint, ProComp steering stabilizer and shocks, the list goes on... |
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