FS: OBX Belleville Washers

[rbryant]

I have several sets of OBX Bellevilles for sale.

Just send $15 via PayPal to "rich_bryant_is@yahoo.com" with OBX Washers as the subject and I will ship them out. I will also ship them to Canada for an extra dollar making it $16 (US) for those in the north.


I have some pictures and instructions in a thread here and on my webpage:

http://rbryant.freeshell.org/obx_washers.htm

I put them on ebay aswell but I am selling them for less here.

-Rich

[nomadman2001]

I assume that means to send the $15 to PayPal?

Mine were cracked and I got the eBay seller of the OBX unit to replace them for me but I would still like to have a set of spares on hand.
Thanks, Jim.


I have several sets of OBX Bellevilles for sale.

Just send $15 to "rich_bryant_is@yahoo.com" with OBX Washers as the subject and I will ship them out.

I have some pictures and instructions in a thread here and on my webpage:

http://rbryant.freeshell.org/obx_washers.htm

I put them on ebay aswell but I am selling them for less here.

-Rich

[rbryant]

I assume that means to send the $15 to PayPal?

Mine were cracked and I got the eBay seller of the OBX unit to replace them for me but I would still like to have a set of spares on hand.
Thanks, Jim.

Oops I forgot to say PayPal originally. I updated the message.

My opinion is that if they are arriving (already cracked) then the risk of them cracking during usage is unacceptable. We have at least one case documented where they were ok when installed and cracked after a few drag strip runs.

Also mine are from a legit belleville manufacturer. Who knows where the stock ones come from and if they are true belleville washers designed for constant stress or if they are just cheap conical washers not really designed for constant stress.

-Rich

[CanadianDaytona]

$15 for us canadians too?

[rbryant]

Lets make it $16 (US) to Canada. I think that should work out fairly.

-Rich

[boost geek]

Paypal sent!:thumb:

[nomadman2001]

$15 sent to PayPal. Thanks! :nod:

[CanadianDaytona]

$16 sent...
Cheers
Chris

[rbryant]

Thanks guys. Please let everyone know what you think when you get them.

-Rich

[boost geek]

Just got mine today. You shipped them quick, dude!:thumb: I'll put these away for when I pull my diff, hopefully will be a LONG time!

[CanadianDaytona]

Got mine today..Super Quick Shipping even for us Canucks!
Thanks abunch Rich!

now if I can just get these bolts undone :p
Cheers
Chris
(EDIT: Just Cracked it open..Man was it overtorqued..Anyway good thing I orders these, the second last washer was in 2 peices!!)

[rbryant]

I am now back from my extended vacation so I can once again supply the belleville washers.

Let me know if you need a set or better just just send me the money and I will ship them right out... :)

-Rich

[rbryant]

I have just a few sets of these washers left. I need to decide if I should invest in a second run of them.

BTW I did a quality check on my washers vs the OBX washers. I hit the OBX one w/ a 2lb sledge that I affectinately call my BFH. It held up to the first soft wrist swing but promply cracked with a medium swing. It actually looked grainly like cast iron where it cracked! I then took one of the replacements and hit it with the same force or possibly even more 10 times in a row and noticed no damage!

Let me know if you want one of the last few sets. Just $15 US and $16 US for Canada shipped. I am considering a second run of them if they sell fast but they might go up to $20 a set.

Alternatively I have installed +60% spring rate washers in my personal OBX. I am considering supplying those instead of the stock size to provide a bit more preload.

Let me know if you would like the stock size or the +60% washers and it will influence what I supply in the future.

Thanks,

Rich

[Ondonti]

do you see a sizable advantage to thos +60% washers?

[rbryant]

do you see a sizable advantage to thos +60% washers?

Well in theory it would take more of a difference in traction before the diff had to start transfering torque.

In theory it would also make the car turn a little harder (less differentiation in the front wheels) but I don't think it is a big deal and I haven't noticed anything strange with my GLHS and the powerful quick ratio rack. I don't see any negatives on the drag strip.

The washers work the same way as the springs in a phantom grip work. The difference being when the phantom grip springs don't hold you get an open diff and when the OBX/quaife belleville springs don't hold you start to transfer torque through the helical gears.

With all of that said if I have one tire in the air I can still turn it without all that much effort. I can get my torque wrench on it if anyone cars to know just how much.

As with anything in the auto industry without back to back tests on the same car it is impossible to say if they really help... No promises of 11 second quarter mile times, instant wealth, and enlarged manhood for the +60% washers. I would keep them the same price though so it is really just which one you feel better about using. :)

-Rich

[Ondonti]

tests would be cool. I enjoyed those insert tests. made me feel bad for purchasing a piece of crap long ago lol

[rbryant]

All,

Due to the increased shipping costs I am upping the prices slightly.

I am also offering replacement 12.9 Bolts (some arrived stripped and bent).

Washers are now $17/set shipped.
Bolts and washers (recommended) are now $32/set shipped.

Sorry to have to do this and thanks for all the great support!

Just send me a PM or the money directly :) to paypal (rich_bryant_is @ yahoo.com) and I will send them right out!

All profits go back into my GLHS or new product projects.

-Rich

[ShelbyMopar]

I ordered bolts + washers off Rich, highly reccomended, good guy to deal with!

[rbryant]

Hey guys/gals,

Just wanted to give a heads up that I will be on vacation next week 8/5/07 - 8/11/07. If you need a washer/bolt kit in that timeframe please order before Friday evening.

After 8/11 I will be back and ready to take orders!

Thanks,

Rich

[rbryant]

Hey guys/gals,

Just wanted to give a heads up that I will be on vacation next week 8/5/07 - 8/11/07. If you need a washer/bolt kit in that timeframe please order before Friday evening.

After 8/11 I will be back and ready to take orders!

Thanks,

Rich

Ok I am back from my vacation and ready to take orders.

FYI: Never stay at the Grand Pladium Resort near Cancun (Playa Del Carmen Mexico) unless you enjoy days severe stomach issues while on vacation... It seems that it was part of the all inclusive package!

Thanks,

Rich

[rbryant]

In an attempt to make ordering a bit easier I added some primitive paypal "buy now" buttons to my writeup. This should help eliminate any questions about price, etc.

http://rbryant.freeshell.org/obx_washers

I have plenty of bolts and washers in stock so feel free to order either the washers or the bolt/washer kits through the page!

As always feel free to PM or email me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Rich