[driven2exceSS]

Originally Posted by driven2exceSS

Hey Nick, how long was your wait time for all those parts to come in direct from BMR? I've been waiting for my shipment notification for just toe rods ordered from a forum supporting vender that were ordered on Aug 12th. If they do not arrive prior to Sept 1st, I will not be using them in the future I know that.

Good news ... after 2weeks & 2days I finally got my emailed receipt and tracking #. Delivery info has not posted yet, only label created. I highly doubt they will be here before the 1st.

*Edit* Nope, projected for delivery on the 2nd. Fortunately I was able to switch my alignment appointment at the race shop.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by driven2exceSS

Yes, just if you're looking for items to be discounted, company's tend not to want to under sell their authorized vendors. So usually the deals are through the vendor. Some items I tend to order direct, to hopefully get the most current version if something about the product has been changed or updated.

Actually that is not the case. Our Company like most in this Industry use what is called MAP Pricing. That means that No Vendor can undercut the Manufacturer or their Competition. Enforcement is tough as Vendors play games, but if they are caught, they lose their right to sell the product!

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by driven2exceSS

Hey Nick, how long was your wait time for all those parts to come in direct from BMR? I've been waiting for my shipment notification for just toe rods ordered from a forum supporting vender that were ordered on Aug 12th. If they do not arrive prior to Sept 1st, I will not be using them in the future I know that.

Please consider the conditions that we live in today!

Here at BMR our business is up 35% since the Start of the Year and we've been in Business for over twenty years. We are churning out more products than ever before and our Powdercoat Dept is running 24 Hours a day, when it used to be 1 shift a day. We Never shut down for the pandemic!

You may have heard of Supply Chain issues in other industries, but I will tell you it is serious in this business. Shock Companies like Koni & Bilstein were shut down for months and it will take them a long time to catch up. Same thing with Bushing companies ( they warned us last year that would be issues this year - I don't think they knew about Covid). We can't assemble parts that require Bushings if we don't have them. Another thing we don't make are Swaybars which is in the same ballpark as Bushings and Shocks.

We have ways to check our competition on how we are doing in comparison. We are doing a Lot better than other companies in our Product categories. Would we love to not have any delays or backorders - absolutely! It's no fun talking to customers when they don't have parts yet.

So I would ask for people to have some patience, be nice to one another, and stay healthy! We are in this together.

[driven2exceSS]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Actually that is not the case. Our Company like most in this Industry use what is called MAP Pricing. That means that No Vendor can undercut the Manufacturer or their Competition. Enforcement is tough as Vendors play games, but if they are caught, they lose their right to sell the product!

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Please consider the conditions that we live in today!

Here at BMR our business is up 35% since the Start of the Year and we we've been in Business for over twenty years. We are churning out more products than ever before and our Powdercoat Dept is running 24 Hours a day, when it used to be 1 shift a day. We Never shut down for the pandemic!

You may have heard of Supply Chain issues in other industries, but I will tell you it is serious in this business. Shock Companies like Koni & Bilstein were shut down for months and it will take them a long time to catch up. Same thing with Bushing companies ( they warned us last year that would be issues this year - I don't think they knew about Covid). We can't assemble parts that require Bushings if we don't have them. Another thing we don't make are Swaybars which is in the same ballpark as Bushings and Shocks.

We have ways to check our competition on how we are doing in comparison. We are doing a Lot better than other companies in our Product categories. Would we love to not have any delays or backorders - absolutely! It's no fun talking to customers when they don't have parts yet.

So I would ask for people to have some patience, be nice to one another, and stay healthy! We are in this together.

BMR has been spot on with any of my experience(s), and was not the source of any delay in my order I mentioned. I was inquiring from Nick to reference a time frame if I were to cancel my original order, and actually order direct from BMR.

[nicktechla]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Please consider the conditions that we live in today!

Here at BMR our business is up 35% since the Start of the Year and we've been in Business for over twenty years. We are churning out more products than ever before and our Powdercoat Dept is running 24 Hours a day, when it used to be 1 shift a day. We Never shut down for the pandemic!

You may have heard of Supply Chain issues in other industries, but I will tell you it is serious in this business. Shock Companies like Koni & Bilstein were shut down for months and it will take them a long time to catch up. Same thing with Bushing companies ( they warned us last year that would be issues this year - I don't think they knew about Covid). We can't assemble parts that require Bushings if we don't have them. Another thing we don't make are Swaybars which is in the same ballpark as Bushings and Shocks.

We have ways to check our competition on how we are doing in comparison. We are doing a Lot better than other companies in our Product categories. Would we love to not have any delays or backorders - absolutely! It's no fun talking to customers when they don't have parts yet.

So I would ask for people to have some patience, be nice to one another, and stay healthy! We are in this together.

All the powdercoat looks A++, they are killing it

[Firecaptain]

RDP Motorsports delivered my 5 BMR suspension pieces and cradle lockout in less than a week!



AWESOME customer service!

[driven2exceSS]

Originally Posted by Firecaptain

RDP Motorsports delivered my 5 BMR suspension pieces and cradle lockout in less than a week!



AWESOME customer service!

Now THAT IS how it's done!!!

[20Bluezl1]

I know its not BMR components but I ordered ARH headers and long system from RDP going on 5 weeks and still no tracking. So im sure its not RDP that's quick its just BMR had every you needed in-stock.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by 20Bluezl1

its just BMR had every you needed in-stock.

BINGO!

[GreenZLE]

I bought all rear on car adjustable trailing arms, control arms, toe rods, and the rear lower arm inner bearing kit. Cars supposed to be done tomorrow.


The main reason I upgraded is I had the factory alignment checked at 8000 mi because the car squirmed real bad when I got on it. The rear was out of alignment, and toed out on the LR which probably caused the squirm. It couldnt be brought into spec (1.2deg) on the left camber, reaching 1.5deg at the lowest...not really a big deal. I've owned the car since new and never curbed it.


I knew I wanted to upgrade the stock arms anyway so it was a good opportunity.



BTW, the shop doing the install said freezing the bearings allowed them to be installed much easier for you DIY's.




I'll try to report back tomorrow whats noticeably different.

[CW3SF]

Ordered the lockout kit thru RDP.

[20Bluezl1]

I think Im changing my mind and ordering SPL parts instead.

[JonDaddy82]

I ordered all BMR stuff through RDP if I recall and everything showed up perfect and on time. My 4th Gen had all the BMR parts too back in the day, I’m a happy customer.

[GreenZLE]

So, I give this a thumbs up. I was pleased that everything didnt add a lot of roadnoise. Maybe just a little bit, but its a 1LE with 888R's so that was the least of my worries. I have an 02 Camaro SS with all the UMI heim end suspension which is noisy and loud, so I expected a LOT of additional noise.



The shop that installed them bought all new bolts due to liability concerns. Labor was about $1600 for everything including the installation of the bearings in the LCA inner mount and alignment. The car feels noticeable crisper in the steering. I didnt realize it before, but the suspension must have a little wind up when turning as if there was flex in the rear before it followed. Thats gone. Mind you, it isnt night and day, but its definitely noticeable and adds additional confidence that its going exactly where you want it to. The rear of the car also used to track across ruts in the highway when doing lane changes. That isnt all gone, but its diminished, maybe by 1/3rd or 1/2.


The only diversion from BMR instructions is the shop used the factory toe adjuster bolts instead of the hardware provided. They said the factory bolts fit tighter and there's a tad bit of slop in the aftermarket bolts BMR provides. You might ask why do the toe rods then. Because they wont deflect as much as the factory bars.