Gauging interest.....4.10 Ring and pinion for 210mm diffs

Fuerza · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 01:08:47 AM

OP is Richmond willing to build a few sets to test before everyone pays out $500.00 dollars for the gears?

Vox Populi · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 01:29:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Adgar

OP is Richmond willing to build a few sets to test before everyone pays out $500.00 dollars for the gears?

the magic question.

Fletch986 · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 02:14:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Adgar

OP is Richmond willing to build a few sets to test before everyone pays out $500.00 dollars for the gears?

x2 I'm definitely in if I can get some info on the quality of the sets.

razzamagoo · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 12:23:45 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Dot

Are we not better off doing a group buy for the motorsport R&P for peace of mind?

I'm not paying that redicoulous price for a ring and pinion. Look at ALL the other options other cars have....$200-300 for a ring and pinion. I bet BMW only has $150-250 in the R&P.

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Originally Posted by Adgar

OP is Richmond willing to build a few sets to test before everyone pays out $500.00 dollars for the gears?

Yes they will and I will be the test subject. But before they do all that we need people to commit and show some interest.

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Originally Posted by Fletch986

x2 I'm definitely in if I can get some info on the quality of the sets.

Richmond Gears have been around for a while. Strong as crap and they are quiet except for their pro set which is a drag race application. I have several friends with Mustangs and F body GM's with these gears and they are quiet.

Krehtan · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:44:05 PM

So the first result to googling "Richmond gears review" was a BBB complaint.

http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...r-c100270.html

This does not inspire confidence...

Nor does this post talking about recent failures in 4.10 gears installed at supposedly reputable shops.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/gen-5-...-10-gears.html

And here's another one from 2002, which hints at the company having long term quality control issues.

http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/F...ML/003839.html

To balance things out, here's one of the few posts i was able to find where Richmond was being commended.

http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/all-...ond-gears.html

Bottom line, i'd suggest spending some time researching the company before committing to this group buy. Personally, i have no intention of playing russian roulette with a 3-4k repair bill just to save a couple hundred bucks.

razzamagoo · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:48:26 PM

Hmmmm that's interesting as Richmond Gears has been around for a long long time. Like I said they are the only ones to get back with me right now. I'm waiting on the people from Motive Gears to get back with me when they are back in the office.

Krehtan · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:55:02 PM

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Originally Posted by razzamagoo

Hmmmm that's interesting as Richmond Gears has been around for a long long time. Like I said they are the only ones to get back with me right now. I'm waiting on the people from Motive Gears to get back with me when they are back in the office.

Every company has their hits and misses, and i'm sure that 90% of the time they put out quality products, but that 10% where they **** up and don't own up is what worries me.

razzamagoo · Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:56:28 PM

I was reading through and there were some mentions of the failure being because the crush sleeve loosening up.....that right there is an install issue and not a gear issue.

In all honesty though I don't think this is gonna pan out........we aren't going to get enough people.

802Hoop · Wed, Oct-27-2010, 04:51:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krehtan

So the first result to googling "Richmond gears review" was a BBB complaint.

http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...r-c100270.html

This does not inspire confidence...

Nor does this post talking about recent failures in 4.10 gears installed at supposedly reputable shops.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/gen-5-...-10-gears.html

And here's another one from 2002, which hints at the company having long term quality control issues.

http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/F...ML/003839.html

To balance things out, here's one of the few posts i was able to find where Richmond was being commended.

http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/all-...ond-gears.html

Bottom line, i'd suggest spending some time researching the company before committing to this group buy. Personally, i have no intention of playing russian roulette with a 3-4k repair bill just to save a couple hundred bucks.

I can understand your concern if you haven't heard much of Richmond Gear, but they are one of, if not the biggest name in gear manufacturing. Their products go into some of the most high powered vehicles and for good reason, it's been proven for years to stand up to heavy use. All of my jeeping buddies use Richmond Gear for their drivetrain parts, and as long as it is set up correctly, they're awesome. Improper installation is normally the leading cause of failures. Also, keep in mind, the individuals that post up their complaints often times just want to ***** about their problem or misfortune, but if their needs are met, don't give a single thought about commending them.

802Hoop · Wed, Oct-27-2010, 04:55:34 AM

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Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:44:05 PM	#35
Krehtan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 499 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	So the first result to googling "Richmond gears review" was a BBB complaint. http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...r-c100270.html This does not inspire confidence... Nor does this post talking about recent failures in 4.10 gears installed at supposedly reputable shops. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/gen-5-...-10-gears.html And here's another one from 2002, which hints at the company having long term quality control issues. http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/F...ML/003839.html To balance things out, here's one of the few posts i was able to find where Richmond was being commended. http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/all-...ond-gears.html Bottom line, i'd suggest spending some time researching the company before committing to this group buy. Personally, i have no intention of playing russian roulette with a 3-4k repair bill just to save a couple hundred bucks. __________________ 03 CB/Cin

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Tue, Oct-26-2010, 01:08:47 AM	#31
Fuerza strength Join Date: May 2009 Age: 36 Posts: 1,317 Reputation: 0 Location: El Paso	OP is Richmond willing to build a few sets to test before everyone pays out $500.00 dollars for the gears?

Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:48:26 PM	#36
razzamagoo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 207 Reputation: 0	Hmmmm that's interesting as Richmond Gears has been around for a long long time. Like I said they are the only ones to get back with me right now. I'm waiting on the people from Motive Gears to get back with me when they are back in the office.

Tue, Oct-26-2010, 04:56:28 PM	#38
razzamagoo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 207 Reputation: 0	I was reading through and there were some mentions of the failure being because the crush sleeve loosening up.....that right there is an install issue and not a gear issue. In all honesty though I don't think this is gonna pan out........we aren't going to get enough people.