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***Autumn 2016 UNIbrace Group Buy***

GTItraveler

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THIS GROUP BUY WILL NOW END October 20th

All right everybody, The Autumn 2016 edition of the UNIbrace Group Buy is finally in effect!!. You’ve PM’ed and emailed me so here it is!


Me

Many of you already know me, Bruce Levin, the guy behind the UNIbrace line of products. I am first and foremost, an avid VW enthusiast, architect, and designer of all that are UNIbrace. I do my best to be a very friendly and helpful guy and will be in and out of the thread (username GTItraveler), to answer any technical questions you might have regarding fitment, design, and use.


The Products — Please note these product listings are for Mk4 – Mk7.
Mk7 are marked by*


UNIbrace XBQ* – is mounted in the rear hatch of the vehicle, flush against the back of the rear seats, and can be easily and quickly removed/replaced if need be, when loading/carrying LARGE, oversized objects…Four bolts, an allen key, and appx 3-5 minutes of your time is all it takes.

-Fits MkVII VW Golf platforms. NO Mk7 Jetta's yet so use the XB-J5/6

-Strong 5052 aluminum with high temperature automotive powdercoating

-Low weight: 6.125lbs (~2.78 kg)

UNIbrace XB - is mounted in the rear hatch of the vehicle, flush against the back of the rear seats, and can be easily and quickly removed/replaced if need be, when loading/carrying LARGE, oversized objects…Four bolts, an allen key, and appx . 3-5 minutes of your time is all it takes.

-Fits MkIV, MkV, and MkVI VW Golf platforms: Golf, GTI, .:R32, Golf R.

-Jetta/Bora applications (by special order) Prices are $25.00 higher than the standard prices depending on your locations.

-Super strong 6061-T heat-treated aluminum with high temperature automotive powdercoating

-Low weight: 6lbs (~2.7 kg)

-Retains both rear seat and hatch use

-Installs in about 1- 1/2 hours — removes in minutes via four stainless steel socket head fasteners.

UNIbrace UBQ* – is mounted to the undercarriage of the vehicle, replacing the inadequate stock cross braces across the exhaust tunnel. Overall ground clearance is affected ~1" for you stanced out fools.

Compatibility:
MkVII VW Golf, GTI, Golf R
-Constructed from super strong waterjet cut, CNC bent .25″ (7mm) 6061 heat treated aluminum with high temperature automotive powdercoat finish.
-8.1lb (~ 3.2Kg)
-Includes deep nut hardware
-Compliments the UNIbrace XBQ for the ultimate chassis stiffening solution for MkVII platforms.

UNIbrace UB - is mounted to the undercarriage of the vehicle, replacing the inadequate stock cross braces across the exhaust tunnel. Overall ground clearance is affected ~1" for you stanced out fools. For those of you running aftermarket exhausts, please see the Spacer/Deep nut kit below.

-Fits MkV and MkVI VW Golf, GTI, .:R32, Golf R, Jetta/Bora, Variant, Audi A3/S3 (3/5 door model), Seat Leon Cupra, and Skoda Octavia RS platforms

-Constructed from Super strong waterjet cut, CNC bent .25" (7mm) 6061 heat treated aluminum with high temperature automotive powdercoat finish

-7lb (~ 3Kg)

-Compliments the UNIbrace XB for the ultimate chassis stiffening solution for these platforms.


UNIbrace RB - is mounted at the rear of the undercarriage of the vehicle. It will now fit all exhausts!

-Fits MkV and MkVI VW Golf, GTI, Jetta/Bora, Passat, CC, Variant, Audi A3/S3 (3/5 door model), and Seat Leon Cupra FWD platforms with stock and aftermarket exhausts. IRS ONLY

-Constructed from waterjet cut, CNC bent .25" (7mm) 5052 aluminum with high temperature automotive powdercoat finish

-2.3lb (~ 1.1Kg)

-Compliments the UNIbrace UB for the ultimate underbody rear suspension stiffening solution for these platforms.


Other invaluable UNIbrace accessories are:

M8 HD nutsert tool - Basically a must-have tool for installation of the UNIbrace XB. Unless you are an absolute ‘tooling’ wizard, trust me, you will want to add this handy piece to your order when purchasing the XB.

Spacer/Deep nut kit - Increases exhaust clearance of the UNIbrace UB when running an aftermarket downpipe with a resonator measuring more than 4.0" Ø in the midpipe area. Can also be a good idea to add to your order if you are ordering a UB now, and have plans to add an aftermarket downpipe/resonator in the future.


The Process.

*PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY*

The group buy will begin processing and shipping once we have reached 20 units. This is NOT an interest thread, so please, only sign up if you are fully committed and ready to forward your payment as soon as it is requested.

Yes, for those of you who are already wondering, if somebody orders multiple braces, each brace ordered will count towards that 20 unit minimum, and no, nutsert tools and spacer kits do not count.

The buy will not close at 20 units. We will start requesting payments when we have reached ~15 unit mark. We will not start shipping orders until we have 20 units paid for. Please spread the word on your local forums, at your local gtg's, and anywhere else you think might get us to our goals sooner rather than later. Especially let MQB Audi folks know about this!

This time around, I will be keeping the only official group buy list here on the first page of the thread. It should make things a bit easier to keep track of, but...

I WILL NOT ADD YOU TO THE LIST UNTIL YOU'VE PM'D or EMAILED ME YOUR INFO. All emails go to: info@unibrace.com. What info?, you ask...



REQUESTED INFO

1. username here on the forum (if you’re not on this forum that’s OK, just give me any forum user name and let me know where that is.

2. full name

3. Your PAYPAL associated email address

4. your order, including color(s) (red or black) & shipping option

5. proper shipping address if different from the address on file with your Paypal account

6. Your phone number & a quick note, including the State or Country ONLY IF you are a resident of California, Hawaii, Canada and/or anywhere else outside of the U.S. (If you're in California, we don't need your phone number.)


Once we get to our minimum number of units, I will begin sending your PAYPAL payment requests to the email addresses you've provided me, so please make sure your addresses are linked to your Paypal accts.



The Numbers

All prices listed below are in U.S. dollars


UNIbrace XB/XBQ*
US Retail: $365.00

Group Buy Prices
US: $309.00 (via UPS Ground)
California: $337.00 (inc./sales tax via UPS Ground)
Canada: US$360.00 (via USPS Priority Mail – NO Express Mail available for this size)
UK: US$370.00 (via USPS Priority Mail – NO Express Mail available for this size)
AU: US$445.00 (*must ship via UPS Expedited Service)


UNIbrace UB/UBQ*
US Retail: $365.00


Group Buy Prices
US: $309.00 (via UPS Ground)
California: $337.00 (inc./sales tax via UPS Ground)
Canada: US$360.00 (via USPS Priority Mail)
Canada: US$370.00 (via USPS Express Mail)
UK: US$390.00 (via USPS Express Mail)
AU: US$445.00 (via USPS Express Mail)


UNIbrace RB universal fitment)
US Retail: $244.00

Group Buy Prices
US: $204.00 (via UPS Ground)
California: $224.00 (inc./sales tax via UPS Ground)
Canada: US$220.00 (via USPS Priority Mail)
UK: US$260.00 (via USPS Express Mail)
AU: US$275.00 (via USPS Express Mail)


Combo Pricing

*Prices are for either XB+RB or UB+RB ONLY. Mk7 Guys, or UB + XB customers, sorry, no combo prices as they can not be put in the same box for shipping.

US: $467.00 (via UPS Ground)
California: $512.00 (inc./sales tax via UPS Ground)
Canada: US$536.00 (via USPS Priority Mail)
UK: US$577.00 (via USPS Express Mail)
AU: XB/RB US$702.00 (*must ship via UPS expedited service)
AU: UB/RB US$642.00 (via USPS express)


M8 Nutsert Tool

$35.00


Spacer/Deep Nut Set

$35.00


*NOTES:

Just in case there is any confusion out there in the thread, PLEASE contact me, Bruce Levin GTItraveler. Email is preferable as the vendor posts are limited to five posts per day.

Once again, please don't forget to EMAIL me at info@unibrace.com all requested info, including which type of shipping you'd like, as it affects invoice pricing. Also, if you forget to select a color for your braces, I will automatically select whichever color he has more of in stock.

I will not be on the site 24/7, so if you don't see yourself on the list right away, don't worry about it. I will be adding people to the list in the order I receive their emails with all requested info.

OK everyone, let's get this thing going, the sooner we get the buy up to 20 units, the sooner I will begin processing orders and getting your braces in the mail.


Not much time left, the buy will close on the 10th of October...Get your orders in ASAP so we can start shipping! Once we reach the minimum, we will start shipping.
 
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GTItraveler

Ready to race!
Current Orders

1. SandmanGTI Red XBQ + Nutsert Tool
2. Euroswamp76 Red RB
3. Macan Black UBQ + Deep Nut Set
4. Primordial Black UBQ + Black XBQ + M8 Nutsert Tool + Deep Nut Set
5. thatpsychotic Black UB
6. govw1 Black UB
7. altav Black UBQ + Deep Nut Set
8. ebuuz Black UB + Black XB + Nutsert Tool
9. FL Black UB
10. iceorbital Black UB
11. GP Red UB + spacer Kit (for TDI use)
12. GTIZRX Red UB xlr + spacer kit (this is the LAST one that will be made!)
13. Geomets Black XB
14. b00stme Red UB
15. lobotomizer Red UBQ + Deep Nut Set
16. Bxhearl07 Red RB
17. pakkel Black UB + Spacer Kit
 
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thatspsychotic

Ready to race!
Emailed! Thread bump...
 

thewalkingdad

Ready to race!
I see your location as San Francisco. Is there a local pickup option?
 

GTItraveler

Ready to race!
We have reached 18 orders. I will send emails for Paypal shortly. Once all Paypals have been received we will begin shipping.

I have also received emails asking if we can extend the date of the group buy.

This group buy will now end on October 20th!

Bruce
 
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GTItraveler

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All Paypal invoices/payment requests have been sent. Please refer to post #2 to verify that I have your order correct and Paypal as soon as possible so we can start shipping.

Bruce
 
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GTItraveler

Ready to race!
PAID ORDERS

1. SandmanGTI Red XBQ + Nutsert Tool PAID Shipped
2. Euroswamp76 Red RB PAID Shipped
3. Macan Black UBQ + Deep Nut Set PAID Shipped
4. Primordial Black UBQ + Black XBQ + M8 Nutsert Tool + Deep Nut Set PAID Shipped
5. thatpsychotic Black UB PAID Shipped
6. govw1 Black UB PAID Shipped
7. altav Black UBQ + Deep Nut Set PAID Shipped
8. ebuuz Black UB + Black XB + Nutsert Tool PAID Shipped
9. FL Black UB PAID Shipped
10. iceorbital Black UB PAID Shipped
11. GP Red UB PAID Shipped
12. GTIZRX Red UB xlr + spacer kit (this is the LAST one that will be made!) PAID
13. Geomets Black XB PAID Shipped
14. b00stme Red UB PAID Shipped
15. lobotomizer Red UBQ + Deep Nut Set PAID Shipped
16. Bxhearl07 Red RB PAID Shipped
17. pakkel Black UB + Spacer Kit PAID Shipped
18. DJ Red UB PAID Shipped
19. DH Red UBQ + Deep Nut Set + Elongated Bolt Kit PAID Shipped

All current order have paid. Great work guys and gals! I will begin sending the shipping information to our fabricator and I expect that orders will ship by Monday. I will make progress updates.

All current orders have Shipped and tracking information has been sent

Remember, this group buy will now end on October 20th so tell your friends!
 
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thatspsychotic

Ready to race!
Installed my UB this past weekend, easy bolt-on. Only tricky bit was keeping the plastic underbody panels out from under the brace while putting it over the studs.

There is a quite noticeable increase in chassis stiffness. Significantly reduced (almost zero) interior panel creaking when going across grade transitions in parking lots and such, and the whole car feels more planted and calm on the road. There is better feedback in terms of what each corner of the car is doing. Incredible that the car doesn't come with a much better solution like this from the factory.

I expect even better things next spring when I add the Deadset collars kit.
 
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