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Thumper13
08-18-2013, 04:27 PM
I hear there is a guy who produces some awesome bad ass race hubs. Can anyone send me contact info or anything you know about him ?


Hmmm,that's supposed to say Tampa Area oppps
The Driver
08-18-2013, 04:36 PM
Interesting, I thought Planet Miata had the best set up!
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 04:45 PM
I met a guy last week at Daytona, can't find his contact info for the life of me. He told me about a full race hub builder for Spec and ST L Miatas ( and others I'm sure ) the full set with extended lugs is supposed to be $800.00

I didn't realize Planet Miata rolled their own.
Unk577
08-18-2013, 04:46 PM
Was he talking about v8roadsters?
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 04:52 PM
Never mentioned V8 ( I believe his name is Shondel ? ) It wasn't a name I've heard of before. I was hoping you guys may know him. If not I'll wait till the end of the month,that driver will be at Sebring and I 'll find out there UNLESS one of you can tell me who he is before.

I'm in need of a set of hubs ( and a gazillion other things ) Ha, and I thought $2500.00 for suspension was a big ticket
The Driver
08-18-2013, 05:13 PM
Shantel is V8 Roadsters. I didn't know that they too had hubs. Hmm...
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 05:22 PM
After many text messages posts, and phone calls....His name is Jim and his number is 727 641 7603. I'll be calling him tomorrow.

Don't know about Shantel building hubs, dang I used to date a girl with the same name but she spelled her name Chantel. Hmmm
Unk577
08-18-2013, 05:27 PM
His is Shandelle
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 05:28 PM
His is Shandelle

OK,forgive my spelling. Nothing on the V8 site about hubs
Unk577
08-18-2013, 05:35 PM
I know they used to have billet hubs. I'll ask him
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 05:41 PM
I know they used to have billet hubs. I'll ask him

Thanks !
The Driver
08-18-2013, 05:44 PM
His is Shandelle

Yeah, sorry for the screw up, it is not a common name. If they do hubs, they need to list them on their website!
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 05:54 PM
FM lists a balanced hub for $205.00. I'd much rather buy from a local guy especially if he's recommended to me by a top ten in points national ST L Miata driver. If I get them ( I really need them ) I'll post a pic and an after write up.
The Driver
08-18-2013, 06:26 PM
Just FYI: http://www.planet-miata.com/index.php?section=search-item&idn=207
Unk577
08-18-2013, 07:13 PM
I talked to him. What he has is a billet rear hub that is part of an upgrade that includes axles, etc. What it looks like you're looking for is a blue printed hub with upgraded lugs. I think 5x is also selling blue printed hubs
Thumper13
08-18-2013, 07:23 PM
Just FYI: http://www.planet-miata.com/index.php?section=search-item&idn=207

Yup,exactly what I'm looking for THANK YOU ! Price is right where I expected to be. I will check with the Tampa area guy though, he's much closer.
etikoner
08-18-2013, 09:39 PM
5x racing's service is fast and they offer a good product at a nice price.
Thumper13
08-19-2013, 06:26 AM
5x racing's service is fast and they offer a good product at a nice price.

All i saw was rebuild of your existing hub, I want new balanced hubs with extended ARP lugs. Did I miss something ? Although for the price I can't complain. I'll call Jon and see what his turn around time is.
Thumper13
08-19-2013, 12:58 PM
Update

D'OH it's Jim Blaisdell. I've probably met him 3 or 4 times.
Phatmiata
08-19-2013, 03:18 PM
Jim is in our local Miata Club, I will send him a message that you are looking for him.
Thumper13
08-19-2013, 04:06 PM
Jim is in our local Miata Club, I will send him a message that you are looking for him.

Thanks, I spoke to him earlier. Waiting to get the little menace back,then I'll order a set.
The Driver
08-19-2013, 04:09 PM
Thanks, I spoke to him earlier. Waiting to get the little menace back,then I'll order a set.

Well, then spill the beans! I wan't info! The reason I linked you to Planet Miata, is that I'll be in the market myself!
jblaisdell
08-19-2013, 04:35 PM
Jim B. here...

Yes...all the rumors are true...HRP (Halfmen Racing Products) has been (secrectly) producing some of the fastest (dyno proven) rear uprights and front hubs.
Both the National SCCA Division Champs SM and STL drivers have been racing and winning with our products.
We have done little to nothing in the form of advertising...with just word of mouth (quite frankly, it's hard for us to keep up with demand).
I will certainly entertain inquires...and if you can be patient...than perhaps I can help.

Please feel free to contact me at 727-641-7603...I can immediately give real-time product availablity estimates.
BTW..Big thanks to Thumper13 and Phat for the shout out and kind words.