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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 07:31 PM

Title: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 07:31 PM: My contact has just informed me that he's recently obtained an official licence from GT to reproduce their old school pads :daumenhoch:

I've bought two sets now and they're both fantastic quality and very affordable

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/GT%20Performer/3.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/GT%20Performer/2.jpg)

Web site: www.bmxnwest.com

Email addy: Justin@bmxnwest.com

Justin deserves all the credit and support he can get. He's worked hard to get GT's approval and at last the pads are available to buy without breaking any laws

Go get 'em guys and gals :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: zed4130 on November 27, 2006, 07:35 PM: steve does he do se and how much mate :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 07:40 PM: I'm not sure . . . SE Pads would require another licence to reproduce ;)

Steve
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Post by: dj_benice on November 27, 2006, 07:41 PM: any way of distinguishing them from originals or should I sell my non flite originals now :angel:
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 07:43 PM: From memory I think my pads are date stamped on the under side to show they are repros :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: dj_benice on November 27, 2006, 07:51 PM: :4_17_5:
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Post by: gmac on November 27, 2006, 08:00 PM: I've had a few sets too, and they're alright
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Post by: dj_benice on November 27, 2006, 08:11 PM: no stem pads? 302zapper will be upping the price on his singles ;D
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on November 27, 2006, 08:13 PM: Heya fellas.

Thanks Steve for putting this up here.
The pads are marked permanently with the year (2006) they were made. Don't sell those originals yet ;)

The art has been reworked and are now dead ringers for originals.
I am only making the frame and bar pads right now as they were all that was available for the earliest sets.

The website is www.bmxnwest.com (http://www.bmxnwest.com)
I'm working on getting the store up and running so don't try to checkout yet if you are able to add to the cart.
It's a work in progress and you guys are the first to really see it in this state.

Thanks for the support, it's been a long time getting there. Currently these are the only sets that I am licensed to do, but some other brands do not require prior approval to make so keep an eye out. 8)

Pics of the new sets will be on the site very soon.
feel free to email me at tha above addy.

Cheers,
Justin
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 08:16 PM: Hey Justin . . . welcome and I'm always pleased to help out :daumenhoch:

Steve
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Post by: dj_benice on November 27, 2006, 08:19 PM: cup of tea for me justin btw (its a tradition here, new members get the drinks in plus it'll keep the post up ;) )
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: dwain dibbly on November 27, 2006, 08:23 PM: whats the price inc shipping?, what colours? and how do i pay!!!! :D :D
i need a set of black and yellow frame pad.
i have a spare original stem pad if you need one to take a pattern from :) :)
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on November 27, 2006, 08:46 PM: Thanks fellas..

Cup of tea all around then is it? Guiness for later?
Here are pics of the pads that I have now.

(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/bluepads.jpg)
(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/yellowpads.jpg)
(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/redpads.jpg)
(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/blackpads.jpg)

And here is the showcase. Ya have to scroll down, the php code is giving me hassles.
http://www.bmxnwest.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=2

They're $55 US shipped airmail in new boxes. You'll not be let down.
I only have the frame and bar pads as they were all that was made in the early days.
(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/padsoriginal.jpg)
I will be making neck pads too in the future. I have an original yellow from 302Z and have about 6 yellow sets printed as a test run. The seamstress cost on them is spendy though.

Feel free to browse my site and email me if you like.
We can chat about the pads or GT's, or.. whatever.

Cheers
~J
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Post by: dj_benice on November 27, 2006, 08:57 PM: any chance you will update on here when chrome sets and white sets are available, my memory sucks....
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Post by: Joker808 on November 27, 2006, 09:15 PM: I'll make it a point to.
I actually have white sets as well. They were done before the final samples were sent to GT and are minutely different.
The difference was that the whites and the old sets did not have a 100% correct feather on the right side next to the "X"
You'll see what I mean if you compare the blue and white sets
(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/whitepads.jpg)
I don't have white foam though so they look like the ones on my machone here
(http://www.bmxnwest.com/images/machonedone.jpg)

PM Me for info on the whites.
I made a run of the chromes and intend to do them later.
I need a really close pic of chrome ones to do them right. The ones I made were nice, but not perfect. ;)

~J
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on November 27, 2006, 10:09 PM: Bruce.. great to be here.. seems like a really cool bunch of guys so far.
I have stock right now.

justin@wvgamers.com
is the paypal addy. :)

Cheers
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 10:22 PM: For future reference is it possible to make this a "sticky topic" rather than have to search for it later on :)

Steve
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Post by: QUADROPHENIA on November 27, 2006, 10:23 PM: yummy
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: MartyC on November 27, 2006, 10:27 PM: They look really good, wouldn't mind a set for my new school GT24 but the brake won't work if I put a frame pad on it :(
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: dj_benice on November 27, 2006, 10:27 PM: Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on November 27, 2006, 10:23 PM

yummy

easy now tiger, baby jesus would want us all to have some at this festive time :2funny:
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Post by: Steve P on November 27, 2006, 10:47 PM: :LolLolLolLol:
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Post by: adeshere on November 27, 2006, 11:19 PM: Just checked out your site, looks good

but, how about a link to radbmx in the links section
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on November 27, 2006, 11:58 PM: Sure.. sounds like a winner for sure. I forgot about the link section since I have been busy with other aspects.. Good call.
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: zed4130 on November 28, 2006, 08:50 AM: Quote from: MartyC on November 27, 2006, 10:27 PM
They look really good, wouldn't mind a set for my new school GT24 but the brake won't work if I put a frame pad on it :(
I had this problem once i put a full lengh outer cable on hope this helps :daumenhoch:
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Post by: james1973 on November 28, 2006, 08:50 PM: Holy macaroons! They look superb. Putting my order in :D
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on December 01, 2006, 09:54 PM: Okay guys.. store should be ready to rock and roll.
The pricing for RAD members is $55 shipped. $5 off the normal price.Enter the coupon code
RADBMX
In checkout and make sure to select Overseas shipping/UK
If you have any issues email me at justin@bmxnwest.com

Thanks.
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: dwain dibbly on December 01, 2006, 09:59 PM: Quote from: Joker808 on December 01, 2006, 09:54 PM
Okay guys.. store should be ready to rock and roll.
The pricing for RAD members is $55 shipped. $5 off the normal price.Enter the coupon code
RADBMX
In checkout and make sure to select Overseas shipping/UK
If you have any issues email me at justin@bmxnwest.com

Thanks.

cant wait to get mine :) :) :)
i will be paypaling you sunday. do you want me to order them through your shop or
have you already sorted them? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on December 02, 2006, 12:04 AM: Already sorted mate.

I finally got to a store to get more shipping tape today. They're in the post!
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: james1973 on December 04, 2006, 12:06 AM: Just placed my order for a set of black GT pads on the website, very smooth ordering system! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Steve P on December 04, 2006, 12:08 AM: Quote from: james1973 on December 04, 2006, 12:06 AM
Just placed my order for a set of black GT pads on the website, very smooth ordering system!

Cool . . . you finally got sorted and those pads will be with you in no time :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: --- GT PAD SETS NOW AVAILABLE ---
Post by: Joker808 on December 04, 2006, 04:56 AM: Yes and thank you James.

They will go out Airmail on Tuesday.
Thanks for the input on the ordering system.