Most of the MX spacebars of 6u sizes come with an off centered stem for older Cherry G80-xxxx boards. Topre boards have centered 6u spacebars so I add center stems with epoxy.
Most GMK kits with extra spacebars include 2 x 6u spacebars now, one with a center pole and one off center.
Here’s my mod link : Fixing warped PBT space bars - #14 by AdrianMan
Not to derail from the purpose of this thread, the beautiful Heavy-9, but i just received tracking information for fc980c from mechanicalkeyboards.com. 
I really want to buy a second one now…but the rational part of me is saying, “It is a topre, it’s solid state, it’ll never break.”
Yep, I got tracking info as well. Surprising.
Excellent news, and just in time!
Also got tracking! Going to go order a K2.
So I noticed the item listed that I preordered has a new description now.
It used to just say FC980C but now it says FC989C (AECX32). Sure hope that’s not some variant that has internal differences…
Huh, weird, I’ve never heard of it…
AECX32 is Leopold’s Part no.for the black 30g variant. I have the black 45g at home, and the box has AECX02 on the side.
Oops that was a typo. Yeah still FC980C but with the model number added. All is well it seems. Now… must… resist… steel… finish
Send help
I’m pretty sure I got the last in-stock fc980c that mechanicalkeyboards. When I received mine, the box was dusty and the board itself was dusty as well. Other than that it was fine. After 3-4 months of use, 30g topre is really nice and a unique experience. I can’t wait to pair it with the royal wrinkle finish!
Just incase anyone wants to spend a little more money… 
Extended 2048 topre set goes on sale at 10am ET in stock at KBD fans. Limited number of sets. Compatible with fc980c.
Edit: They actually went on sale at 11am ET. I suspect the whole EST and EDT thing threw the start time off.
And if someone wants a shortcut to a modded FC980c he can take a look at this:
Thanks! I bought two sets. I think it will also look great with my 87U in a ghost of christmas case that my wife is using. (and the icon mods will help her too!)
Where? I cant find it on their website.
Here you go, looks like they are still in stock atm.
https://kbdfans.com/products/ic-kbdfans-x-biip-extended-2048-keycaps-set?_pos=1&_sid=71a77496c&_ss=r
Anyone have any images of some cap themes on polished steel? I’m in for black and white housing, but am struggling whether to invest in the fat daddio steel version.
Not many pictures floating around of stainless steel cases. I think of it like automobiles and polished rims. Generally everything looks good with polished metal, especially vivid and or dark colors.
Can you add “Company” option to the order page… (like “Company name” and “att:” instead of just my name) I’m buying to my firm and because of taxes and stuff I need the receipt to be explicitly clear that this is office accessories bought in the name of the company and not personally for myself.
Done.
