To add, Rods have arrived, 570g(thats my 'long rod' versions with smaller bushings). All perfect, just had them on a surface plate and with calibrated calipers, and a mill dro.
I sketched the rod on the scales so they were in the same place, all 570 or 571g. Not shabby at all.
Wow. That's quite a lot lighter than my noted (not weighed by me) weight of 625g for the 140mm version with ARP bolts and 21mm pin bore. I believe that 625g weight was quoted by MaxpeedingRods themselves.
I wonder if they are different (bolts?), or if there is something else that explains the 50g+ lighter weight? Lighter for the same strength is certainly better isn't it?!