Tubular contro arms, any interest??

[Robert Mangas]

  That someone was me; here's the post again, recounting what it will cost 
to put new OEM parts into a 4kq:

"Zygmunt has front ball joints for just over $20 and rears for $50 (!).  Huw
is right about the bushed arms' price [Note:  about $70/arm], so that works 
out to $180 for the
front axle and $240 for the rear.  If the new parts lasted longer (tip- make
the arm so it can use a common Energy bushing, like a Honda or Chevy) and
provide more advantageous alignment opportunities people would certainly be
willing to spend more than they would for stock parts.

  With a 'stock' full rehab costing $420, I'd think that between $550-600
for the whole car (as long as the parts were full featured) wouldn't be
unreasonable.  Painful, yes, but not unreasonable.

  Bring it in lower than that and you'd sell lots I bet!"


$1000 for the whole car would be well out of my price range.  Nonetheless 
I'm sure no one expects you to do this for free :)


>From: "Martin Pajak" <Martin at quattro.ca>

>I think someone mentioned that number and I am using it as a base line... 
>maybe they meant per car... oh well.
>Obviously after I make the initial set, I'll be able to see the actual 
>expense... not looking to make fortune.. just 10-15% above costs.
>The current string of e-mails is designed to get input from you guys so 
>please feel free to make a reasonable suggestion, on design and price.
>Thanks

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