[urq] Re: Tubular contro arms, any interest??

[Martin Pajak]

Nope, that's not the one.
I think it was private and then I replied to everyone.

Thanks for your suggestions.
Cheers
Martin

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Robert Mangas" <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>
Date:  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:25:45 +0000

>
>  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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