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Old 12-21-2008, 04:11 PM
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Thanks Sam gotta 200 shot sittin there under the carb ready to go too. I'll have to get up that way with you guys one weekend for a beer or something.
Old 12-27-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by daigo
I am going to make my own as I have always used this method on all my racecars over the last 20 years. Do you think there would be an interest?
I think you'd have to be able to make it at a fairly low cost. Though there will be interest, it will be primarily from racers, so their may not be a large market. my 0.02
Old 12-27-2008, 08:44 PM
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yeh racers want one that works and rennlisters want a gucci one
Old 12-27-2008, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gt37vgt
yeh racers want one that works and rennlisters want a gucci one
Old 12-29-2008, 11:23 PM
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It appears the choices are:
Kokeln
Weltmeister
or a custom unit like the route I'm going to go. As I mentioned earlier I'm going to use true racing components, which unfortunately are expensive. Parts alone will likely be north of $500. Kelly Moss used to make a similar setup and it went for well over $1000.
Old 12-29-2008, 11:42 PM
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again hoping for used front to match closer to cost of rear

Got rear sway m030 for $187 CAD new
Old 12-30-2008, 01:00 AM
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I can show you how to do it for $100
Old 12-30-2008, 01:08 AM
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Perhaps daigo and gt37vgt can explain the differences between their two suggestions?
Old 12-30-2008, 01:16 AM
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diago chooses to use race brand blades and bars mounts etc rigged up similar to factory set up.
I choose a 4 rod ends 4 bolts some threaded bar from the engineering supply and a difference in geometry.
if you want something that looks more gucci get 2nd hand nascar 3 peice set up off ebay i might do that on the back
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I don't really care what it looks like or where it comes from, so long as it works and doesn't weigh a ton. I've heard the Welts and Tarretts are heavy. I imagine a blade would be pretty heavy too, but even then so long as it helps you dial in the front end rather than having to make the rear compensate. I just want to dial in some turn in, so maybe you can fab me up one of these $100 specials.
Old 12-30-2008, 01:36 AM
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well I think in a few months i will have a factory and I'd look at knock out a few set ups and spend a few days sorting out those rear ends but I'l explain how to dot it its pretty easy .
Old 12-30-2008, 01:20 PM
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what kinda rate would you want? I can source the blank arms and splined bars really easy.
Old 12-30-2008, 01:24 PM
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Karl is finishing up the design of the blade type sway bar, he is fairly particular about the drop links.....No promise on time frame but I am hoping for a product for this season. I have been pushing him for a whle!
Old 12-30-2008, 02:02 PM
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Chris,
I believe Karl was making something very similar to what I had in mind. I'm sure like everything else he does it will be well thought out.

GT37VGT
OK, I'm sure everyone here would love to have you show us how to do it for $100. Its all about new ideas

Badcoupe
I will take you up on your offer. I just have to figure out what the M030 front rate is.

Cheers
Old 12-31-2008, 02:31 AM
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I will make a handful of conversion kits and get them plated if there is enough interest..


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