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Originally posted by GForceAuto:
I just did the Math and $499 for the pair is only $50 more than the stock replacement parts would cost you guys.

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I can buy front OEM replacements for just under $100 a set.
Just out of curiosity where do you come up with $450???


You should base your price on what it costs to fabricate them plus a small profit margin for your work.
Setting a price even before you have started to figure out what you need is a bit foolish.

Also I would want aluminum for your price.
Making steels sets would not cost any where near that price point.
Also a steel set would greatly increase unsprung weight which is going the wrong way. The OEM parts are quite light for stamped steel.


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Nor would I expect you guys to put money up before testing and R&D. Right now, I'm gauging interest to see if the R&D time would even be worth the effort.

So, if you would be interested in these afer R&D, testing etc, then let me know. If you have suggestions for the design or questions post them and I'll get an answer as quickly as possible.

GForce Automotive isn't producing these products, only distributing them. Precision Racing Online (PRO) will be manufacturing the products.

PRO currently produces a number of high-quality products for the Ford Probe/Mazda MX-6 platform, including Tubular LCA's, Turbo Kits, Rear Strut Bars, and a whole bunch more.

Take a look at their site: http://www.precisionracingonline.com (under contruction, information on some products may not be available.)



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Oh yeah, and we just ran a Koni Group Buy a few weeks ago that went quite well. It was run by Stacey (Malibu), talk to those guys and see what they think.

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I'm just a little put off by the what do you say to a price then you go ahead and state $450. Suggestion

-Don't post about a ghost product
-Make the product and then come on and announcement

I/we greatly appreciate asking for suggestions though. So so far...

-Material: Aluminum
-Bushings: poly

For $500 I'd tell everyone to get an LSD and fill the motor mounts with poly. Does a fine job at reducing/eliminating hop.


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We've already started the process.

I just talked to Todd over at PRO and he's going to be using .125 wall dom tubing for the LCA's. Also, the problem with the Stock LCA's is they're pretty damn flimsy which causes problems. He also told me they'll probably weigh about 5-7lbs each.

Anyway, we'll have a prototype done up here soon enough, so keep the suggestions coming.

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Also, we're not going to use Poly bushings because they will wear and flex.

We're using heim joints as there is no flexing with these and they're much stronger than poly bushings and fully adjustable (camber adjustment).

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Here a picture of the Lower Control arms PRO makes for the Ford Probe/Mazda MX-6

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**Note: The red one pictured was the prototype and was only used to demonstrate the red powdercoated finish.

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Make them adjustable


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The heim joints are fully adjustable for camber adjustment

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If the price doesn't exceed 5 huns, I am down.

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