Hello all,
Since I am the builder of these pieces, I figured I'd get into this thread.. (just found it!)
There is alot you can debate regarding price of course.. Price is a reflection of design, function, materials, and time! And I beleive that the function and design of these parts is reflective of price. I also feel that alot of the most important aspects of these arms are not getting the attention they deserve.
I know that Datsun enthusiasts are a hard crowd ( being one myself ). I was inspired to build these pieces because with that in mind! I've taken into account for what I believe to be what most Z enthusiasts would want from parts of this nature.
PRICE: For anything that is custom built, your going to pay for what you get. Custom stuff isn't cheap. I believe the price to be fairly reasonable.
These are far superior to aluminum in strength, more functional that what's currently out there, and includes the ease of install! What more can you ask for in a part? ( I know, you want a lower price... I'm working on it!)
TIME: The time in which it takes to build these doesn't just happen in an hour. Most average shops will charge somewhere around $45 - 60 hr. flat rate! There is cutting, welding, drilling, all required.
BUILD: Well yes, you could save yourself some money. but can you account for all the other parts of the equation? These parts aren't pieces you can go and get readily at spur of the moment. And if you make them you also must ask yourself, "do I have the material knowledge", "part sourcing", and design specifics to make them safe, performing, and reliable???
WELDING: Welding of multiple materials requires alot of knowledge and skill.....John C. and others will agree... Skill takes time to develope, and you can't just use a $500 tig/mig to weld these peices together, or they "will break!!"
FUNCTION: There are "NO" other arms that are currently offered as BOLT ON, or ON THE CAR ADJUSTABILITY . These allow for even the smallest of adjustments to arm length.
OH YA... ( These do have Jam Nuts.. Sorry I'll post a differnt Picture!!)
Quantities: We all know that the price is reflective of quantity. But as it is, I'm like most other Custom Z part producers, unless your substantially grounded in a expanding business, It’s a on/off crowd, and you never know when and or how many orders you will get at any given time. It's not like we are driving Honda's... " THANK GOD!!";)
I am currently working with my suppliers and such, to reduce the price on some of my Custom build parts. I hope that the price I can bring to the table will be more to what the Z crowds find to be reasonable!
If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Just drop me a line!
Best RegardZ,
Brian
aka: azcarbum
www.zehthusiasts.com