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  1. Mike, I understand what parts your pricing. And your fairly close on most. Except for the teflon/kevlar ends....you'd better double that! But What about the other parts you've missed in this equation. The big part, these aren't "modified" arms! Parts your missing: chromoly Threaded tube ends, the body plates ( cut/drilled), and hex tubing, and *Delrin shims, and aluminim bushings, and the sourcing aspects to include shipping etc...... And of course, the time agian to do it. Like most things, it keeps adding up! As for the welding.... What I was referring to was the relationship between materials and welding expierence. We aren't just welding mild steel to mild steel...... In this case, Chromoly to steel. (I chose Chromoly for the strength in the threads.) You know as I, If average "Joe" go's to try and make a arm like this using these pieces. Welds them using "any" MIG/TIG. Not knowing how chormoly must be preped before welding to steel. What you'll end up with is a weld that has no penatration....... And as I said....."It WILL break, no matter how thick the bead, or material used". That was my thought behind that statement. And of course, if someone has the time, knowledge, material, and equipment.. you can build them. For completed units, that allows for the attributes, and materials used. I Can't see how its not close to market. But thats up to the individuals opinion. Best RegardZ, Brian
  2. 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
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    power

    Just to chime in.. I was the one who talked with Andy at Camden SC's. He did tell me that they must be run wet!...??? Now I wonder the same as Z-ya. looking at the seals they do look Teflon! As much as Pete has run his, you would think that if they needed to be lubricated, Pete would of lost boost by now. I guess time will tell... B.
  4. Let all Z and 510 freinds be aware of this bum! Just wanted to do a follow-up on this guy and his company! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -sold me a Oil pressure sender -two weeks, emails, no response -3 weeks I email, he gives me a shipping # that show's nothing shipped yet -4 weeks, no emails, no part, I report him, he leaves me negative feedback to tell me I'm right "but" it its on backorder ( which he's never told me.) You'll find him on Ebay under JToutfitters. They sell alot of parts for Zcars.. He takes money for items he doesn't even have, and then makes it look like your being unreasonable about things after you haven't recieved it in a month. He emailed me wanting me to remove the negative feedback he gave me.. I emailed him asking if I'd get my money back if I remove it.. His email said one word ...."NO". He's full of himself... beware of this ass.
  5. Hey all, Just wanted to put the word out about our new forums. I've downloaded a much easier format that is much like this one. Everyone so far really likes it. If you don't know about www.zenthusiasts.com, We are the beginnings of a new Zclub in Eugene, Oregon. I hope with some time, and some exposure, we will grow into a healthy Datsun Z club. ( only time will tell). So consider this your invitation to stop by, register, and and tell me what you think! Thanks, Brian K. aka (azcarbum)
  6. azcarbum

    sitting pretty

    Newly painted
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