So, like I don't have enough to do these days, I'm contemplating a "new" product for the Fox Tbirds/Cougars.
I say "new" because they aren't a new idea, but a reintroduction of a previous one.
I'm thinking about offering caster plates like the old Kenny Brown ones (which were my design anyway) as seen in the pic here...
http://www.turbochuck.com/images/80%20XR-7/80xrengine.JPG
These will be a fixed caster adjustable camber with poly bushings. They work great for street cars. They have add as much positive caster as possible without having to do any mods to the strut towers. The added caster really helps with steering/turning geometry and tire wear. I have been running these on my Fox cars for the past 6-7 years or so.
I need to do some digging and pricing stuff, but was curious if it is even worth my time.
That engine bay looks like it needs GUTTED! :hick:
I'm set on CC plates, but the question that comes to mind is "How much would they be?"
I am interested, but like most price is a factor before I say yes for sure.
That is part of this process. I have to dig up quotes, price materials, etc. Obviously they aren't going to be just $50 a set, but they should be a cost effective option. I'd like to try and keep them $150 or less, but I won't know until I get into it for certain.
Hmmm...Very interesting:D I believe I'm down for a set;)
I'm in for a set, I like the clean look and that cc looks alot better than the mm one with all the spacers and whatnot.
Yes I know I am going to need at least one set
Why not I buy anything.
I'm Ok with that
I'd do those for $150...that's half what Maximum Motorsports wants for theirs.
as long as I can aford them I'm down, you know how much I love the motor mounts I got from you!
They are still $200 (http://"http://www.maximummotorsports.com/index.html?http&&&www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_77&products_id=258") ($270 for the bling).
Would these work with SN-95/Fox Stang Struts?
Don't see why not as that is what I have always used on my cars.
mine too. ;)
04 cobra bilsteins w/this style plate
Optimal caster + camber adjustment without the harsh spherical bearing? Sounds good to me.
Yeah, for most street cars, the infinitely adjustable caster is just not needed.
i would be interested in a set or two. A set for the SVO for sure, and possibly a set for my TurboCoupe :)
Can't help you there ;) These would be Tbird/Cougar specific.
I’m interested
I was going to buy the ones for a mustang but I rather give you the money.
So what you saying is these only go so-much caster and on the other ones it’s wasted. And as for the camber they will work the same.
Unless the car is tweaked, being able to dial in the caster to dead nuts isn't necessary for the street. Most cars won't vary enough for it to even be an issue. The camber adjustment will be the same.
would they work on my lincoln? I know u said bird and cougar specific, but the plates for the bird are said to right the lincoln which is why I am curious.
Yes, they would be the same.
awesome! And those would allow for a strut tower brace to be used as will it looks. Id def be in for a set once the car is on the road!
Doh. I keep thinkin' they're $300 for some reason.
Chuck, you know I am good for a set. Your stuff is all over my car.
Count me in on a set definitely !
count me in for shure!
I'll take a set, for the XR-7
ill take a set for the vert. and maybie one for the xr-7 later
OK, well I have some work to do to get the pricing and details sorted out.
I'll report back once I have a better idea.
Chuck,
Put me down for a set.
Brent
:cougarsmily:
the 88 cougars have a positive camber. is there much
adjustment for that.what is your prefered settings for
a stock XR7.how much of a range for caster.sounds like
i need a set. put me down for 1.
3 of us got to go over to kenny browns when the international
mercury owners had their 1st meet at indy. got to drive the
blown navigator with jerry robbin and john baumann. the
black police intercepter car was there and we got a tour
of the place.lots of neat stuff.--irv toms
Well as mentioned, the caster is fixed, these just add in more postive caster.
The camber adjustment is as with the stock strut mounts (a little more adjustment actually).
With the added pos caster, you can actually run less static neg camber as the camber curve on turn is improved over stock. With these I never run more than -0.75* camber, but usually closer to -0.50* on the street.
Chuck count me in for a set or 2.
The price sounds good but i think if you got enough orders you should go right ahead and make them would be really nice for our cars.
where was this thread when I ordered my MM plates?!?
Id be glad to take a set.
Keep this up, and I'll have one or two of every product you've sold.
Well I've had minimal time to work on them, but that's kind of the way of things these days.
I am HOPEFULLY starting a new job, so I can actually afford a set! Let me know the price so I can set aside the cash for them!