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Possible "new" product? Testing the waters

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.
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Reply #1
That engine bay looks like it needs GUTTED! :hick:
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Reply #2
I'm set on CC plates, but the question that comes to mind is "How much would they be?"
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Reply #3
I am interested, but like most price is a factor before I say yes for sure.

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Reply #4
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.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #5
Hmmm...Very interesting:D    I believe I'm down for a set;)
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Reply #6
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.
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Reply #7
Yes I know I am going to need at least one set

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Reply #8
Why not I buy anything.
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I'm Ok with that
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Reply #10
I'd do those for $150...that's half what Maximum Motorsports wants for theirs.

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Reply #11
as long as I can aford them I'm down, you know how much I love the motor mounts I got from you!

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Reply #12
Quote from: Red_LX;207597
I'd do those for $150...that's half what Maximum Motorsports wants for theirs.

They are still $200 ($270 for the bling).

Would these work with SN-95/Fox Stang Struts?
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Reply #13
Quote from: Ether947;207617

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.
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Reply #14
Quote from: Ether947;207617

Would these work with SN-95/Fox Stang Struts?

Quote from: Chuck W;207619
Don't see why not as that is what I have always used on my cars.

mine too. ;)
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