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Old 02-24-2016, 09:19 AM   #1
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if throwing ideas out there, how about wheels? if you have access to cnc you could fab centres for a three-piece and just buy generic inner and outer rims.

threaded strut sleeves, etc. ie, instead of buying a full coilover set, with threaded sleeves and new perches you could perhaps convert your existing struts to coilovers.

electric power steering kit? looks like gsr are no longer making theirs, so fabricate adaptors from the proprietary Porsche steering rack fitting to an AN fitting. also, a bracket that mounts the pump in the front.
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if throwing ideas out there, how about wheels? if you have access to cnc you could fab centres for a three-piece and just buy generic inner and outer rims.

threaded strut sleeves, etc. ie, instead of buying a full coilover set, with threaded sleeves and new perches you could perhaps convert your existing struts to coilovers.

electric power steering kit? looks like gsr are no longer making theirs, so fabricate adaptors from the proprietary Porsche steering rack fitting to an AN fitting. also, a bracket that mounts the pump in the front.
I like your thinking....I am definitely not stopping with LCAs. I love the strut-coil over conversion idea, I might dig a little further into that one! Also the electric power steering pump sounds cool too.

I'm excited about this guys, I am so glad to be looking at other ways to use my fabrication skills (instead of the oil patch).

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Opinions please....

What color do you like to see these type of aftermarket suspension components finished in red, blue, green, etc?

Also, do you prefer the anodized aluminum finish OR powder coated?

I really am leaning towards a Red OR a Green anodized finish for my suspension parts, but not sure what people like to see on these?

Thanks for your feedback.

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Nickel plated Cro-moly,or black powder to keep cost down. Simple clear anodizing on aluminum or another low key color. My front adjustable trailing arms arm KTM orange and it's too much. I don't want to attract attention to them. Just want to have some decent kit that allows for some personalized setup.

Just my opinion, for what it's worth...
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