Group Buy for StangKiller LCA's

[StangKiller]

Like stated previously. The cost of the LCA's will be $400 plus shipping: with or without powdercoating.

50% deposit is required and it will take a minimum of 10 people for me to begin production. I currently have 3 on my shelf currently and those will go to select people if the GB is not met.

The is the list I currently have and please PM if you want on the list. Check, money order or paypal is accepted. They will only be shipped after I receive final payment. I will also not require the deposits until I have 10 and will not begin production until at least those 10 have submitted their deposit.

1. Skywalker (paid) Red Powdercoat
2. Redlineracer12 (paid in full) Black Powdercoat
3. Nezerconezer (paid) Black Powdercoat
4. morbid (paid in full) Black Powdercoat
5. docfeelgood111 (paid in full) Black Powdercoat
6. azbobbybooshay10 (paid) No Powdercoat
7. Maverickflyer (paid in full) Red Powdercoat
8. kpeeks (paid in full) Black Powdercoat
9. spridget (paid in full) Black Powdercoat
10. jaged (paid in full) Black Powdercoat
11. deliveryguy (paid in full) Red Powdercoat

Sorry I have not posted this earlier. I am busy and this is not a priority for me right now as I will not be making much on these because of the present situation with the economy.

Also if you are interested about a harness bar also, please pm and if there seems to be enough I will start a GB for those also.

Thanks for the interested and persistence all.

If you really feel the need to submit your deposit early my paypal is mkleffner@hotmail.com. Please post your screen name and addy for my records. Thanks


WE HAVE 10 SO PLEASE SEND IN YOUR DEPOSITS. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT GUYS

[azbobbybooshay10]

1. Skywalker
2. Redlineracer12
3. Nezerconezer
4. morbid
5. docfeelgood111
6. azbobbybooshay10
7.
8.
9.
10.

I will be able to send my deposit on the first paycheck after Fest. ;)

[MaverickFlyer]

Put me down for a set.

1. Skywalker
2. Redlineracer12
3. Nezerconezer
4. morbid
5. docfeelgood111
6. azbobbybooshay10
7. Maverickflyer
8.
9.
10.

[bensenvill]

ok guys, mike is a busy man. This is your only warning! Do not clutter his thread with your crap. If you have questions, I recommend starting with the search button, followed by using the search button. If your still lost, we have a thread for you
http://www.newcougar.org/forums/suspension-performance/124365-stangkiller-lca.html#post1491098
let this thread be only for transaction information.

[kpeeks]

Put me down for a set.

1. Skywalker
2. Redlineracer12
3. Nezerconezer
4. morbid
5. docfeelgood111
6. azbobbybooshay10
7. Maverickflyer
8. kpeeks
9.
10.

[StangKiller]

So far 9 and there seems to be some more interest. I may be able to get better prices if I can get more people. So I will wait after the 10 to see if we get some more people or if it just dies right away. But when we get 10 please start sending in your deposits as I can start making some of the parts right away and push the machining for a period.

Thanks

[StangKiller]

WE HAVE 10, SO START SUBMITTING YOUR DEPOSITS. Please include your screen name, your actual name, whether you want them powdercoated or not and your address. When I have them done I will PM you for the remainder plus shipping. When final payment is received I will ship them out to you.

Thanks for the support.

If we get more, 5+ it may affect the quantity buys, so all of you that are still interested, please submit your deposit and we will keep adding to the list.

Thanks again.

[MaverickFlyer]

Deposit sent.

[kpeeks]

deposit is sent as well.

[Nezerconezer]

Depo sent!

[azbobbybooshay10]

Is it OK if I send my deposit after Fest?

[MaverickFlyer]

I forgot to tell you I want them powder coated. Do i have a choice in color?

[StangKiller]

Sorry, powdercoating only in black right now. I can see about red or John Deere Green, but that may take longer.

[MaverickFlyer]

Sorry, powdercoating only in black right now. I can see about red or John Deere Green, but that may take longer.

I'll take them in Red if you can do it.

[azbobbybooshay10]

I will want mine without powdercoating please (I will get that done locally in the dark blue that I want).

[StangKiller]

If anyone knows docfeelgood, can you let him know that the group buy is a go.

Thanks

[alley]

i am interested in a set but just cant part with money at this time. but if you are still making them a few months from now i will be sending you a pm. great work btw :bowdown:

[MaverickFlyer]

So are we still waiting for docfeelgood111 and azbobbybooshay10 to pay before you start making these??? My bushings are shot so i really need these.

[Redlineracer12]

My bushings are shot so i really need these.

You're telling me, I'm waiting to get an alignment until after I get new LCAs :cool:

[azbobbybooshay10]

So are we still waiting for docfeelgood111 and azbobbybooshay10 to pay before you start making these??? My bushings are shot so i really need these.

I am sending my payment in the next day or two, so that will leave docfeelgood as the only one who hasn't sent the deposit yet.

[StangKiller]

So does anyone know this guy?

[StangKiller]

If there are still people interested in buying a set, please send in your deposit and I will add you to the list and increase my quantities. The more we get, the cheaper it will be for all of us.

Thanks
Mike

[docfeelgood111]

Sorry didn't have internet for a lil over a week. Roommates didn't pay the bill so it got shut off. Anyways does anyone have an address I can send a MO to for the deposit? Trying to get it sent out today. Sorry for the hold up.

[morbid]

Posted another reminder on CEG. I really would have expected more interest in this last time offer.... especially the turbo guys.

[docfeelgood111]

I know you would of thought so. I'd like to try a set of his traction control bars out but I doubt we'll ever get a group buy together for them.

[StangKiller]

The traction bars will never happen, it would take at least 20 for that setup to make it to the streets. And unless you are putting down over 350 hp at the wheels, the LCA's will help plenty.

Thanks for the interest in the product though.

Next I am going to look at a four bolt setup, but I have to get my hands on one to take a look at first and find someone willing to test it out.

[azbobbybooshay10]

My payment has been sent.

[docfeelgood111]

Payment is in the mail.

[blustreak]

The traction bars will never happen, it would take at least 20 for that setup to make it to the streets. And unless you are putting down over 350 hp at the wheels, the LCA's will help plenty.

Thanks for the interest in the product though.

Next I am going to look at a four bolt setup, but I have to get my hands on one to take a look at first and find someone willing to test it out.

I don't meant to clutter the thread but is there a thread somewhere that talks about these "Traction Bars"? Did your old car happen to have some? :biggrin: If it did I haven't seen them.

[StangKiller]

There is one setup that was on my car before it was sold. It was taken off. It works but it makes for a hard time driving in certain conditions and provides alot rougher ride. Meant for drag racing primarily. PM me if you have any questions about it.

Thanks
Mike

[Redlineracer12]

Mike do you have a ballpark estimate for the turn around time on these? I could use an alignment real bad but might wait for these :cool:

[blu_fuz]

Next I am going to look at a four bolt setup, but I have to get my hands on one to take a look at first and find someone willing to test it out.


Stangkiller,
I have the 4 bolt setup on my '95 contour and would test out a design of yours anytime. You just let me know.

[StangKiller]

The parts just got done at the machine shop. They will come back to me and I will bend and weld them. Should take me about two weeks for that. Than 1 week for the powdercoating. When they go to the powdercoater I will ask for the remainder of the funds for purchase. I am still waiting on someone to get me the measurements for the spacers on the bushings so I can get the bushing made. They will only take about a day to make.

[bensenvill]

the spacers are the exact height of a pack of cigarettes. thought that would be enough for the measurements, will formally measure.

looks like 15/16th of an inch.

[Redlineracer12]

Excellent! Keep us updated as you can :cool:

[morbid]

Any idea on what shipping will be (rough estimate)? Also... I noticed one guy on the list doesn't live too far from me. If they're shipped together, would there be any difference in shipping costs?

[StangKiller]

I can discount shipping that way, but you would have to pick it up from my aunt's house in Glendale.

[MaverickFlyer]

So how are these going, any updates?

[StangKiller]

Actually thanks for asking.

They will be done at the welder's tomorrow and will go to the powder coaters. I should be able to ship out the none powder coated ones on Monday.

The shipping is going to be standard for everyone, sorry, it is alot easier for me this way.

The remaining charge is $250.00. Please let me know if you have any questions.

I will try to send emails out tomorrow to everyone.

The powder coat will be done by Wednesday if I get them this week. So please send the rest of the funds with the same info as included last time.

Thanks
Mike Kleffner

[MaverickFlyer]

Payment sent!

I can't wait to get these. :biggrin:

[StangKiller]

I have updated the list of people and whether they are paid in full and also what they want for finish. If it is different from what you want, please let me know ASAP. Also, those of you that did not let me know, let me know so I can get you in on the run with the powdercoater.

Thanks

[spridget]

Paid in full. Thanks for the reminder.

[Redlineracer12]

Paid in full :cool:

I would like them Powder coated black please :)

[docfeelgood111]

payment sent via paypal.

[morbid]

StangKiller.... I'm not sure if you were already planning to, but could you pm or email tracking #'s when ship them? I need to ensure I'm home to receive it... and that it's not left outside all day/night (I work late) .

[StangKiller]

No problem, I will send out tracking numbers when they ship.

Thanks

[tay76]

It is probably way to late to get a set of these right?? if not please let me know....

[kpeeks]

Final payment sent. Thanks again!

[StangKiller]

The arms went to the powdercoaters on Monday. He said that he did not have an order for black yet this week, so it might be early next week. The red may be a week or two. I have one set that was done already and it will go out tomorrow to the first one that paid.

If anyone has any questions please let me know.

Thanks

[tay76]

The arms went to the powdercoaters on Monday. He said that he did not have an order for black yet this week, so it might be early next week. The red may be a week or two. I have one set that was done already and it will go out tomorrow to the first one that paid.

If anyone has any questions please let me know.

Thanks


Is it to late to order one?

[StangKiller]

Nope, feel free, I had a few extra made.

[Skywalker]

Are the red ones done? any pics?

[Skywalker]

Oops, I'm retarded:banghead: nevermind


The arms went to the powdercoaters on Monday. He said that he did not have an order for black yet this week, so it might be early next week. The red may be a week or two. I have one set that was done already and it will go out tomorrow to the first one that paid.

If anyone has any questions please let me know.

Thanks

[DemonSVT]

Full payment sent. 1 set in black as specified.

Thank you.

Greg

[tay76]

Nope, feel free, I had a few extra made.


well s**t, I could have swore I had two bolt!!! I was ready to send the money and said to myself, I better go double check. Good thing I did!! If you decide to make some 4 bolt's im in!!

[Danef150]

well s**t, I could have swore I had two bolt!!! I was ready to send the money and said to myself, I better go double check. Good thing I did!! If you decide to make some 4 bolt's im in!!

If you could get with someone who has a set in decent condition im sure he would be willing to look into producing them..I think he has said so in the past, however he cant make any measurements without a set of 4 bolters. I hope you can get ahold of a set because these arms atleast for the 2 bolt cars are a great improvement.

[azbobbybooshay10]

Yeah, there has been a lot of interest on CEG if 4 bolts could be made.

[tay76]

I could send him mine if he is indeed interested, they are in good shape and not in use at the moment. my car is on jack stands with the motor and trans out waiting for me to install my turbo kit..... It has been that way for..... months.. I have been very busy with work... :mad:

[Danef150]

I could send him mine if he is indeed interested, they are in good shape and not in use at the moment. my car is on jack stands with the motor and trans out waiting for me to install my turbo kit..... It has been that way for..... months.. I have been very busy with work... :mad:

You sound like the perfect candidate then...you could be the one to finally get this ball rolling for the 4 bolters...no one so far has gotten him anything to work with. I hope you can get those made. It would be a great thing for our community.

[tay76]

You sound like the perfect candidate then...you could be the one to finally get this ball rolling for the 4 bolters...no one so far has gotten him anything to work with. I hope you can get those made. It would be a great thing for our community.



Well if he is interested i'm sure he'll pipe in and say so, I dont have a problem with it, its almost fall anway even if I got the sudden urge to put my car back together, I don't drive it in the winter!!
Stangkiller, if you are interested please p.m. me.

[StangKiller]

I already have a set from another candidate. The parts are at the machine shop now. I am making two test sets. One for the guy who send me a set and one to break at the University.

I do appreciate the comments though.

When I have a set made for pictures, I will start an interest thread here and on CEG. Should be a couple of weeks. I wanted to get the two bolts done before I started pushing those through.

[Danef150]

Sweet...after all this time its getting done...although its not a problem for me ive allready got my 2 bolters :) But its good news for alot of other people who might be interested. Im curious have you had to change your origonal design much...i figured you wouldnt but wasnt sure.

[StangKiller]

Update: Powdercoating is done with the black. Those that have paid will be shipping tomorrow afternoon. Will know more tomorrow about when on the reds.

The design will not change much for the 4 bolt design, just alittle longer on the bars and some machined parts. Those are going to make them more expensive. Can't wait to get those together now so I can get those on the market. The interest for the two bolt was surprising, so hopefully the 4 bolts will be good.

[Danef150]

Any idea about how long the Heim joints last...Ive had mine on for a little over a year now...they squeak which doesnt bother me too much but i worry that their wearing from that...Anyways if i ever had to replace them what size are they ?

[StangKiller]

Grease them and the heims should last forever, just hand grease them or silicone will work. Just let me know and I will cut you a break on a new set with the bushings. I get them at a drastic discount because I buy in the hundreds.

They have shipped for those that paid, a few did not make it out the door because of paid issues, they had to go back, should have them back by Tuesday paint guy said.

Those that did ship should have emails with tracking to the addys that you paid me from.

DemonSVT and and Kpeeks were the ones that paid and did not ship due to paint issues.

Red ones were done also and they shipped.

[morbid]

Danef150 has a good point. I have several other suspension parts that have heims, and every 3-5 months I take them off to regrease them. I clean off the old grease with carb cleaner, then put new grease in.

With these heims, is it necessary to go through all that, or is pumping new grease in, every so often, good enough?

[StangKiller]

I would say that the maintenance on the heims would depend on the conditions you drive in. If you pick up alot of dust and such in that area or moisture, I would clean them out and regrease. If you don't, I would spray them out in place and pack grease around them.

Phoenix has alot of dust around the area due to sand, so you would need to. Danef is in Louisiana where moisture would be more of an issue. So I would believe he could go longer on a greasing. But I am not an expert on heim maintenance either.

[Redlineracer12]

Mike, do you know if a signature is required via UPS on these?

[StangKiller]

I did not require a signature, but they are insured. So they may require one.

[Redlineracer12]

I had someone home just in case, but they did not require a signature for mine :cool: Can't wait to get home and check them out.

[Danef150]

If you read some of my older posts...im guessing from a year or so ago it will give you some insight on what your going to have to do to install them...The Passanger side is cake...the other side you have to lower the subframe a bit to get the bolt out ...or cut it...i lowered my subframe :)

[spridget]

The UPS man just delivered mine.

Very nice looking parts, better than expected, frankly. I'm impressed with the professionalism of the sale, craftsmanship, and delivery. Thank you very much.

[jaged]

got mine as well. was there only supposed to be 2 bolts?

[Danef150]

got mine as well. was there only supposed to be 2 bolts?

Do you mean 2 bolt control arms ? If thats the question yes it was a gb for the 2 bolters...If not ummm i remember mine coming with ball joints, 4 heim joints, and several bushings to take up the space between the heims and the subframe....

[jaged]

nope, 2 actual bolts, for holding the arms on the subframe

[spridget]

I'm pretty sure they are for the ball joints. Reuse the original LCA mounting bolts.

[jaged]

that makes sense.

my bolt will get cut and replaced. solid motor mounts and solid subframe bushings make for an interesting time, plus ive fought with it before on other cars. that one took all my patience

[Danef150]

Wow i was way off :)....I'd just lower my subframe its not that much work actually since everything is allready apart...Just loosen the rear bolts and take the front ones out and remove the bolts in the trans mounts...that will give you the room to get the bolt out without cutting it...Also keeps everything the way its meant to be.

[DEVIOUSDEV]

Pics Please :biggrin:

[jaged]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/jaged/mtang/IMG_4042.jpg

ta daaa

[kpeeks]

I recieved the same things jaged.

[StangKiller]

Please leave comments on the feedback page, good or bad, thanks

[Redlineracer12]

Received mine the other day as well :cool:

I've put a set of LCAs in before, it's not that bad to lower the subframe partway. Especially since I'm going to replace my front sway bar bushings while I'm in there.

[MaverickFlyer]

Time to install these badboys!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a189/maverickflyer/Cougar/3L%20Swap/DSC05292.jpg

[DEVIOUSDEV]

:eek:

You can put those in the box with the Spoiler Mark. Thanks.

Well, that... or put them on and share what the ride is like. Your choice. ;)

[MaverickFlyer]

:eek:

You can put those in the box with the Spoiler Mark. Thanks.

Well, that... or put them on and share what the ride is like. Your choice. ;)

I think I will take option II. ;)

[StangKiller]

I hope everyone checks this.

The bushings for the ends are the incorrect size. I will be sending out the correct size as soon as my guy can make more of them. I have some here, so if you are in drastic need of them. I will send out what I have to you right away. Please pm me if you are in need of them ASAP.

I am sorry for the confusion. I had someone else measure them for me on the boards as I used two different size in my parts. This was a mistake on my part. And I will do my best to correct the problem as quickly as I can. Again I am sorry for any inconvenience.

[jaged]

incorrect as in too big or too small.

[Redlineracer12]

incorrect as in too big or too small.

If I have it correct, they are too short. Correct diameter, just not tall enough.

[StangKiller]

Machinist will have them done by tomorrow. I will mail out Monday morning via priority mail. Except for Canada, everyone should have by Wednesday or Thursday.

Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience.

[kpeeks]

No problem here. That just shows how dedicated you are to your product. Thanks again.

[MaverickFlyer]

I thought they looked a little small. I just haven't had the time to install them. It's a good job I didn't tear everything apart to find out they were to small.

[docfeelgood111]

So all of them are too small and I'll be receiving new ones soon?

[Redlineracer12]

I thought they looked a little small. I just haven't had the time to install them. It's a good job I didn't tear everything apart to find out they were to small.

Nope I did :disgust:

But I have half the car back together now with one tubular LCA and sway bar bushing. :) Should have it finished tomorrow or Thursday.

[StangKiller]

Everyone should have the bushings by tomorrow, if not let me know. I sent them out priority on Monday.

[kpeeks]

I got mine on Wednesday! Thanks again. Now to just pull the motor & trans out for upgrades!

[spridget]

Everyone should have the bushings by tomorrow, if not let me know. I sent them out priority on Monday.

I received mine today. I wasn't expecting anything, so it was a surprise. I have not had time to install the new suspension (complete replacement to include the new LCAs), so I had not found the problem yet.

Big thanks for resolving the issue quickly. :bowdown:

[MaverickFlyer]

I don't have mine yet. :(

[MaverickFlyer]

okay, I got them. Thanks again!