Custom A arms (pic)

[xschop]

do you have the batwing and lights/markers?

And is the Plastic warped?

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by xschop

do you have the batwing and lights/markers?

And is the Plastic warped?

No batwing, but do marker lights, fog housings..

[KEV951]

I have a good used batwing for sale . just needs to be prepped and painted0 to match (its blue) ,
50 $ plus shipping from 94403
Kev
650-483-5989

[Schumi]

I'd be more interested in learning why you have a spacer block between the engine cross member and the chassis...

[modenas]

Originally Posted by Schumi

I'd be more interested in learning why you have a spacer block between the engine cross member and the chassis...

we have it for a 1 inch drop on the car. it for the engine

[Racerbvd]

I have a new set of brake ducts if you would rather have them over fog lights??

[xschop]

I will send a set of these adapters out with each set of control arms.....simply thread your links all the way down like the previous pics with an M10 x 1.5 die.........
These sway links allow all the stock 944 Swaybar hardware to remain untouched. I simply threaded 944 sway links all the way to their bases and drilled and tapped the sway adapters M10 x 1.5
A simple and pre-load adjusting sway link......
BTW....Does anyone make Polyurethane sway link bushings for this car? Gotta get me a set




I took a pic with the bump steer tie-rod removed to show how much clearance there is between the 944 strut and modded control arm...This is at maximum extension with a load of room to spare.....

[Racerbvd]

Any updates???

Yes, it is ugly & needs paint....

[xschop]

I sent you a PM. I have 1 last set unassembled. I won't be making any more of these for a long while.

[Cocacolakidd]

There are a couple of different companys in ENGLAND that make and have the polyurathane bushings for the 944 - I'll be darned if I can get them to sell across the pond to me though.

So search there and if you can get them to sell to the US please post us...

[Rasta Monsta]

Powerflex USA Shopping Cart

[Cocacolakidd]

that's it - the site in the US - Some have searched for the poly bushings for a long time now - thanks for the info........

[Smartass]

Just so you guy's that keep asking, Xschop does not have these on any car that is on the road or track. He is just making stuff up to cover one problem after another instead of working on the real problem of people not replacing their ball joints when needed. As a racer I have never seen a control arm brake unless it has been in a wreck. REPLACE YOUR WORN BALL JOINTS AND YOU WON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. Stop buying into all the Xschop BS.
Oh, He does not stand behind the parts he makes. Case and point is on a another forum where he pushes his sh@@ , he sold a set of motor mount uprights that did not fit and another member had to send them his own set to get the guy's car together. Xschop ran like hell from that one! Tried to blame iot on something else on the car. Just more of his BS.

[xschop]

Yes, they are strong...
Yes, the HARD heim-joints rattle the %#$# out of your suspension and are not protected by boots.
Yes, the Caster angle from the factory suspension is overlooked.....and serious Negative caster is the result that the 7mm adjustment of the factory castor bolt cannot remove if even it is incorporated into the design......

Pics are worth a Grand....





And No, I am not in a pissing match with GREG. I apologize if I have come off in a negative way towards anyone. I tried responding to his post, but after typing all the responses, this damn site made me re-log in and loose everything. As for motor mounts, That's about the only thing I'm not going to bother making because these 944 X-members are all drilled differently, I've measured 4 of them. So If I were to build another 944 V8, I would be prepared for making set back plates that were left BLANK at the isolator mounting hole areas and mock it up just for the individual car....These cars really aren't precision made and that should be a disclaimer in any conversion manual.

[modenas]

Originally Posted by Smartass

Just so you guy's that keep asking, Xschop does not have these on any car that is on the road or track. He is just making stuff up to cover one problem after another instead of working on the real problem of people not replacing their ball joints when needed. As a racer I have never seen a control arm brake unless it has been in a wreck. REPLACE YOUR WORN BALL JOINTS AND YOU WON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. Stop buying into all the Xschop BS.
Oh, He does not stand behind the parts he makes. Case and point is on a another forum where he pushes his sh@@ , he sold a set of motor mount uprights that did not fit and another member had to send them his own set to get the guy's car together. Xschop ran like hell from that one! Tried to blame iot on something else on the car. Just more of his BS.

really?

[gt1scca]

Listen up Wise-guy...

I just want you to know first hand that I did not register as "Smartass", but I know who did. It's not that hard to figure out-took me all of 2 minutes. The harness post was unnecessary, and it is definitely what fired me up. I have been told repeatedly (by xs himself), "No hurry, not ready for it yet." WTF?

As far as the uprights go, I never made a negative comment toward xschop or his abilities, and I don't have any issues with his other parts. All other parts issues have remained between xschop and the members that have had problems with them, and I have not been involved. I did send a set of uprights to 1 user that did in fact solve his fitment issues, but if you read the thread again (http://944hybrids.forumotion.com/lsx-conversions-f3/what-s-wrong-with-this-picture-t273.htm) and (http://944hybrids.forumotion.com/lsx-conversions-f3/steering-rack-universal-joint-hits-1-2-setback-plate-t326.htm), you will see that I have not directed any negativity xschop's direction.

I posted my BS due to several complaints from other members about the control arms. These guys are concerned about the safety of an un-tested suspension part, and I could be responsible if I post them for sale on the 944v8s site. My method of requesting verification was wrong, but my intentions were sincere. I am only trying to keep the members (and potential customers) safety in mind. I didn't even mention the fact that xschop was selling the arms outside of the For Sale section...

No limitations have been placed on xschop's posting or PM privileges at 944hybrids, nor will there be (by me, anyway). Eric has the final word on any restrictions, and to date, ONLY the spammers nonsense has been restricted.

I don't harbor any ill-will or unfavorable grudge against xschop. If you or he are still pissed, so be it. I am only concerned with liability issues. Forgive my unprofessional "calling-out". I have helped xschop with the development of most of the "parts on my car", and have paid for them. You have no reason to get involved in this fiasco anyway. What's the point? I asked for information, but all I got in return was more BS. Someone decided they wanted to voice their opinion, and now you think I'm the one bashing xschop. Wake up, man.

Respond or not, I will not mention the control arm issue again. I also have not, and will not, mention any other conflicts with other members parts issues that may or may not have existed in the past. I apologize again for the tone of my post. Looking out for 225 members is stressful enough, and in-fighting makes the entire group crazy. I hope we can continue to work together for the common good of the forum.

When you realize how full of crap you are, I will still have no ill-feelings toward you or xschop. Think things through before you attempt to run me in the ground. I have only tried to help the community. How many parts and drawings have I made available for anyone to download and make or have made themselves?

Come on, man.
Get a grip.

Greg Sloan
aka gt1scca

[gamman]

Here is a maybe relevant article.

XPost: Aftermarket 944 control arms. Retail pricing seems a bit off... - Page 2 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

I appreciate a good home brewed affordable example.

I also want something that has been tried tested and works.

[Smartass]

modenas,
You might want to get your facts straight before you start talking sh@@ over here.
I'm not Greg, I don't even know who Greg is, What I do know is that you might want to research the information before posting. You look like a fool!
The parts Xschop Look good and probably fit good, But I bet you don't have them on your car do you? Does your car even run? Have you put in any track time with these parts? I doubt it! Your young and dumb, So just step back and look at what your defending. Your defending a vital part that has no testing, and in my opinion looks , I said looks , a lot flimsier that the Factory stuff. That being said, Greg is correct, If he sells this on his web site and someone has problems it's him that they are going after. I don't blame him for running from these. If Xchop's parts are so good , You and He should talk it over and ya'll start your own parts website. Oh, wait , that means that Xschop can't change his prices every time he talks to someone.

[xschop]

Who's got a suspension Camera set-up? I see that I have been contacted by Coca-cola-kid on this forum and someone else to test AND DOCUMENT my control arms. I'm not going to send a set of arms off to someone I haven't looked in the face, the internet is so trustworthy.

I will let someone reputable test them and they can give a no BS report. I am working on a set of billet hubs next week to rival a well known company that sells them. I may loan them a set also to put my money where my mouth is....

I designed the modded RX7 arms to be an alternative to the expensive, hard jointed aftermarket arms out there..... The price will be set at $625, fully assembled with all new hardware. You can hold me to it. In the process of making and developing 944 V8 conversion parts and my own mods that no-one has laid eyes on, I was still on the fence about how to price some things, even these control arms and I'm not apologizing to anyone.

All this fiasco has got me rethinking about my solid billet T-7075 control arm design that will be priced $600 less that the "Charlie Arms" since I already have the CMM work done to the factory 944 arms.

That being said, and like Tupac once quoted "I ain't mad at cha"
or should I quote Rodney King...."Can't we all just get along?"

[modenas]

i say we let racerbvd test them out. he got a track car, been with pelican for a long time and a well trusted member