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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Price seems kinda low...

Im a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", but that doesn't mean I wont scoop up a bargain. Came across this set of LCAs and panhard bar on Ebay. what is your opinion? Good deal or rip off?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-2002-Ch...aeb54c&vxp=mtr
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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LOL its founders performance!!! They are the least expensive guys out their!

<---founders is the only tubular stuff under my car.

-buy the stuff
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

i think they advertise on here? ive bought from them with no problems.
http://www.foundersperformance.com/
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Edit, ^^^ beat me to it...only by seconds though.

Founders makes good stuff. Many people in the 3rd and 4th gen world like them. Doubt you will have any issues. http://www.foundersperformance.com/
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Originally Posted by toomany
Edit, ^^^ beat me to it...only by seconds though.

Founders makes good stuff. Many people in the 3rd and 4th gen world like them. Doubt you will have any issues. http://www.foundersperformance.com/
Used his stuff for my rear (lca, panhard, relocation brackets).

The relocation brackets should be welded, despite the fact that they say "bolt in". The other stuff was larger tubes than the Spohn stuff I had before.

-- Joe
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Guess I will be getting these (in black). Glad everyone says they are good.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

That's a pretty good deal. I would pretty much only get it for the LCA's though. A non adjustable panhard bar isn't exactly any better than stock.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Im not really gonna get it to go shredding around corners at over 60 mph. However, It would be better than that 25 yr old piece of bent metal that is there now, structurally speaking. I am not building a race car, just something that CAN be driven everyday.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Originally Posted by DBLTKE
That's a pretty good deal. I would pretty much only get it for the LCA's though. A non adjustable panhard bar isn't exactly any better than stock.
Of the 40 or so thirdgens that have come through my garage doors over the years, I've yet to see one that didn't have a bent factory panhard bar

I imagine the tubular one is better than those.

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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

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Of the 40 or so thirdgens that have come through my garage doors over the years, I've yet to see one that didn't have a bent factory panhard bar

I imagine the tubular one is better than those.

-- Joe
While that is true, the vast majority of 3rd gen owners (at least the ones that are interested in buying aftermarket parts) have lowered their car to some degree which will cause the rear to be offset to one side. Heck, they're not exactly centered from the factory. Hence the need for an adjustable panhard bar.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 05:11 AM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Originally Posted by DBLTKE
While that is true, the vast majority of 3rd gen owners (at least the ones that are interested in buying aftermarket parts) have lowered their car to some degree which will cause the rear to be offset to one side. Heck, they're not exactly centered from the factory. Hence the need for an adjustable panhard bar.
Yeah? I was thinking about raising mine.

In fact, i'm slightly paranoid my spohn a-arms might lower my front just a hair which would really ruin my day. Ground clearance is important around here.

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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Does Founders offer any forum discounts on their already low prices? I'm in the market for a couple items!
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

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Does Founders offer any forum discounts on their already low prices? I'm in the market for a couple items!
Don't be so cheap.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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Re: Price seems kinda low...

Originally Posted by patin88z
Don't be so cheap.
Never hurts to ask. Budgets tight you know.

But fear not, I ordered strut mounts and control arm drop brakets from them, so they got some of my money. Already have an adjustable panhard rod from them.
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