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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

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It's a spherical bearing. I don't have a better picture, but it's shown here...
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/041...ades/#photo-39



Ahhh, makes sense, would be easy to fabricate and has a wide range of motion. TA is designed to slide within the bearing under stop & go transition yes? About how much movement do you think? Did it require lubrication to prevent binding? If true, how do you keep dirt out or lube from washing away in the rain?

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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

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Ahhh, makes sense, would be easy to fabricate and has a wide range of motion. TA is designed to slide within the bearing under stop & go transition yes? About how much movement do you think? Did it require lubrication to prevent binding? If true, how do you keep dirt out or lube from washing away in the rain?

Thanks for the link.
We have a similar T/A front mount on our CP Firebird. The 'slider bearing' mounts to the trans crossmember, though, not the transmission. Like the one noted above, the T/A we have is also out of production.
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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

Here is a write up on our front Speed Kit 3 from our friends at Chevy High Performance Magazine.

I will also be dumping some videos of our test car here so you can see the products in action!

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/cha...nsion-upgrade/
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That quadra link rear end looks great. Would love to get this and drop some of the extra parts out of the rear.
Any plans in a building a tubular k member?
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That quadra link rear end looks great. Would love to get this and drop some of the extra parts out of the rear.
Any plans in a building a tubular k member?
At this time, we do not have a plan to develop a tubular k-member.
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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

We have a new product available! This item is included in the purchase of our Front Speed Kit 3 and Rear Speed Kit 2/3 or separately with the link below...

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1982-199...ker-decal.html
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Ok next question. Will the quadrilink system on away with the rear seat?
Meaning will the upper arm boxes lose the ability to put the rear seats back in?
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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

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Ok next question. Will the quadrilink system on away with the rear seat?
Meaning will the upper arm boxes lose the ability to put the rear seats back in?
You will still be able to utilize the rear seats, however, some trimming on the foam will be required.
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I’m interested in hearing more from DSE on this product:
http://www.detroitspeed.com/1982-199...shaft-kit.html

Its main competitor seems to be the Astro van shaft. Outside of the vibration reducing joint, any other details?
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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

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I’m interested in hearing more from DSE on this product:
http://www.detroitspeed.com/1982-199...shaft-kit.html

Its main competitor seems to be the Astro van shaft. Outside of the vibration reducing joint, any other details?
Without the factory rag joint assembly you'll experience firmer, more precise steering. Removal of the rag joint also improves underhood clearances.

To learn more about the steering shaft kit, please contact our sales and technical associates at 704-662-3272 or tech@detroitspeed.com.
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Lol- I meant more than the website description but thanks for the prompt reply.
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The DSE-Z being put to work at Gingerman. Fastest time of the weekend was a 1:39.6.

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2 and 3 Point Strut Tower Braces are in stock!

Will fit LS, TPI, and TBI Camaros at this time. We have not done a test fit on Pontiac models.
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Re: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1982-92 F-Body Products

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2 and 3 Point Strut Tower Braces are in stock!

Will fit LS, TPI, and TBI Camaros at this time. We have not done a test fit on Pontiac models.
Would happen to have a drawing of this brace? Specifically bolt pattern and spacing? I already have drilled holes for a QA1 three point and I would love to use this one instead. However, I might be out of luck unless the mounting points are close enough.
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You guys are making some sick sick gear for the thirdgen so I say this with all due respect: if the $90 difference per each strut
https://www.detroitspeed.com/1982-19...-f-body-031024
versus what summit sells’em for
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kon-8741-1030spt
is emblematic of the margin on all your stuff it occurred to me a minimal reduction in the prices might escalate your sales volume dramatically to a net benefit to your guys’ bottom line. I suspect way more dreamers than buyers at current prices and yes I get this stuff is premium and not developed and manufactured cheaply which I respect. Just a thought.
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You guys are making some sick sick gear for the thirdgen so I say this with all due respect: if the $90 difference per each strut
https://www.detroitspeed.com/1982-19...-f-body-031024
versus what summit sells’em for
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kon-8741-1030spt
is emblematic of the margin on all your stuff it occurred to me a minimal reduction in the prices might escalate your sales volume dramatically to a net benefit to your guys’ bottom line. I suspect way more dreamers than buyers at current prices and yes I get this stuff is premium and not developed and manufactured cheaply which I respect. Just a thought.
Cheers
The Koni shocks are not their product. They just carry them. You can buy them all over at different prices. Items that they don't manufacture will have whole different pricing model than their DSE line. My guess is that there isn't a giant market yet for these parts on the 3rd gen circuit. They are likely getting ahead of the curve when these cars will become more sought after soon. They are a premium product and will be priced how their ROI models tell them. When they sell 9387539753 units a year, you might see the price drop, after they are finished writing off R&D, and other sunk cost expenses. Until then, they will probably hit their sales forecast exactly where their current pricing is. My 2 cents.
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Yeah I knew the Konis weren’t made by them obviously. I was just extrapolating to their stuff from the gap. Not apples to apples agreed. My suspicion remained though. Otherwise all great points.




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