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Cap Auto Products - QA1 #1045019
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As of today, Cap Auto Products (k frames, tubular arms, etc.) was purchased by QA1 (shocks, rod ends, etc.) in Lakeville, MN. What sort of luck have people had with the Cap products? Do the k frames fit well? Anyone use there rack and pinion steering setup? Thanks, Dyno

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Dyno1] #1045020
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I have had a set of their upper control arm's for about 4 season's now and just put a set of their coilover conversion lower's on this last winter,, had excellent luck with their uppers but the lowers didn't fit without modification to the factory K member,,had to grind a sizeable notch for them to clear, other than that they seem to be good and beefy.


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: dartman366] #1045021
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i have one of their k members on a 71 Demon...fit great.


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Dyno1] #1045022
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As of today, Cap Auto Products (k frames, tubular arms, etc.) was purchased by QA1 (shocks, rod ends, etc.) in Lakeville, MN. What sort of luck have people had with the Cap products? Do the k frames fit well? Anyone use there rack and pinion steering setup? Thanks, Dyno


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: fishy340] #1045023
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We are running A CAP K member w/rack, Uppers and Strut Bars on the Duster this season.
Quality product with great service after the sale!

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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Dyno1] #1045024
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As of today, Cap Auto Products (k frames, tubular arms, etc.) was purchased by QA1 (shocks, rod ends, etc.) in Lakeville, MN. What sort of luck have people had with the Cap products? Do the k frames fit well? Anyone use there rack and pinion steering setup? Thanks, Dyno




form your own opinion.

stumbled onto these threads over the last couple of years. i know they would keep me from buying anything from them.

hopefully the QA1 guys know how to weld.

http://www.bigblockdart.com/forum/showth...er+control+arms

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=97863&highlight=cap+control+arms

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=37847


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: cogen80] #1045025
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I run QA1 double adjust on all four corners, love them. As long as the quality/performance of the QA1 does not change I see it as a simple business move.

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: quick77rt ] #1045026
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Well I got the hole front end was a strugle but now all good

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: one bad fish] #1045027
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have heard bad about both on the net, and know a guy who had total headaches installing CAP k member on his challenger, and my best friend had some of the worst experiences you could ever imagine with his QA1 shocks and their customer service

I know im going to stay away from both, but thats just me

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Dyno1] #1045028
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Dan, if they ever need a car to test fit stuff let me know LOL.

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: JERICOGTX] #1045029
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With CAP merging with QA-1 I'm sure there will be some people with a lot of time on their hands - the professional bashers with several Moparts accounts and user names will have to shift their "love" elsewhere.

At any rate - congrats to QA-1 on their new product line, and thanks to CAP Auto for their service to the racing community.


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Evil Spirit] #1045030
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so out of that whole deal i see only 2 failures, sorry for the guy in in the rr, how many have they sold? compared to the failure rate, were they installed correctly?, were they used in the intended use?mabey it was the same guy who welded both and had a bad day, just sayin dont trash a company if you dont have all the facts, btw i dont have all the facts


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1045031
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We have CAP uppers, strut rods and tie bars on our Challenger. 2 seasons use and no problems, some "heavy" landings too



'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1045032
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so out of that whole deal i see only 2 failures, sorry for the guy in in the rr, how many have they sold? compared to the failure rate, were they installed correctly?, were they used in the intended use?mabey it was the same guy who welded both and had a bad day, just sayin dont trash a company if you dont have all the facts, btw i dont have all the facts




Not bashing anyone specific but when is failure rates acceceptable especially on a critical part that can cause catastrophic injury or death.It only took one fatality and a half dozen Pinto fires to bring Ford to it's knees.In most cases it's not the part that failed but misuse and adbuse.Things always are stretched to the limit,but anything that can cause total loss of control of a race car at high speeds better be held to a higher standard as far as durability and quality.What you build yourself that fails is your problem,what someones builds and sales to the consumer is their problem.I hate when something bad happens and someone commemts"that's racing"
The CAP parts I have seen look great but I know one car that broke a part at speed,lucky no one was hurt and I was told it was more an installation issue that part issue.

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: B G Racing] #1045033
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I've never run a CAP part but run the QA-1 shocks,
have been for years now... love them

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Well like I said before I have the hole thing and bolted in like a glove

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: one bad fish] #1045035
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Well like I said before I have the hole thing and bolted in like a glove


well atleast the guy took back the first front end he sold onebadfish,,,although being down for a month and spending dozens of hrs trying to figure out what was wrong

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: fishy340] #1045036
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I have seen some complaints about weld quality, but not really many fitment issues. Nothing that would scare me off, as with most aftermarket parts, I expect to check them over closely before use.

QA-1 has done this successfully before, having bought out Hal corp, and his "Stocker Star" shocks, as well as Carrera I believe??

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i love my qa1 stuff

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: MoparBilly] #1045038
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When they first showed up at the Mopar Nats selling their control arms, I took a look at the welds and said to myself "somebody is gonna get killed running these"! It looked like the typical novice with a new mig. The welds had no good penetration. I believe they originally had some other automobile business such as a junk yard or body shop if I remember correctly. Hopefully they have learned to weld since then.
I am not trying to bash them, I am just letting you know my experience and initial thoughts.

Brad


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Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Dyno1] #1045039
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QA1 Acquires Edelbrock's Suspension Product Line

TORRANCE, CA (August 25, 2011) - Edelbrock is pleased to announce the sale of its suspension product line to QA1. This acquisition by QA1 will add over a 100 part numbers to their already extensive shock absorber, spring and tubular suspension product offering.

Edelbrock added suspension products in 1994 with a limited line of components for Camaro and Mustang applications. Since then, the product line has grown to include; anti-hop bars, k-member braces, panhard rods, strut tower braces, sub-frame connectors, sway bars, toe links, torque and trailing arms, along with a variety of other products for popular muscle car and late-model applications.

"These suspension products will be a great addition to QA1's current line and will give their customers a larger selection high quality components to choose from", states Edelbrock Chairman, Vic Edelbrock. "We are also proud that these products will continue to be manufactured in the USA."

This acquisition will include all manufacturing equipment, raw materials, current and future product designs as well as any existing inventory. All of these components will transition to QA1 on September 1, 2011.

For more information, call QA1 at (800) 721-7761 or visit www.QA1.net

ABOUT EDELBROCK
Founded in 1938, Torrance-based Edelbrock, LLC is recognized as one of the nation's premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarkets. Edelbrock produces their core products in the United States of America using state-of-the-art equipment in their world class manufacturing facilities. Edelbrock, LLC encompasses six locations in Southern California totaling more than 500,000 square feet. For more information please visit us at www.edelbrock.com

ABOUT QA1
Founded in 1993, QA1 is the leader in performance shocks, rod ends and suspension components for motorsports, offering the most complete line of shock absorbers for the racing / performance marketof any manufacturer. QA1 is also number one in rod ends for motorsports with over 5,000 part numbers and more than a million units sold annually.

With the recent purchase of a second manufacturing facility, QA1 has over 66,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Lakeville, Minnesota including a complete line of CNC machines, state-of-the-art injection molding machines, hydraulic presses, and laser-etching equipment that permit all inclusive shock absorber manufacturing and assembly operations. Its customer service staff is thoroughly cross-trained and supported by engineering and technical staff to address application and product-specific needs. QA1's quality system is certified to the ISO9001:2000 standard.



Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: DJVCuda] #1045040
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I heard this the other day. QA1 is really opening their product lines.

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: Dyno1] #1045041
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I heard this the other day. QA1 is really opening their product lines.




But QA1 already makes shocks. They won't be using the Edelbrock name brand. I thought
QA1 had a pretty extensive shock line but at a higher performance/cost point. Maybe this gives them a more affordable line to add to thier higher lines?

I wonder... is this just as much as expanding a product line as eliminating some competition.

You'd think QA1 with their shock backround would develop thier own line for cheaper. Unless this Edelbrock thing was a pretty good deal?

Maybe all the above in certain amounts?

I say good for Edelbrock too. They went pretty 'wide' with shock, suspension, exhausts, plumbing (Russell), and rims at one point. Maybe they with this leaning down they can concentrate on thier core. And dump stuff that's treading water (or taking on water).

Re: Cap Auto Products - QA1 [Re: dartman366] #1045042
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my up and low a arms k frame and srut bars all bolted in with no problems

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