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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: TC@HP2]
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08/21/13 09:20 PM
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the house on the left.
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and you have a tubular K set up for a hair under $3200, or about $1200 less than an AlterK.
WOW! that close in price.. kinda be nuts not to go with the alter-k at that point.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: TC@HP2]
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08/21/13 09:56 PM
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This set up will not be for everyone, but it will probably be a popular conversion for a lot of poeple. Looking at my recently received Mancini flyer, the K is being offered at $594, lower arms are $395, upper arms are $304. Add some "dynamic struts for $192, Bilstein shocks for $400, a new Delphi box set up for $1000, and some new t-bars for $300 and you have a tubular K set up for a hair under $3200, or about $1200 less than an AlterK.
Mx and match parts you already have and you can save a few
bucks off of that. I predict these will be pretty popular.
mixing and matching is key to that comparison... alterk cant exactly be done a piece at a time while still driving the car. a firm feel box and stock boxed lower arms are acceptable for lots of folks and dont forget 700 for a brake kit for altrk. point being that 1200 disparity could double pretty easy.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Pool Fixer]
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08/22/13 01:04 PM
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when will the b body version be available? (68-70) [/quhipote]
We just mocked it up a few days ago and did a tech article photoshoot for Popular Hot Rodding. Everything went on very nice. We have some revisions that need to be made to the Lower Control Arms, so I think this will delay the availability of the unit for a short while.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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08/22/13 06:19 PM
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when will the b body version be available? (68-70) [/quhipote]
We just mocked it up a few days ago and did a tech article photoshoot for Popular Hot Rodding. Everything went on very nice. We have some revisions that need to be made to the Lower Control Arms, so I think this will delay the availability of the unit for a short while.
do you have to use their lower arms?
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Pool Fixer]
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08/23/13 04:24 PM
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when will the b body version be available? (68-70) [/quhipote]
We just mocked it up a few days ago and did a tech article photoshoot for Popular Hot Rodding. Everything went on very nice. We have some revisions that need to be made to the Lower Control Arms, so I think this will delay the availability of the unit for a short while.
do you have to use their lower arms?
Not necessarily. But to the common buyer I would suggest it, because they have relocated the sway bar mounts to accept a '70 E or B body type bar.
If you were willing to do a little homework you could easily adapt a spline bar to the supplied mounts and have a bit more stability in the front end if need be. This would give you to option to run whatever LCA you desire.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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08/25/13 10:53 PM
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looks like pretty good quality control at qa1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwhpIkmi5LE
70 charger ,all aluminum 528 hemi 727 cope rmvb,680hp 670 tq,full sequential holley hp efi,full hotchkis tvs,qa1 k and lowers,borgeson steering box cass viper 11.75 with cass s-trac dana 3.54
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Pool Fixer]
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10/27/13 01:29 AM
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Its out... part number at summit is 52315...I bought one a few weeks ago a d love
70 charger ,all aluminum 528 hemi 727 cope rmvb,680hp 670 tq,full sequential holley hp efi,full hotchkis tvs,qa1 k and lowers,borgeson steering box cass viper 11.75 with cass s-trac dana 3.54
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: sublimehemi]
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10/27/13 09:32 AM
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Its out... part number at summit is 52315...I bought one a few weeks ago a d love
summit and mancini still only list A and E body.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
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10/28/13 10:54 AM
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Its out... part number at summit is 52315...I bought one a few weeks ago a d love
That part # doesn't come up as a QA1 part on the Summit website 
I suggest you call QA1 direct and make sure you are getting the correct information. The K-Member we R&D'd for them went on without any issues. There were a few adjustments needed for the LCA's which, to my knowledge, were being taken care of. We made the adjustments in house and have not received the new pieces yet so I can't comment on their availability. All the more reason to call and make sure that you get their blessing if you are looking for the complete set-up.
I will see if I can talk to the guys in engineering and see where things are at.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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10/28/13 09:53 PM
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i used hotchkis sway for 70 ebody and worked perfect with qa1 tube lowers...hope this helps
70 charger ,all aluminum 528 hemi 727 cope rmvb,680hp 670 tq,full sequential holley hp efi,full hotchkis tvs,qa1 k and lowers,borgeson steering box cass viper 11.75 with cass s-trac dana 3.54
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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10/29/13 10:51 AM
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Its out... part number at summit is 52315...I bought one a few weeks ago a d love
That part # doesn't come up as a QA1 part on the Summit website
I suggest you call QA1 direct and make sure you are getting the correct information. The K-Member we R&D'd for them went on without any issues. There were a few adjustments needed for the LCA's which, to my knowledge, were being taken care of. We made the adjustments in house and have not received the new pieces yet so I can't comment on their availability. All the more reason to call and make sure that you get their blessing if you are looking for the complete set-up.
I will see if I can talk to the guys in engineering and see where things are at.
I spoke with Engineering. They are still finalizing the B-body LCA for production. They did let me know that they sent me the the first 1 3/8" Sway bar (70 E-body for the application) to test out. Great news for us B-body guys! I believe they are ramping up to supply bars with the set-up, so you can have a complete front end.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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10/29/13 08:36 PM
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Its out... part number at summit is 52315...I bought one a few weeks ago a d love
That part # doesn't come up as a QA1 part on the Summit website
I suggest you call QA1 direct and make sure you are getting the correct information. The K-Member we R&D'd for them went on without any issues. There were a few adjustments needed for the LCA's which, to my knowledge, were being taken care of. We made the adjustments in house and have not received the new pieces yet so I can't comment on their availability. All the more reason to call and make sure that you get their blessing if you are looking for the complete set-up.
I will see if I can talk to the guys in engineering and see where things are at.
I'd guess that the issue is with the Summit website. I've got an A body, so I was just commenting on the availability/PN @ Summit. Regardless it's good to see new options for our old cars. Keep up the good work. 
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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11/11/13 05:43 PM
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I went to SEMA last week and recieved some good information on the k-frames and lower arms. Both are being made with 1020 mild steel which I like as you won't have the cracking and work hardening issues down the road like you do with moly. 2nd thing was what happens if you put a floor jack to it like you do with the stock frame to jack the front of the car up. The gent I talked to said just make sure you catch both tubes with the jack and you will be fine. I would not like one that is too lite weight to be of use on a car for normal maintenance and useage. When I can swing it, they will be on my list of buys.
Carl Kessel
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: moparAL]
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11/11/13 05:55 PM
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MS68EFTI please post a picture of that 1 3/8 bar when you receive it.
Thanks,
MoparAL
I have the new QA1 1 3/8" R&D bar in my shop now. This is a 70 B/E body version that fits the K-Members. I have been asking for the heavier bar for track applications and so they made me one. Only one in existence now, but I imagine if all goes well it will be an afforable option with the K-member.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
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11/11/13 07:18 PM
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MS68EFTI please post a picture of that 1 3/8 bar when you receive it.
Thanks,
MoparAL
I have the new QA1 1 3/8" R&D bar in my shop now. This is a 70 B/E body version that fits the K-Members. I have been asking for the heavier bar for track applications and so they made me one. Only one in existence now, but I imagine if all goes well it will be an afforable option with the K-member.
Nice , is it solid or hollow?
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
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11/12/13 01:22 AM
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MS68EFTI please post a picture of that 1 3/8 bar when you receive it.
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MoparAL
I have the new QA1 1 3/8" R&D bar in my shop now. This is a 70 B/E body version that fits the K-Members. I have been asking for the heavier bar for track applications and so they made me one. Only one in existence now, but I imagine if all goes well it will be an afforable option with the K-member.
Nice , is it solid or hollow?
This is hollow.
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Re: QA1 Suspension R & D
[Re: Viol8r]
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11/12/13 02:09 AM
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When you get a chance, can you weigh the new bar? Looks like a quality piece!
Mopar Mitch
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