e36-e30 5 lug swap LCABs. any interest in an aftermarket?

[Artful Dodger]

Thank you.

something else to consider is, I am making these one off. I am not making a run of 100. If I were to make them or have them made in bulk it would be cheaper. But, I probably have 4 hours of machine and welding time per set, plus the cost of material.

To make money on these, I would probably have to charge over $200.

[Self Made]

hmm k
Pretty expensive for stuff that has no guarantee

There is somewhat of a guarantee..

I will work to make it good if it were to break or wear out prematurely. I think my only concern with the whole thing is longevity of the bushing. So, if the bushing wears out super quick, I can send you a replacement set.

$150 isn't bad considering the THR eyeballs are like $180? And these give even more caster to correct for 5 lug swaps.

I would have already jumped on this if I decided to do a 5 lug swap.. but I think I'm staying 4 lug.

[Artful Dodger]

Fair enough. I m just a guy making a part. I am not Bimmerworld. so I cant guarantee the product.

I think the price is fair for my time and material cost. If you think $150 is too expensive. make them for your self.

[_Keith_]

hmm k
Pretty expensive for stuff that has no guarantee

[Artful Dodger]

currently i am using acetal.

"Wear- and Water-Resistant Delrin® Acetal Resin
Considered the workhorse of plastics, Delrin® acetal resin combines moisture resistance and a slippery, wear-resistant surface with an ability to hold tight tolerances. Also known as acetal homopolymer, it's often used for gears, bushings, impellers, and other parts that require its strength and rigidity."

[_Keith_]

So what material did you use for the bushing?

[Artful Dodger]

Im not sure I can guarantee anything, but I will work to make it good if it were to break or wear out prematurely. I think my only concern with the whole thing is longevity of the bushing. So, if the bushing wears out super quick, I can send you a replacement set.

Remember this is a prototype.


I just made mine and just installed them 3 days ago and just drove the car for the first time since november.

It drives great and feels pretty awesome. The turning radius is as it was before I did the suspension swap. for instance, I went for a drive with a buddy who did the e30 M3 swap. I am able to turn around in a parking lot or in the road much easier than his, it seemed.

[Self Made]

Can you guarantee its durability?

That's the only thing I'd be concerned about when buying these.

[Artful Dodger]

I think $150 is a good price point.

[Self Made]

Nevermind, they're all working now that I'm on my laptop.

What would you sell this for?

[Artful Dodger]

I dont really know how to put the pictures up. I tried using my flikr account.

They work on my machine.

there are only 4 pictures.

Any advice?

[Self Made]

Some of the pics aren't workin champ.

I think there is a market for this for sure.

[Artful Dodger]

the last 2 pictures are the before and after pictures of the 2 different LCABs

[Artful Dodger]

[IMG]New LCABs by the_captainkudzu, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]New LCABs by the_captainkudzu, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]LCABS by the_captainkudzu, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Artful Dodger]

[IMG]New LCABs by the_captainkudzu, on Flickr[/IMG]