thebigjimsho

I just need to know what vendors you got your QA1s from. QA1 has no clue who made the front mounts for the V. Some of the vendors don't know where the mounts came from and are puzzled that QA1 doesn't know.

I have a feeling that since I'm not buying anyone's QA1s, no one wants to expend the effort to help or guide me in any direction. It's now late April and my V is still down. I've got the QA1s, stiffer springs and new hubs. Just need those damn mounts...

skydiver

TBJS,
I bought my QA-1's that I sent to ctsv-154 from D&D something, But awhile back I tried to go to that site and it wasn't there anymore.
I got there name from stkshkr he might know something about them.

Did you see the thread on "the other cadillac site" ?
154 was trying to get hold of you about the front qa-1 mounts, had some pics of the ones I sent him.

Good luck with them,

thebigjimsho

Nah, I didn't see that. I've got pics of the mounts and I've shown them to QA1 and D3. Neither know where to find them or get them made...

raven154

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I posted up some dimensions on the other site as well. If you need them let me know. If all else fails you could have some fabbed. Just let me know. More than willing to help.

thebigjimsho

Thanks. I appreciate that. I imagine getting them custom made isn't too big of a deal. But what kind of bar and bushing would be needed for the loop design of the QA1?

raven154

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You know what, give me a few days and I can probably get some made. If I can make some, you can just have mine. I'm not making any guaranties but I will try.

raven154

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There isn't a bar at all. It looks to me there should just be a grade 8 bolt that goes through the mount and the shock eye. I'll pick up some hardware for those if I can send them to you.

raven154

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Does yours have a spherical bearing in the end for the mount?

thebigjimsho

Yes, it does...

thebigjimsho

I appreciate that greatly. It took nearly a week to get a hold of anyone at D3 since it seems they don't take phone calls. And they had nothing for me, which was a little annoying. It's just amazing that no one knows anything about these things...

raven154

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You would think someone would know but let me see what I come up with tomorrow.

@skydiver

Thanks for sending those. They look great, as soon as my stupid federal check come in I'll send you the money. Sorry its taking so long. I dont know what the hold up is on the money.

skydiver

Now don't get all excited, I'm not worried about you, If I was I wouldn't have sent them. Just do it when you can.

raven154

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I found some plate today and will be taking it with me to work in the morning and using the band saw to cut out the pieces. Wish me luck!

raven154

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Well...... how did I do?



Personally, and not because I think mine look better, but I think I will send you the originals. Only because I have no idea what kind of steel these are or how hard the metal is. I really dont think they are going anywhere but the originals are proven and I would feel better sending you those. Just pm your info and I will send the originals out.

raven154

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By the way I didn't weld them. I made the pieces by hand (no band saw, freakin cutoff wheel! Took me seven hours to make these! lol) and had a guy at work tig them for me.

thebigjimsho

Holy crap! Those look amazing! I can't thank you enough for sending me yours...although I'm jealous because those new ones look so good. I owe you big time...

ccextra1976

jim/154

I'm trying to figure out if I wanna go QA1's/GC or the KW V3 set-up....haven't done alot or searching but you guys have them...can you adjust both the compression and rebound on the QA1's???

jim I know you went back and forth between the two...what sold you on the QA1 set-up

jerrycecco

I hate to cross post but I'v researched alot on this topic:
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...d-today-9.html

I have decided NOT to go KW nor Ksport nor D2 "coilovers" as they are not coilovers in the rear. My last option is QA1's, waiting for some cash to appear.
.....maybe I'll apply for federal bail out.... $10billion just do it....might be easier to get $50billion....

--Jerry

raven154

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^^^^What the other thread said lol Thanks for the link.

thebigjimsho

they both adjust but not independently. QA1 is rebuildable and there are plenty of guinea pigs in Vs already. Plus, I got mine cheap, used from a friend of a CF member. Although buying them cheap led to the great bracket search. I've got GCs with 500/550 springs and bought a set of Hyperco springs in 650 and 700lb rates. So we'll see how I like the QA1 and those stiffer rates. I'll also be able to mix and match springs...if I can live with the ghetto look since Hyperco springs come in blue...