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Gunnar
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Post subject: Global West LCAs broke down  Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:46 pm |
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Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2001 8:35 am
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Location: Germany
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That is really funny: I have hardly done 500mls with the Global West full rod end LCAs and the first rod end is broken already!
I called Global West and they said they will send a replacement rod end.
But even IF they send a new one, when will the next one break down?
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Until November 2004 I had a:
Red 99 Camaro Z28 Euro-Model, M6, T-Top, Movit/ Porsche GT3 front brakes, Alutec Kyro 8,5x19" wheels, Geiger (H&R) springs, oil intercooler, Dynomax twin exhaust,
BUT THAN I MADE A MESS OF IT and now its gone!
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 1:39 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm
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Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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Firechicken
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:48 am |
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Joined: Fri Apr 26, 2002 7:17 pm
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Location: Winder, GA
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Gunnar,
GW uses high dollar rod ends...it is VERY UNUSUAL that it broke like that. I would chalk it up as a part that wasn't made properly. The same rod ends are on my car which have been on there since 2002 & 27K miles.
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Gunnar
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 5:24 pm |
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Location: Germany
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Lets keep the fingers crossed, that this was an exeption and they WILL send a replacement. I like to re-install them.
BTW: they are quite heavy, compared to the OEs.
A bit over the top, IMHO.
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Until November 2004 I had a:
Red 99 Camaro Z28 Euro-Model, M6, T-Top, Movit/ Porsche GT3 front brakes, Alutec Kyro 8,5x19" wheels, Geiger (H&R) springs, oil intercooler, Dynomax twin exhaust,
BUT THAN I MADE A MESS OF IT and now its gone!
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Firechicken
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:48 am |
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Joined: Fri Apr 26, 2002 7:17 pm
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Location: Winder, GA
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I'm sure that you will be happy with the replacement. I wouldn't worry too much about the weight.
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Gunnar
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 9:03 pm |
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Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2001 8:35 am
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Location: Germany
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Today I received the spare rod end from Global west.
I managed to get off the spacers from the broken rod end.
Hopefully I can press in the new one, without damaging it.
Well, I am not in a hurry!
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Until November 2004 I had a:
Red 99 Camaro Z28 Euro-Model, M6, T-Top, Movit/ Porsche GT3 front brakes, Alutec Kyro 8,5x19" wheels, Geiger (H&R) springs, oil intercooler, Dynomax twin exhaust,
BUT THAN I MADE A MESS OF IT and now its gone!
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nmonty
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:17 pm |
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Joined: Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:30 pm
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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I've had nothing but rod ends in the rear of my Stang since June, andno problems. However, for a street dirven car, you have to check them twice a year or so for wear, and it is not uncommon to have to replace them every year or so. Just my .02. Other than that, I love my, especially at the track.
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