Depending on labor costs, it might be cheaper to just replace the bushings, p/n 4482402.

 

Thanks, guys, I forwarded your suggestion to replace just the rear arm bushing. Yes, I noticed in the online forums that the rear arm is called the stanchion arm.

 

Wow, just when i considered getting them, doubled in price

 

Holy racecar, batman. They were on my list too for a future purchase. Not at $850 though.

 

Yeah they're not worth that to me

 

sucks wanted to get those for $375

 

 

My thoughts are that either the price of the raw materials and parts skyrocketed to incredible levels (seems unlikely); the cost of running the CNC machine skyrocketed (seems unlikely); or not many people were ordering them and most of those that were seemed like "racers" so they figured they could double the price and those people would still pay.

My bet is mostly on the third option.

 

My thoughts are that either the price of the raw materials and parts skyrocketed to incredible levels (seems unlikely); the cost of running the CNC machine skyrocketed (seems unlikely); or not many people were ordering them and most of those that were seemed like "racers" so they figured they could double the price and those people would still pay.

My bet is mostly on the third option.

There go my dreams of becoming a 9-3 hatch speed racer... 😭

 

Exchange rates and credit/insurance are other possible variables.
Shipping is still high.
Insurance here has gone through the roof. The US, like Australia, still has some inflation issues.
Nick might be investing in other items for us (SAAB) as well as the other lines he seems to support.
Let's hope strut mounts and engine mounts for non-track use get a look in.

 

I hope he isn't going Elon Musk on us poor Saabers...