Hi All-
I've read up a bit on this subject but something still eludes me as a non-engineer (a clinical human factors guy), first-time builder who is usually happy with "typical": Why do many folks delete kit parts and substitute aftermarket parts? I can deduce "it works better" or "it looks better" and even "it installs better", but most of that isn't clearly stated in the threads. As in a few other threads, I'm ready to pull the trigger on my QB wings & fuse, but keep finding stuff that people typically swap out. I've deduced most folks get the Andair fuel valve for looks and function. Ok I'm sold (and there's a picture on Van's site). But how about the following; WHY do you swap the following from Van's stock?
Fuel lines (and associated connectors, hardware, etc)
Brake lines (and hardware)
Brake parts (seems Matco is a beefier product?)
Windows and light/lens plexiglass
Please add your $.02, why you swapped something and who you went with.
Thanks,
-Scott
I've read up a bit on this subject but something still eludes me as a non-engineer (a clinical human factors guy), first-time builder who is usually happy with "typical": Why do many folks delete kit parts and substitute aftermarket parts? I can deduce "it works better" or "it looks better" and even "it installs better", but most of that isn't clearly stated in the threads. As in a few other threads, I'm ready to pull the trigger on my QB wings & fuse, but keep finding stuff that people typically swap out. I've deduced most folks get the Andair fuel valve for looks and function. Ok I'm sold (and there's a picture on Van's site). But how about the following; WHY do you swap the following from Van's stock?
Fuel lines (and associated connectors, hardware, etc)
Brake lines (and hardware)
Brake parts (seems Matco is a beefier product?)
Windows and light/lens plexiglass
Please add your $.02, why you swapped something and who you went with.
Thanks,
-Scott