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Old 10-20-2011, 08:45 AM
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I have heard very good things about the Kars equipment. Does anyone have a phone number for contact to order parts if the company still exists? Thank you
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From what I heard last you'll only find them used. However, BMR has a pinion brace and spectre works has the rear cradle bushings.

I chose to get the G-force econo axle myself, but my car came with a pinion brace and "supplemental" bushings from a TSB fix some time in the past. My wheel hop isn't bad and I think the axle shaft should make it almost non-existent considering my moderate driving habits.
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I thought there were issues with the BMR pinion brace?

Axles from g-force or hendrix are know to help in reducing wheel hop and yeah I'm pretty sure the guy that was making the kars kit is no longer making them. I don't even think he posts anymore.
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It's been said that under extreme conditions the brace can put more stress on the case. Under normal driving conditions it reduces clunkiness and movement in the driveline.
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I dont know too much about the kars kit, but I bought a gforce axle and it greatly reduced wheel hop. Only time I get wheel hop is in the rain, but other than that it is great. If wheel hop is what you are trying to get rid of, I would get the gforce axle.

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Thanks for the replies. My next question would be in regards to the BMR Pinion support, the current bushing is bad. Should I have that replaced in conjunction with the BMR support or is the BMR support enough?

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I would stick to getting anti wheel hop axles. The BMR support and the Kars Kit aren't all they're "cracked" up to be.
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You'll also need to replace the differential bushing if it's worn out. I would recommend the Creative Steel bushing, installation tool rental, and the differential poly block.




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