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Old 07-15-2009, 01:47 PM
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We'll its time to start doing some suspension / chassis mods to my car. I am going to start off with some SFC's. How much better are the 3 point connectors compared to the 2 point ones? I was planning on going UMI, anyone suggest any other brand ? Any input is appreciated.
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I love my UMI 3 points, Install was simple, car is shockingly solid now. Really changed the feel of the car.
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Yep UMI 3pt or SLP weld in's which are also 3pt they really solidify the car.
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Originally Posted by brians91formula
We'll its time to start doing some suspension / chassis mods to my car. I am going to start off with some SFC's. How much better are the 3 point connectors compared to the 2 point ones? I was planning on going UMI, anyone suggest any other brand ? Any input is appreciated.
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It all depends on what your plans are with the vehicle. If you are going to be racing it a lot or eventually have plans for making big power I would suggest going with the 3 pointers. But if you are just going to be driving it as a daily driver and go to the track a handful times a year. Then I would suggest going with a set of 2 pointers. No matter which one you choose you can not go wrong. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
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I love my UMI 3 points, Install was simple, car is shockingly solid now. Really changed the feel of the car.
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Thank you for the business! And it is great to hear that everything went well with the installation process. And it is good to hear that you like the performance outcome as well. And thanks again for choosing UMI Performance!
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We'll looks like the UMI 3 points are going on the car. Thanks everyone !!
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We'll looks like the UMI 3 points are going on the car. Thanks everyone !!
Thank you! You won't be disappointed
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i just got my 3pt bolt ins and i was wondering after i install them im going to get them welded. do i just get the tabs welded and keep the bolts in? btw, the 3pt connect to the tq arm relocation kit right?
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I have the UMI 3-points and they firmed up the car a lot. My old WS6 didn't have as many miles or wear and tear as my current T/A, and the SFC's helped a lot to get rid of the squeaks and flex I could feel (I used to be able to feel the t-tops moving before I installed them).
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ive got 2pt weld in, and theyre more then enough for most people. i autox and do track days, and i have no worries about not having enough strengthening with only a 2pt. if youre making chassis twisting, wheel lifting power while stab & steer, or only running slicks on a track with a full race car, then maybe 3pts will help. dont ever feel that 2pts arent enough for you.
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So I'm wondering where EXACTLY do the SFC's weld/bolt in? I've only seen a handful of pictures but can't make them out where they are placed to install. Does anyone have any pictures on where the 2 points or 3 points would go? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 1badWS6
So I'm wondering where EXACTLY do the SFC's weld/bolt in? I've only seen a handful of pictures but can't make them out where they are placed to install. Does anyone have any pictures on where the 2 points or 3 points would go? Thanks!
Hello, Please check out the links below for quite a few installation pictures... let us know if you have any questions.

www.umiperformance.com/2000
www.umiperformance.com/2001
www.umiperformance.com/2004

Hope that helps!
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Yes it did. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by airforcemanss
i just got my 3pt bolt ins and i was wondering after i install them im going to get them welded. do i just get the tabs welded and keep the bolts in? btw, the 3pt connect to the tq arm relocation kit right?
Yes, and yes. They can be welded in, and you can leave the bolts, or take them out, they wont do anything any more. The 3rd point goes to the trans tunnel brace, where the short torque arms bolt up.
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i really love my 2 point subframe connectors. it was so much more solid after the install. the back would actually follow the front through a turn! haha def a great place to start out with. then id suggest some antisway bars




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