Upgrading my stock suspension... Any sugestions??
10-20-2005, 12:26 PM
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Upgrading my stock suspension... Any sugestions?? This past spring I bolted on a ton of new mods to my 01 WS6 and made 425RWHP and 391 RWTQ. Now I have a Moser 12 bolt sitting in the garage along with a Spec stage III clutch that I plan on installing this winter while the car is in storage. I figured while I have the rear end dropped I might as well up grade the rear suspension while I'm at it. I need some advice on what suspension upgrades I should go with first to help get this power to the ground. I realy like BMR's stuff. Also you should know that in the future I plan on adding an aftercooled Procharger D1-SC. My goal is to go mid 10's and keep the car streetable (drive on the weekends and stuff). One other thing... I would apreciate any advice on a good aftermarket drive shaft too. Thanks.
10-21-2005, 10:01 AM
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You can't go wrong with BMR or UMI. For 10s, I'd recommend Lower Control Arms, Panhard Bar, Torque Arm, Subframe Connectors, Swaybars, and matched Shocks/Springs. Might consider an airbag as well.
Mark Williams, Denny's, and ACPT make quality custom driveshafts in aluminum, steel, or carbon fiber with 1350 U-joints, which is perfect for the 12-bolt. The Carbon Fiber from Mark Williams and ACPT run about $800, and Denny's has a popular nitrous ready steel driveshaft that runs for about $400.
Mark Williams, Denny's, and ACPT make quality custom driveshafts in aluminum, steel, or carbon fiber with 1350 U-joints, which is perfect for the 12-bolt. The Carbon Fiber from Mark Williams and ACPT run about $800, and Denny's has a popular nitrous ready steel driveshaft that runs for about $400.
10-21-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.
Give me a call or email me. I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have regarding our products!! 
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10-21-2005, 12:50 PM
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I have all UMI stuff so far. Single adjustable LCA's, single adjustable Panhard Rod, and tunnel brace mounted torque arm, and so far I love it all. I know my next step is to get some QA1's with the 300 lb. springs, those will go up front but it'll still help.
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Originally Posted by Hotrod God
I sent you an e-mail yesterday around noon I think Lee. I want to do all the work myself. Could you recomend a book or web site that I could get info on how to install and adjust the suspension parts. Thanks
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10-21-2005, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BitViper
Install University
great website
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10-21-2005, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.
sent you an email back today!! just let me know
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Originally Posted by Hotrod God
Yeah that is a great place for me to start. Thanks. I want to stay as light as I can. Do most of thoes components come in chrome moly?
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10-21-2005, 03:19 PM
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Currently I am still saving up the $$$. I hope to have all this purchaced and installed by April. I will be contacting you when I am ready to make the purchase. Thanks for all your help.
10-21-2005, 05:12 PM
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BMR has a great line of products but if your doing a full suspension i would check around. Strano is a good place to get parts and surprised that no one mention SPOHN(NASA's suspension products) 
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Bilstein HD's, stock springs, 1LE rear control arm bushings, and Spohn chrome-moly subframe connectors--that's only around $500 in parts with no side-effects. I'll let you know in a few months how they helped.