I'm in the market for a pair of weld in SFC for my 98 SS but I don't know which brand I should get. I'm stuck between BMR and UMI. Both look very similar but I noticed the UMI have a larger front tab that is curved where as the BMR unit is straight. They are pretty much the same price so what benefit does one have over the other if any. Any and all help is much appreciated.

 

Don't know a lot about the technical differences but I have welded in BMR SFCs on my 99 TA vert and have been very happy with them. I bought them mainly to help the car last longer by reducing flex that tends to loosen things. Good Luck! Tom

 

Thanks Tom. I have a feeling I can't go wrong with either one but I figured I'd reach out to the guys on the forum that have them and get there input. Anyone else have any experience with either the BMR or UMI?

 

Just buy the cheaper ones.

 

Odds are there is no real performance difference between the two. We have been building them in this style for the verts for 5+ years and have been well liked. Just let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.
Tom, Glad to hear you where happy with our product....

 

Are the SFC's important for a bone stock but lowered 00 SS?

I don't plan to do much power wise with the car. It is my daily driver so I don't think I will do much to it, maybe a set of headers, intake, cam, etc. but I don't plan on going into the bottom end or heads.

I had a friend step on the tune and spark maps and shift points if that matters.

Thanks
RustyNCA

 

I have the BMR, the powder coating is chipping off after one year... Otherwise they made the most diff of any suspension piece yet.

 

Love my BMRs no issues. And yes.. I'd recommend them for a stock vert as well. My rear panels were starting to dimple from stock power and I was planning to do bolt ons so they were one of the first mods I did.

 

Thanks for the interest in our product. If you have any questions regarding a item feel free to ask me and I am glad to help.

We also offer our convertible SFC's in a 100% bolt on set-up if desired. They can be bolted to the vehicle in a 1/2 hour or less and require no drilling, cutting or grinding. We also make a weld on set-up as well.

www.umiperformance.com/2026

www.umiperformance.com/2027

If I can please ask. Thank you!
Ryan

 

BMR weld ins on mine....love em and stopped a lot of twisting

 

Just installed my UMI bolt on's and love them. I may weld them in later, but for now there great.

 

Excellent to hear

Here is a few pictures of our bolt ins installed:

 

Thanks for the order If you have any question during the install just give me a call here at the office.

Weld in subframe connectors are on of the most noticeable ride quality improvements you can make on a vert hands down. Even a stock car will benefit from them
Glad to hear you are happy with our product

 

i just installed my umi weld ins last night, didn't take no time

 

Great, you found me another thing to spend some money on.....

 

Mine tucked up super tight to the bottom without banging or anything. I love em and would recomend them to anyone.

 

I ended up with a pair from Don Goetz for my vert. - they are bolt ons in powder coat red. I don't think the bolt ons are as effective as the weld in type, but i could do them myself in less then an hour. They are very well built and fit in very nicely!

 

You can always weld the bolt ons after too dont forget.