UMI drag bar installed...
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UMI drag bar installed... Gotta say its a nice piece and well made. LOTS of room for adjustable shocks and everything fits as it should, and its chromoly so its much lighter than some of the other bars out there. Got it on sale from Speed Inc for $331 so it was a good deal as well.
About the only "issue" I had (mind you, NOT UMI's fault) is my Strange S60 had the sway bar brackets already welded on and they are just about 1/2" too far apart to be just right to install the bar on. Now, I got it on there anyway, it just is at the limit as far as the bushings go. UMI even told me they often have to cut those off and use the supplied brackets. It was so close I think it'll be ok.
It'll be next year before I get it to the track for results, but I figured since it was a new product I'd share my experience thus far.
The instructions (which I didn't use, these are pretty self explanatory) are good, but I am wondering (maybe I missed it?) why there are two sets of holes on the end of the bar for the end links? Which do you use and why?
About the only "issue" I had (mind you, NOT UMI's fault) is my Strange S60 had the sway bar brackets already welded on and they are just about 1/2" too far apart to be just right to install the bar on. Now, I got it on there anyway, it just is at the limit as far as the bushings go. UMI even told me they often have to cut those off and use the supplied brackets. It was so close I think it'll be ok.
It'll be next year before I get it to the track for results, but I figured since it was a new product I'd share my experience thus far.
The instructions (which I didn't use, these are pretty self explanatory) are good, but I am wondering (maybe I missed it?) why there are two sets of holes on the end of the bar for the end links? Which do you use and why?
How does it drive on the street? Any negative effect on handling? Do the endlinks cause a lot of noise?
I have been looking into getting a drag bar but i am afraid of tearing off the endlinks by taking a turn to fast.
I have been looking into getting a drag bar but i am afraid of tearing off the endlinks by taking a turn to fast.
Glad to hear the bar worked well for you and the install went well!
Yes the drag bar is made from chome moly steel, however it is not lighter than mild steel (if they are made from the same size). Chrome moly steel has a higher tensile and yield strength over mild steel. On tubular items when we use chrome moly steel we can use thinner wall tubing over mild steel and this is what makes it lighter than a mild steel item. When you use the same size chrome moly as mild steel the weights will be equal but chrome moly would be stronger.
Hope that tech tip helps!
Ryan
Yes the drag bar is made from chome moly steel, however it is not lighter than mild steel (if they are made from the same size). Chrome moly steel has a higher tensile and yield strength over mild steel. On tubular items when we use chrome moly steel we can use thinner wall tubing over mild steel and this is what makes it lighter than a mild steel item. When you use the same size chrome moly as mild steel the weights will be equal but chrome moly would be stronger.
Hope that tech tip helps!
Ryan
If your car has no front sway to begin with, this bar makes the car drive it it has one again which is awesome. It takes the steering response from a "Busted Ravioli" to on a Razor's Edge. I drive the car on the freeway and I need to do is slightly turn the wheel I mean it feels like I only have to nudge it 10-15 degrees and it turns with ease.
Be CAREFUL on quick, higher speed turns, this thing CAN turn around on you. So like said in the beginning, if your putting a bar on it, you will need to learn a new style of driving.
There is a little noise with the rod ends, nothing crazy, but you hear it from time to time on rutty roads.
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Verdad Gallardo Yes we do, thank you. They are 20% off until Monday-
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...ex&cPath=7_114
Let me know if I can answer any questions. Thank you!
Ryan
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...ex&cPath=7_114
Let me know if I can answer any questions. Thank you!
Ryan
That is one nice piece for sure!It will make your car go straight as an arrow.Try jacking up your car now anywhere from the middle of the door or farther back on the side and you will see what it does to the rear of the car.Both sides will go up in the rear like you are lifting it from the middle of the rear end.
very nice piece and we have been happy with them so far
take a look here at the before and after on BadHawk's ride from the old school twist to straight as you can get
They do tend to make a little noise due to the solid ends and the car will ride stiffer. This is a little trade off for the big gains it makes at the track.
take a look here at the before and after on BadHawk's ride from the old school twist to straight as you can get
They do tend to make a little noise due to the solid ends and the car will ride stiffer. This is a little trade off for the big gains it makes at the track.
Wow that's awsome Larry! Congrats to Jeff on running 10s. Did his 60' times improve any with the new bar? I can't wait to get one of these on my ride next year to cure my 3 wheel motion.
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My car doesn't ride much stiffer, not bad at all actually. Since I don't run a front sway bar the chassis/suspension stiffening was a nice change. And no noise as of yet, although I haven't driven it much.
We are unsure of a sale at this time. However if you visit our website and sign up for the news letter you will get notifications of any sales we are running by e-mail.
Or just keep any eye out. Thanks!
Ryan
