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Feb 15, 2011 | 11:46 AM

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Torque Arm advice...

Hey everyone, I just ordered UMI lca's w/ panhard rod~ non-adjustable. Also got a set of sfc's as well..

I read a sticky on here that talked about torque arms and pinion angles etc..

My question is what do you recommend for an A4 car.. A non-adjustable TA or an adjustable TA?

It seemed when people started adjusting the TA they went from dead hooking to spinning real bad @ a -2 pinion angle.. I assume a non-adjustable and stock torq arm is set at 0..?

I planned on getting the UMI tunnel mount adjustable TA, moreless from being told to from a friend. He ordered one as well and I'm undecided..

Any tips, advice, or experience on which one i really need would be great to hear! Thanks Aaron..

Feb 15, 2011 | 12:07 PM

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adjustable with a better tire.

Feb 15, 2011 | 12:15 PM

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adjustable with a better tire.

My car is on summit dragthrusts all the way around now with 275/50/15 MT et radials so that should be covered. And you made it sound easy enough to buy an adjustable TA.

Idk if it matters but I'm getting a moser 9in here in about 2 1/2 weeks..

Feb 15, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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i would get the adjustable body mounted torque arm personally.

since you are getting a rear and have the tire you need you can get it dialed in to hook..

Feb 15, 2011 | 12:22 PM

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So to permanent answer my question.. I shouldve ordered the UMI tunnel mounted TA? Also I have a X-pipe true dual setup, Jw if the safety loops will work?

Feb 15, 2011 | 05:49 PM

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I added a simple patch to the top of my stock torque arm and have no problems after 200 or so 6k launches. Obviously my TA is not adjustable but it is very light and very strong.

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