Pics of Madman torque arm?
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Originally Posted by Evo98z
I agree WTF is up with all the secrecy. I have been wondering about the Madman TA. I hear they are badass, and that is pretty much it.
Shannon
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I have been thinking about getting one, but the price is kinda steep for me right now. I'll have to work on a few other things first, but everyone seems be running real good with the Madman TA. So I am guessing that the Madman TA is a lot different then the TA that they have on their site??
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I think we've all learned a valuable lesson here today: Dammit, these folks spent almost 1k on their t/a, and they don't have to share if they don't want to! So there! Now I'm taking my ball and going home. 
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It's all about changing the geometry of the suspension and improving the instant center on the car. If Brian wants to spill the beans about his stuff, then he can do it. 
A shorter torque arm will hook these cars better up to a certain point. .
Also, the guys running Brian's TA, aren't JUST running his TA. As badass as his torque arm is, it's not a magical bullet that will knock a half second off your short times ALONE. Don't expect to throw his torque arm on a car with stock front shocks/springs and cut some 1.20 short times. I've done a lot of other work on my suspension, as have 99.9% of the people running his stuff.
Now, if you want some real humor, call Brian up and tell him you want his torque arm, but have a stock 10-bolt.
A shorter torque arm will hook these cars better up to a certain point. .Also, the guys running Brian's TA, aren't JUST running his TA. As badass as his torque arm is, it's not a magical bullet that will knock a half second off your short times ALONE. Don't expect to throw his torque arm on a car with stock front shocks/springs and cut some 1.20 short times. I've done a lot of other work on my suspension, as have 99.9% of the people running his stuff.
Now, if you want some real humor, call Brian up and tell him you want his torque arm, but have a stock 10-bolt.
Am I the only person that has noticed that this Ultra Secret and stupidly expensive torque arm in just a ladder bar? I am not belittling anyone's product but for around 300 bucks you can get everything you need to make one of these. And to top it off if you buy a set of ladder bars you will have a spare just incase you brake the first one.
Ladder Bars: 200
Crossmember: 55
Flat stock: Under 50 bucks
The only catch is you need some fabrication/welding skills. I am currently working on this exact project in my 99 Z. I might have to eat my words but I am going to give it a shot.
Josh
Ladder Bars: 200
Crossmember: 55
Flat stock: Under 50 bucks
The only catch is you need some fabrication/welding skills. I am currently working on this exact project in my 99 Z. I might have to eat my words but I am going to give it a shot.
Josh
Last edited by NO CATZZ; May 5, 2004 at 09:51 AM. Reason: spelling
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If you already have BMR boxed subs the BMR extreme will work fine as well. (Crossmember welds to those areas and the TA is designed to work with those subs)
Plus you can see a pic of the BMR Extreme LOL!
Plus you can see a pic of the BMR Extreme LOL!
MY STUPIDLY EXPENSIVE Torque arm as it was just put has alot of advantages over every other arm out there. The new arm is 40% stronger and only 3lbs heavier. It has 8 different instant center adjustments(which nobody else has). It has adjusters for pinion angle that will not bind the rear bracket. The whole kit is chromemoly and TIG welded, comes with 60,000 lbs shear strength rod ends in it.
There is nothing wrong with any of the other arms out there. All my arm adds to your car over the others is the adjustability to actually make the car work from track to track. We also are the only Torque Arm manufacturer that actually owns a R&D car to trial and error the arms.
There is nothing wrong with any of the other arms out there. All my arm adds to your car over the others is the adjustability to actually make the car work from track to track. We also are the only Torque Arm manufacturer that actually owns a R&D car to trial and error the arms.
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Originally Posted by NO CATZZ
Am I the only person that has noticed that this Ultra Secret and stupidly expensive torque arm in just a ladder bar? I am not belittling anyone's product but for around 300 bucks you can get everything you need to make one of these. And to top it off if you buy a set of ladder bars you will have a spare just incase you brake the first one.
Ladder Bars: 200
Crossmember: 55
Flat stock: Under 50 bucks
The only catch is you need some fabrication/welding skills. I am currently working on this exact project in my 99 Z. I might have to eat my words but I am going to give it a shot.
Josh
Ladder Bars: 200
Crossmember: 55
Flat stock: Under 50 bucks
The only catch is you need some fabrication/welding skills. I am currently working on this exact project in my 99 Z. I might have to eat my words but I am going to give it a shot.
Josh
MADMAN, the strength of your torque arm was never questioned and maybe my harsh words offended you...sorry.
XXX, your web address says it all.
Sheeesh, is everyone on the internet this unstable? I will just keep to myself from now on so that I do not offend anyone.
XXX, your web address says it all.
Sheeesh, is everyone on the internet this unstable? I will just keep to myself from now on so that I do not offend anyone.
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Originally Posted by NO CATZZ
MADMAN, the strength of your torque arm was never questioned and maybe my harsh words offended you...sorry.
XXX, your web address says it all.
Sheeesh, is everyone on the internet this unstable? I will just keep to myself from now on so that I do not offend anyone.
XXX, your web address says it all.
Sheeesh, is everyone on the internet this unstable? I will just keep to myself from now on so that I do not offend anyone.
Love,
XXX
I looked at torque arm setups for my car and decided on the MADMAN....ordered it last week in fact. Looks like its the most adjustable setup out there......will be perfect for my 427 ls1 nitrous motor
all it takes is one look at the xxx wheelie video.......on drag radials no less
all it takes is one look at the xxx wheelie video.......on drag radials no less
