need advice on a good torq arm
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm Mikey is this the arm I should get, and you stock it right? Spohn 98-02 Adjustable Torque Arm, Chrome Moly Rod Ended Front Mount, Front Driveshaft Safety Loop
Re: need advice on a good torq arm Hey guys, how about nobody talk about George Baxter's car, it's his business, and I think he would get a little upset to see how his car is being referenced in this thread. George is the last person to get in the middle of a this vs that thread. Any more flamey posts and I will edit out your comments (whomever) and if you continue you get a 1 week ban from our site.
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I run the R/T adjustable but will need to go to a crossmember style front mount otherwise I may end up cracking off the mounting ear off the tranny at some point.
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I run the R/T adjustable but will need to go to a crossmember style front mount otherwise I may end up cracking off the mounting ear off the tranny at some point.
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm Thats exactly what I am trying to avoid. I don't want to rip a tailshaft off the tranny, but I don't want to lose my street driveablility either. Unlike some of the www.ls1tech.com guys, I don't think a car is streetable if you can only drive it on near flat roads. I like to the feeling of being able to go anywhere within reason in my SS. The last thing I want is a beautiful fast car that only has 3 inches of ground clearance and I am stuck driving on 5 roads and thats it.
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm I MEARLEY STATED WHEN BAXTER FINALLY BEAT MM'S RECORD IT WAS W/A MM TORQUE ARM!!!!!! I don't give a rats butt what he's runnin now cause I haven't seen him make too many dang headlines lately either.
I was stating fact of MONTHS ago. Months ago I was dancin the Macerana....does it look like I'm dancin that now?? NO..just another stupid song...get off my back!!
I was stating fact of MONTHS ago. Months ago I was dancin the Macerana....does it look like I'm dancin that now?? NO..just another stupid song...get off my back!!
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> I MEARLEY STATED WHEN BAXTER FINALLY BEAT MM'S RECORD IT WAS W/A MM TORQUE ARM!!!!!! </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">To set the record straight this statement is wrong. The only part of the Madman torque arm under Baxter's car was and still is the arm itself. The front and rear mounts were totally remanufactured. Our relationship with Madman is excellent and we intend to keep it that way. Infact, George was probably the first one to call Brian on Monday and congratulate him on his run and win.
Also, where did this BS about us refusing to run Madman's suspension come from. He was probably the first person we went to when we started tweaking the car. His knowledge and help has proven to be invaluable. I just think you should have the facts straight before running your mouth.
To answer the question on who makes the best torque arm: MADMAN.
BTW---Headlines Coming Soon. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<small>[ November 05, 2002, 04:42 PM: Message edited by: Bryan 99SS ]</small>
Also, where did this BS about us refusing to run Madman's suspension come from. He was probably the first person we went to when we started tweaking the car. His knowledge and help has proven to be invaluable. I just think you should have the facts straight before running your mouth.
To answer the question on who makes the best torque arm: MADMAN.
BTW---Headlines Coming Soon. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<small>[ November 05, 2002, 04:42 PM: Message edited by: Bryan 99SS ]</small>
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm I have gotten several posts for the MADMAN arm and the SPOHN unit too. The Lg and RANDOM TECH arm were noted. I have reduced my decision down to the new design Spohn and the MADMAN unit. CAN any posts pics of either ON a car with a 3 inch y-pipe and longtube headers? That'll be my deciding factor. They both offer great 60fts and look really good. My main thing is how the clearance is with the y-pipe setup and ground clearance.
Re: need advice on a good torq arm Thanks Bryan I wasnt going to get in this turkey shoot but Baxter called me first thing Monday morn and we will be racing with each other next year.
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm aka 99mongoose
I didn't intend for this post to become a **** fest and slam fest. I just want the best product for MY particular car. I really could care less about an 8 sec. car. A suspension setup for that car won't perform the same on an 10-11 sec car. I am looking at it this way: 1st- will the madman work on my car, 2nd- will the extra $$$ the madman costs make that big of a difference over the Spohn thats $200 less (keep in mind this is only going to be used on an at best 10sec. car.
I didn't intend for this post to become a **** fest and slam fest. I just want the best product for MY particular car. I really could care less about an 8 sec. car. A suspension setup for that car won't perform the same on an 10-11 sec car. I am looking at it this way: 1st- will the madman work on my car, 2nd- will the extra $$$ the madman costs make that big of a difference over the Spohn thats $200 less (keep in mind this is only going to be used on an at best 10sec. car.
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Re: need advice on a good torq arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Nine Ball:
<strong>I guess I'm not a "big dog" yet, but I'm cutting 1.4X 60' times in a 3600 lb street car with a 6-speed, on motor. Not many 6-speeds can claim that.
I guess my simple LG Motorsports torque arm is working just fine. I bent my stock one when I was running 11.0s. The LG is a stock replacement and has alot of clearance, no problems with it so far.
But, if I were a big dog, I might need one of those nice Madman setups <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
-Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm also running the same LG Torque arm Tony is and cutting 1.3 60ft's in a 3700lb convertible . My car is street driven all the time and no clearance issues. Only thing I did was modify the front portion to work with my th400 transmission bracket to lift the car evenly.
So far I've had good luck with it. If things should fail in the future I'll probably go with one of those Madman deals if I can get it work with my exhaust setup.
<strong>I guess I'm not a "big dog" yet, but I'm cutting 1.4X 60' times in a 3600 lb street car with a 6-speed, on motor. Not many 6-speeds can claim that.
I guess my simple LG Motorsports torque arm is working just fine. I bent my stock one when I was running 11.0s. The LG is a stock replacement and has alot of clearance, no problems with it so far.
But, if I were a big dog, I might need one of those nice Madman setups <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
-Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm also running the same LG Torque arm Tony is and cutting 1.3 60ft's in a 3700lb convertible . My car is street driven all the time and no clearance issues. Only thing I did was modify the front portion to work with my th400 transmission bracket to lift the car evenly.
So far I've had good luck with it. If things should fail in the future I'll probably go with one of those Madman deals if I can get it work with my exhaust setup.
