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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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i want to put a line lock on my car its a pain doing a burnout cause the brakes dont hold the car back anymore. what is the best line lock i was thinking either SLP or Hurst from Thunderracing?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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I have no clue which is better... but seeing as you have an "SLP" Firehawk
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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I have a SJM line lock that's waiting to be installed. I've heard nothing but good things and you can't beat the price.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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I have a SJM line lock works perfect everytime. Great customer service.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Couldn't really tell you yet I've got the SJM but it's not completely hooked up. Although I hear great things about it.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by SLP Firehawk
i want to put a line lock on my car its a pain doing a burnout cause the brakes dont hold the car back anymore. what is the best line lock i was thinking either SLP or Hurst from Thunderracing?
might wanna consider new brakes too since you've worn down the current ones.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I've have the SJM hurst linelock and couldn't be happier. Have had it for over a year with no problems. I went with the hurst upgrade purly for looks over the standard line lock.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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once i have some more money i'll be gettting the SJM as well, i've heard of the SLP ones crapping out and loosing their holding (Like they cut out and let the car roll forward) alot of people here like the SJM brand over anything
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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what's SJM stand for? who makes it?
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Soul TKR
what's SJM stand for? who makes it?
http://www.sjmmanufacturing.com/cam_brk_ls1.html
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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well sounds like everyone likes the SJM one thanks for the input and no my brakes are not warn out they still have about 4-5/32's on them yet i just upgraded to new control arms and sticky tires.
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what is the difference between the cheaper one and the more expensive one?
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Mine is an SLP. No problems. All it needs to be able to do is lock the front brakes.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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I've ehard great things about the SLP kit as well. That's probably the one I'm going to go with.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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I have had the SLP kit on my car for about a year now, and I have not had one single problem with it. I bought it used too, for 50 bucks. The only thing I had to do with it when I got it, was extend the wires on it.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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if you go racing, sadly, the SLP from what I've read in the brakes/suspension forum, is that it's not NHRA legal (I believe its something to do with the wiring and switching more than the unit itself) and like was also mentioned, also prone to failure sooner.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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Not sure about that, you are the first person I have heard say that. If so, I dont race much at all.
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if you go racing, sadly, the SLP from what I've read in the brakes/suspension forum, is that it's not NHRA legal (I believe its something to do with the wiring and switching more than the unit itself) and like was also mentioned, also prone to failure sooner.
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Never had any problems getting through tech at my track and I have the SLP unit. Its been on my car for about 3 1/2 years, no issues.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002ssls1
Not sure about that, you are the first person I have heard say that. If so, I dont race much at all.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....78&postcount=8
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