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Old 12-19-2006, 04:57 PM
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SO i had my car on a lift today and noticed that where it bolts to the rear end there is a nice crack... ab out 4 inches long and doesnt look too good...

wut is the best, cheapest replacement? BMR? they are the only supsension people i know of so i turn to you guys for your opinion.
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I have the Spohn full legnth one and a couple of other autocrossers I know use the Random Tech one as well with good results.
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I don't know that they're the cheapest, but the only ones I would bother with are the Random Tech or better yet, the UMI.
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Hello,

We have a non-adjustable replacement on sale right now for $188.95 (Reg. $209.95), this would be the best inexpensive aftermarket replacement. This item can be seen in the link below. If you have any questions please let me know and I will be glad to help.

www.umiperformance.com/2206.aspx

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Go with the UMI piece. Their sale right now is a great deal, and their customer service is second to none. Whether you go adjustable or non is up to your checkbook.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Go with the UMI piece. Their sale right now is a great deal, and their customer service is second to none. Whether you go adjustable or non is up to your checkbook.
Plus 1, UMI's customer service is second to none. Quality is outstanding as well.

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haha i just realized i poste4d this in the manual section instead of teh suspension my bad!

well i ordered the UMI torque arm and the Spohn poly tranny mount, so well see how this goes, ill let you all know

thanks for the help
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Good choice. Both UMI and BMR have AWESOME customer service. I have ordered parts from both and each vendor has gone out of their way to help me out with little things. (UMI great communication/action when a small shipping problem arose, BMR shipped me out extra hardware very quickly without a second thought when one of the bolts/nuts combo got chewed due to a burr in the thread of the nut. Small issues I know, but each vendor went out of their way to make sure I was 100 percent satisfied with my purchase/their service.)
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bump FOR UMI.. I HAVE TO ORDER ONE MYSELF, but I need the adj, w/ D/S loop but want to wait till I order my rear end so I dont have to change it. Dont really know if I would have to change it out again when I get a rear end.
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Hello,

We have a non-adjustable replacement on sale right now for $188.95 (Reg. $209.95), this would be the best inexpensive aftermarket replacement. This item can be seen in the link below. If you have any questions please let me know and I will be glad to help.

www.umiperformance.com/2206.aspx

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lotsa autocrossers like the Global West unit but it's not cheap and you end up drilling a billion holes in your car.

that said the killer deal on the UMI get's my vote I've only heard positive things about them.
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Spohn Remote mount. Unless your an autocross guy then there is this one decoupling arm everybody raves about but i have no idea who makes it.
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Originally Posted by Sean Collins
Spohn Remote mount. Unless your an autocross guy then there is this one decoupling arm everybody raves about but i have no idea who makes it.

Global West

nice unit but the 3 time SCCA Nat'l Champion and 2 time SCCA ProSolo Nat'l Champion doesn't use one
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Originally Posted by kookamunga
Global West

nice unit but the 3 time SCCA Nat'l Champion and 2 time SCCA ProSolo Nat'l Champion doesn't use one
Also, unless you're willing to weld real thick/wide reinforcing plates (a la a rollbar/cage) under/over the mounts for the Track Link, you'll end up with ripped sheet metal/unibody, unless you drive it like a grandma! I would still rather use a UMI adjustable, even for autocross/road race.
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oh yea I've heard those stories too lol
I had a Spohn one but the ground clearence was too low so I changed to his transmission mounted unit. works great and his service was great as well.



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