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Old 01-11-2009, 10:26 PM
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which is more bang for the buck? i have LCA's to help out with my horrible traction issues as well...
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Torque arm and sub frame connectors. But I think you should do the sub frame connectors first.
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Yeah, I would go with sub-frame connectors first.
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go with the Sub frame connectors
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+1 SFC's.
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You will eventually have to replace the torque arm also. The frame connectors will stiffen everything up and get rid of the chassis flex common to these cars. We offer tubular and boxed connectors. The boxed are a stronger unit but if your car is really low the tubular ones would be your best choice. All of our frame connectors are weld in type. We have both connectors in stock and ready to ship. If you have any please give me a call.
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+2 sfc...
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SFCs for me too.
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sfc. I've seen people do a run and then come back down the track sitting crooked because the frame bent lol.
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sfc's, they help out alot
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Adjustable TA. my car cut 1.30's before i even thought about sfc's
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are there any bolt on sfc's out there? i can run a nice bead but i dont really want to weld anything...i think i saw a pair a long time ago...i am running stock ride height for now, i might drop the front a little though.
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i think UMI's are bolt on. but im not sure
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will there be a difference? im assuming the bolt in will be weaker...
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Get SFC's first.
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Definitely SFC's first. Yes, UMI does make both weld-in and bolt-in. I went with the boxed weld-in variety because I had heard that with the bolt-in ones the holes elongate and loosen the bolts.
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Some guys get the bolt ons then weld them in, lol.
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Originally Posted by Ethan[ws6]
sfc. I've seen people do a run and then come back down the track sitting crooked because the frame bent lol.
SUB frame connectors.

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The SFC's are going to stiffen the chassis like mentioned and you eventually want to add them to your vehicle. We make a nice variety of SFC's including models that are 100% bolt in.

The torque arm is a excellent upgrade too and will be a more noticeable item. It will help a great deal with your traction issues. We also offer a few options on this item and I will be glad to discuss which would best fit your application. Our torque arms can be seen here- http://www.umiperformance.com/produc...ategory_id=130

Another item I would recommend as an inexpensive traction bolt on is a set of relocation brackets. They are priced at under a $100 and make a great difference in traction. They can be seen here- www.umiperformance.com/2012

If you have any questions please ask. Thank you!
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