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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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As long as you do not change transmissions the torque arm will not interfere and a torque arm relocation kit will not be needed. The torque arm relocation kits are nice but you shouldn't need it. The drive shaft being steel or aluminum won't matter either.

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Well i will be getting a beefed up tranny but its still a 4l60e tranny..So it wont make a difference correct?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nalmak
Well i will be getting a beefed up tranny but its still a 4l60e tranny..So it wont make a difference correct?
Correct.. as long as the new transmission has mounts for the factory torque arm... which I am sure it will.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Hello,

Every customer is going to have a difference is opinion on brand... people will be bias to a product because they purchase it and it worked for them. Mook99 had a good experience with us and you had a good experience with BMR... thats always good to hear that is what keeps competition alive. However just because Mook99 mentioned our customer service was top notch doesn't mean there was a problem...
Sorry Ryan, that's not the way I meant that post. I just took Mook 99's post as saying that BMR's quality is somehow lesser than yours, which from my experience, I find hard to believe. Not that your products are inferior to BMR. I'm sure they're equally well built.
As far as customer service goes, just look at this thread. I read in this section all the time. I've learned, and am still learning, how to setup my suspension from the advise given by both you and the guys at BMR.
The only reason I have BMR pieces on my car is because BMR always seems to have a sale when I have money to spend. I still need an adj. PHB. How about I buy UMI this time just to show I'm not biased?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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So with the mods in my signature and soon to have Jet Hot LT's and Catted Y added, would you guys say the Spohn T/A setup I have is overkill? I don't plan to change it, but I have friends with F-bodies who will eventually get to this upgrade. And since I have already done it they expect me to know what they will need. Guess I'd like to be able to save them some cash, if a less expensive setup will fulfill there requirements. I spent $400+ without really knowing what I was getting. At the time, I just thought it was a cool upgrade, and knew the underbody brace would work with the Y-pipe and headers I would eventually install. LOL. Anyways. Not meaning to hijack, but this seemed like the best thread out of the 20 I've looked at on the subject to ask this question. Thanks.

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nalmak
I know Bilsteins are not good with lowered rides..I have Front Koni's im just waiting on The Strano Springs, no sense in doing things 2wice..

Thats whyy i wanted to purchase the TA..So i can do all the things at once..

Ok..Sounds good..So the Tranny mounted TA..Is good..But in the coming weeks im going to do a H/C/I Swap..Am i still ok, or do i need the Relocation..And if i do, will it interfere with my exhaust setup?..

I didnt have money for Konis so I went with the Bilstein BTS Kit on my Camaro and I can say that I am happy with it. I haven't seen any problems.
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Originally Posted by 71-Camaro-98
I didnt have money for Konis so I went with the Bilstein BTS Kit on my Camaro and I can say that I am happy with it. I haven't seen any problems.
Yeah, for the first week, it was nice but after it settled a bit..It lost some of its stiffness..Maybe the Hotchkis springs are the problem.Don't know..But its better than my QA1
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Could my vibrations be due to a Wrong pinion angle?..I mean terrible vibrations, twoards high speeds, and usually in 3rd or 4th gear.?
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Originally Posted by Mumbles
So with the mods in my signature and soon to have Jet Hot LT's and Catted Y added, would you guys say the Spohn T/A setup I have is overkill? I don't plan to change it, but I have friends with F-bodies who will eventually get to this upgrade. And since I have already done it they expect me to know what they will need. Guess I'd like to be able to save them some cash, if a less expensive setup will fulfill there requirements. I spent $400+ without really knowing what I was getting. At the time, I just thought it was a cool upgrade, and knew the underbody brace would work with the Y-pipe and headers I would eventually install. LOL. Anyways. Not meaning to hijack, but this seemed like the best thread out of the 20 I've looked at on the subject to ask this question. Thanks.
Still wondering. Overkill? Anyone?
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