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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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I recently purchased a bone stock 99 ls1 Camaro after I sold my 00 t/a I had all the hotchkis stuff on the t/a only because it came with the car now I am setting up my street/strip camaro and im undecided between the spohn, bmr and umi stuff I mention spohn first because someone locally is selling me all the rear stuff (del sphere lca, phb, ta and the relocation bracket) for $550 new but im not sure whether this "good deal" is gonna bite in the butt later any input would help.

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I vote UMI!

How do you plan to use your car?

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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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I just ordered some of the Founders stuff. PHB, STB, LCAs and relocation brackets. I've been hearing good things on their products so decided to give them a try. My car is just going to be a street cruiser (no track) and plan on slapping some new Bilsteins and Strano springs on there as well. I'll let you know how everything turns out.
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SnakeEaterSS
I just ordered some of the Founders stuff. PHB, STB, LCAs and relocation brackets. I've been hearing good things on their products so decided to give them a try. My car is just going to be a street cruiser (no track) and plan on slapping some new Bilsteins and Strano springs on there as well. I'll let you know how everything turns out.
I order my phb lcas relo brackets an sfcs from Founders an they work great an i saved money compared to other companies. Just my opionon Good Luck with ur decision
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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My first choice would be UMI. My very very close second choice would be BMR.
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by UMI Sales
I vote UMI!

How do you plan to use your car?

Ramey
Im pretty much just gonna street race this car....
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SnakeEaterSS
I just ordered some of the Founders stuff. PHB, STB, LCAs and relocation brackets. I've been hearing good things on their products so decided to give them a try. My car is just going to be a street cruiser (no track) and plan on slapping some new Bilsteins and Strano springs on there as well. I'll let you know how everything turns out.
whats the website to founders or where can i look at there products?
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My first choice would be UMI. My very very close second choice would be BMR.
im starting to nothice everyone is either umi or bmr nobody leans towards the spohn stuff
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Bad_Hawk
I order my phb lcas relo brackets an sfcs from Founders an they work great an i saved money compared to other companies. Just my opionon Good Luck with ur decision
ive never heard of founders i see plenty of ppl talking about it...quality? looks? performance?
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Originally Posted by sbccoupe
whats the website to founders or where can i look at there products?


http://foundersperformance.com/
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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any other input from sponsors on here? seems like nobody is trying to earn business...
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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How about strano? Strano, UMI, and BMR are very active in here and always offer advice. Id buy from one of them. Ive got parts from all three of them in my car. Im not sure if founders is still a sponsor here???
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Originally Posted by sbccoupe
any other input from sponsors on here? seems like nobody is trying to earn business...
Hello,

We are glad to help you out! But we would like to know what you are looking for. Are you looking for a better ride? better traction? What don't like you about the car now that you would like to see changed?

We offer a lot of options and don't like to just throw out links like others do just to get a sale. We want to make sure you are getting the right parts and not stuff you don't need! For example, for a street car, I don't see you needing a torque arm relocation kit, It wouldn't hurt but that money can be spent other places.

Give us a little info and we are glad to assist you. Thanks!
Ryan
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Hello,

We are glad to help you out! But we would like to know what you are looking for. Are you looking for a better ride? better traction? What don't like you about the car now that you would like to see changed?

We offer a lot of options and don't like to just throw out links like others do just to get a sale. We want to make sure you are getting the right parts and not stuff you don't need! For example, for a street car, I don't see you needing a torque arm relocation kit, It wouldn't hurt but that money can be spent other places.

Give us a little info and we are glad to assist you. Thanks!
Ryan
Hello Ryan

im interested in your products for my camaro Z28 my car is going to be used for street runs mostly and some strip im intersted in the k member, front uppers, front lowers, adjustable torque arm, adjustable lca, adjustable pan hard bar and the sub frame connectors (not sure which ones welded or bolt on) aswell as all the relocation brackets you guys offer.

Jay
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