libertyforall1776

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I'd like to see the elapsed hours counter to complete all this work -- lots of changes here...

UMI Performance

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There is a lot of work involved in this and a lot to keep up with. Unfortunately we do these builds over time and in between other projects so keeping track is tough. We do have a full time person basically dedicated to project builds for product testing.

Thanks for looking!

UMI Performance

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More fun stuff came in.

We didn't want to have any trouble this season with the GM rear end so we selected to talk to our good friends over at Auburn Gear and they recommended their Road Race Series Limited Slip Differential. Seen here: http://aftermarket.auburngear.com/ra...-unit-371.html

We also selected a set of Motive 3.73 gears to be used as well. We picked up the gears from www.ws6store.com

We ran Auburn's Pro-Series differential all last year (will also run it this year) in our '79 Monte Carlo and it worked excellent. We have no doubts we won't experience the same results in our 4th gen. We highly recommend Auburn Gear and we would be glad to assist if you have any questions. Great people to deal with.

Installations pictures will be posted as we complete the install.

UMI Tech

I can't wait to put the power down with the Auburn!

UMI Performance

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Moving along on our 4th gen. Simon and Ramey test fit our axles on the new Auburn road race differential.



BFG Rivals are mounted on our wheels.



All the C5 brake parts came in to adapt C5 front brakes to our 4th gen. We will be using UMI conversion brackets to adapt the brakes. Pictures to come shortly.

hardbones

I am loving this build!!

Great work

Hell I cant wait to just get the UMI subframe connectors installed on my car, a build like this is phenomenal!

demonspeed

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Look at Ramey with his gloves... I'd hate to mess up that manicure, too

UMI Performance

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Setting the pinion depth.



Setting the backlash.



New Rival along with a proto-type adjustable rear sway bar..

demonspeed

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Jerry can set up gears?! That's scary

UMI Performance

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Front C5 brakes are going on using our UMI P/N 2120 conversion brackets. We powder coated the brackets red so they stick out more for the pictures and since this car is designed to showcase our products.

5_litre_eater

I just ordered stock replacement rotors and pads... NOW I wish I would have gone with the C5 caliper instead... damnit....

UMI Performance

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Brakes are complete, they look great and feel great, we just bed the pads in. The rear features new rotors with Hawk HT10 pads while the front is Hawk DTC pads.





Rear brakes, stock LS with new fluid, pads and rotors.







Front Rivals, 295's with a few red UMI goodies sticking out.

SteelCityYaga

Is that the "road race" k-member?

Why weren't the boxed lower A-Arms used for this autocross setup?

hokeplaya05

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would be really cool to see you guys throw your viking coilover package on this car and take it auto xing/road racing and give feedback on spring rates and shock tuning you did and how the car responds. i have seen people on here saying the vikings are purely drag shocks, and dont do well with corners. just a thought

UMI Performance

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We installed the k-member and a-arms last year, this was originally just a fun street car. So we are leaving the standard k-member and tubular a-arms that were previously installed, but we did install Delrin bushings in the a-arm. We have no doubts the standard items won't hold up.


The rear does have our coil over kit installed with Viking. The front is Afco but the Viking would perform very similar. With the adjustment of the Viking it can be used for street, drag and autox. The people saying they are drag only is quickly how incorrect information gets rolling around... it happens a lot. We have other autox cars running Viking shocks.

I hope that helps,
Ryan

hrlyhnx

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Well done UMI very informative. I was able to follow what parts go where and learned a new one here and there.
Thanks for the words and pix!!!

ahhwataday

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Very Cool Thread! I would not hesitate to buy from you guys in the future! It seems that if you can share all of this info, I would have no problems at all with costumer service

rholdcroft99

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How would the ride be, as a daily with the 550lb springs on the front?

hokeplaya05

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updates? any pictures of the car on the ground?

95wannabe

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So this car will be at Carlisle?
What days are the ride-along?