Pinion angle ?
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Pinion angle ? So I currently have a BMR non adjustable torque arm and I just ordered the BMR torque arm relocation kit. I was wondering if anyone new which of hole on the relocation bracket I should use.
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Yes, pinion angle should be checked if the nose of the TA is moved. If you select the holes in the bracket that place the arm at the stock height, pinion angle will stay the same.
The 3rd or 4th hole up from the bottom is going to be right around the factory location. Now every car is different depending on the ride height so initially set it up in the 3rd or 4th hole from the bottom and measure the pinion angle. If it isn't in -2 to -3 degree range adjust it move it a hole up or down. Keep doing this until you find the location that get you in the -2 to -3 pinion angle range.
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Well right now I have the BMR springs with Konis so my ride height is lowered. I'm going to install it this Saturday ill try those settings and see what I get.
Sub'd...I am in the process of installing the BMR adjustable ta with relocation member. I also have the BMR springs and will be installing the BMR LCA relocation brackets. Curious to see what hole you end up using to get the right pinion angle.
If you have an adjustable TA then you can put the torque arm nose wherever you want and adjust pinion to exactly where you want it..
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Verdad Gallardo What is best for the OP might not be what is best for you but the stock location should be right around the 3rd or 4th hole from the bottom but since you are lowered also I would probably start in the 3rd hole too. . Since you have an adjustable torque arm you can take advantage of using any of the holes on the crossmember so make sure to play around with it and find out what your car really likes. The higher you mount the torque arm on the crossmember the harder it will hit the tires but it won't carry the power out as far. The lower you mount the torque arm on the crossmember the softer it will hit the tires but the further it will carry the power out.
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Not a problem, if there is anything else we can help you out with just let us know.
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Just a heads up, The car sat really high from the factory, but now has a nice stance after the BMR springs Here are some pics for comparison. So even after the spring swap I think it should still hook decent after some suspension tweaks.
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Correction...It use to sit 4x4 now it sits perfect but it is not slammed is what I am getting at.
There use to be serval from the Fort that posted hear but not so much anymore. I do not get out north much anymore on the weekends. Normally just cruise around out South West.
There use to be serval from the Fort that posted hear but not so much anymore. I do not get out north much anymore on the weekends. Normally just cruise around out South West.
Ah I didn't even look at the second picture. I just opened up the first and grinned with laughter at how high it sat 
I'm from the northeast area, gonna be competing in the last few autox events of the summer at the Coliseum
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Since you are lowered I would start off in 3rd hole from the bottom and go from there. Once you find the set of holes that puts you in that -2 to -3 pinion angle range you will be good to go.
What is best for the OP might not be what is best for you but the stock location should be right around the 3rd or 4th hole from the bottom but since you are lowered also I would probably start in the 3rd hole too. . Since you have an adjustable torque arm you can take advantage of using any of the holes on the crossmember so make sure to play around with it and find out what your car really likes. The higher you mount the torque arm on the crossmember the harder it will hit the tires but it won't carry the power out as far. The lower you mount the torque arm on the crossmember the softer it will hit the tires but the further it will carry the power out.
What is best for the OP might not be what is best for you but the stock location should be right around the 3rd or 4th hole from the bottom but since you are lowered also I would probably start in the 3rd hole too. . Since you have an adjustable torque arm you can take advantage of using any of the holes on the crossmember so make sure to play around with it and find out what your car really likes. The higher you mount the torque arm on the crossmember the harder it will hit the tires but it won't carry the power out as far. The lower you mount the torque arm on the crossmember the softer it will hit the tires but the further it will carry the power out.
Not a problem, if there is anything else we can help you out with just let me know.
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Sits about the same as mine & it was working good at the track last year. New setup w/ more power, I'll see how its working next weekend.
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Pinion angle ? Finally installed it wasn't to bad with a lift. My torque arm still sticks through the clamshell but all in all looks goo let me know if you guys see anything off.