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Old 07-26-2017, 06:46 PM
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I just 3way called me. One of me was a *******.....jus sayin
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Wow! I don't know the history of this rivalry but thanks for mucking up a good thread BMR.

Hopefully Jake posts up some more feedback on his setup. Definitely interesting info. I'd love to see how he likes it at the track eventually. I bet it does even better if it feels that much more stable. I actually think I'm going to swap my Vikings for some Menscer valved Afcos. Stranos look awesome but mine is not nearly the daily driver that Darth's car is and mine is 90% focused for drag racing.

That vid was awesome that Strano posted btw. Makes me want to try out some different racing.

Great work on the review op!

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Man o man. What do we have going on in here.

Definitely want to see some more feedback on Jakes new setup. Especially if he goes to around a 350lb front spring just to try it for data.

Never been a bmr follower and this just backs it up even more. Props for Strano and umi working together on this kit.
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I still plan on going with this setup in the not too distant future along with the adjustable swaybars.

Then I'll just need to solve that horsepower issue...
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Originally Posted by WarShrike
I still plan on going with this setup in the not too distant future along with the adjustable swaybars.

Then I'll just need to solve that horsepower issue...
Your Firebird looks great!!! C6 cup wheels?
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Ya wanna know what's really fucked up? When I see things like this I want to make my car a race car and not a show car lol
Done right, it can be both.....
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Was that a c6 z06 Sam passed??
It was. And it was NOT stock, all cammed up. When he pointed me by (after being back there for 10 minutes or more), I was full power it was all it had. He had to lift big time, which makes you understand how I was making my lap times. And it wasn't on the straights.
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
JD_AMG, you might want to know that Eric Kent is on F-body Empire on Facebook spewing this crap too. And get this, "Eric Kent: We've been waiting to hear from JD, who has provided no contact information". So you not calling them back to justify or deny in person their lies, makes their lies true, I guess. https://www.facebook.com/groups/7847...01106360351457

I've called Internet Brands about it too, they know they have a problem.

And ProStockJohn refused to call you? Well, I guess there goes his credibility.

BMR is hoping someone believes this crap, there can't be any other explanation. I suspect they see the crap many have fallen for over the last year or so and are hoping some of you are here. I dunno.

They owe me far more than a sincere apology.
Notice the removal of the Facebook stuff.... You wanna bet they'll try that here?
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Thanks

Street setup is Doss FF1's.
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Track is Doss FF4's.
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Originally Posted by zbugger
Done right, it can be both.....
True lol
Originally Posted by Sam Strano
It was. And it was NOT stock, all cammed up. When he pointed me by (after being back there for 10 minutes or more), I was full power it was all it had. He had to lift big time, which makes you understand how I was making my lap times. And it wasn't on the straights.
******* awesome Sam!!!
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Thanks

Street setup is Doss FF1's.


Track is Doss FF4's.

Sweet Jesus!!!! Sizes?
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I think it's wrong the manner in which BMR went after Sam. They should have asked IB for the IP info before making any accusations. This is not good for the Fbody community.
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Sweet Jesus!!!! Sizes?
FF1's are 19x9.5, daily setup with 275s.
FF4's are 18x10.5 with 275 BFG Rivals but I feel like I need more tire. These were to just get my feet wet with a stickier compound with guidance from Sam. We'll see what happens, I need to get a tire trailer so I can make some trips to DFW.
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
Notice the removal of the Facebook stuff.... You wanna bet they'll try that here?
Typical. I just woke up and got the notification that I can join in too... I don't know how they sleep at night knowing the scummy things they do.
Check out the post in the locked thread, RPM WS6 posted my reply that I PM'ed him.

Hey BMR we are waiting for the apology, you will have to apologize on the facebook fbody group as well now since you brought it there.
Be a man of your word lets hear it.
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Originally Posted by WarShrike
FF1's are 19x9.5, daily setup with 275s.
FF4's are 18x10.5 with 275 BFG Rivals but I feel like I need more tire. These were to just get my feet wet with a stickier compound with guidance from Sam. We'll see what happens, I need to get a tire trailer so I can make some trips to DFW.
Nobody needs a tire trailer. 18x12s fit inside the car
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Originally Posted by WarShrike
Thanks

Street setup is Doss FF1's.


Track is Doss FF4's.

That looks great


What a pathetic post by BMR
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I have a PM from "BMR Suspension" I have not opened it, really not interested in anything in there. Whatever it is, it ISN'T a public admission of their royal f-up and a spineless act to try and talk to me by PM. Until I see something in public, both on here and F-body Empire on Facebook, I will have to assume they are not interesting in doing anything to fix what they have done.

I am not wasting my time with Allan Miller or Eric Kent.
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
I have a PM from "BMR Suspension" I have not opened it, really not interested in anything in there. Whatever it is, it ISN'T a public admission of their royal f-up and a spineless act to try and talk to me by PM. Until I see something in public, both on here and F-body Empire on Facebook, I will have to assume they are not interesting in doing anything to fix what they have done.

I am not wasting my time with Allan Miller or Eric Kent.

Hi Sam,

This is Pete Epple. I am the Marketing Manager at BMR. I am the one who sent you the PM. BMR will be releasing an apology shortly. I would appreciate it if you would read my PM and hopefully you and I can have a conversation from there.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you.

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Ok, Pete. Fair enough. Pardon my skepticism given your are writing from Allan's account. Knowing that, I will check it out.
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Ok, Pete. Fair enough. Pardon my skepticism given your are writing from Allan's account. Knowing that, I will check it out.
Thank you sir. I appreciate that.

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