New Shock Tower Brace!
#1
New Shock Tower Brace!
We finally got our shock tower brace finished over at UMI Performance and thought I would share some pictures. There is more info at the link below in the sponsor section.
Thanks for the interest
Ryan
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...83#post2048383
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2005b.jpg
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2005c.jpg
Thanks for the interest
Ryan
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...83#post2048383
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2005b.jpg
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2005c.jpg
#6
Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
Ryan, Do you think you should include some washers with the STB?
Al
Al
Yes they are included with the brace, just didnt install them on that car, got in a hurry to get some pics.
Good eye though.
Thanks for asking!
Ryan
#7
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Originally Posted by jayman
How is it that everything you sell is the exact design as BMR's? How do you get away with copying there stuff?
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#8
Kleeborp the Moderator™
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Originally Posted by jayman
How is it that everything you sell is the exact design as BMR's? How do you get away with copying there stuff?
When I was in college, I could have made any of these parts with the equipment I had available (full CNC mill, lathe, plasma cutters, etc). Would I have? Hell no. I can't weld worth a damn.
Steve
#9
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Honestly, how many ways can you make a STB? Lower control arms? Panhard rod? This isn't rocket science here...they are bars. Quality is the issue. A well made part with nice welds is what you are after, whether you know it or not. BMR has had some weld failure problems. For that reason alone, many people don't use them anymore
Steve
Steve
#10
Kleeborp the Moderator™
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Originally Posted by sikws6
Yeah I noticed only the fastest radial tire and true 10.50 sllick car in the world (rick head), fastest 6-speed Ls1 and Lt1, and best 60' in a torque arm car (1.18) seem to be the ones who settled for second best and bought BMR whatever..........
I think you need to read my post a little closer, and realize that I didn't say ALL BMR parts had weld failures, just some.
#11
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Honestly, how many ways can you make a STB? Lower control arms? Panhard rod? This isn't rocket science here...they are bars. Quality is the issue. A well made part with nice welds is what you are after, whether you know it or not. BMR has had some weld failure problems. For that reason alone, many people don't use them anymore.
When I was in college, I could have made any of these parts with the equipment I had available (full CNC mill, lathe, plasma cutters, etc). Would I have? Hell no. I can't weld worth a damn.
Steve
When I was in college, I could have made any of these parts with the equipment I had available (full CNC mill, lathe, plasma cutters, etc). Would I have? Hell no. I can't weld worth a damn.
Steve
#12
Originally Posted by jayman
I understand those type of parts can only be made so many ways, but what about parts like the subframe connectors, drivehaft loop, etc. Obviously all they did is ordered them from someone and copied them to a T. I can't wait to see what they do with their torque arm. They will probably do just like SLP and Addco, copy BMR's and put their logo in the middle plate. I really could care less, but after reading a lot of posts on here, if BMR's stuff is so bad, I don't understand why so many companies copy there stuff. Especially companies as big as SLP?
#14
It's not mine! woo hoo!
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Originally Posted by Cal
Yeah but maybe the UMI stuff doesn't break. Not sure why anyone would want a STB on a fbody anyway, other than you can hang your wet shop rags on it and let the engine heat dry them.
Kinda hard to tell there is a G5X3 in there when it's parked at a car show. With the STB, people will be like "look, he has mods!"
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I try to make my engine bay look like I DON'T have mods, since it can raise suspicion of illegal parts at the state emissions inspection. But if you want to advertise, why not have a couple of stickers in the engine bay that almost weigh nothing? Or a carbon fiber air box that is actually a little lighter than stock? I just don't understand why people want to make their cars heavier with parts that do absolutely nothing. Unless you're going land speed racing, lighter is always better.
#16
Originally Posted by jayman
I understand those type of parts can only be made so many ways, but what about parts like the subframe connectors, drivehaft loop, etc. Obviously all they did is ordered them from someone and copied them to a T. I can't wait to see what they do with their torque arm. They will probably do just like SLP and Addco, copy BMR's and put their logo in the middle plate. I really could care less, but after reading a lot of posts on here, if BMR's stuff is so bad, I don't understand why so many companies copy there stuff. Especially companies as big as SLP?
#17
It's not mine! woo hoo!
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Originally Posted by Cal
I try to make my engine bay look like I DON'T have mods, since it can raise suspicion of illegal parts at the state emissions inspection. But if you want to advertise, why not have a couple of stickers in the engine bay that almost weigh nothing? Or a carbon fiber air box that is actually a little lighter than stock? I just don't understand why people want to make their cars heavier with parts that do absolutely nothing. Unless you're going land speed racing, lighter is always better.
#18
Originally Posted by BlahMan
Funny that you mention that Addco copied BMR's products. I was at a trade show talking to the Addco sales rep. He flat out told me that they make BMR's parts and all he does is powder coats them and assemblems them. I even remember back in the day when S&W Race Cars had their "Track Pack" out and guess what.. BMR came out with the same exact thing not to long afterwards. Now what does that tell you about BMR?
#19
I am holding a group purchase on these STB's if anyone's interested...
$59.99, can't beat it. http://www.motorsportconnect.com/bbs...ead.php?t=3489
$59.99, can't beat it. http://www.motorsportconnect.com/bbs...ead.php?t=3489