UMI Torque Arm
UMI Torque Arm Just wanted to post up my torque arm experience. First of all I ordered SFCs and the TA from UMI's site and they came in short order. They accidentaly sent me an adjustable TA instead of the non-adjustable that I paid for but they told me just to keep it rather than sending it back (thanks UMI).
It took me about 2 hours to put it in by myself last night. Would have gone a little faster but at first I was trying to grind off the stock bushing rivets while the clamshell was still on the car. After I got past that foolishness everything went great. I had to go buy a 15/16 wrench which was mysteriously missing and an angle finder from Lowes. Then I set it to -2 degrees (going to the track on Fri.).
So far I have done a UD pulley, LCAs & the PHR but this was the best thing I've done. Before I couldn't get the tires to hook unless I launched at < 2k on the street. Now I can pretty much drop the clutch at 3500 and it just takes off. My best 60ft so far has been 2.2x. I think I'll be able to get that to 2.0x now.
SUMMARY: I love this mod. Easy, relatively cheap and I notice a big difference launching.
It took me about 2 hours to put it in by myself last night. Would have gone a little faster but at first I was trying to grind off the stock bushing rivets while the clamshell was still on the car. After I got past that foolishness everything went great. I had to go buy a 15/16 wrench which was mysteriously missing and an angle finder from Lowes. Then I set it to -2 degrees (going to the track on Fri.).
So far I have done a UD pulley, LCAs & the PHR but this was the best thing I've done. Before I couldn't get the tires to hook unless I launched at < 2k on the street. Now I can pretty much drop the clutch at 3500 and it just takes off. My best 60ft so far has been 2.2x. I think I'll be able to get that to 2.0x now.
SUMMARY: I love this mod. Easy, relatively cheap and I notice a big difference launching.
Thats cool you got the adjustable for the fixed price. Practice your launching you should be able to get better than a 2.2 60' on stock suspension. These parts will only help you out of course but with better launch technique you will see even greater improvement.
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From: Kerrville, TX
Got mine in, haven't put it on yet. I was somewhat disappointed on how much heavier it feels. But, I guess that's because I just added so much weight with the Dana...every pound from here out is getting to me.
