What suspension mod to get next?
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I have a STB, SFCs, LCAs (all BMR and tubular) and QA1/HAL shocks all around w/HAL Springs in front.
Now I'm thinking of the next suspension mod:
1. Panhard bar
2. Rear Sway bar
3. Torque Arm
If I go w/the panhard bar then I'll get an adjustable one... not sure if the rear sway bar is necessary (stricly drag racing, I don't care how fast I can take turns).
Will a torque arm help at all during the launch? If so... which ones should i Look at? I plan on upgrading to a strange 12 bolt this winter so I want something that works on both.
Now I'm thinking of the next suspension mod:
1. Panhard bar
2. Rear Sway bar
3. Torque Arm
If I go w/the panhard bar then I'll get an adjustable one... not sure if the rear sway bar is necessary (stricly drag racing, I don't care how fast I can take turns).
Will a torque arm help at all during the launch? If so... which ones should i Look at? I plan on upgrading to a strange 12 bolt this winter so I want something that works on both.
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I would go with the torque arm sense it will give you the most traction out of all the pieces listed.I would go random technology but thats just me though or the lg torque arm but its a little pricey IMO.
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How are the BMR Torque Arms? Only reason I ask is because the rest of my suspension is BMR and if the BMR Torque Arm is decent I may opt for that instead of Random Technology.
Also will these torque arms work when I upgrade to a 12 bolt rearend? How about if I opt for a 9" instead?
Also will these torque arms work when I upgrade to a 12 bolt rearend? How about if I opt for a 9" instead?
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by horist:
<strong>How are the BMR Torque Arms? Only reason I ask is because the rest of my suspension is BMR and if the BMR Torque Arm is decent I may opt for that instead of Random Technology.
Also will these torque arms work when I upgrade to a 12 bolt rearend? How about if I opt for a 9" instead?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">BMR is fine bro its an excellent piece as well.I am not sure if it will bolt up diretly to a 12bolt or a 9inch without modifications.
<strong>How are the BMR Torque Arms? Only reason I ask is because the rest of my suspension is BMR and if the BMR Torque Arm is decent I may opt for that instead of Random Technology.
Also will these torque arms work when I upgrade to a 12 bolt rearend? How about if I opt for a 9" instead?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">BMR is fine bro its an excellent piece as well.I am not sure if it will bolt up diretly to a 12bolt or a 9inch without modifications.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BADSS:
<strong>Is your car an M6 or A4? A4s don't need an aftermarket torque arm, usually. M6s will benefit from one, though.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ah, didn't know that. I have an A4. Is there any other suspension modification I should look into then?
<strong>Is your car an M6 or A4? A4s don't need an aftermarket torque arm, usually. M6s will benefit from one, though.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ah, didn't know that. I have an A4. Is there any other suspension modification I should look into then?
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I have a BMR torque arm (installed and set at -2º pinion angle by Speed Inc.) on my car. It pretty much eliminated the wheelhop I had been experiencing under moderate acceleration <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> If most of your other suspension parts are BMR, then you might as well stick with the same for your torque arm. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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