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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I got a little extra money and i wanted to get some SFC's so i was looking on ebay and found this.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-02...spagenameZWD1V do you guys think those would be good? or just some pos ebay stuff?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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What??!?!?!? That is UMI!!!!!! Best quality stuff and best customer service out there!
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UMI = good stuff, from what I've heard. Go for it. I have SLPs Bolt-in SFCs, theyre HEAVY and they dont exactly stay stiff. I need to tighten mine again.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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UMI is the best IMO... only brand of Chassis / Suspension components I run on my car besides Strano and Koni
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hpjunky98
UMI is the best IMO... only brand of Chassis / Suspension components I run on my car besides Strano and Koni
And you can order all three from Strano he has suspension covered pretty well.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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I got em in and with my crappy M/T tires my handling still improved and the car feels stiffer.
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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defentanly go with umi... great products
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkCloud
or just some pos ebay stuff?
Well I sure hope there not

We are a sponsor here and have a great reputation for supply quality products. Those SFC's are one of our most popular styles and we have never had a complaint, only praises. I insure you would be very pleased with the quality and fitment, the pictures do them no justice.

If you have any questions regarding our products please feel free to ask and I will be glad to help.

Thank you!
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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sorry about the apparently dumb question.... i am still a newbie when it comes to suspension.
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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anyone have pics of them installed??
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Here ya go-






Installed on a Camaro-

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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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do you recommend bolt in or weld in ones?? if i bought the bolt in ones could i weld them to? or is that pointless?
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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For a street car that see's some track use the bolt ons will be just fine. If the car is raced heavily I do recommend to have them welded. But yes the bolt ons can be welded at anytime. Actually most people do buy the bolt ons so they can be installed by themselfs and then welded at a later date.

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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Thanks a lot, how do you think these would be with td's?? would it kill all my ground clearance?
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Thanks a lot, how do you think these would be with td's?? would it kill all my ground clearance?
We have never had any trouble with any exhaust system, y-pipe and true duals are fine. As for ground clearance, take a look at the last two pictures in my post. They show how a good fitting exhaust system actually hangs lower then the SFC's, you have no ground clearance issues at all. We have taken the time to bend these to follow the contour of the floor for a tight fit.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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I had the boxed sfc's on my last car and I noticed quite a difference in the way the car handled, expecially on launches with the rear lca's. Although the boxed versions seem to weigh a ton! I couldnt believe how heavy they were. This time Im looking at the tubular versions just because I did bottom out on the boxed versions a few times and I had trouble getting the car on open lifts, had to lift the car a little to slide the arms under. I like the UMI versions better because they surround the rear LCA mount as where a lot of the competitions' only bolt/weld to one side of it. Seems to me that wouldn't distribute loads evenly. I feel better knowing its welded to both sides.

Since I noticed UMI chime in here a few times I figured I would see if I got a response here b4 calling tomorrow,.......whats yer current wait on the tubular SFC's? Got any in stock? Looking to purchase now.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
For a street car that see's some track use the bolt ons will be just fine. If the car is raced heavily I do recommend to have them welded. But yes the bolt ons can be welded at anytime. Actually most people do buy the bolt ons so they can be installed by themselfs and then welded at a later date.

If I can help anymore please ask. Thanks!
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So you're saying bolt-ons are okay for a daily driver? I never take my car to the track so in your opinion, I don't need to worry about the bolt holes ovaling out that much - I should be fine?

Thanks!

Jim
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Bought the sfc's... got em about a week ago, and they looked amazing.. put em on last night.. i cant believe how great they fit.. i would recommend these to everyone!
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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thats UMI fool lol but it look like bolton not weld in. i would get bolt on only. go to there website www.umiperformance.com
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