Decoupled torque arm for autox/road race??????
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Why Is It Decoupled?
Our Torque arm is de-coupled so we could use the shortest possible beam for acceleration, thus providing maximum anti-squat and traction. The problem that arises with using a short torque arm is the increase in rear wheel hop under braking. Our torque arm solves this problem by de-coupling under braking. The rear brake torque is reacted by a sliding link. The "torque arm" that results from this arrangement is almost twice as long as the stock unit. A diagram comparing our torque arm to the stock unit is shown below for both acceleration and braking.
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What is everyones take on this? According to the website its better for braking? Definitely not a drag race setup.
Admins there is no advertising nor do any sponsors offer anything like this so I can't see any problems here.
Our Torque arm is de-coupled so we could use the shortest possible beam for acceleration, thus providing maximum anti-squat and traction. The problem that arises with using a short torque arm is the increase in rear wheel hop under braking. Our torque arm solves this problem by de-coupling under braking. The rear brake torque is reacted by a sliding link. The "torque arm" that results from this arrangement is almost twice as long as the stock unit. A diagram comparing our torque arm to the stock unit is shown below for both acceleration and braking.
![](http://s-seriesforum.com/albums/album46/TA_side.sized.jpg)
What is everyones take on this? According to the website its better for braking? Definitely not a drag race setup.
Admins there is no advertising nor do any sponsors offer anything like this so I can't see any problems here.
Last edited by BLK02TA; 10-24-2007 at 01:17 PM.
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You could try the Global West Trak link TA for $220 less if you must have that style. I had one in my 96 Formula for a while. It was heavy as hell but I liked it. Sorry I don't have any more input
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