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Old 10-24-2007, 01:17 AM
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Question Decoupled torque arm?

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.



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.

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Old 10-24-2007, 01:28 PM
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If you haven't signed up for frrax yet then I would go ahead and do that. There is information there about the decoupled torque arm.
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That's the Unbalanced Engineering unit, right??
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looks like the UE unit. and yes, go to frrax; theres a HUGE thread about it and setting it up
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Yeah, if you have the time to invest in setting it up then I would say its worth it.
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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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Originally Posted by Shockwave179
If you haven't signed up for frrax yet then I would go ahead and do that. There is information there about the decoupled torque arm.
What he said.

I clicked on this hoping for imput also, but this is truely a road race piece, so FRRAX is the better source.
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I bought my Spohn TA from a guy that switched to this TA and he said it is AWESOME for autox and road racing.

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