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Old 12-09-2008, 09:39 PM
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UMI Torque Arm or UMI Subframe Connectors??

Alright folks....

My question for you all is:

Which would be more beneficial and how??

UMI Subframe Connectors or a UMI Adjustable Torque arm?

Im looking for better straight-line traction, but all around driving is important to..

My current suspension upgrades include:
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UMI Performance Rear Lower Control Arms.
UMI Performance Panhard Bar
Top-Down Solutions Polygraphite Front Sway Bar bushings
Top-Down Solutions Polygraphite Rear Sway Bar bushings
Top-Down Solutions Nylon Sway Bar End Links
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Old 12-09-2008, 10:23 PM
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SFCs no doubt about it
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Re: UMI Torque Arm or UMI Subframe Connectors??

get the SFCs first, your car already has a factory torque arm on it right? but does it have factory SFCs............ they're cheaper and they help 60ft, handling, and make the car feel new, TA just helps 60ft

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I agree, SFCs should be next. Should have been the very 1st upgrade you do to any 3rd gen.
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Re: UMI Torque Arm or UMI Subframe Connectors??

Originally Posted by krisb410
SFCs should...have been the very 1st upgrade you do to any 3rd gen.


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Re: UMI Torque Arm or UMI Subframe Connectors??

The consensus is 110% SFCs.

TAs are nice, but parts like the TAs, LCAs....whatever....Transfer power to the chassis. Without a solid chassis, reinforced by SFCs, your not seeing all of the parts benefits.

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well said stephen
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Re: UMI Torque Arm or UMI Subframe Connectors??

Well it seems clear now what my choice should be...

SFC's It is then!

Hopefully they will get rid of alot of them annoying squeaks and rattles...
Oh yeah, and help put some more power to the ground

The fact that they're cheaper always helps too lol
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Re: UMI Torque Arm or UMI Subframe Connectors??

Good choice
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