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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 11:19 PM
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Car: 2004 GTO
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Q about Spohn D/S loop

Will it work fine if I lower my car 1.5"? Will the D/S scrape or rub the loop at all? Also, how far down does it stick out?

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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 11:52 PM
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It shouldn't. The loop is at the front of the driveshaft. His loop is attached to the torque arm. To be NHRA legal it must be within 6" of the u-joint. Lowering the rear of the car will have little to no effect on the position of the loop in relation to the driveshaft.

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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:51 AM
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Is the Spohn D/S loop NHRA legal?
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 01:06 PM
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I believe all his products are NHRA legal.

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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 12:00 PM
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The bolt on loop is about 1.5" below the stock transmission crossmember. You should have ample ground clearance unless you have your car really slammed down low.

Steve

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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 08:13 PM
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Does your DS loops fit or do you have one that can accomodate a larger diameter aftermarket alum DS (mines a TPIS) to fit my 92 Z28. Id like to invest in one but dont know of one that fits, any info you or anyone else may have would be appreciated...
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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 05:16 PM
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All of our loops have a 5" i.d. That's the biggest loop you can fit in the tunnel.

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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 11:35 PM
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Well in that case you'll be getting my order for that and LCA relocate brackets in the coming months, thanks!!!
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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Steve, will your bolt on DS loop fit your 1st generation adjustable torque arm? The description on your site says it fits on a stock cross member, but what about your crossmember? Thanks.

Tom
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