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Jr
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Post subject: Installing new torque arm....... Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 6:55 am |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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Does any one have any tips or anything I should watch out for while installing my new BMR Adj. T.A. w/ poly mount?????? From what I have read removing the old T.A. mount is a PITA...... just looking for any tips out there! Talk to you all later!
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:07 am |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:10 am |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm Posts: 4288 Location: Vilseck
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I have a solid set up and problems me and John had was lineing everthing up. DS safety loop Torque arm mounting point. you should set it up at neg 3 degrees for street use.
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Jr
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:15 am |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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-3 degrees?? I thought it was supposed to be at 0 - 1 degree???? Thanks for the help there bruce and Garry!
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:24 am |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm Posts: 4288 Location: Vilseck
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You must take a hard launch into consideration when it squats DS should be straight.
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 8:34 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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That was true in Bruces case because they don't tell you need to adj anything for a 9" which is false to the largest extent. You stk rear it'll go in like butter for the most part. -3 yes for the track but for day to day use -1 or -2 but that's pushing it.
_________________ The "SRZ" 750rwhp, limited to 55mph flyby's in the US. 02' MY Z06, Cam, LT headers, X-pipe, Breathless CAI, Borla Stinger exh, RSD short shifter, Elite catch can, C6Z susp, CCW classic's 18x10 & 18x12...your normal everyday Z06.
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Jr
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 2:08 pm |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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Thanks for all of the help as usual! I'll let you all know how it goes tonight!
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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Jr
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 6:18 am |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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Well the new TA is installed set to -2 degrees........ not to bad of an install... the only problem was getting the new bushing put in.... let's just say it took me about 2 hours and 3 sets of vise grips to get it all back together...... and it's been raining ever since so I have no clue as to how much of a difference if any it has made...... but I'll keep you all updated. Also I can't believe how many people haven't heard of a TA..... I was at the hobby shop installing it and trying to get the tools to do the job and all I got was what are you fixing??? Why are you replacing it if it's not broke? What does it do?? Well I'll keep you all informed once it dries up over here! Later all... and thanks for all of the help from everyone!
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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Jagsy
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 1:29 pm |
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Joined: Fri Nov 16, 2001 2:08 pm Posts: 279 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
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Yes you must tell us what difference it has made. I want to do mine next year.
When you query TA's on web sites like LS1.com etc, not many people can advise on them - yet i have read its the most important thing to do to keep a hold of that axle.
_________________ Z be dead.
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 2:13 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Jagsy I'll be going the Spohn route since I haven't heard from Unbalanced Eng. I'm just holding out for the moment and see if a GP gets started on one. They have tried so far w/ no luck in vendors but they aren't done looking yet. I'll keep ya posted if it surface's.
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Jr
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2002 12:42 am |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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Well I finally got a chance to run the ride with the new TA.... and WOW what a difference! It's hard to put into words what id did for the car but it has made it alot stiffer, and before when I shifted from 1st to 2nd I felt a slight axle shift..... now all of that is gone! Well I'll see what happens when I go out to the track! Later all!
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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Jagsy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2002 1:11 pm |
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Joined: Fri Nov 16, 2001 2:08 pm Posts: 279 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
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Great to hear the good news JR. I know, some of these mods are difficult to explain, but the WOW says it all.
ZBLKHELLRZR, I think I will be going Spohn too, I have only read one bad comment about the construction being with small tubes!!! I think I'll put the tunnel brace on at the same time.
This mod will be next year as I have to buy Lynne a carpet for the lounge!! So I'm still researching BMR, Random tech and SLP.
_________________ Z be dead.
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2002 2:00 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Yeah I read that post too. That's a 1st I ever hear about that but I know of a 9 sec LT1 w/ that arm and hasn't broke it yet. So until something else comes along better that's the route I'm going. I just wish the GP would get started already! I'm trying to save a buck!
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