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    (UMI) Subframe connectors

    I have a 2002 ws6 and I just put on a set of UMI subframe connectors two weeks ago. These were a set of 3 point bolt-ons and I was really surprised on the simplicity of the instalation. My dad and I work on it and in abput 45 min they were on torqued and done. They really look great and I rhink they added alot of drivability to the car.
    If they is anyone one the swinging edge of this I would really go with them (UMI) a very happy customer
    2002 Trans Am WS6 M6

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    I have the UMI weld in's. I have them only bolted in the back and they squeak a lot, i'm thinking about taking them back to the shop and getting the back welded also.

    I notice that the car is a lot stiffer when doing burnouts, and it bangs 2nd too

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    UMI = My choice for suspension parts.


    LMPerformance carries their stuff. I have talked to Ryan at UMI and he told me to push his stuff via LMP since UMI isn't a direct sponsor here.

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    i have umi panhard lca's and adj trq arm, the only thing i can complain about is how the thing bangs the floor board when i do a 2nd gear drop or how low the trq arm hangs because of the crossbrace mount but it does have a saftey loop, im going to get some subframes soon, deff gonna be umi,

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    Quote Originally Posted by camarojunky74 View Post
    the only thing i can complain about is how the thing bangs the floor board when i do a 2nd gear drop or how low the trq arm hangs because of the crossbrace mount but it does have a saftey loop
    This would be any manufacturer.
    Just the sacrifice upgrading the suspension comes with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Luos View Post
    This would be any manufacturer.
    Just the sacrifice upgrading the suspension comes with.
    i would have to agree 1billion%, on another note, umi's installation is very easy, all except the relocation brackets, but most of my frustration with those lies with bolt on printed right on the instructions and adds for them, when in fact they are far from bolt on and require cutting and bleeding your brakes to install them,.

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    Ya on the Site Sponser thing I did get them off the Sponsor page Worked out really well

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    I"m also a proud UMI Suspension Customer
    PHB, PHB Relocation, STB and SFC (Bolt-in)

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    I have the UMI 2 point weld-in SFCs and they are amazing. I could really tell a difference in the ride. Every one who doesnt have SFC on their fbody needs them asap!

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    umi is the only thing i will put on my ta or sugest to any one else for that mater. i get my stuff from stranoparts.com also a sponser and a nice guy to deal with.

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    they are being welded on as we speak with weld on relocation brackets and UMI single ajustable LCA. can't wait

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    I have the 3 point UMI SFC's. This is truly a must do suspension mod. I had to cut off one of the driver side beams because it wanted to share the same space with my Y-pipe. I also have the adjustable LCAs and PHB from UMI although they aren't installed yet. I will have them put on during my next allignment. UMI FTW!

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    Do these SFC's help out with 60 ft times? I have drag radials & can't get my 60 ft time below a consistent 2.0xx. How much would these help out????

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    SFCs should definitely help out

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    No, SFC's won't help you in that aspect. Other parts may or may not depending on what the car is acting like now. Wheelhop or no? Track prep any good? Do you air down you DR's? Are they heat cycled to death?

    Stiffening the chassis doesn't generally make a car launch harder. If it does it's due to massive twist that's messing with the suspension geometry. That's not happening in 2.0 60' car.

    Suspension parts can certainly help, if you need them. But the first place to start it with the actual tire/track interface. You can't hook jack if you have bad tires and/or are on a crappy surface (or can't drive)....

    I ran 2.0's on my stock GS-C's back in the day and I'm no drag racer....
    Last edited by Sam Strano; 07-09-2008 at 02:22 PM.

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    + 1 to that SCF`s help a bunch , mine drives like a totally different car !
    1999 T/A FIREHAWK - SLP Lid & Bellow,LT`s & Catted Y & Power-Flo Catback , MSD & NGK , UMI 3P SFC,ADJ PHB,STB,LCA`s & Relos , Eibach Pro Kit , Bilstine/SLP Shocks , MAC Diff Cover , BFG & OE Wheels C5DD 18x9.5/10.5 , HID 8000K Headlights - Dyno`d @ 319.07 HP & 327.23 Ft-lb ( Tuned by Champ Motors )

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    just got them on about 3 hrs ago and wow what a difference! People were write I needed these done.

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    Thanks for all the kind words everyone

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