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Thread: broke my torque arm.
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01-31-2013, 06:47 PM #1
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broke my torque arm.
Hey guys trying to pick a new torque arm. Don't know what one to go with. I have uni lower control arms relocation brackets and panhard bar sportline springs umi anti roll bars. What torque arm should I look into? Motors mostly stock but looking into maybe a small cam nd headers
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01-31-2013, 07:07 PM #2
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Silver & Blue- 02 Camaro SS, 04 GTO
UMI is always the way to go. They may cost you a few extra dollars but you get what you pay for. You can't beat UMI.
My ride is a 2002 Camaro SS SLP #3296 with 30k, LTH, 3" Y, CME, Frost tune, K&N, ported TB, Blackwing lid, Bellows, MSD, Denso Iridium, and 85mm MAF, Bilsteins, Eibach springs, SLP strut brace, Adj. Panhard, TA Girdle, UMI, Pro 5.0, Nitto NT555
My wife has a 2004 GTO with the rare SAP, 18" wheels, K&N Cold Air System, MSD, Ported TB, Frost tune, Denso Iridium, Flowmaster cat-back, 3200 Yank, 75k
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01-31-2013, 08:14 PM #3
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I was thinking of going with that so my suspension matches but trying to decide between adjustable and non adjustable. I don't have the gauge for adjusting it and I will most likely be doing it myself
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02-01-2013, 03:34 AM #4
Sportline spings equals lowered I assume. An adjustable torque arm is your best bet -- you can get an angle gauge for not a whole lot of money. Proper adjustment is critical to preventing driveline bind.
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02-01-2013, 11:36 AM #5
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Yes its lowered. the cars a little to low with these springs so i'm thinking of swapping to strano springs. But thank you ill check it out
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02-01-2013, 12:27 PM #6
You definitely want an adjustable torque arm for the reason Jeff mentioned.
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02-01-2013, 01:37 PM #7
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Is there something I can look at to find what angles I would even want? I know there's ways to adjust for more launching bite and better handling but I don't know the adjustments for it
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02-01-2013, 01:56 PM #8
With an A4, you want the nose of the pinion down about 1-1/2 to 2 degrees. On an M6 car, somewhere from 2 to 3 degrees is recommended.
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02-01-2013, 02:49 PM #9
Just curious, where did it break? Any pics of the carnage?
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02-01-2013, 08:46 PM #10
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I had a local shop tell me that it was cracked. I looked at it today and found a maybe half inch crack between the back 2 bolts. both of the bolts were finger tight... Tightened them up and my popping went away. I'll still replace it but I don't think that makes it such a huge priority right now.
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02-01-2013, 08:48 PM #11
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My car is an auto.
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02-03-2013, 12:32 PM #12
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It was good for a day but now its back to popping. Haven't had a chance to check iy out again yet
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02-03-2013, 12:57 PM #13
Not that you'd want another stock one, but if you do, I have one for sale. PM me if interested.
Boost gets you laid, unless your name is Jon.
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02-03-2013, 06:41 PM #14
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if i'm gonna change it I want to upgrade. But thank you for offering
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02-13-2013, 03:30 PM #15
I like Spohn. Tranny mounted, less noise.
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03-05-2013, 01:55 PM #16
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I ended up getting an umi adjustable torque arm. Have only had it in a day but launches feel a little more solid
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I ended up getting an umi adjustable torque arm. Have only had it in a day but launches feel a little more solid
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03-05-2013, 02:16 PM #17
Nice choice. Good to hear.
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03-06-2013, 04:51 PM #18
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Now I found the popping noise I was trying to fix is something in the rear end.. When I grab the rear passenger tire there is play nf s loud clinking noise :/
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03-06-2013, 05:01 PM #19
Dont know if it was stated but the umi adj torque arm comes with an angle gauge
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03-06-2013, 08:26 PM #20
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The one I bought from summit didn't.. I had to buy it separate. I'm around -3 right now and I will try -2 soon. Traction is great right now
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