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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: daveismissing on November 15 2011, 11:02:50 PM
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http://www.oldspower.com/vb/showthread.php?p=596819#post596819 (http://www.oldspower.com/vb/showthread.php?p=596819#post596819)
(http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/images/large/3033-2a_LRG.jpg)
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pretty if you like red...but, then I picked up some purple ones for the challenger so I am not one to be talking
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They even posted some interesting info about the camber curve changes these provide. It's on protouring.com and it looks like a much better set up for a G body chasis.
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They have some nice stuff. For some reason, I thought they had done something to address bump steer a few years ago. Maybe I am thinking of a Ferd parts, or something else.
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The more positive caster the better.
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Yep, four or five degrees of positive really shows up in the handling and feel.
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they also have the inners.. http://cachassisworks.com/p-1250-monte-carlo-78-88-bump-steer-kit-outer-only.aspx (http://cachassisworks.com/p-1250-monte-carlo-78-88-bump-steer-kit-outer-only.aspx)
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If one installs these pieces is the only option driving to Texas to get Charlie to do the wheel alignment?
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do it yourself
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If one installs these pieces is the only option driving to Texas to get Charlie to do the wheel alignment?
If PA is closer I'll do it.
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I think visiting you and participating in some MAGNA shin digg is on my bucket list.
:)
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I think visiting you and participating in some MAGNA shin digg is on my bucket list.
:)
How soon can you get here?
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they also have the inners.. http://cachassisworks.com/p-1250-monte-carlo-78-88-bump-steer-kit-outer-only.aspx (http://cachassisworks.com/p-1250-monte-carlo-78-88-bump-steer-kit-outer-only.aspx)
After doing a lot fo research on this looking for parts there's a much less expensive way to go. You can ge the innertie rod, outer tie rod, stud, and sleeve from speedway for less than $50 each side. As I've done my searching I also found a ton of parts that are at least 1/2 of what the "big guys" want for them. :icon_super:
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dang, those are nice!
I'm sure they offer in black, like their other stuff
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Is this the parts you were talking about Charlie? Will the "flipping" work?
http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-racers-toronto-surrounding-areas/99483-summit-umi-performance-sale.html#post852845 (http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-racers-toronto-surrounding-areas/99483-summit-umi-performance-sale.html#post852845)
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Is this the parts you were talking about Charlie? Will the "flipping" work?
http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-racers-toronto-surrounding-areas/99483-summit-umi-performance-sale.html#post852845 (http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-racers-toronto-surrounding-areas/99483-summit-umi-performance-sale.html#post852845)
Kinda Dave. I found a bump steer correction kit that's less than $100 each side and a set of control arms that can be moved forward or rearward to adjust caster. Still haven't found a decent priced set of lower arms yet though.:( I've been working with Scott W on setting up a poor mans suspension upgrade so you don't have to spend $4k to make the car handle and stop on a dime like some seem to think you have to. If anyone's interested I can set the parts up as a package deal with springs, bushings, ect, and will cost you less than you think.:)
As far as flipping the arms it's not a problem since they're symetrical. Make sure to get the 8.5" arms though instead of the shorter or longer ones.
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Any downsides to this kit:
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_59_275&products_id=618 (http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_59_275&products_id=618)
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_59_275&products_id=535 (http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_59_275&products_id=535)
Bill says both my gbodyparts lowers look like they were improperly welded together...jus t to play it safe I'll switch out the uppers and lowers (again) while the motor is out.
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Take some pics of the lowers Gordy. I'd like to see what they look like. Would you consider sending them my way so I can make a few jigs up?
UMI maks some of the best parts out there, period! I can get you the ball joints for less and even the same brand if you want. Howe and a few other companies make them or you can get some off the shelf ones, but you do have to change the holes in the knuckle.
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Take some pics of the lowers Gordy. I'd like to see what they look like. Would you consider sending them my way so I can make a few jigs up?
UMI maks some of the best parts out there, period! I can get you the ball joints for less and even the same brand if you want. Howe and a few other companies make them or you can get some off the shelf ones, but you do have to change the holes in the knuckle.
When I get them back I'll take some pics and see about sending them your way.
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Thanks Gordy. I'm looking at a few changes in the design that should make them a little more user friendly, and no more heim joints or poly bushings. Longer lasting and quieter while still providing a better part for the G body and S-10's.
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I ordered the new style of uppers and lowers from UMI today...they have active duty military discount so it saved me a few dollars. Should arrive on Friday.