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ls1wot · #11 11-13-2010, 01:16 PM

I am currently trying to decide between these two kits, and currently i am leaning more towards Bmr they have a watts link instead of a panhard bar. They are the same price but i haven't seen any proven track attempts from them? maybe they don't have the budget? Any one running the Bmr Kit out there that would be willing to chime in? My car will probably only see the track but i may take it out on the street every once and a while. dsster have you driven your car yet with the speedtech torque arm yet if so can you review it?
sorry for the thread hijack.

eddiep · #12 11-15-2010, 06:37 PM

I'm also looking at the same suspension setups for my car, and both of these are at the top of my list. The BMR torque arm kit does not include coilover shocks or springs in their price so it is a bit more expensive, but the system does have a watts link and ??perhaps?? an easier installation (I would like to see what the Speedtech 12 bolt installation involves). I've also only seen 2.5" exhaust on the BMR setup; wish someone would try to snake 3" through there to see if it is possible.

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Originally Posted by ls1wot

I am currently trying to decide between these two kits, and currently i am leaning more towards Bmr they have a watts link instead of a panhard bar. They are the same price but i haven't seen any proven track attempts from them? maybe they don't have the budget? Any one running the Bmr Kit out there that would be willing to chime in? My car will probably only see the track but i may take it out on the street every once and a while. dsster have you driven your car yet with the speedtech torque arm yet if so can you review it?
sorry for the thread hijack.

ls1wot · #13 11-22-2010, 07:47 PM

I am pretty sure the bmr kit includes the springs and shocks as it states the shocks are adjustable in the description on their website. I Will give them a call tomorrow and if they do I'm going to order the kit.

awr68 · #14 11-22-2010, 08:06 PM

I have street driven two of the Speed Tech cars and I give the stance, ride, and handling two thumbs up!

Combine that with excelant quality, design, ease of install including 3" pipes, price, availability and track tested...I don't see how you can go wrong!

Also, they have great customer service!

lhkustoms · #15 11-22-2010, 08:06 PM

The BMR kit does NOT include coilovers for $1999. you will need to purchase those seperately. I would recommend either AFCO or the new RideTech coilovers. The SpeedTech torque arm is a great setup and better value for your money

**scherp69** · #16 11-22-2010, 08:07 PM

Here's another proven performance for Speed Tech's torque arm. 1st place this time https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthre...027#post318027 Their kit has adjustable shocks. I'd be ordering the Speed Tech kit if I was in your shoes.

v8s only · #17 11-24-2010, 06:46 PM

I also have the torque arm suspension and been driving the car for about 3 months and I love it! It was easy to install, I did it in my garage.

Blake Foster · #18 11-25-2010, 07:19 AM

FYI a Watts link has NO advantage over a Panhard bar, untill you get to the point of needing to have the finite adjustment for roll center in both directions, and the elimination of any side movement during travel, in 2" of travel it would be negligible and you will never get there.

Something else to keep in mind is that for a watts link to be MOST effective the pivot needs to be on the Chassis not on the rear end. More like the old lateral dynamics unit as well the connecting links should be level and parallel.

just so you know

ls1wot · #19 11-29-2010, 07:01 PM

Can anyone post pictures of the speedtech torque ARM installed on there car. Killer69 what rear setup are you running. Where does the front of the torque ARM attach to the trans crossmember or the sub frame. Do you know the weight of the kit? How's the clearance to the ground. Thanks

**Stuart Adams** · #20 11-29-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rascc1

So I have started my 69 Camaro project finding out it needed pretty much a back half installed. My DSE mini tubs are on the way. I have looked at several rear end set ups from DSE, TCI ,rear truck arms ,Heidts. I may be even more confused now than when I started. The plan for the car is a daily commute slash canyon runner that will never be raced but the leaf springs have to go! I like the the DSE setup but with dollars going out faster than coming in what are my options? Engine specs are 550 hp with a 4 speed and 10 bolt posi. I am using the stock sub frame with tubular control arms and C-5 brakes any input would be greatly appreciated thanks.
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Honestly if more dollars are going out than coming in I would do nothing. Wait till that changes. These cars cost alot of money and it adds up fast.

Don't skimp on quality to save a few bucks, IMO.