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May 30th, 2008, 08:48 PM
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which ones HR Parts rear controll arms or umi
which ones are better thanks
one or two air bags thanks
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May 30th, 2008, 08:54 PM
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I know it wasn't on your list, but look at the Metco arms as well. I bought the lowers and adjustable uppers at BG. Great value for the money, and darn good looking (even though you can't see them under the car and looks don't really matter). The HR's are nice pieces also, he had some new economy models at the show also. I am installing the Metco's this weekend with an ATR style bar this weekend and I plan on keeping my two airbags.
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87 GN: GT66 DBB turbo, SMC alky kit, rebuilt/girdled bottom end, RJC power plate, FMIC, RJC 3" downpipe, 60lb injectors, 204/214 cam, RJC rocker shaft braces, Russ Merritt heads and ported intake, Big Mouth air intake w/K&N, poly motor mounts, Walbro pump/Hot wire kit, TT alky chip, West Coast 3200 stall converter, Hooker exhaust w/dump, Metco Lower Control Arms, ATR Style rear sway bar, Air Bags, Nitto drag radials......
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May 30th, 2008, 09:04 PM
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same here, rick at metco was hard to beat. i got the lowers from him this year at BG- next year i'll get the uppers from him. but i did get all my mounts from paul at h&r parts and stuff.... just my 2cents.
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May 30th, 2008, 09:05 PM
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I have H&R adjustable uppers and H&R non-adjustable lowers + H&R sway bar + 2 airbags + QA1 shocks...I'm very pleased with my setup. The only thing is that I still haven't found how to properly adjust the sway bar...I used to pull the wheels off the ground and now, I can't anymore since I put the bar in...
 Sometimes I wonder if I should remove it... Claude.
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1987 Buick Grand National 10.62 e.t. @ 126.76 mph 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2008 Ford F-350 "King Ranch" Crew Cab Dually Pickup 2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2001 Saturn SL2
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May 31st, 2008, 08:21 AM
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Maybe..
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As for setting the bar, a call to Paul should get you a copy. I ran mine at the baseline setting, and the car behaved very well.
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May 31st, 2008, 08:25 AM
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Since ur open to suggestions...
Dont forget to look at Edelbrocks uppers. They are double adjustable that make it easy to dial in the pinion angle. Summit will stock them, no hassles with shipping with those guys. By the way if ur gonna change those arms soon, climb under the car and soak the hardware a few times now with WD40, Mine were tough to get off.
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May 31st, 2008, 02:01 PM
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I went with UMI adj ups and fixed lowers (both tubular) and the HR bar. Got the UMI stuff due to money and they are well made for the price. They are on 9 sec GNs for FWIW
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USAF POWER PRO 87GN- GT3255E, Turbosaver, Razors PAC Alky, ESP FMIC, 3" THDP, TA Headers, 3"ATR Crossflow, TT chip, 38's, Pats 3k stall, QA1 r's front, UMI rear Ups(adj) & Lows, HR Bar. 03' G35 Coupe 5At, Blk on Blk, Leather, 18's, Prem pkg, Bose, JDM clears....wifes car 05' Harleys Wide Glide- Glacier White Pearl w/ EFI, Stage 1 & SE Pro Pipe, Chrome thunderstar wheels. FOR SALE Duece- Sunglo and Chopper Blue w/ EFI, Stage 1 & SE Double Barrel too much to list both bikes still have warranty till 2010.FOR SALE
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May 31st, 2008, 02:30 PM
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Just a thought
Did your times slow down or did you pickup a tenth or 2? Maybe it tightened up the rear enough so that the energy wasted twisting and lifting is now used for forward momentum and a straighter launch? You have a darn nice setup can/t see it messing you up unless ic(instant center) and pa is way off. Your upper adjustable control arms did you lengthen/shorten them or did you adjust them to stock length. Heed Mr. Leeper's advice it may very well be the airbags
try launching with no air in the bags. Bags can upset the action of the bar. [I took my bags off, and added the bar.. day/nite difference.] If it works, don't leave the bags installed. They'll get damaged w/o air in them. As for setting the bar, a call to Paul should get you a copy. I ran mine at the baseline setting, and the car behaved very well.
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May 31st, 2008, 02:49 PM
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Dan don't run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com
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May 31st, 2008, 06:23 PM
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it going to be on a mid 11 sec car that way i dont have put a role bar in it thanks for all the input i thought with going with stock lenth lowers and leave the uppers for now and the atr style sway bar
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May 31st, 2008, 07:33 PM
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Dan don't run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com
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June 1st, 2008, 10:50 PM
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I have UMI tubular lowers with the ATR bar, happy with everything so far. UMI stuff is generally less expensive but I see no problem with the quality. Very nice pieces. I took pictures while the car was in the air but can't seem to find them right now.
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June 2nd, 2008, 07:04 PM
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HR bar and UMI lower's from Full Throttle for me and car finally hooks up!! Still deciding on removing the bags.
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June 2nd, 2008, 08:13 PM
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would u do uppers also?
thanks for all the input i'm going with umi boxed lowers atr sway bar still undecided on the uppers
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was a 1984 now 87 divetrain with intercooler hot wire walboro fuel pump 3" down pipe single shoot exhaust 275/50/15 mt drs tt 110 chip power plate rjc boost controller big mouth new eaton posi stock turbo and intercooler and a cam 3 years in the making
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June 2nd, 2008, 08:34 PM
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If you plan to race it I'd say adjustable uppers are worth it, but for a street car you can leave them for now.
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June 2nd, 2008, 08:51 PM
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I run the UMI's and I belive that they are a nice part at a good price......For your power levels you should be just fine with the standard non adjustable uppers, I run Boxed lowers and tubular uppers, after install it felt like a totally different car!
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June 4th, 2008, 06:01 AM
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I run all the HR Stuff
- 1/4" longer lowers - Adj uppers - HR Sway Bar - QA1 shocks Paul (HR) helps us big time and is a vendor, so guys support him. Billy T. gnxtc2@aol.com
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June 4th, 2008, 07:36 AM
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Paul (H&R) was the ONLY vendor that came to Norway. They are very loyal to the TR crowd. And they make great parts. I like to take care of people who take care of me and Paul is there for service after the sale with GREAT customer support. That is invaluable when ya got a problem that stumps ya.
 Dan, where were you and Melissa?!? I thought I would bump into you guys for sure! I heard a few shoulda, coulda, woulda's and thought about ya!
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June 4th, 2008, 10:14 PM
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[quote=8AV8;1887207]Paul (H&R) was the ONLY vendor that came to Norway. They are very loyal to the TR crowd. And they make great parts. I like to take care of people who take care of me and Paul is there for service after the sale with GREAT customer support. That is invaluable when ya got a problem that stumps QUOTE]
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