BMR torque tube, Speed tech, and G-Link, HTH Truck arm

[ScottT]

Anyone used one of these suspension set-ups? What was your experience? Out of the three what would you choose? I wanted a G-Link, but at almost 2k, and the BMR being only $2600 it seems to be worth the extra money for a superier suspension set up using a watts centering unit.

The Hotrods to Hell sells for 2k, and seems to have great adjustablity, and must be used in nascar for a reason.

Not sure what set-up is the best. Will be on street/autocross with maybe 3 or 4 track days a year. 580 HP now, but may install a procharger after the summer and bump it up to 750-850hp.

[funcars]

NASCAR uses truck arms because they are mandated, not because they want to.

[ScottT]

So BMR, Speed Tech, or G link? Ruled out other options due to welding and cutting needed

[fletcherscustoms]

I love the ease of install of the BMR setup. The adjustablity, the quality, and the peices make it a piece of art, besides a great working suspension. WE installed the full monty from them on Project "FreedomBird" and we are installing it currently on my shop car "Shop Beater V.3.0". I'll send you a PM with some info

[dipren443]

Don't forget Jake's torque arm setup. It should also be considered.

http://www.jakesrodshop.com/www.jakesrodshop.com/My_Albums/Pages/JRS_APEX_TQ_ARM_PICTURES.html#0

[BMR Tech]

I love the ease of install of the BMR setup. The adjustablity, the quality, and the peices make it a piece of art, besides a great working suspension. WE installed the full monty from them on Project "FreedomBird" and we are installing it currently on my shop car "Shop Beater V.3.0". I'll send you a PM with some info

Thanks Chad for the support! FreedomBird has been fun and we are anxious to see Shop Beater V.3.0 come together too!

[BMR Sales]

Anyone used one of these suspension set-ups? What was your experience? Out of the three what would you choose? I wanted a G-Link, but at almost 2k, and the BMR being only $2600 it seems to be worth the extra money for a superier suspension set up using a watts centering unit.....

Actually Scott, we have changed the pricing on the BMR Torque Arm Suspension. The new price is $1999.95. The kit no longer comes with shock absorbers. Many of our customers already had shocks, so we dropped the price of the kit and we sell the shocks separately now.

The Watts Link is still included for no extra cost.

[IBDMANN]

I'm in the process of installing the g-link now. Alston gives detailed instructions with pictures on their web site of the install. Getting the brackets positioned correctly is easier than I thought it would be. The easy to read instructions with pictures helps big time. The quality seems very good

[srh3trinity]

Thanks Chad for the support! FreedomBird has been fun and we are anxious to see Shop Beater V.3.0 come together too!

Pending some good reviews, this will likely be the setup I go with. What is the estimated release date for the second gen setup? I have seen it on the FreedomBird, but it doesn't show up on the website. I know BMR also mentioned a subframe at some point. When is that going to happen?

[fletcherscustoms]

The second gen setup is available now. I have one being delivered today! There a little behind on the website update. But they are ready to go! I'lll be installing the kit on my "shop beater v3.0" tonight

[PRRC]

Speed Tech, Would be my vote. Great product. They have really done there homework in the R/D department.
Tim

[bret]

I didnt see what kind of car, but the AirBar is available for most musclecars. This is the info for the early Camaro:

http://www.ridetech.com/shop/suspension-components/airbar/1967-1969-chevy-camaro-firebird-airbar-systems.html

For track use I would upgrade to the Titanium series shocks, or at least the double adjustable Master series.

Here is a video of the Velocity Camaro with this equipment:

http://ridetechtv.com/?p=71

There are more videos on the site that may be relevant to your needs as well...take a look.

[Roadrage David]

My problem with al that stuf is WEIGHT!!!!!!!!

[BMR Sales]

Pending some good reviews, this will likely be the setup I go with. What is the estimated release date for the second gen setup? I have seen it on the FreedomBird, but it doesn't show up on the website. I know BMR also mentioned a subframe at some point. When is that going to happen?

We will get the description and pricing for the 2nd Gen Torque Arm Suspension on the website by Monday. It will take a few extra days to get the image up on the site because the suspension is too large for our photo room (Oops!!). We will need to take the product to a professional studio to get it done right ($$$).

Like several of our new products, the subframe design is 90% complete. We are busy designing and launching new products for the 2010 Camaro and Pontiac G8 in addition to the 1st and 2nd gen F-Body vehicles. It's good fun, but we are crazy busy with all of the new items. I will re-prioritize our list to get the subframes closer to the top. I have seen the prototypes and they look great!!

[bret]

My problem with al that stuf is WEIGHT!!!!!!!!

I'm not precisely sure on the 1st gen Camaro, but on the 2nd gen Camaro that we did for PHR a couple of years ago, the complete air suspension system weighed 80 lbs LESS than the oem stuff.
If I remember Steven Rupp was the one who took the car to the scales before and after.

[BMR Tech]

Pending some good reviews, this will likely be the setup I go with. What is the estimated release date for the second gen setup? I have seen it on the FreedomBird, but it doesn't show up on the website. I know BMR also mentioned a subframe at some point. When is that going to happen?

Are you referring to a front subframe or subframe connectors? Subframe connectors are right around the corner, a subframe hasn't been approved for development yet.

[srh3trinity]

I thought I read somewhere that BMR was working on a front Subframe. I guess it was wishful thinking. Subframe connectors will be nice though if they tuck in really well.

[jp455]

I'd love to hear how the BMR setup handles as well! After seeing it on Freedom Bird it piked my curiosity. It just looks very complete.

[ScottT]

fletchers, still sell the bmrs? I have my own dual adjustable qa1s so i dont need them. Is 1999 shipped or is that before shipping? price w/ shipping to 98421, its a business address and it's a freight terminal so I can pickup on my own to save the 50 resi del fee and theyll wave the 25 pickup service fee. can you drop off at a local usf, yellow, roadway, interstate, or other large trucking companys terminal? Also can you give me a zip code and shipping weight of the kit? I can check on a shipping price with pickup from you and it will liekly save me alot since i get a huge discount for being military

[ScottT]

I want that bmr so bad and I have the shocks but it's about 400
Out of my range since I'm using the money of my jet ski get it. Only 9 month of school left and I'll finally have monry