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SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by Last of the Breed » Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:16 pm

Guys looking for pros/cons for either Spohn, BMR, or UMI for my 02 Hawk. I am planning to do a full suspension mostly canyon carving but a few grudge drags here and there. 6 speed car stock LS1 for now...Thoughts?
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Re: SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by tazman71 » Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:53 pm

I don't think you can go wrong with any of these companies. They all have good products.

I have mostly UMI. I chose these because of there rotojoints. They are rebuildable, and should give good articulation. If mostly for drag, you would not need these.

I also like the way their subframe connectors tuck up nicely under the car.
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Re: SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by 96AZHAWK » Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:49 pm

I have used all 3, all good, small differences on different parts, and it seems now they are all comparable on price. If anything... I guess I am partial to BMR and Spohn, but they are all pretty good. Now if you wanted to compare individual parts and pieces... hahaha

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Re: SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by zmaro » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:22 pm

I just ordered a torque arm with the transmission crossmember from Midwest Chassis. They have very good prices, and I am very confident that they have better products and designs compared to the competition. They will be getting the call for any of my future suspension needs.
I also won't get BMR just because they don't offer a black powder coat.
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Re: SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by slowbird780 » Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:29 am

Midwest chassis is better than all of the above. Always lighter and better designed

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Re: SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by Last of the Breed » Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:19 pm

Thanks for all the replies guys. I appreciate it...looks like I will check out Midwest Chassis.
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Re: SPHON, BMR or UMI

Post by Stringfellow » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:41 pm

tazman71 wrote:I don't think you can go wrong with any of these companies. They all have good products.

I have mostly UMI. I chose these because of there rotojoints. They are rebuildable, and should give good articulation. If mostly for drag, you would not need these.

I also like the way their subframe connectors tuck up nicely under the car.

I second that verbatim!!!
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