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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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took a slight turn and heard a loud crack, next thing I know my car isn't handling worth a damn.. jacked it up and look, panhard bar snapped in two.. it was an aftermarket adjustable one too. UMI I think.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Damn man that sucks. Doesn't UMI offer some type of warranty? I thought they did...
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Thats strange, did you happen to hit something in the past that would have cracked/weakened it?
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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I hydroplained off the road once that could have started it lol..

Idk if UMI has a warranty but I didn't buy the thing it was on the car when I got it so Idk if they would honor it even if they did have one..
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Yeah usually if you bought it from them and then something happened they MIGHT honor a warranty. Sucks though man ... hope ya get it settled out.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Hello,

We offer a 2 year warranty to the original purchaser.. however the poster isn't 100% sure it is a UMI brand. If you e-mail us a few pictures we can take a look at it.

Thank you,
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Damn!! talk about customer service!
I'm glad alot my suspension parts are UMI!
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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thats does suck...i jus gave away my stock one like a week ago to....
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by litle88
Damn!! talk about customer service!
I'm glad alot my suspension parts are UMI!

******; what you been up to lately?
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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I'm not sure what brand this thing is lol. my buddy said UMI but idk.. Alittle help?

Either way my next one will be UMI for sure haha

http://img199.imageshack.us/i/1010091142.jpg/
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ethan[ws6]
I'm not sure what brand this thing is lol. my buddy said UMI but idk.. Alittle help?

Either way my next one will be UMI for sure haha

http://img199.imageshack.us/i/1010091142.jpg/
That's an easy fix all you need is a new adjuster. Though the problem could be the bar is to short which means the adjuster has less thread to grip on. This is only capable if it was made with manual machines because all the big sponsors use CNCs.

http://www.spohn.net/shop/Replacemen...-Adjuster.html

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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ethan[ws6]
I'm not sure what brand this thing is lol. my buddy said UMI but idk.. Alittle help?

Either way my next one will be UMI for sure haha

http://img199.imageshack.us/i/1010091142.jpg/
Thanks for the pictures and that is not a UMI panhard bar. We have never built an adjustable panhard with an adjuster in the middle, also those are not our bushings or powder coat color. I would say that bar is 5-6 years old.

If you are interested in a replacement I would be glad to help you.

Thanks!
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Ethan if you need one to use to get around i have my stock piece i can get to you today if you need it... Let me know.

Chad
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Pretty sure thats a BMR bar.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ethan[ws6]
took a slight turn and heard a loud crack, next thing I know my car isn't handling worth a damn.. jacked it up and look, panhard bar snapped in two.. it was an aftermarket adjustable one too. UMI I think.
GAY

Yes that's one of our VERY OLD bars (5+) Give me a call here at the office and I will take of you
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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wow, you guys are quick to help
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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props to the sponsors for being on top of their business. all my stuff is umi but is seems like you can't go wrong with bmr either. Good to know their is still some good business people out there.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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+1 ^^^what he said!
it pays to support the sponsors!

Cant wait for the holiday sales cause daddy needs...

1. Clutch
2. 9in w 3 channel
3. Uppers n lower Front Control arms

In that order!
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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nice, this daddy needs the same but no money
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