UMI began in late 2002 under the leadership of Ryan Kirkwood and the guidance of his father Denny. Together this father and son team developed a large variety of products for many makes and models of GM vehicles as well as the Ford Mustang. Ryan saw a large demand for suspension and chassis products, and felt the market was lacking of options. On May 31st 2003, UMI began its official journey in the aftermarket suspension industry with their first test car, a 1994 Ford Mustang GT. This car was used as a test bed for the beginning stages of UMIs Fox and SN95 platform products. The products began to move very quickly, becoming almost impossible to keep in stock. The faster they manufactured them the quicker they sold. In late 2003, UMI purchased a 2000 Pontiac Firebird which was used as their F-Body platform design vehicle. Slowly, products began to arise on the market for the GM F-Body, and quickly UMI became a well-respected company, becoming one of the largest suspension manufactures in todays market.
Features:
- Lightweight aluminum twin-tube design with a sleek clear anodized finish.
- Independent adjustment of compression and rebound with knobs labeled with a "C" for compression and an "R" for rebound.
- Huge adjustment range allows the user to adjust settings for comfortable cruising to high performance racing, and everything in between.
- Each shock is dyno tested and serialized.
- Largest selection in the industry of lengths and mounts.
- Increased range of ride height adjustment over most other brands.
- Tight tolerances on threads allows for easier ride height adjustments.
- Two year materials and workmanship warranty. Double the warranty of nearly every other manufacturer.
- Made in the U.S.A.: Each shock is hand built in our Lakeville, Minnesota factory.
- Shocks can be rebuit or revalved by the Viking factory or any authorized rebuilder.
- Sold Each
Fitments:- 1959 - 1964 Chevrolet B-Body Chevrolet Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, Capric
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1959-1964
Chevrolet
Bel Air
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Bel Air |
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1959-1964 |
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Who is UMI Performance?
UMI Performance is an aftermarket company that specializes in building high-quality suspension parts. But before they were known as a suspension manufacturer, they manufactured precision parts for major brands such as Corning Asahi, Sony, and Bell+Howell. They may have shifted industries, but their dedication to creating quality products has remained the same.
Quality Products Made In The USA
All of their products are made in-house, which allows them to control every aspect of their products. 100% made in the USA, they can maintain their high standards and create suspension parts that can tackle any street, whether it be the fast corners of a race track or the bumpy road to your grocery store.
Parts Bred From The Racetrack
UMI Performance actively participates in various racing disciplines since most of their product engineers and sales team are racers. Because of this, they can test their products through real-life racing scenarios, which helps them gather data that can help improve their products.
Easy To Install Parts
Each product is designed to replace factory-installed parts without any significant modification. It is carefully measured to ensure that it would fit perfectly into the vehicle and comes with a step-by-step instructional manual, giving their customers a hassle-free installation experience.
Purchase UMI Performance At Vivid Racing
If you are in the market for high-quality suspension parts for your vehicle, then look no further, as UMI is the brand for you. To know more about UMI, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific need.
UMI Performance warrants all UMI Performance products for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase.
This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the two (2) year warranty period. It is not valid against defect resulting from, but not limited to:
Misuse and/or abuse, neglect or accident.
Exceeding the item(s) design limits.
Improper installation.
Acts of God, including lightning, floods, earthquakes, fire or high winds.
Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment.
This warranty is valid for the original purchaser of the UMI Product. Warranty is not transferable or valid for second ownership.
This warranty shall be considered void if the warranted product is in any way altered, adjusted, tampered with or defaced.
The two (2) year warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear (the gradual deterioration of an asset which results naturally from use and/or age, i.e. bearings, bushings, etc.).
Non UMI manufactured parts are not covered or valid under this UMI Performance warranty.
UMI Performance cannot guarantee compatibility or performance of its products with other components used in conjunction with UMI Performance products.
UMI Performance cannot assume responsibility for any damages to UMI Products nor for claims for personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of UMI Performance's products or the improper operation thereof or consequential damages arising from the products or use of the products
.UMI Performance two (2) year warranty excludes incidental charges incurred by the end user in the event of breakage (towing, labor, installation, etc.). By their very nature, competition suspension parts are continuously expected to exceed to their limits (either by race or road use). UMI suspension components are designed to withstand intense race conditions, although it is impossible to control the quality of installation or the varying conditions in which they are used.
This warranty supersedes all other warranties and may only be modified by statement in writing, signed by UMI Performance owners/principals.
All Warranties implied by law, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited to the warranty period herein and shall expire at the end of such period.
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