69 Camaro Subframe choices, DSE, Roadster, or Scott Mock
 

Well bit the bullet and picked up another 69 shell. Now that my 70 is almost done, I'm finally going to turn loose and build my dream 69 Camaro. But there are so many choices when it comes to subframes. Very familiar with DSE, Scott seems to build a damn nice piece also then the RS piece is a thing of beauty!! I'm leaning towards the RS unit. But anyone got any insight on all three?

Oh gosh, I'll get the popcorn ready.

thats how I feel!! Get a beer and some chips!!! They all seem to have there on little thing they do better, and then they all do the same thing good. Heck I dunno!!! Flip a coin I guess

I know, huh. If Stielow, who builds the fastest first gen camaro's on the planet, runs DSE that should tell something. Alot of other choices for sure. Just like tires, everyone has ones they love and hate.

Don't forget Speed Tech!

I personally think all of the choices you've given are good and you cannot go wrong with either one. Yes, Mark uses DSE, but what if he chose to use Scott Mock's or RS? Would DSE better any less better because Mark never ran it...no. Get my drift? Just my opinion. I will now crawl back into my hole. LOL!!:peepwall:

Agreee!!
 

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Tom
ONLY ONE THING TO ADD..... 315s CAN BE RUN WITH SCOTTS WITHOUT Mods to the fenders.. but all Great products..

I spent a good deal of time looking at all the major subframe designs, comparing prices and features and I ultimately decided on the DSE subframe. It is the only one on the market with hydroformed rails and it just looked more finished than some of the others. But there is really no bad choice out there. Any of the top name manufacturers make quality units and they are all in the same ball park price wise.

One word, RESALE.

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There is only 1 "Mark Stielow" and I believe kyle has a DSE subframe in his second gen. :lol:
I think it depends on how you are going to use the car, and the "drivers" abililties.

After the front of my car was broadsided at 50mph my subframe was only about 1/8" out of square. As soon as my insurance check arrived I had another on order. My car sees about 4-5k street miles a year and about one track event a month. Their subframe rides extremely well on the street, especially considering how capable it is on track.

I bought DSE long time a go and forget to mock up accesory drive with it. DSE sub cant take low mount / f-body / CTS-V style system without major hacking . Even Stielow noticed this and cut space for ac compressor and redesingn engine mount.

This is not a problem if you like 3k billet batman drives.. . I prefer more oem looks and low mount drive.

Decisions.. Decisions... I was also in the market for a subframe as well. Theres just so many out there and virtually all have their selling points. I came to the conclusion to these factors: Prices, quality, customer support and ease of replacement parts (off the shelf, no special order parts).

On another note..
I bought this last front sub frame along with the jig from a local fab/performance shop. The guy got rid of his business and moved overseas.

I really dig it. It has the OEM box tubing look to it, matched with tubular up front. It uses corvette c5 components. I cant remember what the castor is but its up there 10-13 degrees or so. Ready for LS motor, del-a-lum bushings, pretty bad ass if you ask me.

Havent really spent time on messing with it yet, but hell, if I get enough interest in these, I may start to fab these up and offer to those interested.

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps4c7339cb.jpg

John

John,That's an awesome looking sub frame there.It look's like you have a sub frame using C-4 componet's.:hello: