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John510 06-28-2012 12:34 AM

Which subframe connectors?
 
Decided not to use my DSE connectors since my floor is already undercoated and my Dynamat in. Will be too much of a PITA to install them now.

Looking for some bolt ins. Which brand is the best? Any real works experience?

Jay Hilliard 06-28-2012 07:30 AM

Hotchkis or Global West are about your only choices that I know of. But with those you still have to weld on to back of rear frame well near leaf mount.

Blake Foster 06-28-2012 10:01 AM

I wouldnt bother with any bolt in subframe. your car is too nice and too finished. JMHO

John510 06-28-2012 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer69 (Post 421889)
I wouldnt bother with any bolt in subframe. your car is too nice and too finished. JMHO

My car will have around 550rwhp. Wont it mess up the car without them on?

Vortech404 06-28-2012 12:46 PM

I think Blake means he would take the effort to install weld ins
and not bother with bolt in. Your car looks great take the weekend
to finish it right.

Later
John

Rybar 06-28-2012 01:02 PM

I've got Global West you may want to look at them.

SLO_Z28 06-29-2012 07:27 AM

I would go weld in. If you have your heart set on not welding then BMR has a good option.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMR-SFC005H/

bret 06-29-2012 09:34 AM

As an alternative...the TigerCage offers even more structural impovement than a subframe connector. http://www.ridetech.com/store/tigercage/

We ran Velocity and the 48 Hour Camaro without subframe connectors. Both cars had over 600hp and 600lb/ft of torque. Both were driven...well, quite hard. No cracking, no panel misalignment. Both cars felt solid and stable, and stayed that way after considerable hard use.
Yes, the TigerCage is considerably more money than a set of subframe connectors, but you also get the added benefit of additional crash protection. Its not ugly either. And it can be bolted in a finished car in a few hours.

6D9 Matt 07-12-2012 01:46 PM

I went with Hotchkis SFC's... very nice pieces. :thumbsup:

MCB Matt 07-12-2012 03:04 PM

Come on John!! Lol

Hotchkis! I should have a set on the shelf for you to pickup.

Just call Kim and if we are out she will get you a set, they are very nice pieces and some guys weld them to the sub and some just bolt them...

Matt


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