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Old 05-20-2008, 03:52 PM
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I'm going to answer these questions for people wondering about the AME C6 subframe.

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Originally Posted by tyoneal View Post
Seems to me the items that stand out the most are:

Regular Sway Bars-Type?, Size?, Adjustable Yes/No?
Conventional sway bar, 7/8" (rate is actually more important...), non adjustable.

Splined Sway Bars (What kind and size, solid or hollow? Is there a choice in size?)
Not available. We have difficulty justifying to cost.

Rack and Pinion Steering (Except most don't mention the available ratios for them) Some Racks are mounted BELOW the frame for lower cg, however does that put your Rack in such a location where debris will hit it?
R&P is tucked close to the engine. 15:1 and 20:1 available. 15:1 racks have modified torsion bars and spool valves.

Weight vs standard subframe for each one
Fully assembled frame (with 14" brakes) is 40lbs lighter than stock frame w/ drum brakes & PS.

How much adjustability there is in setting the Caster/Camber etc for each one frame?
LOTS. More than you'll need.

Price
$5950 w/o brakes. $2945 bare.

Maximum Wheel and Tire width WITHOUT rubbing!
275mm on 10" rim. Always double check, section width specs can vary.

All have coil-over springs. What are the spring rates they use and what type of ride/purpose are they trying to achieve? (I know it depends on the weight of the engine, however that in mind aren't they still chosen for a specific type of ride?)
550lbs/in. Ride is firm, but not harsh. If you've driven an M3, it's similar to that. This spring rate is optimal for those running an aluminum LS engine.

Double adjustable shocks
Available. Not recommended unless if you know how to adjust them. Be honest. Single adjustables have our own engineered valving.
Do you need custom headers for the frame or will standard one work?$$$
We stock custom-made headers specifically for this subframe. Very high quality.


Do you use Standard Metal Body Bushings or the Low metal body bushings to help lower cg? If you use the lower does it mess anything else up regarding fitment of the rest of the parts?
Lowered bushings. No headaches required.

What Test have been run on these frames vs. the standard frame with Hochkis Arms, sway bars etc. Was there a difference? if so, how much, and why? Is the % in change worth the extra price of the new frame?
While some performance metrics can be quantified, others cannot. This makes it difficult to answer.
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