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**Steve1968LS2** · #**161** 08-16-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean 69

I posted this same response on another forum, but I want to repeat here to give Steve his "prop's."

Steve has been a terrific customer, his install wasn't a typical one in that the frame rails and significant sheetmetal work had been done to the car previously, so there's been an amount of improvising. On top of that, we had problems getting the correct axles (twice now), and a few other non-ordinary things pop up that haven't in the past with any other projects. You know, the "what the heck is that all about, oh well, not a big deal to fix, but...." He's been super patient, and it's been a great learning experience for all involved. His car just gets better, and better every time work gets done on it, it's really looking terrific and should perform really well.

Mark

Thanks Mark, I guess I've doing this long enough that I worry if no little issues pop up during any sort of work.. lol

The car is going to be killer when done. All the parts just seem to be working together so well so far as far as fitment. I never get sick of looking at pics of your 3-link and now that everything (the DSE SFCs and the 3-link bracing) is coated it looks almost factory. Once we get it done and corner scale it the car should haul ass. Sure, the paint isn't perfect and some of the gaps are less than ideal, but it's filled with what I feel are some of the best performing parts out there and it should look nice enough to take to cruise night or a car show as well as perform good enough for the track.

Next week.. LS2 time

Mkelcy · #**162** 08-16-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Today we installed DSE subframe connectors.. was amazed how easy they were to install and how well they mated to the aftermarket subframe even though they are designed for a factory one.

Did you weld the DSE connectors to the 21st Century sub, or make it a bolt in deal?

**Steve1968LS2** · #**163** 08-16-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mkelcy

Did you weld the DSE connectors to the 21st Century sub, or make it a bolt in deal?

Welded.. it butted up right to the subframe like it was made for it. Also, it was the exact same width. I will post up a little pic later if I can, if not it will be in the story.

I should note that you could MAKE it a bolt in deal, but it would be easy to cut it free from the subframe if I should ever need to. Welding is also what DSE reccomends.

olds87 · #**164** 08-16-2006, 05:06 PM

Are you going to reapply paint to the sub frame connecters?

**Steve1968LS2** · #**165** 08-16-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by olds87

Are you going to reapply paint to the sub frame connecters?

We are going to shoot the subframe connectors and the tip of the subframe (where we welded) in the same undercoating stuff as the rest of the underside of the car.

Damn True · #**166** 08-16-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

We are going to shoot the subframe connectors and the tip of the subframe (where we welded) in the same undercoating stuff as the rest of the underside of the car.

What is that stuff anyway?

**Steve1968LS2** · #**167** 08-16-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Damn True

What is that stuff anyway?

It's made by a company called FUSOR.. it's stays sorta rubbery. The best part is that it adds very little weight to the car. Maybe 2-3 pounds.

They say it holds up pretty good, guess I will be have to judge that for myself.

http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1204#805

**Steve1968LS2** · #**168** 08-16-2006, 07:36 PM

This is the super cool stuff though.. stronger than welding..

http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1150&pid=5

Damn True · #**169** 08-16-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

It's made by a company called FUSOR.. it's stays sorta rubbery. The best part is that it adds very little weight to the car. Maybe 2-3 pounds.

They say it holds up pretty good, guess I will be have to judge that for myself.

http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1204#805

Was it on the car when you bought it? Just wondering how it might hold up near exhaust stuff.

I recently went and spoke with a local line-x dealer and he thought the line-x would melt if it were within 6" of the pipes/muffler.

**Steve1968LS2** · #**170** 08-16-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Damn True

Was it on the car when you bought it? Just wondering how it might hold up near exhaust stuff.

I recently went and spoke with a local line-x dealer and he thought the line-x would melt if it were within 6" of the pipes/muffler.

No.. sloppy paint was just on there.. lol

Should hold up.. it's an OEM quality stuff. I guess time will tell

I thought Line-X would hold up great, I thought lots of guys ran it. I just didn't like all the weight it added.