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Old 06-28-2012, 12:34 AM
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Default 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?
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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.
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I wouldnt bother with any bolt in subframe. your car is too nice and too finished. JMHO
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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?
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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.

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I've got Global West you may want to look at them.
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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/
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Old 06-29-2012, 09:34 AM
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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.
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I went with Hotchkis SFC's... very nice pieces.
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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...

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