Hotchkis Chassis Max Handle bar quesion

[TheJDMan]

Does anyone know if the Hotchkis Chassis Max Handle Bars will work with a DSE subframe installed on a 68 Camaro? I suspect they will but I'm just not certian.

[David Pozzi]

I seriously doubt it.

[6carmello8]

Originally Posted by TheJDMan

Does anyone know if the Hotchkis Chassis Max Handle Bars will work with a DSE subframe installed on a 68 Camaro? I suspect they will but I'm just not certian.

I'm guessing they won't do much, if anything but to add weight with a DSE subframe since it's already one of the stiffest out there.

[Vegas69]

I agree, the DSE sub doesn't need stiffening. The subframe to body could use another brace. I've seen and felt cowl shake racing my car over the past few years. If I ever build another, it will have down bars from the sub to the firewall.

[redfire69]

I think the handle bars do tie to the firewall, but they are probably overkill. Maybe just a set of down bars from Alston, etc?

[skatinjay27]

bars like that do wonders on 2nd gens... i think they would help greatly since it doesn't matter how stiff the dse frame is as its meant to triangulate the firewall/cowl to the frame. the real question is whether it will even work together since one of the mounting point is the control arm bolt and they were designed for factory frame cars. i dont think the pick-up points for the control arms on the dse frame are in the same location as stock frame

[SLO_Z28]

They definitely work! I would have a set made to fit your subframe, shouldn't be too expensive as its a relatively simple part.