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Default Subframe Connectors What do you have??
What is the best subframe connectors for our cars. Hardtops.
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Old 12-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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I'm goin with UMI
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Not sure about hardtops, but I'm running the UMI 2 point bolt on SFC's and they def made a noticeable difference. Great quality and pricing as well. I plan on welding them in at some point.
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im goin to use bmr the boxed ones look real stiff
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Yeah, I've been looking at alot of them. Is there an advantage to the spider web looking connectors? (UMI, SLP, Double Diamond, Kenny Brown) I already havea tunnel mount tq arm in the center that uses the old brace bolt holes.
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Running the SLP double diamonds. If running a torque arm like that I would run the SLPs, it helps stiffen that area up.
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UMI 3 point SFC's, get the bolt in drive it around to make sure that nothing interferes than have them welded
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Tubular BMRs
very nice,easy instal.
i am sure the other are as well
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Originally Posted by SpeedDensityZ
Yeah, I've been looking at alot of them. Is there an advantage to the spider web looking connectors? (UMI, SLP, Double Diamond, Kenny Brown) I already havea tunnel mount tq arm in the center that uses the old brace bolt holes.
By spider web do you mean the 3 point style that connect not only the front and rear but the middle as well?
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http://www.umiperformance.com/2003?category_id=129

This is one style of the web I would recommend
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
By spider web do you mean the 3 point style that connect not only the front and rear but the middle as well?

Yep, the correct name escaped me at the moment.
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i dont really have an opinion on brand, tho this is something i plan on getting in the future so any advice for me would be great too, ive heard weld on, not bolt on is the way to go??
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I run bolt-in UMI tubulars and they are awesome. Can't see them from the side of the car which is why I went with tubular over boxed.
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Originally Posted by 1badzee
i'm goin with umi
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I'm running BMR boxed and like them. UMI or BMR you can't go wrong.
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im t-top but running Weld-in BMR boxed.
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should hardtop cars even bother with SFC's??
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Yes^^^^^ Im running BMR tubular weld in hardtop connectors. Cant see them unless you start looking under the car.
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Originally Posted by Bad_tx_Z28
should hardtop cars even bother with SFC's??
Any unabodied car will benifit from SF connectors, HT or TT, HTs have a stronger roof construction, but the car is still a unabody.

I bought the BMR Tubulars & they are indeed very strong & nicely built, cheap in price too.
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Yes^^^^^ Im running BMR tubular weld in hardtop connectors. Cant see them unless you start looking under the car.
There sweet ain't they
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