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11-14-2004, 09:18 AM
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subframe connectors i'm buying SFCs, and trying to decide which to get.. please help out by answering a few questions!
i was thinking about buying BMR tubular SFCs. can anyone with them installed comment on how good they seem, after the installation?
also, i see SLP SFCs are a little better? since they are more like this: H rather than just | | .. will the SLP SFCs clear aftermarket exhausts ok? any other clearance issues with them? what about people that have them on, can they chime in with their opinions .. ?
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i was thinking about buying BMR tubular SFCs. can anyone with them installed comment on how good they seem, after the installation?
also, i see SLP SFCs are a little better? since they are more like this: H rather than just | | .. will the SLP SFCs clear aftermarket exhausts ok? any other clearance issues with them? what about people that have them on, can they chime in with their opinions .. ?
thanks.
11-14-2004, 09:36 AM
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I have the BMR Tubular Weld in SFC's. They work great & can't be seen from the side of the car. I chose them because of how well they tuck up. I did not want to have problems with speed bumps. There is no cross brace section so there is no problem w/exhaust clearance.
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11-14-2004, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
I have the BMR Tubular Weld in SFC's. They work great & can't be seen from the side of the car. I chose them because of how well they tuck up. I did not want to have problems with speed bumps. There is no cross brace section so there is no problem w/exhaust clearance.
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11-14-2004, 11:42 AM
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i wouldnt get slp...i wouldnt buy anything from them though
ive got the BMR boxed, and you dont lose any ground clearance...your exhaust and other things will hang lower than the SFCs...it was night and day after putting them on, deffinitely tightened up the whole car
ive got the BMR boxed, and you dont lose any ground clearance...your exhaust and other things will hang lower than the SFCs...it was night and day after putting them on, deffinitely tightened up the whole car
11-14-2004, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
I have the BMR Tubular Weld in SFC's. They work great & can't be seen from the side of the car. I chose them because of how well they tuck up. I did not want to have problems with speed bumps. There is no cross brace section so there is no problem w/exhaust clearance.
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11-14-2004, 08:24 PM
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After my research, if you want a tubular the best are the Global West 2 inch tubulars, G2s with V-braces, and Wolfe chromolys. Anyone one have insight into which would be best of those 3.
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11-16-2004, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ZR2877
I have had mine BMR tubulars for a couple months waiting on installation. I was wondering if you can jack the car up by putting the jack on the SFC or is it to dangerous.
11-17-2004, 03:21 PM
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After my research, if you want a tubular the best are the Global West 2 inch tubulars, G2s with V-braces, and Wolfe chromolys. Anyone one have insight into which would be best of those 3.
I bought the first set for my 93Z28 which I sold BTW, then bought the same setup for my 01SS.
I decided to get the G2's due to their beefiness, Hot Rod mag had an article a few months ago re: ls1 Do's & Don'ts, one of the Do's was to get the beefiest SFC's you can buy.
I took pics of them, the v-braces sit lower than the factory y-pipe, so my pipe hits WAY before the v-braces.
The actual SFC's are tucked in very nicely, I got them in red.
11-21-2004, 12:05 AM
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i ordered BMR's boxed version.. i'll post the results as soon as i get them welded
and also, that brings up another question.
does anyone know of a reputable shop to weld them in at? im in northern Jersey.. right by george washington bridge
and also, that brings up another question.
does anyone know of a reputable shop to weld them in at? im in northern Jersey.. right by george washington bridge
11-21-2004, 12:09 AM
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Firechicken2K: I got mine done at TTP [ http://www.ttperformance.net/ ] They're in Saddle Brook NJ [ Exit 60 off of I-80 ]
Call Matt at 973-340-4069 and set up an appointment
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Call Matt at 973-340-4069 and set up an appointment
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11-21-2004, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BlownGTX
Firechicken2K: I got mine done at TTP [ http://www.ttperformance.net/ ] They're in Saddle Brook NJ [ Exit 60 off of I-80 ]
Call Matt at 973-340-4069 and set up an appointment
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Call Matt at 973-340-4069 and set up an appointment
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how much did he charge you, if you don't mind me asking?
11-21-2004, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BlownGTX
$150 for the install.. I thought that was kinda steep until I saw the amount of work and expertise that's involved in welding!!
.. $150 for 4 welding points.. seems a bit excessive
11-21-2004, 12:33 AM
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yeah it is expensive.. I asked around other places and got quotes as low as $70 
.. But, I spent the extra bit so I'd have peace of mind knowing that the guys [ TTP ] won't do a half-assed job and screw up..
From the looks of it [because I just had it done yesterday] they did a very clean job
I'd say get it done right, esp. since it's a weld.. you really don't want someone goofing it up!!
.. But, I spent the extra bit so I'd have peace of mind knowing that the guys [ TTP ] won't do a half-assed job and screw up..From the looks of it [because I just had it done yesterday] they did a very clean job
I'd say get it done right, esp. since it's a weld.. you really don't want someone goofing it up!!
11-21-2004, 01:15 AM
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Getting a good weld isn't that hard with a good MIG machine, that means one that uses gas, not flux, and has a 200 amp or higher current rating. The important thing is that the weld areas are cleaned well first, and that the SFC's are fit up while the car has it's weight on it's wheels. So if you really want to get them put in right, check for these things, not the highest price paid.
11-21-2004, 01:23 AM
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Getting a good weld isn't that hard with a good MIG machine, that means one that uses gas, not flux, and has a 200 amp or higher current rating. The important thing is that the weld areas are cleaned well first, and that the SFC's are fit up while the car has it's weight on it's wheels. So if you really want to get them put in right, check for these things, not the highest price paid.
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