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Old 07-19-2005 | 02:05 AM
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I just put in the KBDD's today. The fit was pretty good and were pretty simple to install. My driveway isn't paved so usually when I'm driving down it there are all sorts of squeaks, creaks and rattles, went for the test drive tonight, not a sound. Car did feel a little tighter but it was kinda tough to tell just how much they helped from that short drive and after driving my dad's car which rides like a boat for a week.
Old 07-20-2005 | 09:07 AM
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Global West here.
Old 07-22-2005 | 10:12 AM
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Talking KBDD Welded here , NICE RIDE

Originally Posted by Batmobile-WS6
Well I just welded in the Kenny Brown Double Diamonds and I can tell a big difference. The car feels totally different. Just driving through town the car feels tons stronger.

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Next weekend is the two day autoX event at Miller Park in Milwaukee. I'll be interested if some of the other WS6 owners will be able to tell cuz we switch cars etc all day.

Let us know if they do >>>>>>.......................................


The welding wasn't all that hard at all. They went in easy and in my opinion they were the strongest ones out on the market.

They are strong
Old 07-28-2005 | 07:40 PM
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KBDD here as well. Put them on with in months after picking the car up in 01. Car felt much tighter then, but today, I am very use to it. It will make the car ride a little rougher, especially with the SLP level 1 susp. I got to ride in a ws6 not long ago, and it did ride smoother compared to mine.

But for my vert, I would never use anything else but KB. Makes lifting the car in the middle much easier. No more going from point to point to lift it.
Old 07-30-2005 | 01:51 AM
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BMR here. I noticed an instant difference in ride and handling. Stiffened up the whole body for sure. Absolutely no rocking or creaking in the body any more. The verts are so fragile to begin with that the SFC should be standard equipment to make the car rigid.
Old 08-01-2005 | 08:06 AM
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KBDDs here, big difference, probably best mod that can be done for a 'vert. Don't waste time w/ bolt-ins, they'll help a little....... for a while...... until the bolts loosen slightly or the holes elongate....... then they are dead weight.
Old 08-01-2005 | 04:54 PM
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I have a 3rd gen and have alston weld ins - WOW really helped here
Old 08-04-2005 | 01:48 PM
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I am planning to have KBDD SFCs installed under my 99 Firebird Vert. Can anyone recommend an experienced installer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex? I want to be sure the job is done correctly. Also, any recommendations on where to purchase them locally would be appreciated. Thanks!
Old 08-06-2005 | 12:04 PM
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Still interested in your recommendations to locate an experienced SFC installer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex?
This is the pretty lady they are going to go on and I want to make sure it is done correctly!

Any recommendations are much appreciated!
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Old 08-29-2006 | 12:13 PM
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I thought verts came with sfc's?
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Old 08-29-2006 | 07:53 PM
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BMR Weld-In's right here on a Pro-Kit car, sits up high and didn't take away ground clearance at all. REALLLLLLLLY stiffened up the ride and body roll when going into turns. After the huge trips I've done with my car, I could tell the difference as soon as they were put in.
Old 08-29-2006 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sunsetorangessls1
I thought verts came with sfc's?
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They come with an extra bracing underneath to help keep the chassis from flexing b/c there isn't a top. I had to cut mine out when installing my TDs dumped and honestly it felt like 4" paper after I got it out and probably weighed just as much
Old 09-06-2006 | 12:57 AM
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Kenny Brown is in recovery and won't be making anymore stuff until he fully recovers and gets back in the swing of things.

Honestly, I don't know where some of these people bought their's from recently cause the shop has been closed for awhile now.
On ebay, maybe?
Old 09-06-2006 | 05:50 PM
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How much would it run to have a shop weld them in? I have no clue how to do that but SFC are my next mod. My friend just got bolt-ins and says they're great. Could I get bolts-ons and just weld them later without a problem?
Old 09-07-2006 | 02:19 PM
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I've received quotes from $60 to $120. Prices will very depending on the welder's experience with subframes with the Fbody.
Old 09-07-2006 | 11:43 PM
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Where do I get sub frames for a vert? I know I need them badly I just recently put headers and a TH350 with 3000 stall in my car
Old 09-08-2006 | 01:12 PM
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Just look for subframes for your style fbody and then decide on tubular or boxed. Then see who makes them for the VERT (because the vert and hardtop/t-top versions ARE different). IF you want to get the "Diamond" style (the kind the connects the width of the undercarriage) contact the manufactuer to see if it will fit with your TH350, cause that will be an issue. If you decide on just the connection from the front to the rear frames ONLY, then your choice of transmission is not factored in.
Old 09-13-2006 | 07:49 PM
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Does the front to back help a lot too?
Old 09-14-2006 | 01:35 PM
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yes but my opinion is that the double diamond style is better.
Old 09-15-2006 | 12:59 PM
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Anyone know where you can buy SFCs without using a credit card (ie paypal or online check)?



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