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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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I dont see why they wont. Somebody correct me if Im wrong but isnt the only difference between the HT and vert is the vert has sfc's from the factory and a x brace? Remove those and we have the same underside as a HT correct?
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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I didn't see any factory SFC's. All i saw was the factory X-brace. That's what i thought too honda hunter.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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I looked ath them all. These fit excellent and dont hit anything under the car or while driving (speed bump etc.)

http://www.globalwestsuspension.com/...?CategoryID=23
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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That's great, but my question here is can you put bolt-on SLP SFC's on a vert car?


BTW-I seriously think Global west makes some of the highest quality suspension pieces availible

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
That's great, but my question here is can you put bolt-on SLP SFC's on a vert car?


BTW-I seriously think Global west makes some of the highest quality suspension pieces availible
I dont think you can.

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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I thought i saw a guy on here running them. Weird...
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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I have Mac subframes on mine. They are two point welded and blend in with the car so you don't notice them (black powdercoated). The price is right too. No loss of precious ground clearance...
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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okay i didnt know slp makes scf for verts?well kennys are nice but very hard to find but i have a 6 point roll bar made a huge diffrence in respond and stiffness
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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the car is mine hat were rying to find sub frame connectors for. we had to remove that x-brace piece of crap to have my TSP Dual exhaust installed. so trying to find some that will fit but not affect my dual exhaust either.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GXPPOWER
the car is mine hat were rying to find sub frame connectors for. we had to remove that x-brace piece of crap to have my TSP Dual exhaust installed. so trying to find some that will fit but not affect my dual exhaust either.
Have you seen these pics






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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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are thoose off a hardtop or vert?and wat brand?
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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1997 convertible, Kenne Bell double diamond. Not my car. saw pics on another board.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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I thought Kenne Bell made superchargers? Are you sure it's not Kenny Brown Double Diamonds?
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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I have this odd feeling you knew what I was trying to say. thx
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Maybe i'm missing something here,

But from what i can tell, the underbody on a vert is NO different than a coupe car other than the weak factory X-brace? If this is true, why can't i take off the factory x-brace, and throw on the SLP DD's that are "coupe-style"?????
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Verts also have factory sfc.
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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if verts have factory sfc then whats the point of putting aftermarket ones on? and are the factory ones welded on? guess you have to cut them off? ill have to look under my car
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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Trust me, you want SFC's
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
Maybe i'm missing something here,

But from what i can tell, the underbody on a vert is NO different than a coupe car other than the weak factory X-brace? If this is true, why can't i take off the factory x-brace, and throw on the SLP DD's that are "coupe-style"?????
I have been wondering the same thing! What's different to stop me from bolting up a set. Just about everybody that sells them say they will not work on convertibles.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Judge Smales
I have been wondering the same thing! What's different to stop me from bolting up a set. Just about everybody that sells them say they will not work on convertibles.
The underside of our cars is just different enough that it requires a specific style sfc. And adding a set like BMR or Kenny Browns (if you can find them) weld-in style will make a big difference.
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