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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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I'm looking to buying subframe connectors for my 02 firehawk...just wanted some feedback.....oh yea also looking to buying a tq converter....am i daily driver.....feedback on what works or what u think works
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Get some UMI weld-in subframe connectors and a converter in the 3600 range
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Definitely do weld-in subframe connectors... HUGE DIFFERENCE. I have the BMR weld-ins on my Firehawk.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Z28/2002
Get some UMI weld-in subframe connectors and a converter in the 3600 range
I agree with what he said. My UMI weld-in SFCs work great.

As far as a converter, that will sort of depend on what you think you can deal with as far as the car being a DD.

I have a 3400 stall and 3.73 gears. Mine works fine for me. I drive it in Atlanta stop and go traffic every day and its fine for me. I think I actually could have gone a little bigger and still been fine with my setup. Some other people may be a little annoyed with stop and go traffic and a stall of this size after a while.

I really think its all about personal preference IMO. A 3200-3600 stall for ME is fine for a daily driver.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Just did what your planning...BMR SFC weld ins and Fuddle 3,600 stall converter. SFC are a must no matter what you plan on doing. Dont forget a trans cooler, well worth the money.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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i'm real happy with my kenny brown weld ins.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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I bought the SLP bolt ons b/c they came powder coated, and then welded them in.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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The Kenny browns were badass on my A4!!! That ****** was stiff as hell, lift one corner and you could damned near get three wheels off the ground!!!
Now, i have to get another set for my SS.
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Happy with UMI bolt in DD SFCs.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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UMI? Never heard of em, they new? Oh now I remember I see their crap on E-Bay all the time.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SScott
UMI? Never heard of em, they new? Oh now I remember I see their crap on E-Bay all the time.



I can see how you wouldn't know about them, I mean they are only a sponsor and make some of the best suspension parts there is.
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UMI all the way, went with thier 3pt bolt ins and couldnt be happier, you can get them in a variety of colors and CS is great.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I've got Don Goetz SFC's on my 30th Anv. SS Vert. Had them done in hugger orange to match stripes and badges. Excellent workmanship and easy install.....bolt on's.
Click on this link and scroll down to my post with photos.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/convertible-vehicles/692400-subframe-conectors.html
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by waldershrek


I can see how you wouldn't know about them, I mean they are only a sponsor and make some of the best suspension parts there is.
Yee Hawww
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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UMI we are still waiting for the SFC for our verts!!!!! I have tried emailing them with no response.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Anybody have the Competition Engineering Sub frame Connectors?? How do You like them?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Judge Smales
UMI we are still waiting for the SFC for our verts!!!!! I have tried emailing them with no response.
what a bunch of no wonder I've never heard of them
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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in general, how much do SFC cost for a T/A?
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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Depends on who makes them and what kind you're getting. Tubular, boxed, bolt in weld in etc.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Get the Kenny Brown Double Diamond Sub-Frame Connectors!

When I ordered my WS.6....I went online and bought the Sub Frames before my car even got delivered! As soon as my car got into my hands, I went to have the sub-frames installed...and it was the best thing I ever did. 80,000 miles later....my T-Tops havent leaked one bit! and my car handles like its on rails. Just make sure you take it to a welding place that knows what there doing!
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