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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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Im in the process of shopping for some SFC's and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on what brand/style? Also, is there a noticable difference between weld on and bolt on? Thanks alot all!
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Get the weld in type only IMO, they're much better when done properly.
As for which ones, BMRs are popular but any good weld in will be better than none at all. I prefer the straight 2 point ones over the triangulated DDs (double diamonds) personally.

If anyone knows which are the lightest SFCs (obviously NOT the SLP or KB DDs or similar) I'd be curious to know that as well.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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i got the BMR boxed welded in....guessing 10lbs. each.
i drive over speed bumps alot and thats where i feal a real diff.
cars doesnt flex. feals solid....but put in BMR LCA at the same time....!!!
its easyer done at the same time!
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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I've got the BMR tubular sfc's. They're very nice and don't sacrafice any ground clearance.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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If installed correctly bolt-on's work just fine, either SLP or Don Goetz would be a good choice. BTW, this would be better off in the Handling & Braking section.

Al
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Post in the Handling and Braking Section.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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sorry, any way to move my post?
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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I put SLP bolt ons on my can and it was huge difference in how the car felt. It feels like one solid piece now
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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
If installed correctly bolt-on's work just fine, either SLP or Don Goetz would be a good choice. BTW, this would be better off in the Handling & Braking section.

Al
did you post at slp board?
didnt you get a prowler?
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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I put in the KBDD's on my vert SS, and the difference was night and day. But, for a T-top or hard top car, I don't think you'd need the diamonds (although they would be stiffer).
Either way, I'd have a shop you trust weld them on. I never liked the idea of bolt-on SFC's.
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Originally Posted by 4mula
did you post at slp board?
didnt you get a prowler?

Yes to both questions, It didn't take long to know I made a mistake in buying the Prowler but as you can see in my sig I'm back.
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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i got kbdd on my ht. fit perfect, hidden as well as one could
ask for. work great..(even my welder was impressed.)
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Anybody make a set? The thought has crossed my mind about making some like the BMR ones.
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i got the ones off of ebay and they fit great and they are cheap too
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