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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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They seem like a really good mod, how come they didn't come equiped from the factory? What's the advantage of having two seperate subframes?
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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cost is prolly the only reason they are not OEM
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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^ That's all I can think of also. GM could have made a whole bunch of "upgraded" parts for our cars, but that would have driven their MSRP's up a bunch too. So they make "cheap" parts to keep the factory costs down, and if the consumer wants beefier parts, then they can make the choice to spend more for the parts.

But yes, SFC's seem to be Mod #1 when it comes to FBodies. Everyone wants power adders first, but everyone realizes SFC's should be the first thing to get.
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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I still have to get a set for mine...
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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also note if gm had installed them, then they would have to crash test them..
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