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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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I am about ready to buy subframe connectors for my 01 formula any ideas on brands and what style?
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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It really depends on how your car will be driven/how much power you will be making. I think, for the money the Spohn tubular subframes are a great choice. They are strong, and will work well when racing with slicks.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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I recomend the 3 point SFC's

umi and KB make good 3 points

and umi is a sponsor -->
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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My car is stock now but i plan on getin a 3500 stall and a few other light mods. and it will be a daily driver
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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For your application, there is no need for extra heavy duty and expensive connectors. Theoretically, their purpose is very simple: to connect the front and rear subframes and prevent the body from twisting and working loose; whether from normal driving or from torque-twisting launches. Even if you are not going to race the car, subframe connectors are a great idea to prevent chassis loosening, and keep the car's doors from not shutting right, t-tops not fitting, etc.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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So what do you think would be a relatively priced SFC for me
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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SLP makes a nice set of sub frame connectors
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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I've got the BMR Tubular weld in's and am very happy with them. They make a big difference in how the car feels and handles!
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Originally Posted by 00Z28SS
Even if you are not going to race the car, subframe connectors are a great idea to prevent chassis loosening, and keep the car's doors from not shutting right, t-tops not fitting, etc.
I wish they stopped that along with the 1/4 pannel dimples, but unfortunatley they dont. They do make the car stiffer, but if I could do it all over again I woulda skipped the subframes and went straight for a 6 point.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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ive noticed that BMR's seems to be cheaper comparing to company websites , about 30-40 dollars less than others. anyone know why this is?
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I myself just ordered a set of UMI boxed SFC's. They were only 139 bucks. I really wanted their 3 point SFC's. They are sweet. They were a little out of my price range right now.

I will be buying all of my chassis and suspension from UMI.
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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I went with the BMR tubular's which is prolly what you should go with, because the boxed design you lose some ground clearance. BMR's shop is like a 20 minute drive from my dads house which i go to all the time. Im happy with mine.
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We offer a large variety of options and I will be glad to help if needed.

http://www.umiperformance.com/Search...?CategoryID=42

Hope this helps!
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umi has soom good products i might go with them as well...i was thinking about bmr but umi looks kool
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by steveo346
umi has soom good products i might go with them as well...i was thinking about bmr but umi looks kool

Thank you and I am glad to help if you have any questions.

Thanks,
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Thank you and I am glad to help if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Ryan
how much do your new 3 points weigh?
and your round connecters also?
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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The 3-Points weight in at 36 lbs a set while the 2-point tubulars are 24 lbs.

Hope that helps!
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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I have regular 2 point Boxed UMIs.... they look good and feel great
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UMI 3 points, feels like they really stiffened up the car, in my case they stopped all the squeaks, and made the car feel more like one piece
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i have a 2001 convertible trans am. what do think would work best. price does not matter i'm just looking for the highest QUALITY!!! kenny brown, umi, bmr, global west, lg motorsports?
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