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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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like it says what SFC ar the best if other please specify
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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I plan on getting me a set of UMI SFC.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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just put on a set of UMI bolt-on sfc's. so far so good. Easy to install too.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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What ever you get, get the weld on type, lot said about the bolt on type that isn't good.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mvonada
What ever you get, get the weld on type, lot said about the bolt on type that isn't good.
wouldn't the bolt ons be the best choice??...

i'd like the peace of mind knowing there's no bolts to come loose.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
wouldn't the bolt ons be the best choice??...

i'd like the peace of mind knowing there's no bolts to come loose.
is it just me, or does it sound like you contradicted yourself. Wouldn't weld on's give you peace of mind, being they have no bolts?
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Ive got a set of UMI 2 point boxed weld-ins that need to be installed. Great price, great quality and Ive heard nothing but great things about UMI suspension components.

I honestly dont think there's an "outright" best in talking about subframes. Especially when you might be comparing 3 points vs 2 points, weld ins vs bolt ins or tubular vs boxed. All of them do the job just fine, its mainly personal preferance.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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wouldn't the bolt ons be the best choice??...

i'd like the peace of mind knowing there's no bolts to come loose.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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I have LG no complaints
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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I would say the UMI 3 points would be the ones I would get. Like said before there is really no best when it comes to them. Although 3 points would be the strongest. As for bolt-in or weld-in. The weld-ins are only as good as the welds. Think of this also the whole front subframe of the car is bolted in, so bolts can't be to bad. If you know a good welder get the weld-ins.

Also you have a vert so that is going to be an issue. Some companys SFC's only fit coupes so check that out before you buy them.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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I have BMR Boxed, They're Great!
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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I'm going with LG when I finally do get some.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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i have bolt on 3point and none of the nuts have come loose. just put red locktite. plus you can always have them welded on and bolted if you want double protection. when i was searching for what ones i wanted, i heard alot of people say stay away from bolt ons just because they THOUGHT the bolts would back out and come loose. But like stated above, the car already has alot of bolts holding it together...
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Well, I have UMIs. Nuff said.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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I have a set of SLP weld-in's just sitting around. As soon as I get back from college for the summer, Speed Inc. will be welding them in, I can't wait. Oh and, excellent quality on the SLP, they are really nice.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mailman2000
I have LG no complaints
I bought a set of the LG subframe connectors and their 3 point shock tower brace.

I installed the shock tower brace, no problem. The SFCs were another story, however. Long story short, they just didn't fit correctly. At first, I thought it was just a case of a little filing and fitting, as cars have production tolerances. But the more I filed to fit the rear rocker area, the more it threw off the front frame to connector alignment. Also, they almost pinched the fuel line harness to the floorboard.

I messed with them for a few weeks, then gave up, and I installed Kenny Browns instead....
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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BMR Boxed here. Have had them on the car since 01. No problems and they serve their purpose.
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