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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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I have a 1999 Z28 and I currently have a SLP torque arm siting in my house ready to go on my car. I want to put subframes conectors on also so I have desided to put them on together in one shot. Now I have already read the post on welded or bolt on's but i dont know which type is best. So I wanted to get some advice from some of the other members and which styles or companies people have liked or disliked. Thanks for your help.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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I'll be getting the weld-in UMI 3-point SFC's here in he next week or so.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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Hello,

If you have any questions regarding the SFC's please feel free to ask me and I am glad to help. We offer a large variety with many options including bolt in or weld ins as well as color options. Please take a look at the link below and feel free to contact me.

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

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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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When I got my subframe connectors I went with the SLP bolt on because they are already powder coated. I bolted them in, and then welded them in.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Almost all SFC you get are powdercoated. SLP is WAY overpriced. Go with UMI or BMR.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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now i looked at a lot of sites since i have posted that thread is there any major difference is results between the tublars and the 3 point connections sfc's
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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I used BMR tubular weld in SFC's. The only problem I had was the factory lower control arm front bolt was too short with the SFC's installed so I had to get new bolts that were longer. I would recommend these.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I was thinking about getting the 3-point weld-in SFC's, but now I'm thinking the 3-point bolt-in would be better. After I bolt them in, I could go get them welded.
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I run Kenny Brown Double Diamonds and they have been on the car for 7 years.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Had MAC SFC's on my 99 but went with BMR tubular this time. Good mod. Please post your results if installed.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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BMR Tubular. They look great, and are barely visible.

http://www.scottsrides.com/smr00tasubframe_install.html
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stay away from jegs brand sfc's they suck and dont fit right
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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got me some sphoon sfc and they welded in perfect. if u got some gappage use a jack to close the gap and then tack it and then when all tacked and u like it finish the welds. for front welds pull carpets back. no need to burn up carpet ****.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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I have the Jegs brand and they fit fine. Tuck up real nice as well. Got the bolt-ins and have them welded as well. They are really heavy though.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Going with 2-point UMI bolt-in. I'll have them welded in when I get my rear installed...no welders I know of around here that'd do something like that.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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I just did the UMI 3 point bolt in. Will weld later....





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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Hello,

If you have any questions regarding the SFC's please feel free to ask me and I am glad to help. We offer a large variety with many options including bolt in or weld ins as well as color options. Please take a look at the link below and feel free to contact me.

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

Thank you!
Ryan
Ryan,
UMI 3 point SFC looks a very well designed one. However, I do have one concern. The passenger side mounting plate seems to be short. It is welded to the half cut-out section of round bar. I think there will be lots of bending stress on the half round bar. If the mounting plates were extended all the way to the full round bar section. I think it will be much stronger. I am willing to try UMI SFC if UMI can offer me some kind of customized SFC. Thanks.
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