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Old 07-01-2006, 05:39 PM
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I began to notice t-top rattle and more general noise after installing my SFC's...I thought they were supposed to reduce or prevent this from happening. Anyone else come across this??
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I noticed a lot more impact harshness and rougher ride after installing mine.
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That's weird, I noticed less rattles after my SFC install. What subframe connectors did you get, bolt-in or weld, box, 3-point, tubular?
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The noises and rattles shouldn't be worse after SFC's are installed. Obviously the ride will be a little harsher since the car is more rigid.

Does your car seem to handle better on curves and at the track?
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I have the bolt-on UMI tubulars...

I havent been out to the track but the car does handle better through the little curves here in west tx...

Yeah I had almost NO t-top rattle before the install but now have a little bit after...the car does seem a bit harsh now and the bumps in roads are now noticable...thats cuz I've put less than 1k miles since...I'd just hate for it to get even worse...
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
I noticed a lot more impact harshness and rougher ride after installing mine.
Same thing here. It's because our suspension is actually working instead of the F-body flexing and twisting. I did notice other small odd noises (polyurethane bushings) but zero squeaks from T-tops. I put my weld in SFC ASAP when the car was new maybe that's why?




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