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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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Global West Sub Frame Connectors
What do you guys think of these? Are they good?

http://www.thunderracing.com/index.c...ategoryid=1138

I think my GF is getting these for me for Valentines day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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I love mine. They made a very noticeable difference in chassis rigidity, they are relatively lightweight, they will cause no loss in ground clearance, and they will not interfere with any aftermarket Y-pipes or longtubes. Just make sure you have a reputable place weld them in.

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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Yeah thats what I am worried about, there are a lot of rice shops around here, and there is no way I am going to them
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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I'd try and get a recommendation in your local forum. Also if you know of a reputable mustang shop, they can generally do the work too since the setups are similar. Good luck.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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GW SFC's here also. VERY nice pieces. High quality, excellent fit, and as Fulton1 said, they clear everything, and stiffen the chassis up big time. You won't be dissapointed.......... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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Very cool <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> I was going to go with a set of KBDDs, but chose not to because I want the extra room for LT headers, I heard KBDDs interfere with some headers, so I didn't want to take a chance, plus they weigh a lot more, thats the last thing I need with all 205lbs of me in the car already
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2002 Trans Am:
<strong> Global West Sub Frame Connectors
What do you guys think of these? Are they good?
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have them. I think they are great! They are EXTREMELY stout. They are made from 2" tubing while most of the competitors tubular SFC's are made from 1 5/8 or so. They tuck up perfectly and can only be seen if you stick your head under the car.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 01:07 AM
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Hmmm .. I was thinking of the KBDD, but since I have SLP LT headers, will I have any issues? And are the Global West SFCs significantly better than the BMRs, because of the thicker tubing? Thanks! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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