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Old 08-20-2007, 02:08 PM
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Hey everyone,

I have a 2001 Trans Am WS6. I'm looking to get a good set of subframe connectors for my car. I am going to be procharging it this winter, and I am just trying to get some small stuff out of the way.

Anyways.

As the title says, whats the best subframe connectors to get..
I know weld on is the way to go, but there about about 1001 different vendors out there.

Any suggestions / ideas would be great.

Thanks...
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BMR Boxed weld in's. I have them on my car and love the fit.
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I too have heard nothing but great stuff about BMR
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i got the tubular UMI's and they fit perfetc and look great, hug the car very well too!
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Umi boxed here, theyre great. Go boxed if you want stronger ones
Old 08-20-2007, 02:47 PM
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Hello,

We offer a nice selection that can be seen in the link below. If you have any questions regarding our product please ask.

http://www.umiperformance.com/produc...ategory_id=129

Thank you!
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i also are wondering about subframe connectors do the 3 point subframe connectors make a diffrence on the 2pt and are they worth the extra $$ and are tubular or boxed stronger
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Thanks for all the replies, went with the UMI boxed style connectors.

Thanks again for all the help

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Good Choice. I've got the boxed UMI's on my car and I really like them.
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UMI UMI UMI all the way!
Old 11-15-2007, 01:19 PM
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what about the J&M subframe connectors?
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Default Save $$$ Do what I did! SLP 3 points!!!

I bought SLP weld in ones. Then I made the plates where they bolt in. I don't wanna weld them cause if I ever need to remove them it's a bitch!!!! I painted them red and they are awesome. Firmed the ride right up! HUGE difference! Slp weld in sfc's are identical besides the bolt ins are $150 more with the hardware. Here's my pics.
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Originally Posted by mikenews
I bought SLP weld in ones. Then I made the plates where they bolt in. I don't wanna weld them cause if I ever need to remove them it's a bitch!!!! I painted them red and they are awesome. Firmed the ride right up! HUGE difference! Slp weld in sfc's are identical besides the bolt ins are $150 more with the hardware. Here's my pics.
i hope you have more that just that one bolt in the corners
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Glad you went with the UMI Subframe Connectors! I have used UMI for all of my suspension needs... UMI Panhard bar, UMI shock tower brace, UMI subframe connectors, and UMI torque arm. Looking to upgrade the trailing arms to boxed now to help with the wheel hop. Stuff ride for sure.

Once you get the suspension bug, its all down hill from there...
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I'm holding it up there with 2 sided tape. Yes I did use all the necessary hardware! I used to be a GM tech and I fabricated the brackets so I knew enough to use bolts! Lol
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s&w racecars best imo
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is it a big difference between the UMI boxed weld in and 3 point sfc? to me it seems the 3 point is more heavier as well as expensive
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Bearcatt, I love how everything is tied together on your car. Very nice!



I'm also another UMI guy. Their quality is top notch, prices are good and their service is awesome!
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isn't that the picture umi has on their site???


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