Subframe connectors question?

95Vert · Oct 7, 2006

I posted this question in another thread but I don't want to hijack so I'll start this one.

Are there any drawbacks to heating up the subs to mold them with the contour of the under body? I mean, cause I have clearance issues and I can't give up any room down there. Check out this pic from BensCobra:

1slow95 · Oct 7, 2006

Maybe it's just the angle, but it looks like the exhaust is lower than the subframe connectors.

mo_dingo · Oct 7, 2006

Heating up the metal will spread out the molecules in the connectors and make the metal more flexible IMO. I would not do it.
Scott

bimmertech · Oct 7, 2006

mo_dingo said:
Heating up the metal will spread out the molecules in the connectors and make the metal more flexible IMO. I would not do it.
Scott

:Word:

if you are worried about ground clearance, open up your wallet and find someone to do through-the-floor connectors.

The Green GT · Oct 7, 2006

thats why I dont have subframes. That plus im getting side exhaust.

My car already scrapes everywhere. I wouldnt doubt if they would get torn off.

GRGT1994 · Oct 8, 2006

I think some minor modification to SF connectors is normal to make em fit right.

BadAndy · Oct 9, 2006

this is why i still have stock springs

95Vert · Oct 9, 2006

The molecules would spread out more, but it's still going to be pretty sturdy. I mean, it pretty thick squared tubing.

ProKiller · Oct 10, 2006

i can't imagine it would do that much. they are welded in right?

i mean the SFC are what at most an inch thick. your rocker panels are deeper than that.

gcomfx.com · Oct 10, 2006

BadAndy said:
this is why i still have stock springs

I did too. Roads here suck. I finally got tired of EVERYONE telling me to lower the car. Put uncut drag launch springs on the car. Now when a punk makes a comment about lowering the car. I reply "it has drag springs on it."

They usually reply.... oh, then that's okay.

True 5.0 · Oct 15, 2006

ProKiller said:
i can't imagine it would do that much. they are welded in right?

i mean the SFC are what at most an inch thick. your rocker panels are deeper than that.

I totally agree. I have a set of Super Subs and they are no where near the bottom line of the car.

FlyBy763 · Oct 15, 2006

My Steeda subframes definately seem like they fit tighter to the body than that...

95Vert · Oct 16, 2006

how much were they, flyby?

FlyBy763 · Oct 16, 2006

150 for the ones that will rust
175 for the ones that wont

www.steeda.com

95Vert · Oct 16, 2006

no rust +$25 = worth it.

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