Subframes on a vert?

BlackBadGT

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Are the underbodies on the convertable GT's the same as the coupes? I pull a wheel on my launches, and it is most likely to chassis twist. I would like to add some rigidity before i damage the car. I was eyeing the steeda full length subframe connectors. http://steeda.com/store/-catalog/FullLengthSFC.htm Will they fit my 2000 GT vert? Anyone else have any other SFC reccomendations?

 

00BlackBeautyGT

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Maximum Motorsports. Period. I have a 2000 Vert like you and MM is what I have. One of the best mod I've done so far.

Check this thread out -

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=417436

 

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Subframes

I have KB on my 2000 'vert and am well pleased with them. The car came with subframe connectors from the factory but they were really cheesey. I noticed a nice improvment in the way the car feels when driving. I also recommend strut tower braces for anybody with a convertible.

 

BlackBadGT

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00BlackBeautyGT said:

Maximum Motorsports. Period. I have a 2000 Vert like you and MM is what I have. One of the best mod I've done so far.

Check this thread out -

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=417436

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Where did you get your MM subframes?

 

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kennym01

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I will be going with maximum motor sports as well for my 01' vert...$79.00 for steel/$109.00 for powder coated black...

 

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kennym01 said:

I will be going with maximum motor sports as well for my 01' vert...$79.00 for steel/$109.00 for powder coated black...

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Those price are for standard right? Why don't you go with the full length Subframe?

http://maximummotorsports.com/sfc.asp

 

Bone Racing

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full lengths or nothing

 

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Full Length Subframe Connectors

Bone Racing said:

full lengths or nothing

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I recently had Steeda full length subframe connectors welded to my 2001 GT Vert. It really strengthened the underbody. When I hit potholes now, my interior doesn't rattle. I plan to install a Steeda strut tower brace next week. I may then order the Steeda 4-point rollbar.

 

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'03 'vert -- I went with Kenny Brown subframes and jacking rails so I could also use their diagonal braces (can't remember the trade name) which connect and triangulate the subs with the jacking rails. Noticable stiffness improvement, plus I can now put a jack under the car just about any place that's convenient. Maybe overkill for a pure street car, but better over than under in my book

 

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I am getting ready to install my full length subs. They are MM and I think the sfc's are the same on my model for coupe and vert. Call them up to make sure.

 

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01SLVRGT

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Maximum Motorsports Full lengths

 

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where did you guys go to get them installed? also, how much installation set you back. This is one mod I've wanted to do for some time, but have never gotten around to it...

 

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01SLVRGT said:

Maximum Motorsports Full lengths

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I agree Maximum Motorsports Full length

 

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kennym01

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CottonBurnerz said:

Those price are for standard right? Why don't you go with the full length Subframe?

http://maximummotorsports.com/sfc.asp

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My mistake, $119.00-$149.00 for full length subs. I will be going with full length for sure. Otherwise why bother...

 

brian98gt

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[QUOTE='03Vert]'03 'vert -- I went with Kenny Brown subframes and jacking rails so I could also use their diagonal braces (can't remember the trade name) which connect and triangulate the subs with the jacking rails. Noticable stiffness improvement, plus I can now put a jack under the car just about any place that's convenient. Maybe overkill for a pure street car, but better over than under in my book [/QUOTE]

i have the kb super subs and i was thinking about the jacking rails and extreme matrix cross brace. i had the subs welded in, but i'm not sure if the jacking rails and cross brace could just be bolted till i find someone to weld for me. did u have them welded? or can you bolt them for now and have them welded later?

 

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I have Kenny Brown Super Subs as well...I think Subframes are good investments irregardless of whom they are made by. Get'em.

 

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I've got M&M full - lengths. No matter which brand you get, get the full-length versions. You'll still get flex with the shorter ones.

 

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[[I have the kb super subs and i was thinking about the jacking rails and extreme matrix cross brace. i had the subs welded in, but i'm not sure if the jacking rails and cross brace could just be bolted till i find someone to weld for me. did u have them welded? or can you bolt them for now and have them welded later?]]

I had mine welded at the same time when the subs went in. Not sure about whether bolting is reasonably feasible, but let's put it this way: I wouldn't bolt them in, as there's a lot of floorpan to be spanned/supported, and I'd want to make sure the load is well spread out over several welds rather than concentrated at a couple bolts.

 

brian98gt

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[QUOTE='03Vert][[I have the kb super subs and i was thinking about the jacking rails and extreme matrix cross brace. i had the subs welded in, but i'm not sure if the jacking rails and cross brace could just be bolted till i find someone to weld for me. did u have them welded? or can you bolt them for now and have them welded later?]]

I had mine welded at the same time when the subs went in. Not sure about whether bolting is reasonably feasible, but let's put it this way: I wouldn't bolt them in, as there's a lot of floorpan to be spanned/supported, and I'd want to make sure the load is well spread out over several welds rather than concentrated at a couple bolts.[/QUOTE]

thanks, i guess i'll just wait till i find someone that can weld before i get the other components.

 

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Xanax said:

I agree Maximum Motorsports Full length

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