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Subframe connectors

Started by _QIKSLR_ , Feb 21 2006 11:47 AM

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#1 _QIKSLR_

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Posted 21 February 2006 - 11:47 AM

It seems that the guy that was selling them on ebay is back selling them again. I definatly need some chassis strengthening.

Basically the two options are the ebay subframe connectors or the Hadfeild bolt on kit.

From what I can gather the subframe connectors are a better option, but there is very limited info on ebay. Theres a couple of things I'm not sure about.

The plus side I can see is obviously weld in is superior to bolt on as the bolts can bend etc. Lighter weight which is a big plus, the CRS kit looks very heavy which is a worry.

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What i'm not sure about though is where does it go at the rear end? How does it connect and what to? Also the guy said that it involves cutting out parts of the floor pan. I have no problem with this, but will it raise the floor in places and make it un-even? Does anyone have pics of these fitted.

Also the CRS kit goes all the way up to engine bay and also has another crossmember up the rear end which I imagine would add more strength.

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#2 _355lxss_

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Posted 21 February 2006 - 12:29 PM

im getting this also done to my hatch. car should be going in soon so if you havent decided what to do by the time i get it back then i can stick up some before and after shots.

Dont know where the exactly where they connect on the rear but i was told that they basically slot them in thru the floor, so im assuming that there will be a bit sticking up?

Edited by 355lxss, 21 February 2006 - 12:30 PM.

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#3 LS1LX

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Posted 21 February 2006 - 08:46 PM

If I was going to put either in my car it would be the weld in rear kit. I wouldnt ever use a bolt in chassis kit, as bolts can and do stretch and the holes you drill for bolt to slot thru will open up, you also need to add tube sleeves to prevent crushing of the rails when you torque up the bolts.

The only thing I dont like about the rear weld in kit is I have made my fuel lines etc and you need to relocate them, not a biggy but a pain in the ass.

Unless your making big TQ, like a 383 stroker or your running slicks I wouldnt bother on the street.

It only twists when theres TQ and it hooks, if you get plenty of wheel spin you should be right in the chassis departement but not good in the winners department.