Subframe connectors in convertible?

Rally · 03-02-2002, 02:18 AM

Subframe connectors help stiffen the frame on the car, and aid in suspension. Is this a correct supposition? If this is indeed the case, do they offer anything to a convertible, since convertibles already have much chassis stiffening due to the support for their roofless construction?

Lizard King · 03-02-2002, 09:55 AM

Dude... all the 99+ GTs have subframe connectors already. Discovered that 2 weeks ago when a buddy was "trying" to add some to his vert.

Rally · 03-03-2002, 02:34 AM

How about '97 converts? (I keep forgetting to post all the relevant info. sorry. I need to add a sig. to my posts...)

Rally · 03-05-2002, 03:59 AM

Does anyone know about subframe connectors possibly being stock on a '97 GT convertible?

GaryDawg · 03-05-2002, 06:54 PM

I had to put in subframe connectors on my '98 GT vert. The body was twisting too much and the passenger window kept going out of alignment. After I put in KB super subs with the complete matrix kit, the window has stayed aligned and the body doesn't "roll" from side to side as much when I turn corners... The matrix kit was almost too much as it has REALLY made the overall ride much stiffer. I am pretty certain that the '97 verts didn't come with subframes and do need them... I was told that eventually the verts body will "tear" with hard driving... I think the '97s came with a Strut Tower brace which the '98s did not... that's probably what you are thinking about... But then I am no pro...

Rally · 03-07-2002, 05:23 PM

I was planning on adding subframes to the body when I do my springs/shocks mod. $50 is worth it for the reported improvement it makes on the feel of the car.

Thanks for your info GaryDawg.

03-02-2002, 02:18 AM	#1
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	Subframe connectors in convertible? Subframe connectors help stiffen the frame on the car, and aid in suspension. Is this a correct supposition? If this is indeed the case, do they offer anything to a convertible, since convertibles already have much chassis stiffening due to the support for their roofless construction? __________________ __________________ '97 GT Convertible, 5-sp. K&N...Tri-ax...Steeda pullies...

03-02-2002, 09:55 AM	#2
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	Dude... all the 99+ GTs have subframe connectors already. Discovered that 2 weeks ago when a buddy was "trying" to add some to his vert. __________________ NEW CAR! - 2002 GT TrueBlue - Best Stock ET - 13.77 Old Lizard - 2000GT Electric Green - Best ET STOCK: 13.662 @ 100.2MPH

03-05-2002, 03:59 AM	#4
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	Does anyone know about subframe connectors possibly being stock on a '97 GT convertible? __________________ __________________ '97 GT Convertible, 5-sp. K&N...Tri-ax...Steeda pullies...

03-05-2002, 06:54 PM	#5
GaryDawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 202	I had to put in subframe connectors on my '98 GT vert. The body was twisting too much and the passenger window kept going out of alignment. After I put in KB super subs with the complete matrix kit, the window has stayed aligned and the body doesn't "roll" from side to side as much when I turn corners... The matrix kit was almost too much as it has REALLY made the overall ride much stiffer. I am pretty certain that the '97 verts didn't come with subframes and do need them... I was told that eventually the verts body will "tear" with hard driving... I think the '97s came with a Strut Tower brace which the '98s did not... that's probably what you are thinking about... But then I am no pro... Last edited by GaryDawg; 03-05-2002 at 07:03 PM..

03-07-2002, 05:23 PM	#6
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	I was planning on adding subframes to the body when I do my springs/shocks mod. $50 is worth it for the reported improvement it makes on the feel of the car. Thanks for your info GaryDawg. __________________ __________________ '97 GT Convertible, 5-sp. K&N...Tri-ax...Steeda pullies...

03-03-2002, 02:34 AM	#3
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	How about '97 converts? (I keep forgetting to post all the relevant info. sorry. I need to add a sig. to my posts...)

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