Cheap Subframes=Bad?

Mustangbelle306 · 11-11-2002, 10:27 AM

Has anyone used products from Slot Car Racing or R & D Performance, mainly subframes??? I see their SFCs on Ebay for $20-$40, and although I don't want to skimp on such a critical part of chassis stiffening, how BAD can you screw up when designing a steel tube???

Here are some links for the items:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872143650

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872277028

Anyone?

Thanks, Belle

drudis · 11-11-2002, 01:58 PM

The subframe connectors are "ok". They are similar to all the other ones out there. You are basically paying for the "pre-bent" metal. Otherwise, go make your own.
IMOHO, sure, I'd get them.

Mustangbelle306 · 11-11-2002, 05:42 PM

Thanks Daris, I figured they were pretty much all the same.

The only factors I could really imagine would be an issue is the thickness of the sfc wall...but on a daily driver that isn't seeing extra risk for chassis flex, I don't think it should be a big deal. Also, I'm more worried about getting a good weld job done than the subframe itself *groan* Maybe a welder should be on my list to Santa!

Thanks for the help

Belle

blue00gt · 11-14-2002, 04:23 PM

If the bend in them isn't exactly right so that they butt up flush against your unibody rails, you may have to heat and bend them a little to get them to fit right. I had to do this with the subframes I put on my '79 and it really wasn't a big deal. The only other issue I would see is if they have the cross pieces that support the floor where the seats bolt in. The floor on some of my Foxes tore there before, so I think they are a good feature.

11-11-2002, 10:27 AM	#1
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Cheap Subframes=Bad? Has anyone used products from Slot Car Racing or R & D Performance, mainly subframes??? I see their SFCs on Ebay for $20-$40, and although I don't want to skimp on such a critical part of chassis stiffening, how BAD can you screw up when designing a steel tube??? Here are some links for the items: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872143650 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872277028 Anyone? Thanks, Belle

11-11-2002, 01:58 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	The subframe connectors are "ok". They are similar to all the other ones out there. You are basically paying for the "pre-bent" metal. Otherwise, go make your own. IMOHO, sure, I'd get them. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

11-14-2002, 04:23 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	If the bend in them isn't exactly right so that they butt up flush against your unibody rails, you may have to heat and bend them a little to get them to fit right. I had to do this with the subframes I put on my '79 and it really wasn't a big deal. The only other issue I would see is if they have the cross pieces that support the floor where the seats bolt in. The floor on some of my Foxes tore there before, so I think they are a good feature. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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11-11-2002, 05:42 PM	#3
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Thanks Daris, I figured they were pretty much all the same. The only factors I could really imagine would be an issue is the thickness of the sfc wall...but on a daily driver that isn't seeing extra risk for chassis flex, I don't think it should be a big deal. Also, I'm more worried about getting a good weld job done than the subframe itself groan Maybe a welder should be on my list to Santa! Thanks for the help Belle