FMS. Driveshaft or Suspension.....

Chris_H · 01-05-2001, 09:22 PM

Well since I ended up having to cancel the order for the driveshaft, I got to thinking that maybe I don't need it right now. I am looking at upgrading my suspension and body and thought about Maximum Motorsports stuff. I am looking at their Chassis Brace Package which consists of podercoated strut tower brace, powdercoated 4-point K brace, and standard length subframe connectors for $227. Would it be better to have the full length subframe connectors for $277, or is standard enough? Or should I just stay with the driveshaft and loop? I am going crazy here trying to decide. Any help would be great!

Chris

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1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, blue silicone radiator hoses.
Best times:
2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

90dpscoupe · 01-05-2001, 10:21 PM

I replied to the other post, but i forgot to mention, it makes a noise sometimes, i think 'sometimes' when i go around a corner and get on it, it hits the floor or something, but thats prolly because i need suspension

But it's still lighter, and stronger, but a bigger diameter...ok i'll shut muh trap he...he...

Chris_H · 01-05-2001, 11:22 PM

Do you think that I would be better off getting the D/S or waiting on it and stiffening up the chassis some? I just got to thinking though that the D/S would be kind of pointless right now since I'm not really putting all that much power to the ground.

Chris

90dpscoupe · 01-05-2001, 11:51 PM

if i was just starting, i would of got suspension and subframes first definately.

5.0 Coupe · 01-06-2001, 11:37 AM

The Maximum Motorsports parts are some of the best and there Tech support is pretty good. I went with the full length subframe connectors, caster camber plates, adj rear control arms. This made the car hookup and handle a lot better.

Chris_H · 01-06-2001, 09:15 PM

Looks like once I can get a new credit card to replace the stolen ones I will be ordering the chassis brace package. Now the only question is, full length subframe connectors or just the standard length. Is there really much of a difference between the 2?

Chris

01-05-2001, 09:22 PM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	FMS. Driveshaft or Suspension..... Well since I ended up having to cancel the order for the driveshaft, I got to thinking that maybe I don't need it right now. I am looking at upgrading my suspension and body and thought about Maximum Motorsports stuff. I am looking at their Chassis Brace Package which consists of podercoated strut tower brace, powdercoated 4-point K brace, and standard length subframe connectors for $227. Would it be better to have the full length subframe connectors for $277, or is standard enough? Or should I just stay with the driveshaft and loop? I am going crazy here trying to decide. Any help would be great! Chris ------------------ 1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, blue silicone radiator hoses. Best times: 2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

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01-05-2001, 10:21 PM	#2
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	I replied to the other post, but i forgot to mention, it makes a noise sometimes, i think 'sometimes' when i go around a corner and get on it, it hits the floor or something, but thats prolly because i need suspension But it's still lighter, and stronger, but a bigger diameter...ok i'll shut muh trap he...he...

01-05-2001, 11:22 PM	#3
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Do you think that I would be better off getting the D/S or waiting on it and stiffening up the chassis some? I just got to thinking though that the D/S would be kind of pointless right now since I'm not really putting all that much power to the ground. Chris

01-05-2001, 11:51 PM	#4
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	if i was just starting, i would of got suspension and subframes first definately.

01-06-2001, 11:37 AM	#5
5.0 Coupe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 83	The Maximum Motorsports parts are some of the best and there Tech support is pretty good. I went with the full length subframe connectors, caster camber plates, adj rear control arms. This made the car hookup and handle a lot better.

01-06-2001, 09:15 PM	#6
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Looks like once I can get a new credit card to replace the stolen ones I will be ordering the chassis brace package. Now the only question is, full length subframe connectors or just the standard length. Is there really much of a difference between the 2? Chris