too much body flex

green94droptop · 05-12-2001, 10:51 PM

Ok, here's the deal. I have a 94 gt conv. that has a lot of flex to the body. I have a friend with (I think) BBK subframes on his 95 gt conv. His car is really stiff and I want mine like that.

Money somewhat of an issue. I don't want to spend more than $100 on the parts; and I know it will cost me atleast an hour's worth of labor.

Couple of people have told me to go with Kenny Brown subframe connectors, but I don't think they make a conv. set.

Is there a difference between the hardtop connectors and conv. connectors?

Can someone recommend a good set of subframe connectors for my conv.?

There are so many different brands out there and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Also, after this I will be looking to do a lowering kit and C/C plates. Any recommendations on those? What kind of combo would complement the subframe connectors really well?

Thanks in advance guys.

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Green '94 GT conv. -- K&N filter charger, FMS 9mm wires, Accel hipo cap/rotor, 180* thermo, 2 chamber flow's, and still workin' on the rest!

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joe4speed · 05-12-2001, 11:13 PM

I got mine from Steeda and they look exactly the same as my friends convertible. I had them welded at a local shop for like $15.00 and it made a huge difference! Good luck!

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Mach 1 · 05-13-2001, 05:11 AM

I have the kenny browns. they are excellent and i would recommend them. convert subframe connectors are the same as the rest.

egiap's 5.0 · 05-13-2001, 07:09 AM

Steeda claims that the round sub frame connectors flex much less than the square tubes do. Do your self a favor and get the ones that bolt to the seat post. If you dont do much drag racing I would say just bolt them on and later try and find the best price for getting them welded in. Good luck.

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green94droptop · 05-13-2001, 07:46 AM

Thanks guys. So now that I hear about the ones that weld to the seat posts, where can I get them from? How much will they cost me?

I really want to save my body.

I don't do MUCH drag racing, but I do want my car to handle and stay stiff. Probably going to have them welded in when I get them.

Thanks again.

screaming_pas$enger88 · 05-13-2001, 01:15 PM

get round ones! thats pretty much the best piece of advice you can get on subframe connectors. look into a strut tower brace too a little over 100 bucks and you can do it yourself. i have both, plus the lower brace too. makes a biiiiig difference. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
PS when you DO get all this....dont get too cocky on corners......thats how i lost my 86.....

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05-12-2001, 10:51 PM	#1
green94droptop Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Central FL Posts: 59	too much body flex Ok, here's the deal. I have a 94 gt conv. that has a lot of flex to the body. I have a friend with (I think) BBK subframes on his 95 gt conv. His car is really stiff and I want mine like that. Money somewhat of an issue. I don't want to spend more than $100 on the parts; and I know it will cost me atleast an hour's worth of labor. Couple of people have told me to go with Kenny Brown subframe connectors, but I don't think they make a conv. set. Is there a difference between the hardtop connectors and conv. connectors? Can someone recommend a good set of subframe connectors for my conv.? There are so many different brands out there and feedback would be greatly appreciated. Also, after this I will be looking to do a lowering kit and C/C plates. Any recommendations on those? What kind of combo would complement the subframe connectors really well? Thanks in advance guys. ------------------ Green '94 GT conv. -- K&N filter charger, FMS 9mm wires, Accel hipo cap/rotor, 180* thermo, 2 chamber flow's, and still workin' on the rest! [This message has been edited by green94droptop (edited 05-12-2001).] [This message has been edited by green94droptop (edited 05-12-2001).]

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05-12-2001, 11:13 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I got mine from Steeda and they look exactly the same as my friends convertible. I had them welded at a local shop for like $15.00 and it made a huge difference! Good luck! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS

05-13-2001, 05:11 AM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I have the kenny browns. they are excellent and i would recommend them. convert subframe connectors are the same as the rest.

05-13-2001, 07:09 AM	#4
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	Steeda claims that the round sub frame connectors flex much less than the square tubes do. Do your self a favor and get the ones that bolt to the seat post. If you dont do much drag racing I would say just bolt them on and later try and find the best price for getting them welded in. Good luck. ------------------ Independent Amsoil dealer. Need information about amsoil synthetic products leave me a message.

05-13-2001, 07:46 AM	#5
green94droptop Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Central FL Posts: 59	Thanks guys. So now that I hear about the ones that weld to the seat posts, where can I get them from? How much will they cost me? I really want to save my body. I don't do MUCH drag racing, but I do want my car to handle and stay stiff. Probably going to have them welded in when I get them. Thanks again.

05-13-2001, 01:15 PM	#6
screaming_pas$enger88 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 35	get round ones! thats pretty much the best piece of advice you can get on subframe connectors. look into a strut tower brace too a little over 100 bucks and you can do it yourself. i have both, plus the lower brace too. makes a biiiiig difference. GOOD LUCK!!!!!! PS when you DO get all this....dont get too cocky on corners......thats how i lost my 86..... ------------------ AIM= OneQuickStang