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03-17-2008, 06:15 PM
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well i dont know any one that can weld good and was trying to avoid having to take it to a shop because that would be more money so would the bolt one ones be ok? and how much better is the 3 point better than the 2?
like this http://umiperformance.com/2002?category_id=129
like this http://umiperformance.com/2002?category_id=129
03-17-2008, 06:59 PM
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I have three point bolt-in subframe connectors and don't have any issues at all. They are easy to install and make an instant difference. To me the best part about the bolt-in ones is that you can install them yourself and then later have them welded to really make them secure.
03-17-2008, 08:07 PM
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Rep Power: 1018 I have three point bolt-in subframe connectors and don't have any issues at all. They are easy to install and make an instant difference. To me the best part about the bolt-in ones is that you can install them yourself and then later have them welded to really make them secure.
03-17-2008, 08:57 PM
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03-18-2008, 01:56 PM
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from my experience, the bolt in ones really do nothing but look cool, they actually will cause the floor to flex (you just made a fulcrum) the type of bolts has nothing to do with it, it's the fact you are transferring all the stress that was out to that one hole, if your not going to weld them don't bother with them
03-18-2008, 04:21 PM
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If you tighten them tight enough the stress wouldnt focus on just the holes.. Youre pinching it to the body, so its going to reinforce that area. For example, bridges wouldnt work according to your logic. I can see where welding would make much more of a difference, but to say that they are worthless without welding is a major understatement to me.
If I decide to keep modding the 6, suspension is where Im going next. Ill have to look into costs.
If I decide to keep modding the 6, suspension is where Im going next. Ill have to look into costs.
03-18-2008, 05:07 PM
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Rep Power: 708 If you tighten them tight enough the stress wouldnt focus on just the holes.. Youre pinching it to the body, so its going to reinforce that area. For example, bridges wouldnt work according to your logic. I can see where welding would make much more of a difference, but to say that they are worthless without welding is a major understatement to me.