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Technical => Misc Tech => Topic started by: V8Demon on February 09, 2008, 10:01:02 PM

Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: V8Demon on February 09, 2008, 10:01:02 PM
FINALLY!

I finally welded these bad boys in today....ZOMG!!  Never again will I own a fox without them.  I put in a set of Kenny Brown ones I had bought last year that were waiting.  Pics tomorrow!!!

Also Had to install a new fuel line......OOPS!:flame:
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: BEARMAX on February 09, 2008, 10:26:30 PM
sweet ...im trying to fashion some other ways to strengthn vert some more ..it already has the masive sub conectors on it from the  convertion....
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: 32VFoxBird on February 09, 2008, 10:49:03 PM
Quote from: BEARMAX;203208
sweet ...im trying to fashion some other ways to strengthn vert some more ..it already has the masive sub conectors on it from the  convertion....


25.5 cage
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on February 10, 2008, 03:47:51 AM
I got some UPRs for $45 still need to get them welded on did it really help that much?
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: gumby on February 10, 2008, 09:27:39 AM
yes, they really help that much.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Red_LX on February 10, 2008, 02:10:41 PM
I didn't really notice that big of a difference when I did mine...
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: 32VFoxBird on February 10, 2008, 02:15:59 PM
it is cool that you can jack up one whole side at time with sfc's, though.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Masejoer on February 10, 2008, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: Red_LX;203294
I didn't really notice that big of a difference when I did mine...


Me neither. Its hard to tell whats real and what is in your head.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Cougar5.0 on February 10, 2008, 02:36:46 PM
Subframes = solid feeling car.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: gumby on February 10, 2008, 02:38:45 PM
Quote from: Red_LX;203294
I didn't really notice that big of a difference when I did mine...


must not be drivin hard enough :evilgrin:
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Chuck W on February 10, 2008, 02:57:57 PM
If you can't feel the difference in a Fox after adding SFC's you must be pretty numb.  It's apparent as soon as you would drive the car off the lift.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on February 10, 2008, 03:18:33 PM
I've noticed it just moving the car around in the yard. Absolutely no creaks or moans or clicks when going over uneven ground. Can't wait to get behind the wheel come spring and see how it handles with the SFC's and CHE rear arms...
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: gumby on February 10, 2008, 03:29:48 PM
i like to lift one rear corner of my car until the front tire on the same side comes off the floor, then open and close the doors like the car is standing flat on the ground :D

dont try this at home:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/gmby23/87%20turbocoupe/cd2def5b.jpg)
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: V8Demon on February 10, 2008, 04:32:30 PM
Notice my new fuel line in pic #3.....  I zip tied it to hold it in place with everything else...Hafta put a finish coat of paint on.  I painted the areas I zapped the zinc off of so it could be welded and did the welds too.

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If you can't feel the difference in a Fox after adding SFC's you must be pretty numb. It's apparent as soon as you would drive the car off the lift.

I'm in 100% agreement on this.  It actually gives a smoother ride on nice smooth pavement.  Potholes are telegraphed a bit more which I expected.  I wasn't expected the car to smooth out the way it did on good roads though.  An added bonus!
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: gumby on February 10, 2008, 04:37:39 PM
ah, the memories.

lookin good!
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Red_LX on February 10, 2008, 09:15:16 PM
Well I drive it pretty hard, it does feel a bit more solid than it did, but it wasn't a night and day difference, I dunno.

Maybe all the noise the freakin' suspension makes threw me off.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: HAVI on February 10, 2008, 10:21:05 PM
This is one mod I look forward to finishing.  Not starting, but finishing.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on February 11, 2008, 03:24:59 AM
Dumb early mouring ? its 2:23am here so would two sets welded in of SFC be better than one?
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Chuck W on February 11, 2008, 08:27:43 AM
Quote from: gumby;203314
i like to lift one rear corner of my car until the front tire on the same side comes off the floor, then open and close the doors like the car is standing flat on the ground :D

dont try this at home:


I can do that with mine...but it also has a cage ;)

I do plan on implementing your through-floor SFCs in the '80.  Hopefully I'll have time this summer/fall.  It's pre-Job 1 and has 4" more of wheel base....and you can tell.

Carpimp...just install one good set....
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: gumby on February 11, 2008, 05:39:29 PM
Quote from: Chuck W;203417
I can do that with mine...but it also has a cage

the 6point is in mine in that pic as well. the jack is actually under the foot plate of the main hoop, works great that way ;)

you will probly be a lil short on material for the 80(you were talkin about the 84 when i sold ya that tubing). i would cheat the front a bit on each side to make up for that 4"
it will still be plenty of SFC :evilgrin:
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Chuck W on February 11, 2008, 06:18:38 PM
Quote from: gumby;203548
t i would cheat the front a bit on each side to make up for that 4"
it will still be plenty of SFC :evilgrin:


That was the plan ;)
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Red_LX on February 11, 2008, 11:43:01 PM
Quote from: HAVI;203391
This is one mod I look forward to finishing.  Not starting, but finishing.


Yep. It is not a particularly fun job. Especially when you keep running out of welding wire as I did.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Innes on February 12, 2008, 04:17:59 PM
Looking good Paul who did the welding for you.
cant wait to do it my self, I’m probably looking to try it on the side of my house.was it simple enough.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: V8Demon on February 15, 2008, 10:31:21 PM
This kid I know.  I just paid for the gas in the welding tank;)
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Robert Camp on February 18, 2008, 10:30:55 AM
Quote from: Innes;203744
Looking good Paul who did the welding for you.
cant wait to do it my self, I’m probably looking to try it on the side of my house.was it simple enough.


I don't think it will help the handling of your house very much just to do one side. Maybe box the house.



Forgive me. I couldn't help myself.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on March 06, 2008, 04:10:50 PM
Got my UPR sub frame connectors for $45 and got them installed "welded in" for $50 not bad for under 100 bucks. One of the best mods by far you can do for these cars.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Blackout on March 06, 2008, 07:39:17 PM
My SFCs are worth their weight in gold to me. I love them.
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on March 06, 2008, 09:51:16 PM
How much does a set of SFC's run?
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: V8Demon on March 06, 2008, 09:58:37 PM
Quote from: Carpimp1987
How much does a set of SFC's run?


Didn't you answer that yourself 2 posts before you asked the question?

Quote from: Carpimp1987
Got my UPR sub frame connectors for $45 and got them installed "welded in" for $50 not bad for under 100 bucks. One of the best mods by far you can do for these cars.


SFC=Sub-Frame Connector
Title: Subframe Connectors Ftmfw!!!!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on March 06, 2008, 10:33:44 PM
Thanks guys.....worked 25+ hours in 2 days sorry for asking to many ?'s. Got my bills paided in 4 or 5 days of work i hope i make good money the other 10 to buy some more stuff for my car.