Subframe Question

**MinGry03** · 05-31-2007, 10:19 AM

I have been looking around for some quality sub-frame connectors and from what I read, the Maximum Motorsports sub-frame connectors are the best. Who do you think has the best sub-frame connectors and who do you think does the best installation? I just don't want some muffin head welding on my car and not know what they are doing or catch my car on fire.

**J-rod** · 05-31-2007, 10:22 AM

Tim does great work and has done many subframes for people here on scs.

**Rodeheaver's** · 05-31-2007, 10:22 AM

well, the best one out there are through the floor sub frames but they are really costly and you have to remove your interior...

**scott5** · 05-31-2007, 10:25 AM

i am gettin tim to do mine after i get my alum driveshaft

**393rag** · 05-31-2007, 10:27 AM

Timmy does excellent subframe work and actually makes his own. I have them on my car and they are really nice.

**scott5** · 05-31-2007, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by 393rag

Timmy does excellent subframe work and actually makes his own. I have them on my car and they are really nice.

thats the kind that im getting put on

**Chris00GT** · 05-31-2007, 11:07 AM

I have the Maximum Motorsports on my 00GT and they are good subframes, but a pain to weld on due to all the gusets and little plates you have to weld in. I then installed Steeda's full length on my 91LX after see'ing them on customers cars. I like they because they came with torque box plates for the rear control arms and were a heavy duty subframe. Steeda is my first choice followed by maximum motorsports.

**Domination** · 05-31-2007, 11:13 AM

We have used Maximum for other suspension components. They have some very nice stuff. I have no complaints about Laural Mtns full leagnth ones either. The absolute best would be to have a set fabbed and set into your floor pan. Which ever way you decide to go, Rodeheaver's or us at Domination Chassis can make it happen.

**Rodeheaver's** · 05-31-2007, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Domination

We have used Maximum for other suspension components. They have some very nice stuff. I have no complaints about Laural Mtns full leagnth ones either. The absolute best would be to have a set fabbed and set into your floor pan. Which ever way you decide to go, Rodeheaver's or us at Domination Chassis can make it happen.

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**fx-man** · 05-31-2007, 01:08 PM

I've had the MM ones on since sep02 and they appreciably stiffened the car, your best bet is custom fabbed (see above) but for the ready made ones MM are pretty good.

**MinGry03** · 05-31-2007, 01:11 PM

What do you think the average cost is for the custom made or pre-fab installed? Also how long would it take? I really do not like leaving my car just anywhere.

**Domination** · 05-31-2007, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by MinGry03

What do you think the average cost is for the custom made or pre-fab installed? Also how long would it take? I really do not like leaving my car just anywhere.

I would ball park install of a pre fabbed set around 4 hours, or at Domination Chassis 200-250 range.

Custom fab ones range from simple straight bars to very intricate channelled in under-chassis braces. Its not really possible to quote custom work when its still pretty vague what want.

**MinGry03** · 05-31-2007, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Domination

I would ball park install of a pre fabbed set around 4 hours, or at Domination Chassis 200-250 range.

Custom fab ones range from simple straight bars to very intricate channelled in under-chassis braces. Its not really possible to quote custom work when its still pretty vague what want.

I am not going to be road racing but I may take it to the track a few times. I just need something to keep the car from twisting.

**somethingclever** · 05-31-2007, 02:19 PM

My cobra has the Kenny Brown Matrix setup...ladder bracing, jacking rail...etc.

Extremely stiff and from what i understand the best ones next to custom through the floor units. It's an expensive install (lots of welding) but you always get what you pay for.

I heard KB went out of buisness and then heard someone else bought them and the rights to their products. Someone else may be able to chime in if their products are still available.

I've open tracked, autocrossed, and drag raced my car and it feels pretty solid. The best way to tell is when i jack up the front corner and the whole car lifts up. :)

**Sonic03snake** · 05-31-2007, 03:07 PM

I have a set of our full lenth ones on my car. For 81.95 they are unmatched.

**Rodeheaver's** · 05-31-2007, 03:30 PM

it seems like you only want to beat your car around maybe a few times a year so i would deff recommend sub frames but it sounds like you dont need anything crazy, just some lmms or something like the ones i make... if you buy the lmms i would charge 100$ for install, if you want mine they are 250$ installed (includes torque box plates)

**Viper_ed** · 05-31-2007, 03:58 PM

Here's some pics of the ones Timmy (Rodeheaver's) made for my car. He tied them into the bottom of my cage, but it will give you a general idea.

**BoneCrusher** · 05-31-2007, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sonic03snake

I have a set of our full lenth ones on my car. For 81.95 they are unmatched.

PJ these are the ones I have on mine and like Lou said for the price they are awesome. They stiffened my ride up and I can jack the whole side of the car up when lifting the car with one floor jack.

**Wolfpack Speed** · 05-31-2007, 08:40 PM

PJ,

i have the mm's on the cobra, if i have time to throw it up on the lift i'll take some pics if you would like. imo you don't need anything crazy, just a good set like mm's, lmm's, steeda etc. good luck either way, let me know if you need them installed