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Old 06-22-2008, 07:59 AM
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I really need to get a set ordered. Been eye-balling the steeda and maximum motorsports full lengths. Figured I'd get some feedback on those 2 options and/or a few others I'm overlooking. Thanks guys.
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:01 AM
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i have max motorsports on my current car.

i liked the hpm's better on my old car, get the ones that have t-bracing that the seats bolt into.

that way you have the seats mounted on solid frame not just sheet metal, and the seat will never sag unless the break the seat bracket itself
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:06 AM
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i have max motorsports on my current car.

i liked the hpm's better on my old car, get the ones that have t-bracing that the seats bolt into.

that way you have the seats mounted on solid frame not just sheet metal, and the seat will never sag unless the break the seat bracket itself
I was looking at those, I was wondering if they did work well.
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:16 AM
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I have the full-length UPRs.........AWESOME!

I could not believe what a difference they made once they where in........I expected it to stiffen up a bit, but I did not expect it to be that much...............

UPRs got great prices too!
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:47 AM
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Are the bolt ons as good as the welding? I am really wanting a set but I can't weld.
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:50 AM
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Are the bolt ons as good as the welding? I am really wanting a set but I can't weld.
From what I read all manufacturers recomend welding them in, be it bolt in or weld in. Im going to get bolt ins and then get a bead run to strengthen it.
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:51 AM
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I have Steeda tubular bolt ons and I noticed a nice difference. I was gonna wed them but probably gonna get some MM full lengths
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Old 06-22-2008, 10:43 AM
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i installed upr full length subframes with their torque box reinforcement which a plate welds to the lower control arm box and weld that and then weld the subframe to that my car is stiff as hell after that and less creaking.
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Old 06-22-2008, 11:01 AM
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i installed upr full length subframes with their torque box reinforcement which a plate welds to the lower control arm box and weld that and then weld the subframe to that my car is stiff as hell after that and less creaking.
Those are the same ones I got.....I had my buddy weld them for me.......they are SOLID!!
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yeah mine are rock solid also and then i welded all my torque boxes and installed upr u/l control arms i like their stuff.

my old mac subframes didnt fit worth a ****.[:'(]
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