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Old 05-12-2009, 10:58 AM
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Maier Racing subframes lo0k the best IMO. They connect to 2 points on each side of the existing frame rails instead of just 1. They snug up very very nice on the body.

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Old 05-12-2009, 11:02 AM
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I have the tin man connectors and I can tell you they do make a difference. I can now jack the front of the car up just behind the front wheel and the rear wheel comes up with it. There is also a noticeable difference while driving.
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Old 05-12-2009, 12:40 PM
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I put on Maier racing subs in. Don't have to worry about leveling the car etc. I was told slam them as far forward as you can go jack up car until front wheels lift, then tack in place. Lift rear and do the same. Very rigid now. Now if you lift the front tires the rears lift as at the same time. They also are very well hidden and I am very happy with the quality.
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Old 05-13-2009, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pass1over
Maier Racing subframes lo0k the best IMO. They connect to 2 points on each side of the existing frame rails instead of just 1. They snug up very very nice on the body.

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Old 05-13-2009, 03:38 PM
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I bought a set of Heidt's Connectors and the craftsmanship on them look amazing. They're abit on the pricey side but after I recieved them, I believe they are worth every penny. $180

http://www.heidts.com/index.cfm/page...rod/prd152.htm

Plus it leaves the option of their bolt on chassis stiffener. $250

http://www.heidts.com/index.cfm/page...rod/prd153.htm
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Old 05-13-2009, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by valley firearms
There is also a noticeable difference while driving.
That's what I noticed. It drives like a different car. I didn't realize how much the body flexed before.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:36 AM
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think their around $300 after shipping, but after doing research and lo0king at tons of pictures, this system is far far superior to the majority of the other connectors out there.
IMO, just attaching the connector to 1 spot on each end has the potential to create a pivot point there, by securing it in 2 places on each end (mounting points are like a fo0t apart) you eliminate this possibility.
Its some awesoem craftsmanship, I was very impressed. Also didnt realize how big around the tubing is, haha. But it tucks up to the underside of the body so well. My exhaust still is the lowest thing hangin down below the car. Pretty sure it even sits higher than the stock framerail up front. They're worth every penny.

I agree, its amazing how much it stiffens it up. I could tell instantly as I was just backing it out of the driveway after finishing welding them in.
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I will try the Heidt's because it gives me more options in the future because i would like to add later their 4 link suspension and maybe the full underside stiffener and it all engages perfectly with one another.I found a distributor that gives me free shipping on ebay : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Heidt...3A1|240%3A1318
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