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Bolt in subframe connectors for '12 Vert?

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Old 05-31-2013, 01:24 PM
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Default Bolt in subframe connectors for '12 Vert?

I had some paint damage repaired under warranty due to chassis flex.

The bodyshop guy suggested some bolt in subframe connectors.

I looked, but couldn't find anything bolt in for convertibles. Does anything exist?
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Old 05-31-2013, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by djoneill
I had some paint damage repaired under warranty due to chassis flex.

The bodyshop guy suggested some bolt in subframe connectors.

I looked, but couldn't find anything bolt in for convertibles. Does anything exist?
What sort of damage? Ripples in the rear quarter panels?

There's really nothing worthwhile that's out there as a bolt-in. Anything worthwhile (BMR, Stifflers, etc) requires welding.
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Old 06-01-2013, 05:45 AM
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Driver's door upper right corner hit the quarter panel dimpling it & cracking the paint. There's less than 1/8" clearance.

They say when the car is on level ground, all the clearances are fine.
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Originally Posted by djoneill
Driver's door upper right corner hit the quarter panel dimpling it & cracking the paint. There's less than 1/8" clearance.

They say when the car is on level ground, all the clearances are fine.
Wow, that is bad... I can see why you're in the market to reinforce things.
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The same thing happened to my '11 coupe. I know exactly what you are talking about. Weld-in subframe connectors are the only way to go though, especially on the vert. Bolt in won't hurt but it wont help much either.
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