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does 04 mach1 have factory subframe connectors?

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Old 02-03-2010, 11:22 PM
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Default does 04 mach1 have factory subframe connectors?

Someone mentioned they do. If so obviously I would be better off with a stronger pair or someone suggested Kenny Brown braces.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.
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Old 02-04-2010, 08:07 AM
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Yes, all Mach 1's came with factory, three-quarter length, bolt-in subframe connectors. And yes, it would be an improvement if you got some full length, weld-in connectors from any good aftermarket supplier, like Kenny Brown, or Steeda, or Maximum Motorsports.
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:38 AM
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The factory ones are flimsy, and although I'm sure they're better than nothing at all, they're almost completely ineffective. Stand them up next to any of the ones mentioned in the post above mine and you'll see what I mean.
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Old 02-04-2010, 01:41 PM
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Factory ones are pointless.

Just get good full length weld in ones.
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Old 02-04-2010, 02:42 PM
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Make sure when they weld in the full length ones that it's sitting on the ground (frame's loaded) . They can accomplish this by doing either on a drive on lift or if they have a pit style bay. If they don't it can distort the frame and actually cause more problems than just leaving the car stock.
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Old 02-04-2010, 03:36 PM
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here is the difference between factory SFC and FLSFC

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...4/f7a2bc82.jpg
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Old 02-04-2010, 05:34 PM
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Mine have been swapped out for weld in connectors. Pretty significant improvement. Weld ins with a good tower brace will tighten the car up a ton.
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