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Sorry if this has been asked before, but will a SLP Bilstein-Eibach equipped Firehawk suffer on parking lot speed bumps with these installed? My car is at least 1" lower than any other F-body I've ever seen. SLP always insisted that the 'verts with Bilsteins were not "lowered" but I know that to be a 'white lie', because I've measured the differences, front and rear. I need someone to verify the car will not be 'banging the curbs' as it is daily driven. Thanks
-------------------- '01 TransAm M6 Firehawk Red Convertible, All GM Options, All SLP options, Bilsteins
'89 IROC 1LE/R7U Red (w/Bilsteins of course) 1 of 111 built for GM/Players Series Racing in North West U.S.A., B.C. Posts: 24 | From: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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quote:Bob I'd have to say you do have a knack for getting the word out. Bill Lehman, owner of the Kevin Harvick Car got a set and a STB. I think they will be delivered today.
The word is getting around~~~ You are in FOUR countries now!!! Us-Canada-Germany-Sweden~~~Am I leaving any out? [/QB]
Sweden ? I would have remember that one.
It looks like I'll have an extra set of white SFC's for a Vert please Email me if anyone is interested
-------------------- 2002 Camaro SS Hardtop, NBM, 345 HP Dual-Dual, 6-speed w/Hurst, Ebony Leather, 1SD, Traction Control Mods: DGOETZ Fabrications - SFC's, STB and Tunnel Brace SLP - CAGS & Y-Pipe Hotchkis LCA, Dynamat Extreme, Chevrolet 35th LE front and rear lettering Posts: 298 | From: Mason, OH | Registered: Feb 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Black Robe: Sorry if this has been asked before, but will a SLP Bilstein-Eibach equipped Firehawk suffer on parking lot speed bumps with these installed? My car is at least 1" lower than any other F-body I've ever seen. SLP always insisted that the 'verts with Bilsteins were not "lowered" but I know that to be a 'white lie', because I've measured the differences, front and rear. I need someone to verify the car will not be 'banging the curbs' as it is daily driven. Thanks
There are several cars with these on them with the Bilstein suspension. If my SFC's hit or rub any speed bump you will have damaged something else beyond it's useful purpose. There is actually more clearance on the Verts. I have a picture I can email you to show you they are a good 2" above the lowest part of the car. They will definitely make the car stiffer which may help negotiate speed bumps easier.
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Please email that picture. Address is in my profile.
-------------------- '01 TransAm M6 Firehawk Red Convertible, All GM Options, All SLP options, Bilsteins
'89 IROC 1LE/R7U Red (w/Bilsteins of course) 1 of 111 built for GM/Players Series Racing in North West U.S.A., B.C. Posts: 24 | From: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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Black Robe, ...I have an '02 SS vert WITH Bilstein suspension (and they DO sit lower). I installed Don's subframe connectors, and they have been fine, ...no clearance issues at all. As per Don's post (below) there are other undercarriage parts (ie. Y-pipe) that hang much lower than the SFC's.
Kevin
quote: There are several cars with these on them with the Bilstein suspension. If my SFC's hit or rub any speed bump you will have damaged something else beyond it's useful purpose. There is actually more clearance on the Verts. I have a picture I can email you to show you they are a good 2" above the lowest part of the car. They will definitely make the car stiffer which may help negotiate speed bumps easier
-------------------- Kevin Kolvenbach, 2002 Sunset Orange SS (#3455), Convertible, Black top, Ebony leather, Bilstein, ASR, 6SP w/Hurst, 345HP Dual-Dual Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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quote:Originally posted by RagSS: [QB] Black Robe, ...I have an '02 SS vert WITH Bilstein suspension (and they DO sit lower). I installed Don's subframe connectors, and they have been fine, ...no clearance issues at all. As per Don's post (below) there are other undercarriage parts (ie. Y-pipe) that hang much lower than the SFC's.
Kevin
Thanks for your help RagSS. I can see a set of these in my future now!
For Don: Can you email that picture AND a quote for red ones? Have you shipped to B.C. Canada yet?
Larry
-------------------- '01 TransAm M6 Firehawk Red Convertible, All GM Options, All SLP options, Bilsteins
'89 IROC 1LE/R7U Red (w/Bilsteins of course) 1 of 111 built for GM/Players Series Racing in North West U.S.A., B.C. Posts: 24 | From: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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I got mine in the other day (white ones), and all I can say is WOW... They look soooo nice I almost hate to put them on my car
I'll be installing them before the week is up. The welds look awesome and the powdercoating is top notch...definitely show worthy pieces. Needless to say, I am happy with them and they are not even on my car yet.
-Shawn
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Posts: 5 | From: Central Arkansas | Registered: Jun 2002
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quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: After seeing the SFC's on BlkRag02SS,Once I get the extra cash,I want to get a set for my 35th LE Vert!
Greg, believe me, you won't regret the investment!
-------------------- 2002 LE convertible with all GM options LE #3079, SLP Build #C410
All SLP options except Auburn & G-Force D. Goetz Fabrications STB and bolt-on SFCs, SLP LT headers and cats, Gentex mirror, power antenna with control switch, engine plaque, Mobile 1 applique and oil filler cap Posts: 137 | From: Fergus, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Feb 2003
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by RagSS: [QB] Black Robe, ...I have an '02 SS vert WITH Bilstein suspension (and they DO sit lower). I installed Don's subframe connectors, and they have been fine, ...no clearance issues at all.
Ditto for me and Don installed my SFCs in Bowling Green recently. It took about an hour.
-------------------- 2002 LE convertible with all GM options LE #3079, SLP Build #C410
All SLP options except Auburn & G-Force D. Goetz Fabrications STB and bolt-on SFCs, SLP LT headers and cats, Gentex mirror, power antenna with control switch, engine plaque, Mobile 1 applique and oil filler cap Posts: 137 | From: Fergus, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Feb 2003
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Thanks for the info. I will plan on a purchase soon.
-------------------- '01 TransAm M6 Firehawk Red Convertible, All GM Options, All SLP options, Bilsteins
'89 IROC 1LE/R7U Red (w/Bilsteins of course) 1 of 111 built for GM/Players Series Racing in North West U.S.A., B.C. Posts: 24 | From: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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quote:Originally posted by Harry: [QUOTE]Originally posted by RagSS: [QB] Black Robe, ...I have an '02 SS vert WITH Bilstein suspension (and they DO sit lower). I installed Don's subframe connectors, and they have been fine, ...no clearance issues at all.
Ditto for me and Don installed my SFCs in Bowling Green recently. It took about an hour.
The convertibles are easy to install especially if you leave them on the ground
-------------------- 2002 Camaro SS Hardtop, NBM, 345 HP Dual-Dual, 6-speed w/Hurst, Ebony Leather, 1SD, Traction Control Mods: DGOETZ Fabrications - SFC's, STB and Tunnel Brace SLP - CAGS & Y-Pipe Hotchkis LCA, Dynamat Extreme, Chevrolet 35th LE front and rear lettering Posts: 298 | From: Mason, OH | Registered: Feb 2003
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For those of you who are still wondering about these SFC's, I have possibly the ultimate compliment. Today we were going up to see our son so I decided to be a nice guy and let my wife drive. This was the first time she had driven it since I installed the SFC's. As you leave our village there is about a mile of really twisty road on the way to the autobahn. As she was going down the hill she said, "Wow, this car really drives better now." After we got on the autobahn and she had driven a ways, she asked why I didn't get them sooner. That should give you a good idea how much difference they make. I might also add that just adding the SFC's dropped my quarter-mile times by about 3 tenths. They are great.
Posts: 9 | From: Ramstein Germany | Registered: Aug 2003
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I just ordered a set for my 99SS. Don, you'll have an email from me and probably by Friday you'll have the money order from my bank. The way the weather is going, I'll probably have to wait till spring to try them, but I'll put them on as soon as I get them just in case the weather gets nice enough before any serious snow. That's when the car hibernates.
-------------------- 99SS, C221, Black Convertible, Neutral top and neutral leather, 6spd.,B/M shifter, all power, CD/radio, traction control, loud mouth, SLP strut tower brace, K&N Filter, dyno'd at 312.6 hp. and 321.8 torque at 122.97 mph and 12.7 fuel/air ratio with the above mods. I've just installed SLP y-pipe, lid, and bellows. Dec. 2003, installed Don Goetz SFC,s. February 2004 I added white gauges. Posts: 57 | From: Port Elgin, Ontario< Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Well as you know the Hoildays are once again upon us. It means that many of us have already placed our precious vehicles within suitable shelters. To others it is the long awaited time of year to modify our vehicles for the coming spring. For those considering D.Goetz Subframe Connectors as their modification now would be the perfect time to secure your set at current pricing and directly from the manufacturer. I have been contacted by several individuals that would like to distribute my products. While ultimately this is very positive it will remove some of the pricing control I currently have. Here's what I have in stock: (1)White Vert,(4)Red Vert,(4)Black Vert,(1)Black Coupe
Those interested may contact me via email. Thank you all, Don
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