I'm trying to decide between the SLP & BMR SFC's. The BMR's look like they hang pretty low, but I haven't seen any pics of the SLP's installed yet. Can anyone help me out with pics? Thanks.
Shay
Posted by HM Murdock (Member # 728) on :
Don't have'em, but I REALLY want'em. I just have to find a shop to weld'em for me.(I am not doing the bolt on stuff) Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
I have them, let me see if I have a picture that shows them. You can barely see them. I have black bolt ons on my black car. They made a big difference!! Be right back ....
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Here is the only picture I could find. I am leaving it high resolution so you can see the sub frames. Feel free to look at my photopoint site for others, but I don't think there is much in the say of pictures of the subframes.
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
Thanks Dan. I'm hoping that you can barley notice them. As you can see from this pic, the BMR's seem to hang down pretty far. I'm sure if they were black, you wouldn't see them as much.
Shay
[ 22 March 2001: Message edited by: 98-mongooSSe ]
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
I have the SLP bolt ons as well. I listened to SLP and had the bolt ons installed in their shop, and then had them welded in.
The bolt ons and a better finish quality and SLP did the job 1st class. The car is really tight on the turns.
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
Are you saying that I should get the bolt-on ones & weld them on instead of just the weld-on ones? Thanks.
Shay
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
That is the way a lot of people have gone. There is a nice finish on the bolt ons. I didn't weld mine yet because I may to take them off for some of the things I still want to do.
Hawkeye, can you remember what it is like to drive it?? I can .... barely. I sure hope this storm stays rain!!
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
Are the weld-on ones even painted or powdercoated?
Shay
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Yes - buy the bolt ons and then have them welded. The bolt ons are made more precisely - they have to fit, and they are black powder coated. Then you have the bolts welded to stop the wear around the bolt holes and keep everything tight.
Oh Dan - sorry to tell you I drove the SS to work today. It's just beautiful here today. I did take it home at lunch, but I'm still smiling from the ride.
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Oh my, extreme jeoulousy here!! I just hope this current mess stays rain. If it does, i might get to drive the SS soon. If it turns to snow .... boo hoo
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
Thanks Hawkeye. They rear of the SFC's doesn't bolt to the same place as the LCA's does it? The reason I ask is because I'll probably want to change the LCA's in the future. Thanks.
Shay
[ 22 March 2001: Message edited by: 98-mongooSSe ]
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Dan A. has both done I think, and they would be different mounting locations. Just call SLP and ask. The concern I would have is changing the control arms after the SFC's are on. I have not looked under mine lately, but I think there is still plenty of room with the SLP style of SFC. I don't know about the BMR or any other brand. It depends on their shape whether they would interfere. Tom Byrne would also now.
Good luck!! and post your resluts for all to share.
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
I've decided on the SLP. I've got this same questionon that board, but haven't heard back yet. Thanks again for the responces.
Shay
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
You'll be happy with them. SLP makes quality products. They have done a good job to make sure everything lines up.
The bolt that goes through the LCA will also go through the SFC (If I remember correctly). It shouldn't be a problem to take out the bolt after the SFC are welded on. Obviously, you wouldn't put a weld on that bolt. At least that is what I remember. I already had my LCA's on before I got the SFC's. If you need any further answer, I can take a look under the car tonight and let you know. Good Luck
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
Thanks Dan. I'll make sure they don't weld that one.
Shay
Posted by NexuSS-6 (Member # 708) on :
Got them here too - love em. The only issue I have is when pulling into the garage or into anyplace where it's higher than the road I'm coming from. This seems to kind of torque the body a bit and it "groans" a little...but only when each wheel is at a slightly different elevation.
