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Old 01-22-2009, 11:04 PM
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hey guys i was just wondering if i have to worry about a completely stock SS camaro with good tires twisting the frame launching it...or bodylines changing or the t tops not fitting right....because my neighbor has a firehawk and he gets on it alot and all the body lines are changing and the t tops dont fit right and it leaks now...it also has alot done to i i was just wondering......and if...and when i do need to strengthen the setup what else do i need besides subframe connectors ?
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 11:17 PM
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you dont have to worry about that, the bodies and frames are pretty strong these days, that was only an issue in the old days when they had big blocks, you can be making 600 hp and not have any issues
 
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Old 01-24-2009, 09:37 PM
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why did the firehawk next door twist then ? and his t tops hardly go in anymore ?
 
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:02 PM
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t-tops can just get leaky. are you positive its due to twisting? and was he on slicks with a much more powerful motor?
 
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Old 01-25-2009, 08:52 PM
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he has every bolt on and nitto's on the back with new rearend gears....and he ran it hard with the t tops out and they didnt fit right when he tried to put them back
 
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Old 01-25-2009, 09:03 PM
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that shouldnt be enough to twist the frame. i guess its possible, but i wouldnt worry about it
 
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Old 01-26-2009, 07:52 AM
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i don't think its so much frame twisting as body flexing...if i were you and i was worried about it, i'd get some subframe connectors and call it a day
 
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Old 01-26-2009, 08:50 PM
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yeah i just woulndt want my bodylines changing and stuff....so id probly put subframe connects on it...whats the best brand...oh and just so you all know i dont have a camaro yet lol im in the process of saving for one im makin about 900 a month and mcdonalds' and goin to school (im 17) so just not to lead anyone to think i own an SS...i will at the end of summer im just gettin info.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 08:11 AM
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popular brands are spohn, bmr, and umi
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 02:01 PM
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I have subframe connectors and T tops and dont have a problem
 
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