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Old Nov 6, 2022 | 03:51 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by Tootie Pang
I am planning on using these in an 89 convertible. How many hours of welding/install at the shop would you say it took? (ie not counting the carpet removal, etc).
Did you ever try and install these in your convertible? I'd be curious how that went with the factory subframe connectors installed
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Old Feb 22, 2023 | 07:33 AM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by 83 Crossfire TA
So since you've owned some parimeter style (the spohn's, I'm assuming that they were welded to the pinch seams?) and these, how does the body stiffness compare?

These seem like they could be a trick deal for someone putting a cage or a 6pt in since it looks like it would be fairly easy to tie that into these connectors making for one big rigid 3d structure.

You're in MD somewhere? I'm in Laurel.
I just want to follow up on this question because I don't see that it was answered, how do they compare to the Spohn/UMI Style?
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Old Feb 22, 2023 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors


My RS Camaro with a bent frame
Is it worth fixing, I have a new front end. All I gotta do it unclip the frame and clip the new one on.
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Old Feb 22, 2023 | 01:12 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by 91RSCAMAR0

My RS Camaro with a bent frame
Is it worth fixing, I have a new front end. All I gotta do it unclip the frame and clip the new one on.

Bro, stop hijacking peoples threads.
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 12:03 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

its literally meant to talk in
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 12:10 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by 91RSCAMAR0
its literally meant to talk in
Create your own thread please.
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 12:40 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by 91RSCAMAR0
its literally meant to talk in
Respect the purpose of the thread, do not make repeated off-content posts randomly around the board (as you are now doing). I deleted your off-topic post yesterday from someones car build thread.
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Old Mar 26, 2025 | 09:50 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by Ozz1967
I just want to follow up on this question because I don't see that it was answered, how do they compare to the Spohn/UMI Style?
been a few years, and I'd like to know as well..

alhough for what im doing with mine, I will most likely buy these (detroit speed) and weld them in..
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Old Mar 26, 2025 | 09:51 PM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by articwhiteZ
...and in the long run..ya get what ya pay for..
how are these holding up being they've been on there for a few years now
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Old Mar 27, 2025 | 07:40 AM
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Re: Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors

Originally Posted by bk2life
been a few years, and I'd like to know as well..

alhough for what im doing with mine, I will most likely buy these (detroit speed) and weld them in..
There are two types of these sub frame connectors. DSE, and everyone else. The DSE units essentially become part of the unibody and bridge the gap structurally between the front and rear sub frames of these cars. All other units are band aids and only bridge the gap. They are better than nothing and still an important mod if you don't have the means to install the DSE units. Once installed you forget the DSE units are there because they are so well integrated into the chassis so they will hold up as well as any other part of your undercarriage.
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