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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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SFC installtion WNY region?

Can anyone from the Buffalo, NY region recommend a reputable welding shop to install my Spohn SFC. Thank you
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Re: SFC installation WNY region?

I had my SFC installed today. It cost me $140 with tax. I am happy with the connectors. The car feels more solid.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Re: SFC installation WNY region?

I'm curious, what shop did it?

I've been thinking of doing it myself but I have no experience welding stuff laying on my back.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Re: SFC installtion WNY region?

I know Mufflerman on Delaware Ave in Kenmore does it.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Don's welding on Transit Rd in Depew did the weld job. They did a good job besides burning a small hole up near the front subframe tie in.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Re: SFC installtion WNY region?

Thats wierd- I have a hole burned through the subframe stub on my car too.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Re: SFC installtion WNY region?

Did they weld it on a drive on lift so the suspension was loaded?
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Re: SFC installtion WNY region?

Well i was not there when they welded it, but i throughly explained that the suspension was to be loaded at ride height when they welded the subframes on. So yes.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Re: SFC installtion WNY region?

Mine was done on a drive in lift as well. Im sure the answer is simple- why does the suspension need to be loaded?
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Re: SFC installtion WNY region?

Did you guys pull up your carpets? I'm told you need to do this so they don't get burned?
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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No, they did not pull back the carpet. The carpet was unharmed.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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Cool. Thanks for the info!
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