EDGE

I have a set of Alston connecters. Just wondering if anyone can recommend an install place in the GTA

Sleepingracer

If you find somewhere please post. I'm in the same boat with a set of UMI connectors.

daferris

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For mind I went to a local body shop with a good reputation. Had them put car on the frame rack. (The platform of the rack is dead level) and welded then on. Cost me about $250 but I can't weld like I used to 30 years ago!

EDGE

Took it to Auto Tech on Wolfedale right by Burnhamthorpe. Been dealing with them on and off for 16 years but didn't think they'd do that sort of thing. Anyway ask for Tim. He's built ground up full on race cars. I've been there 3 times over the last couple days and there's been a couple 60's Era mustangs and chevelles in the shop and a 40's Era Ford pick-up. So this isn't a run of the Mill Midas. They heavily welded through the bolt holes on a drive up ramp so the car was on its suspension, then moved it to a hoist so they could get all the way around the connector. Welds look like a robot did them.

Auto Tech: 905-277-0594

mikeceli

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Please describe the before and after sub-frame installation handling, NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) squeaks, etc.

Does the carpet have to be pulled up for the welding? Any other disassembly.

Any downside to sub-frame connectors? Thanks.

EDGE

I've only drove it a short distance but can definitely feel the difference. Car feels much tighter and the ride is improved albeit a bit more firm. No more squeaks or rattles other than what was there. In fact some have disappeared other than an annoying dash squeak that I've been trying to find from before. There were no mods necessary. The Alston is a direct fit other than some very minor fiddling around the catalytic, but nothing requiring any cutting or bending. Just a bit tight getting it up there. Likely not something you'd get in if the car is only on jack stands. My car is lowered so depending on the height of a speed bump, there is a possibility of contact. However the catalytic is still lower than the connector. The carpet did not have to come up and my carpet and interior are days old. Wish I did the connector first but timing just wasn't there, and he really got a good weld on them with no issues with the interior. It's the way the connector meets the frame. It sits below the floor pan just enough, however you still need to be careful because the potential is there to light her up if you go gang busters with the welder.

mikeceli

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Thank you.

turd_gen

Davies Auto by the 427 & Dundas apparently specialises in third gen's, you could try them.

http://www.daviesautoservice.com/

Doug Phillips

Victor Schmitt in woodbridge. Does a lot of work on 3rd gens. Does body and paint too. He can do custom subframe connectors or install yours.

+1 (416) 876-6542

Schmitt.tuning@yahoo.ca