front subframe - need some input - Page 2

4banger · 10-08-2007, 12:24 PM

Looks very nice. I probably would have gotten a new subframe a long time ago if it wasn't for my concerns about the engine not being able to submarine. I still probably won't get one, but I wish you guys the best in selling a lot of them.

fullerton · 10-08-2007, 12:42 PM

my biggest problem is that most require the removal of the under shroud. it has been shown that removing that piece of plastic will cause lift. i want as much down force as possible, so for now i trade rigidity for down force.

Schell · 10-08-2007, 12:43 PM

Any thinking on whether this piece is ALK compatible?

fullerton · 10-08-2007, 12:46 PM

good question! from the looks of it, it is real close to the stock a-arm mount. lets hope that was taken into consideration!

WESTI · 10-08-2007, 12:48 PM

wow that looks amazing

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-08-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Schell

Any thinking on whether this piece is ALK compatible?

Look closely at the undercar pic. You'll see an ALK on there.

fullerton · 10-08-2007, 01:15 PM

good call, i do see the yellow bushing.

Schell · 10-08-2007, 01:24 PM

I saw something, I just couldn't be 100% sure. I just figured I'd get it on record. Thanks!

***Turbineguy*** · 10-08-2007, 02:24 PM

Looks very sexy. My only question is whether it will clear after market headers or not. If this can come in a chunk lower in price than the other ones that are around they're gonna sell well. I'll buy one for sure. The only reason I haven't bought a subframe yet is pricing well on the north side of $500 (more like $600+) for the others.

hoffit · 10-08-2007, 02:40 PM

Will it fit an unequal length header?

I have an RPM brace already and a ported stock header but I wanted an equal length and James said it probably wouldn't fit with the RPM brace. I figured it would make a difference to others who might buy this.

Track · 10-08-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbineguy

Looks very sexy. My only question is whether it will clear after market headers or not. If this can come in a chunk lower in price than the other ones that are around they're gonna sell well. I'll buy one for sure. The only reason I haven't bought a subframe yet is pricing well on the north side of $500 (more like $600+) for the others.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-08-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbineguy

If this can come in a chunk lower in price than the other ones that are around they're gonna sell well. I'll buy one for sure. The only reason I haven't bought a subframe yet is pricing well on the north side of $500 (more like $600+) for the others.

Not sure on price, but I already know this is not going to be for you. Quality work on a large piece like this is going to $600+. If you don't believe me print out pics of the braces and start visiting welders near you.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-08-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

good call, i do see the yellow bushing.

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Originally Posted by Schell

I saw something, I just couldn't be 100% sure. I just figured I'd get it on record. Thanks!

I gotta let you in on a secret - I knew they were there ahead of time. I'm the one that sent them to him.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-08-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbineguy

Looks very sexy. My only question is whether it will clear after market headers or not.

good question - I know that he's updated it to get more room for the headers. Most likely what I'll do is get on in here, put it on a car, and get a measurement from heads to bar so folks can check if their headers will fit. It'll beat the heck outta having to buy every popular header on the market.

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Originally Posted by hoffit

Will it fit an unequal length header?

I have an RPM brace already and a ported stock header but I wanted an equal length and James said it probably wouldn't fit with the RPM brace. I figured it would make a difference to others who might buy this.

UNequal? sure - that's what's in the pic. If you mean equal we hope to find out since we've got an equal length setup on the STi.

***Turbineguy*** · 10-09-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Not sure on price, but I already know this is not going to be for you. Quality work on a large piece like this is going to $600+. If you don't believe me print out pics of the braces and start visiting welders near you.

I whole heartedly believe you on the price. The more I think about it the more attractive this looks. It addresses all of the issues with the ones currently on the market. It eliminates the hassle of finding a brace that will clear the ALK, or that require you to lose the tray, or one that won't clear headers etc.

10-08-2007, 12:24 PM	#16
4banger Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: TiC AST's - 7/6K Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 625 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: front subframe - need some input Looks very nice. I probably would have gotten a new subframe a long time ago if it wasn't for my concerns about the engine not being able to submarine. I still probably won't get one, but I wish you guys the best in selling a lot of them. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-08-2007, 12:42 PM	#17
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,553 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: front subframe - need some input my biggest problem is that most require the removal of the under shroud. it has been shown that removing that piece of plastic will cause lift. i want as much down force as possible, so for now i trade rigidity for down force.

10-08-2007, 12:43 PM	#18
Schell Silver Member Car: 2006 WRX Wagon 6 Spd Fav Mod: Having my car back after 2 months!!! Location: Bay Area Posts: 569 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: front subframe - need some input Any thinking on whether this piece is ALK compatible?

10-08-2007, 12:46 PM	#19
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,553 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: front subframe - need some input good question! from the looks of it, it is real close to the stock a-arm mount. lets hope that was taken into consideration!

10-08-2007, 12:48 PM	#20
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,278 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: front subframe - need some input wow that looks amazing

10-08-2007, 01:15 PM	#22
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,553 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: front subframe - need some input good call, i do see the yellow bushing.

10-08-2007, 01:24 PM	#23
Schell Silver Member Car: 2006 WRX Wagon 6 Spd Fav Mod: Having my car back after 2 months!!! Location: Bay Area Posts: 569 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: front subframe - need some input I saw something, I just couldn't be 100% sure. I just figured I'd get it on record. Thanks!

10-08-2007, 02:24 PM	#24
*Turbineguy* Non-Reformed Meth Addict Car: '06 WRB Fav Mod: A laptop and tuning software. Location: Swampbilly Central Posts: 2,384 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: front subframe - need some input Looks very sexy. My only question is whether it will clear after market headers or not. If this can come in a chunk lower in price than the other ones that are around they're gonna sell well. I'll buy one for sure. The only reason I haven't bought a subframe yet is pricing well on the north side of $500 (more like $600+) for the others.

10-08-2007, 02:40 PM	#25
hoffit Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carlabs X-brace & RPM brace Location: MN Posts: 640 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: front subframe - need some input Will it fit an unequal length header? I have an RPM brace already and a ported stock header but I wanted an equal length and James said it probably wouldn't fit with the RPM brace. I figured it would make a difference to others who might buy this.