First off, this is NOT the thread I ever wanted to make but I thought it has a valid lesson and may open your eyes to what I have said before.
Now...... since the s197 platform has been released, it changed the way we knew how the Mustang would work. With different suspension set ups, more power, and a lot more adjustment, we continue to fine-tune our mustangs with suspension and chassie.
One of the biggest arguments out there is frame ties (subframe connectors) Some will say these cars don't flex like older ones and all you need is the 3 point bolt in ties. Others say these cars have NO FLEX period..... Well... I am here to say that this isn't true.
These cars are still a uni-body and have so much frame deflection. Jack up the car on one side and try to open the door... It will have a little bit of a tug on it. That is one way to show the flex.
The next reason why I'm going to say they do work is that I am still alive after a was involved in a accident last week in my car which totaled it.
Now before some says or accuses me of anything...
1. Not drinking
2. Was not wet out
3. Was not racing
4. Was not being stupid
5. Wearing a seat belt
Quick story, I was leaving work to go to the store when I got on it but nothing over 5psi when a cat or something decided to bolt across the road, I tried to avoid it and threw the car into a couple free spins where it ended up in a telephone poll. I was the only one on the road and in the car.
Here are some pictures.
I am alright now with no bruises.
because it was 400ft from the shop, I had it towed back. The car was a total loss and I let it go as is.
Now........ the point of this thread is what the FD and PD told me.... After investigating the scene, they told me that the bars underneath are what kept the car from folding around the poll and possible killing me.
You can see on the passenger side quarter-panel how the car was starting to bend.
Here are some pictures of underneath. I had 2 different brands on here. Stifflers Ladder-Style and UPR's Single bar. As you can see... the single bar bent like it was paper where the Stiffler's FIT-System held up strong. No break in the welds or bends in the tubing. All the BMR, STEEDA, UPR suspension on this car folded like it was nothing.
I have always preached about subframe connectors. Even more so now. I hope this reaches people in the way I wanted it too. Not as a pity but proof they work. Any type of Ladder-style subframe can not just help with deflection and chassie flex but it can also save your life.
Thanks
Here is the link to our page with the Stiffler's Subframes I used and recommend:
2005-13 Mustang GT / GT500 / BOSS / V6 Sub Frame Connecters
Now...... since the s197 platform has been released, it changed the way we knew how the Mustang would work. With different suspension set ups, more power, and a lot more adjustment, we continue to fine-tune our mustangs with suspension and chassie.
One of the biggest arguments out there is frame ties (subframe connectors) Some will say these cars don't flex like older ones and all you need is the 3 point bolt in ties. Others say these cars have NO FLEX period..... Well... I am here to say that this isn't true.
These cars are still a uni-body and have so much frame deflection. Jack up the car on one side and try to open the door... It will have a little bit of a tug on it. That is one way to show the flex.
The next reason why I'm going to say they do work is that I am still alive after a was involved in a accident last week in my car which totaled it.
Now before some says or accuses me of anything...
1. Not drinking
2. Was not wet out
3. Was not racing
4. Was not being stupid
5. Wearing a seat belt
Quick story, I was leaving work to go to the store when I got on it but nothing over 5psi when a cat or something decided to bolt across the road, I tried to avoid it and threw the car into a couple free spins where it ended up in a telephone poll. I was the only one on the road and in the car.
Here are some pictures.
I am alright now with no bruises.
because it was 400ft from the shop, I had it towed back. The car was a total loss and I let it go as is.
Now........ the point of this thread is what the FD and PD told me.... After investigating the scene, they told me that the bars underneath are what kept the car from folding around the poll and possible killing me.
You can see on the passenger side quarter-panel how the car was starting to bend.
Here are some pictures of underneath. I had 2 different brands on here. Stifflers Ladder-Style and UPR's Single bar. As you can see... the single bar bent like it was paper where the Stiffler's FIT-System held up strong. No break in the welds or bends in the tubing. All the BMR, STEEDA, UPR suspension on this car folded like it was nothing.
I have always preached about subframe connectors. Even more so now. I hope this reaches people in the way I wanted it too. Not as a pity but proof they work. Any type of Ladder-style subframe can not just help with deflection and chassie flex but it can also save your life.
Thanks
Here is the link to our page with the Stiffler's Subframes I used and recommend:
2005-13 Mustang GT / GT500 / BOSS / V6 Sub Frame Connecters
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