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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Why aren't there subframe connectors for vettes?
Or do I just not see any?
Is it because subframe connectors aren't required on a full frame vehicle?
If thats the case then is there any chassis stiffening that can be done?
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Is it because subframe connectors aren't required on a full frame vehicle?

It is because there are no subframes to connect!
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ryoder
Why aren't there subframe connectors for vettes?
Or do I just not see any?
Is it because subframe connectors aren't required on a full frame vehicle?
If thats the case then is there any chassis stiffening that can be done?

Because the vette has a full frame. The body panels unscrew to expose the frame.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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Default subframe

Rails run from one end of car to other, also has tunnel plate to stiffen frame. Some here use C6 Z06 aluminum plate of after market on the C5s.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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A roll bar will stiffen the vette up...too extreme?

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike94ZLT1
It is because there are no subframes to connect!
I think your standard CFOT answer could have worked here.
Back on subject, I recently gave a 300 mile long ride to another member who has the identical car to mine in the UK. Even thought we both have the same suspension, miles, tires and even tire wear, he said that mine felt much more firm. The only difference is that I have a 1/4 aluminum tunnel plate.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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abs of steel. and the new one has heat shielding!!!!

should be abs of aluminium though
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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The front and rear suspension cradles can be considered a “sub frame” of sorts.
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Originally Posted by timemender
The front and rear suspension cradles can be considered a “sub frame” of sorts.
I would call them stiffeners rather than subframes.

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Naked Vette - full frame all the way.

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I'll look into the tunnel plate.

Are there any steps to chassis stiffening that are done when GM builds the convertibles?
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Originally Posted by ryoder
I'll look into the tunnel plate.

Are there any steps to chassis stiffening that are done when GM builds the convertibles?
No. The C5 was designed with the convertible in mind from the get go.
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
Because the vette has a full frame. The body panels unscrew to expose the frame.
Not to mention, the whole assembly is about ten times as rigid as an F-body or Rustang, where you typically see subframe connectors
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