Frame/bumper savers, opinions?
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Racer
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Frame/bumper savers, opinions?
Hi everyone,
It seems like many people here feel that the frame savers are a must have, and I can see a good reason for them. I started looking around and I saw a number of different kinds. It appears like everyone makes their own version to sell. I was just wondering if anyone could give me their opinions on a few of the ones that I found. Prices range from $40 to $80 but I am not sure if it is simply a "get what you pay for" type of thing. Some definitely look more solid than others, but looks aren't everything.
http://www.aacorvette.com/index.php?...products_id=89
http://www.corvetteguys.com/gms-corv...er-savers.html
http://www.corvettemods.com/servlet/Detail?no=37
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattdaddy.html
Any thoughts?
Thanks
It seems like many people here feel that the frame savers are a must have, and I can see a good reason for them. I started looking around and I saw a number of different kinds. It appears like everyone makes their own version to sell. I was just wondering if anyone could give me their opinions on a few of the ones that I found. Prices range from $40 to $80 but I am not sure if it is simply a "get what you pay for" type of thing. Some definitely look more solid than others, but looks aren't everything.
http://www.aacorvette.com/index.php?...products_id=89
http://www.corvetteguys.com/gms-corv...er-savers.html
http://www.corvettemods.com/servlet/Detail?no=37
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattdaddy.html
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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I prefer this one...
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattmamma.html
double wheels. one on each side of the frame balances the torque on the frame during the impact event.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattmamma.html
double wheels. one on each side of the frame balances the torque on the frame during the impact event.
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I prefer this one...
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattmamma.html
double wheels. one on each side of the frame balances the torque on the frame during the impact event.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattmamma.html
double wheels. one on each side of the frame balances the torque on the frame during the impact event.
800+ Fattdaddy's and/or FattMamma's sold in the last 24 months.
Bigger and stronger than the rest. Not casters you can buy at Walmart, not small and bendable.
Not a single installed unit has ever been returned or found defective.
If there ever is, we will replace it free of charge
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I prefer this one...
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattmamma.html
double wheels. one on each side of the frame balances the torque on the frame during the impact event.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...fattmamma.html
double wheels. one on each side of the frame balances the torque on the frame during the impact event.
I missjudged an approach to a parking lot and the Fattmomma on the right side made contact. instead of the usual scccrrrrape there was just a slight thud. quite a difference
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Racer
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I am thinking about ordering the Fat Daddy's. I have not taken receipt of my vette yet, dealer is still touching a few things up (ARGH!) but I know it needs the wheels. I wish I knew if it had the frame savers. If not I would order them too and save the shipping. Oh well...
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I didn't want to drill my frame so I bought the ones that just slip over. I'm fairly happy with them. If you hit something hard enough the skid plate will bend, wheel or not. I usually rub going up my driveway so these take the abuse.
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I went with the A&A frame savers and rocker rails a good few years ago
Good product and good price and I have no complaints.
Elite Engineering sell a great product too.
Chip at CCA sells the fat mamas and also a rocker rail that has an inset to allow you to fit jacking pucks. Even though you can jack onto the A&A rails, the CCA rails are better desgned and Chip is a great Forum vendor.
Good product and good price and I have no complaints.
Elite Engineering sell a great product too.
Chip at CCA sells the fat mamas and also a rocker rail that has an inset to allow you to fit jacking pucks. Even though you can jack onto the A&A rails, the CCA rails are better desgned and Chip is a great Forum vendor.
