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Jul 18, 2002 | 03:16 PM

Willy02

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Not subframe connectors but what instead?

What can be used on the C5 to keep the structure of the car from loosening?

Thanks!

Jul 18, 2002 | 03:47 PM

Fahtrim

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (Willy02)

The Structure of the C5 doesn't need any reinforcement. It is great just the way it is.

Jul 18, 2002 | 04:43 PM

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (Willy02)

The C5 has an extremely strong full frame. No need for additional bits like on F-bodies and Mustangs.

Jul 18, 2002 | 04:59 PM

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (bdavies)

At the time the C5 was released, it's hydroformed steel frame was the most rigid of any production car.

The only reason subframe connectors exist on an Fbody is because the Fbody is a unibody meaning it is not a once piece frame. The doors are actually part of the frame structure on an fbody.

A rollcage is probably the only way to stiften up the C5's frame, which I plan on adding to my own car this winter.

Jul 18, 2002 | 11:49 PM

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (Willy02)

Uhhhhhh, this isnt a fox body site..... :lol:

Jul 19, 2002 | 12:09 AM

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (Willy02)

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What can be used on the C5 to keep the structure of the car from loosening?

Thanks!

Weld a Mack Truck between the front and rear bumper supports. :crazy:

Jul 19, 2002 | 01:02 AM

rrobert22

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (Sixguns)

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Weld a Mack Truck between the front and rear bumper supports. :crazy:

Gee, sound ugly :lol:

Jul 19, 2002 | 12:53 PM

Willy02

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Thanks for the info guys.....:D

Natalie

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Jul 19, 2002 | 05:30 PM

Richin Chicago

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Re: Not subframe connectors but what instead? (Willy02)

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What can be used on the C5 to keep the structure of the car from loosening?

Thanks!

Natalie,

All C5s have a much stiffer chassis than a Camaro. And it isn't a sub frame type of assembly.
I have a Hardtop which is the stiffest of all the C5s. But even with the hardtop I noticed an improvement after I added the cross bar for my 5 point harness. You can kill 2 birds with one stone. Get ready fo the track and add a little more rigidity!
http://www.r-dracing.com/c5crossbar.htm