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    I would like to get an opinion from y'all.
    Which do you prefer, Boxed or Tubular SFC's? If you have a good reason, please post it.
    I have the 2 (straight) boxed SFC's on my car, but they are starting to show their age from large bumps that struck them, rust, and other stuff I just don't stop for ;)

    -Marc
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  • #2
    The tubular subframes are better for ground clearance. From what I hear, the boxed ones tend to hang lower and therefore will hit the ground as it sounds like you are experiencing. Otherwise, I don't think you will tell a difference in actual performance between the two.
    - Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>

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    • #3
      Performance wise there is no real difference. Boxed is supposably stronger but you won't be able to tell a difference just driving it. The only advantage to the tubular is that it doesn't take away any ground clearance. Oh yeah, if you have boxed and no ground effects you can see the SFC a little bit on the sides which looks cool. Not something people would probably notice on the street though, you have to look for it.
      <a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/maniacls1\" target=\"_blank\"><b>2001 Firehawk #155 of 504 -M6</b></a><br />437 RWHP / 404 RWTQ -Dynojet (heads/cam)<br />12.34 @114 mph 1.7 60\' (bolt-ons only)<br />12.47 @116 mph 2.0 60\' (street tires, heads/cam)

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      • #4
        I bought the BMR tubular for their "stealthyness". My car is lowered, so ground clearance was a concern, and I got the White powder coated for my White car so if you don't know what you're looking at, you'd never know they're there.
        2002 CAMARO \"RS\"<br /> 3800/M5/Y87

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        • #5
          Love my Hotchkis set. I'm lowered about 1.5" but they never scrape.

          The intercooler and driveshaft safety loop are another story altogether, though...

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          • #6
            I have the BMR tubular. I like them b/c they don't hang low so the clearance is great plus you can't see them from outside. The only thing I don't like is that when I jack on them b/c they're tucked up, the lip on the car in front of them gets banged up a little from the jack.

            My friend has BMR boxed and I have to lift on his car slightly to slide the jack under b/c of clearance.

            Chris
            <b>2002 BSM TransAm WS.6 M6</b><br /><b>350rwhp, 365rwtq</b><br /><b>Stock:</b>13.455 @ 105.39 2.129 60\'<br /><b>Mod:</b>12.449 @ 113 1.832 60\'<br /><br /><b>2004 QSM GTO M6</b><br /><b>303rwhp, 329rwtq</b><br />Stock: 13.74 @ 102.14 2.1 60\'<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6</a> <br /><br /><b>1984 Firebird S/E M5</b><br />2.8L

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            • #7
              I run the bmr boxed and they aren't even visible from the side of the car. They tuck up inside the frame of the car, no loss of clearance. These are the new design SFCs.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Tiago:
                I run the bmr boxed and they aren't even visible from the side of the car. They tuck up inside the frame of the car, no loss of clearance. These are the new design SFCs.
                Sounds like they perfected the boxed style. My friend DEFINITELY has the old style. Got any pics of the new ones?

                Chris
                <b>2002 BSM TransAm WS.6 M6</b><br /><b>350rwhp, 365rwtq</b><br /><b>Stock:</b>13.455 @ 105.39 2.129 60\'<br /><b>Mod:</b>12.449 @ 113 1.832 60\'<br /><br /><b>2004 QSM GTO M6</b><br /><b>303rwhp, 329rwtq</b><br />Stock: 13.74 @ 102.14 2.1 60\'<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6</a> <br /><br /><b>1984 Firebird S/E M5</b><br />2.8L

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                • #9
                  Ok, I'm gonna go with the tubuar this spring. I see a few on ebay that look good, I'll keep y'all posted.

                  Thanx for the help,
                  Marc
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                  • #10
                    i have boxed slp's. they hang a bit lower than everything else. on the up side it does protect the bottom of the car from speed bumps and the like.

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