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Just got my BMR subframes in the mail not too long ago. They are the tubular weld on ones. I was looking over the way that they get installed on the car and got a little worried about how safe they are? They appear to get bolted on in the back where the LCAs go and then get welded in the front. My question is, what if that weld in the front ever breaks? Wouldn't that send the car pogoing down the track, similar to what happens if the driveshaft was to break in the front?? Could someone please clear this up for me?
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1997 Supercharged Firebird<br />14.01@99.7mph 2.1 60ft. -
I suppose it's possible, but the reason that driveshafts are a concern is that they have highly stressed flexible joints and, if the front u-joint breaks, the driveshaft is certain to drop down. Solid sfcs wouldn't seem to be much of a risk.
If it really worries you, sent the BMRs back and get Kenny Brown Double Diamonds :D . They're welded in _so_ many places...2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCs -
that would be a heck of a horrible weld if it broke. but i guess anything is possible. i wouldnt worry about it though, at least i know i dont. if it helps any, i have had mine on for 2 years now and no problems.6s.......under the hood or under the belt, they just dont cut it.Comment
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if you are worried about welds, have them tig welded. they are stronger than the standard mig welds, and i think will be just fine for street driving w/ some serious auto x thrown in here and there.2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />More mods than I\'m allowed to list!Comment
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Just bought 99 firebird, 53k all original, very clean ride, I'm going to do lots of suspension upgrades, sub frame connectors, panhard, lower control...3 days ago -
Just bought 99 V6 firebird, 43k original miles, one owner, basically new car, no issues1 week ago
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