Subframes and suspension advice

[DaveSVT03]

I have an 03 Vert and here are my plans:

Steeda lowering Springs (purchased)
Steeda IRS Bushings (purchased)
Steeda Spring Isolators (purchased)
Switch from vert to Coupe Shock Struts (purchased)

Kenny Brown Subframes, jacking rail and matrix connectors (not purchased yet)


My question is will the subframe connectors be enough to allow the stiffer suspension to work well on my Vert?

[stanv]

I have a '03 vert as well. The Kenny Brown Subs are excellant and you will need them. But the most obvious difference in reducing chassis flex came when I installed Kenny Brown's new Strut Tower Brace. The reduction in front end shake when hitting bumps and stuff was amazing. :D

[MINERALGSVT]

I'll second the nod for Kenny Brown Performance parts! Mine is an '01 Vert and I have the full extreme matrix braces, and strut tower brace.

The car feels totally different!

Good Luck!

[arboc96]

being an 03 cobra vert..dont u already have factory installed subframe connectors...and would they have to be removed to instll the KB's

[DaveSVT03]

I was told they don't have them from the factory, but I haven't looked. I'll check it out this weekend.

[arboc96]

i drove a friends of mine 03 cobra vert...he didnt think it had them...i thought it did...we looked...there they were...;) ...they arent much...and prob dont hold a candle to the KB units...my point being to install the KB units...i think u haev to remove the factory units...2001 Bullitt and 2003 Mach 1 stangs ahve similar factory installed SF units...

[dwtalso]

The 'vert comes with SFCs from the factory. They are thin-walled square tube stock and bolt in place. They are pretty much junk and will go away if an aftermarket kit is installed. The KB SFC's, especially with the Extreme Matrix stuff, is pretty rigid and welds on. It's a good stiffening kit. I've got the Maximum Motorsports standard length SFCs and they made a world of difference :).

[DaveSVT03]

Thanks everyone for the feedback - dwtalso!

[ox03]

Maximum Motorsports or Griggs Racing only please. Search Corner-Carvers.com and read why you should generally avoid Steeda and Kenny Brown suspension components. Hint: Suspension is not their forte.