DoughBoy's Sub Frame Collars Review
02-16-2011, 01:25 AM
#1
DoughBoy's Sub Frame Collars Review
I've read numerous reviews about the sub frame collars for our cars and was somewhat intrigued but skeptical as well so I held off on going for them right away.
Anyways, during a text conversation with Andy (a well known Maxima Mechanic here in SoCal), he brings up the subframe collars and offered to install them for me. Ive been bit by the mod bug lately and figured one more itch wouldnt hurt to scratch so we set up a day to handle it.
Once there, I asked him what type of improvement these would offer and he gave me one of those "You need to find out for yourself" type responses
. Install was pretty quick with only a few tools.
Upon first drive, DAYUM!! These made the front feel WAY more solid going over bumps and uneven roads. The ride became much smoother and firmer at the same time. Andy DID say that the car would feel like its riding on stock wheels again. I couldnt agree with that anymore!!
In conclusion, Sub Frame Collars are a GREAT mod and well worth it.
Also, I figured Id list my suspension setup to better your idea of my point of view.
- 18" ASA JH9 235/40 rubber
- Boss Chen/Daiyama Coilovers (Dampening: Front - 3 clicks out from stiff, Rear - 5 clicks out from stiff) <slammed>
- Front Strut Bar
- Addco RSB
To order a set, contact "speedymax99".
Thanks for reading.
DB
Anyways, during a text conversation with Andy (a well known Maxima Mechanic here in SoCal), he brings up the subframe collars and offered to install them for me. Ive been bit by the mod bug lately and figured one more itch wouldnt hurt to scratch so we set up a day to handle it.
Once there, I asked him what type of improvement these would offer and he gave me one of those "You need to find out for yourself" type responses
. Install was pretty quick with only a few tools.Upon first drive, DAYUM!! These made the front feel WAY more solid going over bumps and uneven roads. The ride became much smoother and firmer at the same time. Andy DID say that the car would feel like its riding on stock wheels again. I couldnt agree with that anymore!!
In conclusion, Sub Frame Collars are a GREAT mod and well worth it.
Also, I figured Id list my suspension setup to better your idea of my point of view.
- 18" ASA JH9 235/40 rubber
- Boss Chen/Daiyama Coilovers (Dampening: Front - 3 clicks out from stiff, Rear - 5 clicks out from stiff) <slammed>
- Front Strut Bar
- Addco RSB
To order a set, contact "speedymax99".
Thanks for reading.
DB
Last edited by VQ'rInWLA; 02-16-2011 at 01:30 AM.
02-16-2011, 11:58 AM
#8
03-19-2011, 07:23 PM
#18
lol.. are you collecting commision off this?
I have a set for almost a year.. Im gonna throw them on this week too.. lol. Finally got some warm weahter and did the Alum. steering bushing. this should complement it.
I have a set for almost a year.. Im gonna throw them on this week too.. lol. Finally got some warm weahter and did the Alum. steering bushing. this should complement it.
03-19-2011, 10:03 PM
#19
I had a feeling someone would say it 
. No commission, but I know the people who make these parts and these guys are constantly working to develop new parts for our cars.
Just my way of continual support so they keep on going!!
Get em in. You wont be disappointed.
. No commission, but I know the people who make these parts and these guys are constantly working to develop new parts for our cars.Just my way of continual support so they keep on going!!
Get em in. You wont be disappointed.
03-20-2011, 12:52 PM
#20
have you tired the alum. steering column bushing..? It really improves the responsiveness of the steering.
03-20-2011, 07:05 PM
#22
03-21-2011, 10:59 AM
#25
a member on NYCMaximas.org made them. His screen name is "vsamoylov". Idk if he has anymore in stock, or is making anymore, but you can see. He also made Aluminum shift *****.
03-21-2011, 06:29 PM
#27
The guy a few posts above said it right. local forum member makes them, and other parts. Great quality. it removes that little play/squishyness in the steering reaction by replace the rubber piece with all alum. piece.
It is installed in between the lower steering column linkage and the steering rack(from the inside the car) install takes a few hours to do it right and not gheto. But it is worth it in my opinion. I am doing these upgrades piece by piece to see the improvement. The bushing really made a dif. in steering response and feel. I like it very much.
I hope to do a LTBII with subframe collars and poly bushings in the front to really bring the front back to that "new car" feel.
03-21-2011, 06:31 PM
#28
03-29-2011, 12:39 PM
#29
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 19
Okay, so I ordered the subframe collars for my Max, sent money by paypal, and now the seller won't answer any of my pm's or e-mails. Anyone else run into this? Oh, and my order went from 'pending' to 'on hold'.
06-05-2011, 03:03 PM
#33
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 19
Ok, it's been over 2 months since I ordered my subframe collars from Andy, and he hasn't sent my parts, and he continues to ignore my PM's and e-mails. I think I've been plenty patient. Anybody know what's going on????
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