Maier Racing Subframes
Subframe
connectors have a ceiling of work capacities, in other words they can only
do so much! Maier saw Subframe connectors that replace sections of floor and
Subframe connectors that are just large enough to hold themselves up to the
car let alone support the chassis in any kind of realistic manner. So we
took a step back and analyzed what we Wanted our Subframe connectors to do
and what is a realistic solution.
You can only do so much in a
single plane (Mustang floor pan) or an extreme equivalent an
eighteen-wheeler’s flatbed trailer. Here large I beams run down the center
but the propensity for flex still exists. In order to eliminate the majority
of flex out of the chassis you need to build strength in unison with the
roofline to create more of a truss type of platform, hence a Roll Cage. So
what we will realistically look for in a Subframe connector is locating the
suspension pick up points in relation to each other. This will greatly
sharpen up the feel through the seat of the pants in high-speed driving,
cornering and changing road conditions.
Now we need to build it
correctly. This begs the question: What is the most applicable design? A
square design is great for directional loads in most applications, however
Maier Racing knows that when utilizing material with this design, round
tubing will retain more structural strength over a square type design, even
after it has been contoured to the floor pan. So, with this in mind we chose
a cylindrical design for our Subframe connectors. Our design will endure
everyday road conditions such as speed bumps, steep driveways and the likes
without compromising the component’s structural integrity.
The last thing is how will we
connect this design to the chassis. The most important part is mounting in
multiple places. Many companies mount their Subframe connectors in two
places on each side; this is not a desirable situation since it creates 2
pivot points on either end. If it is mounted in multiple points this will
add to the truss concept spreading loads out over a greater area, thus
reducing pivot points. This is the Maier Racing solution, and why we build
our Subframe Connectors the way we do, and why Maier Racing is the most
logical choice for your vehicle.
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