DSE Sub Connectors

[Ron Fox]

Has anyone ever modified the DSE sub connectors making them shorter in height where they do not stick up out of the floor so high?

Would altering the subs cause any problems?

Thanks.

[70rs]

I have never installed or modified a set of DSE connectors. But I would think that if after cutting them down you boxed them back in you should be ok. It will decrease the overall strength of the connectors, but for anything less than a full on race car i THINK would work ok.
They don't come in too far, is there some other thing that will cause a problem if you don't cut them down?
Maybe one of the builders or someone with DSE connector experience will chime in.:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Has anyone ever modified the DSE sub connectors making them shorter in height where they do not stick up out of the floor so high?

Would altering the subs cause any problems?

Thanks.

If you want to make them shorter just get some rectangular tubing and make you own set. $185 is a lot of money to to pay for tubing that you are going to cut open and reweld. It is not that hard to make a set, but that being said WHY do you want then shorter?? They do not come through the floor that much, if I remember it's like 1" to 1 1/2 inches. Once the rugs are in you realy can't tell that their in there. If yiou are having a shop do it for you than show them a picture of the DSE and tell them you want the samething but shorter, if doing your self just order up a shorter rectangular tube and build away. By the way if you need demension of the DSE connectors let me know.

[Ron Fox]

For me the sub connectors stick up somewhat to far and it looks like a fitted carpet would not fit the floor properly. I plan on having passengers in the back seat (my daughter come to mind) and it seems like there would be a problem with space underneath the carpet on both sides of the connector. I guess one solution would be to put some sort of foam on each side of the connector to build up the space.

Eric, my builder suggested cutting them down and boxing them back.

Rick, making a set would be cheaper, huh?

Has anyone had carpet problems with their DSE connectors?

[ma73z]

I agree with Rick, if you're worried about it make your own, but in my experience it's not a problem.

[Rick D]

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Rick, making a set would be cheaper, huh?

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Ron,

Yes it sure is cheaper if you go buy the DSE connectors and then modify them. I just order some steel and priced out rectangular and for the same size as DSE uses it was about $100 for enough to make a set. So now you have another $85 plus the shipping to have a set made. Over all you will spend more than just using the DSE connectors but you will have what you want which is a flat rear floor.

[Ron Fox]

May just end up making a set.

Has anyone had carpet fitment problems with the DSE connector's?

Thanks.

[ma73z]

I personally have no problem with the way our carpet fits in our 69 bird. It has DSE connectors and an ACC carpet kit. I can take pics in a couple days if it would help you decide anything, Matt.

[Ron Fox]

I personally have no problem with the way our carpet fits in our 69 bird. It has DSE connectors and an ACC carpet kit. I can take pics in a couple days if it would help you decide anything, Matt.

Matt, I would appreciate all the photo's you could post. (or email me).

Does your carpet drop to the bottom when you step on it?

Thanks.

[Payton King]

for me, but my carpet is custom.

After Dynamatt, we layed down 2 layers of juke padding to help quite the car down. I have a roll bar in my car and it is tied to the sub connectors. I would not see the connectors being a problem to carpert or being uncomfortable to a rear passenger.

[Ron Fox]

for me, but my carpet is custom.

After Dynamatt, we layed down 2 layers of juke padding to help quite the car down. I have a roll bar in my car and it is tied to the sub connectors. I would not see the connectors being a problem to carpert or being uncomfortable to a rear passenger.

I plan on installing a roll bar also.

Our first thought was to lay down extra paddinig of some sort to build up the area's around the connectors like you did. But my biggest concern was how a fitted carpet would fit. If it would lay down smooth or would extra glue, carpet, etc, have to be applied.

Thanks for the help.

[ma73z]

Well I took some pics for ya Ron but they were no good, I'll get some better ones over the weekend in better light if you would still like some. :cheers:

[Ron Fox]

Well I took some pics for ya Ron but they were no good, I'll get some better ones over the weekend in better light if you would still like some. :cheers:

Yes I would appreciate all the photo's you could post.

Thanks for your help.

[waynieZ]

I'll appreciate seeing them too.

[Ron Fox]

Well I took some pics for ya Ron but they were no good, I'll get some better ones over the weekend in better light if you would still like some. :cheers:

Were you able to take anymore photo's?

[ma73z]

CRAP, sorry Ron. I did take more I'll see if I can get them sent to you tomorrow.

[ma73z]

Well the pictures suck but they're the best I've gotten so far. I'll keep trying :mad: Oh and sorry bout the dirty car :rolleyes:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Firebird/CIMG9707.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Firebird/CIMG9704.jpg

[ma73z]

Ok better pictures.

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Firebird/CIMG9740.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/ma73z/Firebird/CIMG9741.jpg

[Ron Fox]

Thanks for the pics. The sub connectors are clearly seen in the last 2 pics. Do you have any padding, etc in the area next to the connectors?

[Vegas69]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/Payback1969/IMG_1125.jpg

IMO, the back seats are barely usable for children and midgets. You are putting way to much thought into this deal. Do what I did and the carpet lays flat and your passenger won't care if their feet are 2 inches higher. The back seats suck in these cars.

[coolwelder62]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/Payback1969/IMG_1125.jpg

IMO, the back seats are barely usable for children and midgets. You are putting way to much thought into this deal. Do what I did and the carpet lays flat and your passenger won't care if their feet are 2 inches higher. The back seats suck in these cars.I agree W/Todd you are thinking too much.

[ma73z]

I agree with Todd & Scott, the connectors are the least of your worries as far as comfort goes in the back seat, pad it up and call it good. :cheers:

[Ron Fox]

You guys are right I am thinking too much about this area but I want to do it correct the first time and not move backwards.

Todd, what did you use to build up your area?...then I will let it go...:faint:

Thanks.

[Vegas69]

Heat wave pro from second skin.

[Ron Fox]

Thanks Todd. I have bought the DSE connects. They are not installed just yet. We are working on the back half of the car at the moment.