Martz subframe - Lateral-g Forums

1969Crossram · #1 10-12-2006, 08:44 PM

Anyone have input on the Marz subframe? I would like to know if their frame would accept a 18x10 wheel with a 275 or 285 tire. I have a hard time getting anyone on the phone at Martz. Thanks for any help. Dave

ProdigyCustoms · #2 10-13-2006, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969Crossram

I have a hard time getting anyone on the phone at Martz. Thanks for any help. Dave

You should pay attention to signs when you see them.

novanutcase · #3 10-13-2006, 10:48 AM

1969 Frank is sooooo right! Customer service is equally as important as the product itself. Kind of like buying a super computer but not knowing how to program it. Why Bother!

Pure XS · #4 10-13-2006, 12:35 PM

I purchased a front road race subframe from them, for my 67 firebird, and had fantastic service! Maybe this is a rareity, but i have nothing but positive things to say, and im in canada....did everything through email, and normally had a responce within a day or 2. They were more then willing to make the changes i requested too.

I must say, the front is fantastic too.....looks good, quality parts. Another guy up here also bought one for his Nova.....dont think hes had any complaints either.... Just FYI

Russ W

ProdigyCustoms · #5 10-13-2006, 12:51 PM

We did the same frame in a car and it was the flimsiest frame I have ever used. Welded pie cuts into it and tied it into the rockers ever 12", but still could not eliminate the flex at the core support.

Do yourself a little test. Put a set of jack stands at the front of the subrame under the core support and rear rails, then have a 200LB friend step on and off the rocker and watch twist delfection in horror.

I think it is a great piece for a straight line car, but not a G Machine.

JMO

Pure XS · #6 10-13-2006, 01:21 PM

hmmmm...thats no good.

couple q's.

did it have the sway bar on it? You said it was welded in, correct? did u use the firewall hoops? (really the only pieces i myself wasnt impressed with on the front end....but will be replaced with cage tie ins anyway)

I would think that tieing the cage in to the core support should help take care of any flex, plus it will be welded in as well..... opinions?

FYI...im just building a cruiser (yes with a cage and BT LSX)

ProdigyCustoms · #7 10-13-2006, 03:21 PM

Ours was a convertible. If we would have put the firewall bars in, all the stress from the flex would be on the door hinge pins and door latch pin. Bracing like that is always nice, but should never be required in threse types of cars. We had the splined sway bar.

There are some pictures on our site that will show the pie cut and rocker bracing

http://prodigycustoms.com/petes-camaro.asp

Pure XS · #8 10-13-2006, 06:50 PM

How did it drive? i like how u guys did the bracing.....with my modified rockers, i could hide all of it, if i set it up similar.

ProdigyCustoms · #9 10-14-2006, 12:26 AM

It does not show in thos pics, but we box plated it from the rockers to the subframe with 16 Gauge, which was over kill for sure. If you are doing a multi point cage, and making front down bars off the front hoop, surely that and some trianglation under the hood shoud firm it up.

Mikael A · #10 10-15-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969Crossram

Anyone have input on the Marz subframe?

The front wheels will not be centered in the wheel opnings.

mike a