removing carpet to install subframe conn.

Bwhipple · 11-27-2006, 06:46 AM

Can anyone tell me if when installing full length subframe connectors, is it necessary to pull out the carpet to avoid burning/melting it when welding in the connectors ? I have a 2003 Gt Vert. Thanks.

r3dn3ck · 11-27-2006, 09:23 AM

unless you're doing in-floor type (you'd know if you were.. installation is about $1k) you don't need to bother. The heat is kept pretty far away from the carpet.

*03gtmustang* · 11-27-2006, 12:04 PM

Yep, what r3dn3ck. You dont need to remove the carpet.

dragonfan's04GT · 11-30-2006, 04:15 PM

I don't think that you'd need to either, though I'm no welder. I have to admit though, I removed mine based on the installers advice. He welded mine damn near the full lenght of the connectors...except for about a foot or so in the middle. I guess if they just weld a few spots here and there across the entire lenght, like most I've seen, the floor sholdn't heat up that much. It didn't take too long to remove it anyway. It also gave me a reason to route my Sirius antenna wire and power cord under the carpet.

11-27-2006, 06:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bwhipple Boosted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montoursville, PA Posts: 259	removing carpet to install subframe conn. Can anyone tell me if when installing full length subframe connectors, is it necessary to pull out the carpet to avoid burning/melting it when welding in the connectors ? I have a 2003 Gt Vert. Thanks.

11-27-2006, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,241	Yep, what r3dn3ck. You dont need to remove the carpet. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

11-30-2006, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
dragonfan's04GT Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 44	I don't think that you'd need to either, though I'm no welder. I have to admit though, I removed mine based on the installers advice. He welded mine damn near the full lenght of the connectors...except for about a foot or so in the middle. I guess if they just weld a few spots here and there across the entire lenght, like most I've seen, the floor sholdn't heat up that much. It didn't take too long to remove it anyway. It also gave me a reason to route my Sirius antenna wire and power cord under the carpet. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
400 horsepower	ex-ricer98gt	Modular 4.6L Tech	37	06-13-2006 07:03 PM
exhaust help!	my blue01	Modular 4.6L Tech	6	05-12-2006 03:02 PM
New...	JacintaMustang1711	The Lounge	8	03-26-2006 07:12 AM
Raptor Shiftlight install.. again :)	csledd	General Tech Forum	5	03-20-2006 06:42 PM
97 gt new headlights/grille	3mpire	Pictures	5	10-25-2005 05:02 PM

11-27-2006, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,859	unless you're doing in-floor type (you'd know if you were.. installation is about $1k) you don't need to bother. The heat is kept pretty far away from the carpet.