One thing that Total Performance does that I don't trust is the "thread cutting bolts" they use to fasten key items like coil over brackets. A couple of years ago I had Mickey deliver a T bucket kit to Daytona for me, and he and I talked about these bolts. I realize he is using them so he can market the T kit to guys who can build it without welding equipment, but these things are downright dangerous in my opinion. I really like Mickey, and he took the time to explain to me how these bolts cut special threads into the frame rails and secure very well, but we took one look at them and have to disagree with him. After all, the wall thickness of his frames is only 1/8 inch, and even if it were 3/16 like my frame, there just isn't enough thread area to hold these critical items on securely.

My Son tells me he has seen posts on other forums about these bolts coming loose, and I am not surprised. But like I said, Mickey is trying to build a T bucket for the masses, and feels this bolt together system allows anyone to construct a rod.

Every time I look at the bolts I threw in my bolt box, I wonder why I am keeping them because they will never go on any car I build. Maybe I'll use them to fasten the rear view mirror.


Don