Quick Question: Subframe connectors- WHY didn't they do this from the factory?

grassy said
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I also had a '71 MG that I rebuilt The welds were beautiful...who ever worked on that car had pride..

We can go on..stripes being put on the cars ..the left side being different than the right..whomever installed the floor panels on my car couldn't be bothered to get it right because they left a triangular hole...who do I blame for this ? The accounts receivable clerk ?

Not sure if you lived through that era but it is probably the biggest reason that the jap cars got a hold in North America...

There is nothing wrong with most Chrysler A bodies in quality and fit, let alone performance and handling. Formula S Barracudas, 340 Darts, and Dusters all handled well and still do today with fresh components. Sorry that you evidently have a poor example. You have to remember that they were designed as economy cars. The unibody is a complex and perfectly acceptable chassis, giving acceptable rigidity and a smooth ride. Unfortunately some of us push the envelope in power and handling.

As for the MG, what a piece of junk, Lucas Prince of Darkness springs to mind. My best friend, Steve, bought one for his wife and was continually working on it. Never would the drive train last 100K. As for Jap cars, why did Datsun have to change their name to Nissan? My brother's Datsun pickup had the door and a fender fall off while he was driving it. If you think the early Jap cars were so good, find one if you can, and try driving half way across the country. From what I remember, Chevrolets "design it to last for 30K since that is all are buyers keep them anyway" attitude probably had more to do with the Japs getting their foot in the door. The Japs were known for undercutting products and forcing their competitors into bankruptcy, then taking over the market. Not that the US Auto business didn't deserve competition. I've never had anything but American Vehicles and my Mopars have all gone 250k or higher. My 96 ACR Neon is probably the best, 250K with nothing but oil and tire changes, except for replacing the original German head gasket with a USA made MLS Head gasket. Still starts and runs like new. It will pull better than 1G on the track, run up to 130MPH and get 35 mpg at 70 MPH.