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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: kenika65 on December 13, 2007, 11:55:57 PM

Title: Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???
Post by: kenika65 on December 13, 2007, 11:55:57 PM

Front subframe weld cracked on passenger side motor mount bracket. I am wondering if anyone has experienced this and does anyone know where to get a aftermarket front subframe? I am looking in to turnermotorsport.com's (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/reinf_t30reinf_lg.jpg) Reinforcement kit but would rather replace with a updated subframe that is better.

Title: Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???
Post by: strad on December 14, 2007, 11:01:38 AM

This is a relatively common issue.  Reinforcement is what most people do.  I have never seen any vendors selling heavier duty subframes for the E30.

Title: Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???
Post by: sports.racer on December 14, 2007, 01:20:21 PM

Quote from: kenika65;39423

Front subframe weld cracked on passenger side motor mount bracket. I am wondering if anyone has experienced this and does anyone know where to get a aftermarket front subframe? I am looking in to turnermotorsport.com's (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/reinf_t30reinf_lg.jpg) Reinforcement kit but would rather replace with a updated subframe that is better.

Same thing you had 3 years ago. Used the Turner kit, so far so good.