Author Topic: Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???  (Read 3521 times)

kenika65

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Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???
« 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 Reinforcement kit but would rather replace with a updated subframe that is better.
         

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strad

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Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???
« Reply #1 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.
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Front Subframe Replacement/Reinforcement???
« Reply #2 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 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.