subframe reinforcement ???

[robmespeedy]

OK , so im installing urathane engine mounts and i heard that the ears on the subframe will begin to crack .
Anybody goy any pictures of your subfrmae already welded ?
i just want to see where the welds should be done at .
my frame is off the car and is in perfect condition , just wanted to be preventative since im building a modified engine .

[AdamF 88iS]

Look at the turner website; they sell a kit for this. Their kit isn't the best fitting out there, but its enough for you to get the idea.

[robmespeedy]

Look at the turner website; they sell a kit for this. Their kit isn't the best fitting out there, but its enough for you to get the idea.

im gonna try something custom myself . I took it to I.E. and i wasnt satisfied with the job they did . U want something done right , you gotta do it yourself !
Watch this post , i'll be posting up some pics on saturday .

[AdamF 88iS]

im gonna try something custom myself . I took it to I.E. and i wasnt satisfied with the job they did . U want something done right , you gotta do it yourself !
Watch this post , i'll be posting up some pics on saturday .

I have a kit that fits a little better than Turner's that I sell as well... if you want to at least look at them before you go cutting away. I just noticed that you're local.

[robmespeedy]

This is the Work that I.E. did , didnt impress me at all .

They welded 2 small bead on the ears .


Then the welded a plate on the top .


But what they didnt do was reinfored the bottom side .
They should have welded a bead here .

[robmespeedy]

This is what i did today
I cut out a piece of steel and tried to shape is as good as possible .


Then i welded the inside part of the ear .


Then weled in the corners to reinforce the ears much better .
Im sure it will be much stronger now .

[Beej '86 325es]

Nice work, that sucker ain't breakin'.

My passenger side mount broke and is currently resting on my tie rod. I bought a used subframe and Turner's reinforcement kit, but haven't installed it yet.

Adam, I'd be curious to see how the SBI kit differs. Do you have any pictures of it by chance?

[KangamangusDriver]

How are you guys breaking your rear sub???

[Beej '86 325es]

How are you guys breaking your rear sub???

front.

[arsevader]

How are you guys breaking your rear sub???

Front.

Somewhat reletively common problem on e30s that are tracked.

James