Subframe Carnage!!!

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  • Funkmasta
    R3V OG
    • May 2004
    • 7185
    #16
    The car has been a 335 for about 5k fairly hard miles. We did the complete installation of the swap in a matter of days (deadline = Bimmerfest), so the subframe was not inspected, but we also had no reason to believe that it was failing. We did swap the diff, so it was at least glanced at.

    I will post some pics of the complete subframe.

    Like I said, the subframe condition deteriorated rapidly (within 24 hours of first symptoms). :(

    Our setup is a chipped M30b35 and a 3.46 diff.
    Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
    That Guy.
    03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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      • Funkmasta
        R3V OG
        • May 2004
        • 7185
        #17
        Originally posted by LINUS
        Hey Joe, If you could take a few pics from aways back, then get in close for detail - that would really be helpful since then I'd get a good idea of how to make some re-enforcement plates to weld in.

        Is this a common issue, and if so has this already been well documemted as to how much metal and where to put it is needed?
        Ben, I know the rear subframes are an issue, but I can't find info on it anywhere.
        I am bringing it to my local welding buddy to have strengthened, and we will keep patterns of the metal we use.
        Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
        That Guy.
        03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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          • Funkmasta
            R3V OG
            • May 2004
            • 7185
            #18
            Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
            That Guy.
            03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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              • Firestorm
                Mod Crazy
                • Jul 2004
                • 795
                #19
                Ouch, looks like the diff didnt want to stay put. Was the diff mount ok too?

                Lsx/t56 Swap progress |----------| .0000000005% - Well below poverty line.
                Getting purists panties in a knot since 2007. ;)
                E30 count = 6! :shock:

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                  • Rigmaster
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 3464
                    #20
                    Part it out.........


                    ;)

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                      • Funkmasta
                        R3V OG
                        • May 2004
                        • 7185
                        #21
                        Originally posted by Rigmaster
                        Part it out.........


                        ;)
                        Most cars I would, but not this one! haha

                        There didnt appear to be any damage to the diff mount. I DEARLY hope not anyway!

                        The new subframe was sent out today, I should have it back tomorrow, all burly and manly, and able to handle the power. :D
                        Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                        That Guy.
                        03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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                          • george graves
                            I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 19992
                            #22
                            Dam m30's, they tear shit up....
                            Originally posted by Matt-B
                            hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                              • Funkmasta
                                R3V OG
                                • May 2004
                                • 7185
                                #23
                                The build up of the new subframe...

                                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=92409


                                I will have photos tomorrow when it comes back, We are basically re-plating the top of the carrier.
                                Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                                That Guy.
                                03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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                                  • Heysüß
                                    E30 Modder
                                    • Mar 2010
                                    • 911
                                    #24
                                    rehost the pictures! I want tooooooo seeeee
                                    09/1989 325i 4 Door
                                    +M30 Swap
                                    +Z3 Steering Rack

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                                      • george graves
                                        I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                                        • Oct 2003
                                        • 19992
                                        #25
                                        Lol. The OP is long gone. Sorry.
                                        Originally posted by Matt-B
                                        hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                                          • jw 325ic
                                            E30 Fanatic
                                            • Sep 2006
                                            • 1360
                                            #26
                                            Originally posted by Heysüß
                                            rehost the pictures! I want tooooooo seeeee
                                            wtf thread bump from the past. who are you and why would you do this?

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                                              • tonywonder
                                                E30 Mastermind
                                                • Sep 2009
                                                • 1688
                                                #27
                                                wow wat the hell.

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                                                  • McGyver
                                                    R3V Elite
                                                    • Jun 2009
                                                    • 4486
                                                    #28
                                                    dumbest bump ever.



                                                    ...and now im a part of it.
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                                                    1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
                                                    1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
                                                    1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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                                                      • jw 325ic
                                                        E30 Fanatic
                                                        • Sep 2006
                                                        • 1360
                                                        #29
                                                        DOC! DOOOC!

                                                        Marty?

                                                        Oh wait...

                                                        can you guys not put a code in to stop people from doing this?

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                                                          • CHIF8008
                                                            No R3VLimiter
                                                            • Nov 2010
                                                            • 3447
                                                            #30
                                                            just delete old pointless threads?
                                                            -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
                                                            -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
                                                            MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
                                                            Got Drop?? ;-)
                                                            Originally posted by JinormusJ
                                                            But of course
                                                            E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

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