Subframe Carnage!!!

[Funkmasta]

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.

[Funkmasta]

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.

[Funkmasta]

[Firestorm]

Ouch, looks like the diff didnt want to stay put. Was the diff mount ok too?

[Rigmaster]

Part it out.........


;)

[Funkmasta]

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

[george graves]

Dam m30's, they tear shit up....

[Funkmasta]

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.

[Heysüß]

rehost the pictures! I want tooooooo seeeee

[george graves]

Lol. The OP is long gone. Sorry.

[jw 325ic]

rehost the pictures! I want tooooooo seeeee

wtf thread bump from the past. who are you and why would you do this?

[tonywonder]

wow wat the hell.

[McGyver]

dumbest bump ever.



...and now im a part of it.

[jw 325ic]

DOC! DOOOC!

Marty?

Oh wait...

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

[CHIF8008]

just delete old pointless threads?