E46 CSL Subframe Strengthening

[cslgirl]

Lesa

500 miles a year:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcr y::bigcry::bigcry:

Well.. you know it's getting to a stage where I don't want to use it too much as they are becoming such a rarity. The thought of someone reversing into me if I left it street parked and how much is it for a new bumper? I can't take a chance. It's my baby... in my garage and all paid for - as long as I can afford to keep it, then I am more than happy to just do the mileage. I had it from 3k so have done 32k in it (over 9 years) lol!!

[plumber vic]

Lesa

500 miles a year:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcr y::bigcry::bigcry:

[LeinsCSL]

At the moment am going to leave it - it's not driven hard and to be honest, we do around 500 miles a year if you are lucky! Will get it checked out when it goes in for services but happy to leave it as is. To leave it all totally original is my aim. :thumbs:

For what it's worth, Matt at MProve told me that he reckons it's quick 1st & 2nd gear starts that do the damage

[cslgirl]

That's good news Lesa! So what's the plan, are you going to leave it as is or get some of the strengthening work done?

Mine was perfect too, but as I don't run a warranty I decided to get it done as preventative maintenance anyway

At the moment am going to leave it - it's not driven hard and to be honest, we do around 500 miles a year if you are lucky! Will get it checked out when it goes in for services but happy to leave it as is. To leave it all totally original is my aim. :thumbs:

[LeinsCSL]

My subframe is perfect! no cracks at all!! Must be my fantastic driving :whistle: :-D

That's good news Lesa! So what's the plan, are you going to leave it as is or get some of the strengthening work done?

Mine was perfect too, but as I don't run a warranty I decided to get it done as preventative maintenance anyway

[cslgirl]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :hahaha::hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

My subframe is perfect! no cracks at all!! Must be my fantastic driving :whistle: :-D

LOL! ... or the shameful lack of proper use :wink: :hahaha:

[cslgirl]

My subframe is perfect! no cracks at all!! Must be my fantastic driving :whistle: :-D

[Chris-CSL]

Just got my Car back today :thumbs: for sub frame work and its all thanks to Monkey and ML for spotting it where a certain local BMW Dealership in Bromley (mention no names) did not :moan:

Thanks

[Monkey]

See you on the 29th James :thumbs:

Yes indeed She'll be as good as new after this visit!

[sjb]

I've done one of these repairs on a car at work. I used the Turner Motorsport repair kit, but after seeing the kit I'll make my own next time.

I recall the repair coming to around £1000 over here as well. The car I repaired did have a huge crack around the o/s/f rear subframe area which is the main area. There was also a fairly substantial crack at the back of the n/s/r rear subframe mount, a less usual area for the failure but I have seen a few.

In this case its neccesary to drill at either end of the cracks to stop the spreading, and then weld the cracks shut. Instead of the resin, I opened up the chassis leg inside the rear of the car and welded the 2 skins together to increases strength.

I have a feeling I'll be doing a few more of these in years to come!!

See you on the 29th James :thumbs:

[cslgirl]

Cool, no worries :-D

[plumber vic]

Hi Lesa

Will be up to elbows in plaster on Tuesday maybe next time :thumbs::thumbsas in plaster that goes on walls)

[cslgirl]

It's going in Tuesday morning if you are around?

[plumber vic]

Hi Lesa

If your around 7oaks the weekend want to talk CSL (only 5 min from coopers) pm me:wink: