Subframe Dropped and cracks found

[gixxer]

V3. They are unreleased on the page at this time. I was randomly selected when I ordered the v2 to get the new v3. I’ll post pics when I get it installed.

Thanks!

[scotty737]

V3. They are unreleased on the page at this time. I was randomly selected when I ordered the v2 to get the new v3. I’ll post pics when I get it installed.

[gixxer]

While you have access I would recommend full reinforcement with a high quality reinforcement plate like these,

https://www.redish-motorsport.com/RedishMotorsportE46RearSubframeReinforcementPlateKit.html

V3 or V2? The page only lists V2?

[scotty737]

I’m using redish new v3 plates that include plates for the trunk and under the rear seat area. I’m going to give those a try.

[poss]

Are you doing topside reinforcement too?

You beat me to it . Those cracks are the symptom of a structural issue that band-aids on the wounds (plates) will not cure.

[Syfon]

Correct. Stop-drill & weld.

Are you doing topside reinforcement too?

[scotty737]

While you have access I would recommend full reinforcement with a high quality reinforcement plate like these,

https://www.redish-motorsport.com/RedishMotorsportE46RearSubframeReinforcementPlateKit.html

That’s what I am doing. I have the subframe dropped to install the redish V3 plates.

[Thonas]

While you have access I would recommend full reinforcement with a high quality reinforcement plate like these,

https://www.redish-motorsport.com/RedishMotorsportE46RearSubframeReinforcementPlateKit.html

[scotty737]

I dropped my subframe today and did a quick clean and found cracks at the front two mounting points. The rear mounts looked fine. For the larger crack, it is just a drill the ends and weld correct?

Going to do a deep clean tomorrow and check the spot welds around the wheel wells.

For reference: 2006 with 92.5k miles