Subframe Reinforment Cost too much?

[S54330Ci]

I'm talking to AMS Auto group in Tacoma. Are these the same people or are you talking about Advanced Auto Fabrication Racing (AAF)?

Yes, Advanced Auto Fabrication Racing (AAF) in Spokane.

I have not personally worked with them, however when I am at PIR participating with Cascade Sports Car Club in their HPDE days, there is usually a CSSC race that weekend. AAF fields / supports numerous SPEC E30 and SPEC E46 cars so I've had a chance to look at their work. Seems like they field well-prepped cars.

[bhoom_S54]

OK - no harm, no foul. You might also want to check AAF in Spokane. They build SPEC E46 race cars and do this type of reinforcement all the time.

https://advancedautofab.com

I'm talking to AMS Auto group in Tacoma. Are these the same people or are you talking about Advanced Auto Fabrication Racing (AAF)?

[S54330Ci]

Yeah about that...........

OK - no harm, no foul. You might also want to check AAF in Spokane. They build SPEC E46 race cars and do this type of reinforcement all the time.

https://advancedautofab.com

[Acarv_426]

Not sure if this helps at all as I'm not located in your area (I'm from MA) but I had my subframe reinforced last year along with some other stuff done. This is what I ended up paying for the work.

Labor: Subframe Reinforcement Labor - CMP Plates $2,100.00
Swap Differential Carrier - Transfer differential, Ground Control control arms, trailing arms, axles,
new differential cover
$375.00
Remove & Replace Subframe Bushings - CMP $180.00
Remove & Replace Trailing Arm Bushings - CMP Monoball $150.00
Remove & Replace Rear Stabilizer Bar - Ground Control $30.00
Remove & Replace Left and Right CV Axle Assembly - Customer also has all new hardware for the
axles, new bolts, and reinforcement plates
$693.00
Remove & Replace Left CV Joint Boot (Each) $82.50
Remove & Replace Right CV Joint (Each) $82.50
Parts: Brake Fluid 1 Liter - 03-9901-6202-2 $32.55
Exh. Man. to Pipe Gasket - 11 62 7 830 668 $46.36
CV Joint Gasket - 26 11 1 229 503 $8.11
Gear Oil 75W-140 GL-5 1QT - 57914 $72.72
Axle Nut - 33 41 1 133 785 $30.06
Subtotal $3,882.80 + est. Tax $11.86 $3,894.66

[bhoom_S54]

If you want to come to the Bay Area I have a BNIB Reddish V3 kit and can direct you to a good shop to install it.

is this just extra that you have? My brother is in RWC and I can have him come take a look but I am still looking all the kits. I may go the CMP route. Ill keep you posted.

[bhoom_S54]

That is fine, but don't use poly. Just don't, particularly on a street car. Also should add I'm assuming your RACP isn't completely screwed with major cracks.

I am not exactly sure how things really are under there but I have not heard any noises. This was going to be just a preventative measure. Im currently looking at CMP kits as bmwfnatic mentioned above. If Im going to get this done, I want the upper to be reinforced as well. I appreciate all the info!

[EthanolTurbo]

I got fam in Bay area..maybe a trip from Portland to Bay to San Diego.

Hit up kaiv and see if he can get you slotted in! Spring is in full bloom here.

[9kracing]

If you want to come to the Bay Area I have a BNIB Reddish V3 kit and can direct you to a good shop to install it.

[bhoom_S54]

If you want to do a vacation, Kaiv does the subframe for $1800ish here in San Diego.

I got fam in Bay area..maybe a trip from Portland to Bay to San Diego.

[EthanolTurbo]

If you want to do a vacation, Kaiv does the subframe for $1800ish here in San Diego.

[elrichmeister]

I just wrote a post looking for the same thing in SoCal.

Biggest price difference is whether the both top and bottom is addressed, or just bottom. Quotes for both sides is considerably higher.
I'm still debating on if i want to get the top side done. Kinda feeling like buy once cry once

[bhoom_S54]

I’m also in PNW and got my subframe done for about 1800 with new bushings in the entire rear end (rtab, diff, and subframe)

Mind telling me where?

[bhoom_S54]

I would recommend AR Motorsports (in the Portland area) - assuming this is not the shop you received the quote from. They will not be the cheapest, but their work is first-rate.

Until you drop the sub-frame, you won't know what lies beneath (ie rust). Your labor quote might be a worse-case scenario.

AR Motorsports (ar-motorsports.com)

Yeah about that...........

[bigjae46]

That is fine, but don't use poly. Just don't, particularly on a street car. Also should add I'm assuming your RACP isn't completely screwed with major cracks.

Agreed. Poly is useless trash. Solid for subframe bushings no matter the usage.

[Notan_S54]

I’m also in PNW and got my subframe done for about 1800 with new bushings in the entire rear end (rtab, diff, and subframe)