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 730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
13th Feb, 2009 at 05:13:41pm
So after a search a few months ago, i realised i didn't want to go down the hassle of rear beam and the whole new mounting point for my exhaust anti roll bar etc etc, so last night i took my subframe out and cut it in half, good bye rear half of the subframe.....
"Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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 3692 Posts Member #: 1833 Formally mini_majic Auckland, New Zealand |
13th Feb, 2009 at 05:26:15pm
cool. interested to see the results |
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
13th Feb, 2009 at 05:29:19pm
i like that, i took me rear subframe out and cut it in half, not thought about it strait to the point cut the fucker up :)
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 1424 Posts Member #: 2810 Formally spanner181187 Dublin, Ireland |
13th Feb, 2009 at 05:42:08pm
Bastard! I had that idea and wanted to be first to make an intersting subframe on here On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:
I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse  On 30th Apr, 2010 Rod S said:
Gary's description is best |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
13th Feb, 2009 at 06:28:10pm
Good stuff. Don't forget to drill lots holes in it... On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
14th Feb, 2009 at 03:43:39am
i'm on the case, got a case full of carlsbug, for sunday drilling!!!! sweet! "Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
14th Feb, 2009 at 11:45:03am
Hmm think I might drill mine while its off the car. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
14th Feb, 2009 at 12:16:07pm
On 14th Feb, 2009 minimadmotorman said:
Hmm think I might drill mine while its off the car. been contemplating this, its been of the car a month whilst i decide... in that time i have stripped and painted it though :( my brake parts are not here yet either so it cant go back on yet 
Yes i moved to the darkside |
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3692 Posts Member #: 1833 Formally mini_majic Auckland, New Zealand |
14th Feb, 2009 at 12:32:21pm
On 14th Feb, 2009 ministef1 said:
i'm on the case, got a case full of carlsbug, for sunday drilling!!!! sweet! dont get too drunk....bad things happen!!! :S 
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1424 Posts Member #: 2810 Formally spanner181187 Dublin, Ireland |
14th Feb, 2009 at 12:40:27pm
On 14th Feb, 2009 James_H said:
dont get too drunk....bad things happen!!! :S Like cutting the rear bulkhead out? 
On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:
I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse On 30th Apr, 2010 Rod S said:
Gary's description is best |
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730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
14th Feb, 2009 at 02:51:54pm
hahahaha!!!! "Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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Forum Mod  5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
14th Feb, 2009 at 02:58:31pm
Consider making your own beam and trailing arms.
Edited by paul wiginton on 14th Feb, 2009. I seriously doubt it! |
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730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
14th Feb, 2009 at 09:08:59pm
paul, i have KAD arms, rear discs pro tech rear shocks etc, I started to day and i reckon i could get it somewhere near 15 kg including brakes etc, which i will be more than happy with, unforunately the KAD rear anti-roll bar is a bit industrial weight weighs, so that could weigh it down a little more....Got the aluminium exhaust to work though..... "Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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Forum Mod 5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
14th Feb, 2009 at 09:40:55pm
On 14th Feb, 2009 ministef1 said:
Got the aluminium exhaust to work though..... Need to see that then Paul I seriously doubt it! |
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 7765 Posts Member #: 74 I pick holes in everything.. Chief ancient post excavator |
15th Feb, 2009 at 08:16:06am
On 13th Feb, 2009 apbellamy said:
Good stuff. Don't forget to drill lots holes in it... Drilling a tubular subframe sounds excellent
On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem. |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
15th Feb, 2009 at 08:46:35am
On 15th Feb, 2009 Vegard said:
On 13th Feb, 2009 apbellamy said:
Good stuff. Don't forget to drill lots holes in it... Drilling a tubular subframe sounds excellent On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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 1030 Posts Member #: 1291 Post Whore Suffolk / Birmingham |
15th Feb, 2009 at 10:16:38am
Paul is there any pics of your setup floating around? thinkign of making a beam and arms for mine and need inspiration! |
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Forum Mod 5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
15th Feb, 2009 at 12:57:11pm
On 15th Feb, 2009 slater said:
Paul is there any pics of your setup floating around? thinkign of making a beam and arms for mine and need inspiration! Ill try to find some Paul I seriously doubt it! |
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730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
15th Feb, 2009 at 01:32:26pm
I'll try and make some progress today, and slip some pictures up later....i hope. "Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
24th Feb, 2009 at 10:06:43pm
right here's a teaser.......made some progress
"Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
25th Feb, 2009 at 07:48:42am
interesting... need to see more... On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
25th Feb, 2009 at 08:00:13am
On 25th Feb, 2009 apbellamy said:
interesting... need to see more... agreed more pics, more details.. how much weight you saved? i thought the rear subby is quite light to begin with (i like btw)
Yes i moved to the darkside |
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 1451 Posts Member #: 328 Post Whore Seaford Rise, South Australia |
25th Feb, 2009 at 08:20:58am
Very nice does it still have the adjustment? On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know  |
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10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
25th Feb, 2009 at 09:06:09am
More pics please! If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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730 Posts Member #: 1791 Post Whore Cranleigh, surrey |
25th Feb, 2009 at 09:10:41am
well pretty much as far as weight saving is going its not much difference, although lighter its probably only a 1KG saving, I have created a much nicer looking subframe, but not only that its incooperating the anti-roll bar etc. plus i can now weld on tabs etc so i can add a flat plate under the subframe etc.....to act like a rear diffuser/venturi.
"Cars are a lifetime of pain" |
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