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chris_evans

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14th Sep, 2017 at 08:05:28am

Morning all,

I am currently rebuilding my mini and decided to go turbo after the new paint was done. I have been thinking about solid front subframe mounts, as a lot of people on here seem to use them. Are they considered a necessity for turbo minis? Do most people run full solid mounts, or a mixture?

The downside of fitting them for me is that I haven't strengthened the toe board at the lower mounting position prior to painting. Has anyone ever just bolted them through a large spreader plate without welding it in place? Obviously, I don't want to be driving along at some point watching a fatigue crack slowly growing through my floor lol.

Cheers,
Chris

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14th Sep, 2017 at 08:39:55am

Even the standard rubber subframe mounts eventually cause fatigue cracks, but the solid mounts do it more quickly.

They're not necessary, but do stiffen it all up.

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14th Sep, 2017 at 12:01:01pm

Depends also on if u have std or removeable etc?

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chris_evans

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19th Sep, 2017 at 11:40:17am

Cheers for the replies guys.

I have a standard front end Dave. I imagine upper and lower mounts should be solid, as the flex in rubber upper mounts would transfer the stress to the lower mounts and the floor.

I am currently considering welding some plates in, as I imagine the plates only make a difference if they can't move over the toe board. I am just a bit peeved that I didn't think of it before I had the respray done. But I should be able to blow it over with a rattle can internally.

Cheers,
Chris
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