Subframe cracks...

[adem.csl]

I cant attach the pics from my phone so look in my photo album.left them there for ya.

[Boarder1]

Had mine checked at Elm's with Gareth yesterday.

Warranty work submitted, now just waiting for BMW approval (fingers crossed).

[Steve B]

How bad was yours??


Steve

[northernjim]

Originally Posted by Steve B

Does anyone know is the replacement section an updated part that will stop any issue in the future??


Steve

Yes it is - so I have been told

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

The replacement floor is exactly the same as the one already on your car - it was updated in and around 2003 just before the M3 CSL production started.

that's not what I have found.....

old part number was - 41 00 7 030 266 weight 4.8kg

new part number - 41 11 7 000 246 weight 21.3kg

I cannot find the website that told me the date, but it was around 2005 0r 2006 when this new part came into use

[Steve B]

Must be made of gold..... 16.5kgs heavier...

[alexk]

Originally Posted by northernjim

old part number was - 41 00 7 030 266 weight 4.8kg

new part number - 41 11 7 000 246 weight 21.3kg

Correct

Have a look at number 16 here
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E4...1 11 7 000 246

[alexk]

I would appreciate if the guys that had the subframe replaced, send me a pm with their VIN numbers.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by northernjim

old part number was - 41 00 7 030 266 weight 4.8kg

new part number - 41 11 7 000 246 weight 21.3kg

I cannot find the website that told me the date, but it was around 2005 0r 2006 when this new part came into use

Jim, where are you getting these weight figures from mate ? They look very odd
When my Cecil got fixed last month @ Elms I spoke to the mechanic who actually does all the repair work and worked on mine. I asked him if the replacement boot floor was at all different to the old one and why the different part number. According to him the replacement boot floor is the same as the old one, it's just the part number that has been super-seeded in & around '05/ '06, a common BMW practice apparently.
What actually fixes any future chassis problems is the structural foam that's injected once the new metal work is welded back in place, which stops the flexing and any future rear chassis/boot floor cracks.

I suppose U have a few extra years on your CS no L before the 10 year warranty is out but have you had yours checked yet ?

[northernjim]

Have a look here Matt

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Originally Posted by alexk

Have a look at number 16 here
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E4...1 11 7 000 246

I know the weights seem to be way different but it's on the tinterweb so it must be true right?????


Reddish Motorsport have told me that it is a different part that they replace it with......?????? So I have no idea what right and what wrong some things never change eh!


Mine is in warranty until 2018, and the way I drive it won't break until 2028

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by northernjim

I know the weights seem to be way different but it's on the tinterweb so it must be true right?????

'course it is Jimbo

Originally Posted by northerjim

Reddish Motorsport have told me that it is a different part that they replace it with......?????? So I have no idea what right and what wrong some things never change eh!

I'd go with what the man @ BMW said. After all, he cut out the old bit and welded in the new bit a few times now so would have/should have noticed any differences, if there were any

Originally Posted by northernjim

Mine is in warranty until 2018, and the way I drive it won't break until 2028

get it foam injected, U big girl