Cracked Subframe? - Poll - Page 7

**Mark CSL** · 07-03-2013, 11:17 AM

My car is in just now getting this done they have told me i will get it back on Monday they have had it for 2 weeks i am going in tomorrow to see if the repair is up to my standards

the loan car they gave me is a 316D 4 Door

Pish slow but great on fuel

Neil M · 07-03-2013, 11:22 AM

If it helps anyone, I have a 5 Page copy of the original BMW memo to Dealerships re: the Subframe Fix.
(From the date of the internal memo this fault was know about as early as December 03)

Diagnosis, and methodology for the fix, Part No's of those parts to be used and the various associated Job No's. under which the necessary works are to be carried out.

To large to post on here. If anyone would like a copy PM me your email and it's as good as in the post.

Alternatively you go to Elms where by all accounts you shouldn't have any problems.
Hope this helps

chicken · 07-03-2013, 09:21 PM

if my subframe cracks then im giving up cars forever lol

**portlandgrey** · 08-03-2013, 09:52 AM

Here is a pic of the cracks found on mine:

Also when replacing the diff, fit the revised rear diff bolts, they have more of a shoulder & should reduce any clunk/movement:

Neil M · 08-03-2013, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicken

if my subframe cracks then im giving up cars forever lol

Elms, obviously don't want any comebacks

Jimbo · 08-03-2013, 04:32 PM

No cracks found by Sytner when the diff was out on mine

Cant help thinking i should get Elms to double check it and if no cracks found get the precautionary work booked in.

phoenixcsl · 09-03-2013, 09:11 PM

Got mine back today after Elm's had it for 2 weeks.

Felt soooooo good to be back in Cecil!

grkm3 · 15-03-2013, 10:59 PM

Did the CSL receive a beefier sub frame floor from the factory?

**JezP** · 19-03-2013, 12:37 PM

I had mine checked last year and had the all clear need to have another check as i think my 10 yrs are up in september has anybody here have any feedback using vines in guildford or bmw battersea for subframe checks and fixes before i choose which one to call battersea would be closer but heard vines in guildford have done many of these?

View Poll Results: Subframe Cracks?
Cracks Present & Subframe Replaced/ Epoxy Injection	21	45.65%
Cracks Present & Subframe Repair/ Reinforcement Plates/ Epoxy Injection	10	21.74%
Cracks NOT Present & Precautionary Epoxy Injection	3	6.52%
Subframe NOT Been Checked	10	21.74%
Cracks Present & Going to BMW	2	4.35%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

07-03-2013, 11:17 AM	#61
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	My car is in just now getting this done they have told me i will get it back on Monday they have had it for 2 weeks i am going in tomorrow to see if the repair is up to my standards the loan car they gave me is a 316D 4 Door Pish slow but great on fuel __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

07-03-2013, 11:22 AM	#62
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	If it helps anyone, I have a 5 Page copy of the original BMW memo to Dealerships re: the Subframe Fix. (From the date of the internal memo this fault was know about as early as December 03) Diagnosis, and methodology for the fix, Part No's of those parts to be used and the various associated Job No's. under which the necessary works are to be carried out. To large to post on here. If anyone would like a copy PM me your email and it's as good as in the post. Alternatively you go to Elms where by all accounts you shouldn't have any problems. Hope this helps __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051' Last edited by Neil M; 08-03-2013 at 06:58 PM. Reason: Date information added

08-03-2013, 09:52 AM	#64
portlandgrey S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 153 Casino cash: $8449	Here is a pic of the cracks found on mine: Also when replacing the diff, fit the revised rear diff bolts, they have more of a shoulder & should reduce any clunk/movement:

08-03-2013, 04:32 PM	#66
Jimbo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 55 Casino cash: $3348	No cracks found by Sytner when the diff was out on mine Cant help thinking i should get Elms to double check it and if no cracks found get the precautionary work booked in.

09-03-2013, 09:11 PM	#67
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	Got mine back today after Elm's had it for 2 weeks. Felt soooooo good to be back in Cecil!

15-03-2013, 10:59 PM	#68
grkm3 Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 13 Casino cash: $440	Did the CSL receive a beefier sub frame floor from the factory?

19-03-2013, 12:37 PM	#69
JezP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: sw london Posts: 296 Casino cash: $6123	I had mine checked last year and had the all clear need to have another check as i think my 10 yrs are up in september has anybody here have any feedback using vines in guildford or bmw battersea for subframe checks and fixes before i choose which one to call battersea would be closer but heard vines in guildford have done many of these?