Cracked subframe...

Marchino · 30-01-2013, 11:49 PM

Are you aware of this problem?
last week I collected my CSL from ELS Cambridge after installing a new clutch and flywheel. An expensive job but i guess worthwhile after 50K miles....
Gareth from ELMS inspected the car and discover a crack in the subframe underneath the boot.

Apparently this has been a common problem that can fixed under the BMW 10 years warranty paid by BMW GB.
ELMS have collected evidence of the crack (pictures) and sent them to the headquarter to get the authorisation to carry out the work under warranty. Apparently is a big job that require a special deliver from BMW and can take up to two weeks to repair.

I just hope the work will be carry out under warranty otherwise i suspect will be seriously expensive.

Any experience with this before? should I be worried? I read that some crack can be rectified bu using a special foam...

chrisburns · 30-01-2013, 11:54 PM

very common fault, do a search and you should find plenty of info

Yanto · 31-01-2013, 12:19 AM

Welcome to the club

Bounce · 31-01-2013, 12:22 AM

**shimmy** · 31-01-2013, 12:35 AM

Yep get em to fix it free, get a loaner and drive it like you stole it bit don't smash it up!

Bounce · 31-01-2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Yep get em to fix it free, get a loaner and drive it like you stole it bit don't smash it up!

83SY · 31-01-2013, 08:42 AM

How long do BMW cover this sub frame under warranty?
i havent had the problem yet but know its just a matter of time

Spoke to Simpsons about this when they fitted the suspension & they charge cica £1000 to fix the sub frame. I sure BMW quote 1000's!!!

Marchino · 31-01-2013, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83SY

How long do BMW cover this sub frame under warranty?
i havent had the problem yet but know its just a matter of time

Spoke to Simpsons about this when they fitted the suspension & they charge cica £1000 to fix the sub frame. I sure BMW quote 1000's!!!

They told me the warranty last 10 years from the first registration date

_Nathan_ · 31-01-2013, 09:33 AM

It isn't the subframe the cracks

Had mine sorted when the cage went in, had started to tear the floor.

plumber vic · 31-01-2013, 10:42 AM

Had Gereth inspect mine last year look ok (i think its just waiting to happen) can i prevent it

i almost want it to happen before 10 years is up,thats in 11 months time

30-01-2013, 11:49 PM	#1
Marchino S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 137 Casino cash: $1851	Cracked subframe... Are you aware of this problem? last week I collected my CSL from ELS Cambridge after installing a new clutch and flywheel. An expensive job but i guess worthwhile after 50K miles.... Gareth from ELMS inspected the car and discover a crack in the subframe underneath the boot. Apparently this has been a common problem that can fixed under the BMW 10 years warranty paid by BMW GB. ELMS have collected evidence of the crack (pictures) and sent them to the headquarter to get the authorisation to carry out the work under warranty. Apparently is a big job that require a special deliver from BMW and can take up to two weeks to repair. I just hope the work will be carry out under warranty otherwise i suspect will be seriously expensive. Any experience with this before? should I be worried? I read that some crack can be rectified bu using a special foam... __________________ '04 SB CSL, Alcon, KW, Milltek

31-01-2013, 12:35 AM	#5
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Yep get em to fix it free, get a loaner and drive it like you stole it bit don't smash it up! __________________ .

31-01-2013, 09:33 AM	#9
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	It isn't the subframe the cracks Had mine sorted when the cage went in, had started to tear the floor. __________________ Nathan

31-01-2013, 10:42 AM	#10
plumber vic S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sevenoaks kent Posts: 428 Casino cash: $15412	What to do Had Gereth inspect mine last year look ok (i think its just waiting to happen) can i prevent it i almost want it to happen before 10 years is up,thats in 11 months time

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83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	How long do BMW cover this sub frame under warranty? i havent had the problem yet but know its just a matter of time Spoke to Simpsons about this when they fitted the suspension & they charge cica £1000 to fix the sub frame. I sure BMW quote 1000's!!!