Rear subframe

ahtim · 23-05-2018, 05:52 AM

Hi guys, as we all know e46 do have rear subframe crack problem, but what do you guys do? Replace the whole rear subframe at bmw, or use those plates and strength it?

Thanks

Will

Chad · 23-05-2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ahtim

Hi guys, as we all know e46 do have rear subframe crack problem, but what do you guys do? Replace the whole rear subframe at bmw, or use those plates and strength it?

Thanks

Will

had full floor done on both cars,done on bmw warranty,, but think that’s over now. But also bmw refused to repair full floor for a second time on one car but plated it,so I guess they think that is ok also.

GregorFuk · 23-05-2018, 05:18 PM

Redish

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 23-05-2018, 06:03 PM

Mine was not cracked so Gareth resin filled it

Chad · 23-05-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

Mine was not cracked so Gareth resin filled it

Must drive like a girl.

or get Gareth some stronger glasses

ahtim · 24-05-2018, 04:07 PM

Thanks, what about other guys? What are he differences between replacing the whole rear vs those aftermarket plates. I have had the car for 9 years now, I will probabaly keep it for much longer.
What would you guys suggest? Do it at bmw or plates?
Thanks

**Mike R** · 29-05-2018, 12:12 PM

As long as the repair you have also has the sandwiched area resin filled, then it is all much of a muchness.

The BMW repair removes the entire area and replaces with new, so effectively the repair is undetectable (if done correctly), where the plates are visible. So it depends which is more important to you.

Trawler · 29-05-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Must drive like a girl.

or get Gareth some stronger glasses

Trawler · 29-05-2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

had full floor done on both cars,done on bmw warranty,, but think that’s over now. But also bmw refused to repair full floor for a second time on one car but plated it,so I guess they think that is ok also.

If I remember correctly NZ M3 gave a good explanation using a Coke can why plating did not work. This is going back some time so I could be completely wrong.
Would need to go back through old threads

0-60Motorsports · 17-06-2018, 09:14 AM

Vincebar plus the Vince plate. If you havent heard of them search on M3F or go here:

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Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	As long as the repair you have also has the sandwiched area resin filled, then it is all much of a muchness. The BMW repair removes the entire area and replaces with new, so effectively the repair is undetectable (if done correctly), where the plates are visible. So it depends which is more important to you. __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

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ahtim S2 - Picking it up Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 45 Casino cash: $1066	Thanks, what about other guys? What are he differences between replacing the whole rear vs those aftermarket plates. I have had the car for 9 years now, I will probabaly keep it for much longer. What would you guys suggest? Do it at bmw or plates? Thanks