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Modified Front Subframe Fitting
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23/05/2013 11:55
23/05/2013 11:55
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Pondman
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Hi all, OK, so I've got Nobby's welded front subframe to fit. I have newish Fiat wishbones, Polybush front droplinks, standard every thing else. I also have Bilstein & Eibach suspension and a 22mm rear ARB. What else should I be looking at to make the best of the modification? Thanks, Ross.
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Re: Modified Front Subframe Fitting
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24/05/2013 00:01
24/05/2013 00:01
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Pondman
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Thanks for that Joe, does the rear gearbox mount give any tell-tail signs of wear? Or do they just go? Or do they just get slack? Is it worth poly bushing the front ARB? Or stick with standard rubber ones? As for top end suspension, all bearing and mounts were changed when the shocks and springs were uprated. Ross.
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Re: Modified Front Subframe Fitting
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24/05/2013 11:00
24/05/2013 11:00
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Nobby
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Nobby
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Gearbox mount plate often bends. It takes a huge oomph when you launch the car for example.
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Re: Modified Front Subframe Fitting
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24/05/2013 23:48
24/05/2013 23:48
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Pondman
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Has anybody tried these? they're 25% stiffer than the purple powerflex ARB bushes. How much more road noise do poly bushes transfer through to cabin? Is there a noticeable difference in handling between standard rubber and poly bushes? Is this the gearbox mount you guys are talking about? This one is the rear centre one.
Last edited by Pondman; 25/05/2013 20:08. Reason: Changed link for correct gearbox mount
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Re: Modified Front Subframe Fitting
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27/05/2013 13:26
27/05/2013 13:26
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Per
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Per
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You can weld some more metal on to that plate to make it solid. Cheap solution! 
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