bmw e36 rear subframe

[Paddy drifter]

i got a bmw e36 as ya al know but i heard a story that on them you ave to reinforce the subframe as it can rip away from the floor under heavey is this true and how do i reinforce it properly

[mbarry]

They can pull the bolts from the floor.

You can get reinforcements plates for them

[Emerson1]

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-39...ement-kit.aspx

try that

[Paddy drifter]

thanks lads for the help

[PeterT]

I smacked mine off a few things, including 2 curbs and numerous ditches and no bolts pulled out, i wouldnt worry!

[Paddy drifter]

ye i no what you mean lad al though sure i dont i wud like to take the chance the 1.8 wit its 140bhp mite not do antin but wen im gonna swap the engine ah ill look for a m3 in the scrap yard and cut the plates out of it save a few bob

[Famous jh]

Don't bother trying to find em and cutting em out of another one.. I made em for one of mine before.

@ Pete, its nothing really to do with hitting stuff, its all down to general wear and tear and metal fatigue mostly..very common in em