Front C subframe removed
20 August 2010, 05:09 PM
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if this is removed how does the undertray fit. Or is there a different one to fit the spec with it missing. Looks interesting as if it aint on a spec c then not really that dangerous to remove.
15 February 2011, 12:31 PM
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Any more thoughts on this?
I have a 2005 which I want to take this off of as further weight reduction.
But I have a 2003 Spec C in for repair and contrary to the above it has one fitted as standard!
I have a 2005 which I want to take this off of as further weight reduction.
But I have a 2003 Spec C in for repair and contrary to the above it has one fitted as standard!
15 February 2011, 03:18 PM
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I suspect the spacers are for the frame to clear the ALK as it sits under the frame. I'll find out when my bits arrive and I look at the fitting of one without the frame as mine has been removed and I no longer have one. It's the same issue if you use some of the aftermarket subframe kits.
28 March 2012, 04:36 PM
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Safety is relative 
Cars aren't safe fullstop, but they are less safe in a head on collision without the subframe That said no two accidents are the same and if you read the thread half of scoobynet drive classics, to which they were never fitted. I remove them personally as it's not 'unsafe' IMHO just less precautionary than before. Drives loads better with it removed, so you could argue that it's safer without if you have more confidence than before...but I won't argue that 
It's as safe as choosing to do a trackday in my classic rather than my newage as was
Cars aren't safe fullstop, but they are less safe in a head on collision without the subframe That said no two accidents are the same and if you read the thread half of scoobynet drive classics, to which they were never fitted. I remove them personally as it's not 'unsafe' IMHO just less precautionary than before. Drives loads better with it removed, so you could argue that it's safer without if you have more confidence than before...but I won't argue that It's as safe as choosing to do a trackday in my classic rather than my newage as was
28 March 2012, 10:35 PM
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I was thinking of ripping mine off but don't want to lose undertray, whats the lighter one like on the spec c as I presume they still have the undertray fitted. Would like to get my jdm sti down in weight a bit
28 March 2012, 10:50 PM
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I was under my wrx the other day and noticed a rather nasty hole rusted on the passenger side towards the end of the leg on this chassis frame. Driverside is like new so looks like puddles etc on the edge of the road has eventually rotted its way through. Surely you cannot drive without this as there are so many parts bolted to it??
28 March 2012, 10:59 PM
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I was under my wrx the other day and noticed a rather nasty hole rusted on the passenger side towards the end of the leg on this chassis frame. Driverside is like new so looks like puddles etc on the edge of the road has eventually rotted its way through. Surely you cannot drive without this as there are so many parts bolted to it??
This is mine with lightweight bracing in place of the OEM frame, nothing bolts on or has fallen off
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29 March 2012, 06:39 PM
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I wonder how many posts you can get that picture into 53 
On a more serious note, did you install any of that individually to be able to comment on each parts effectiveness, or get it done all in 1 go? I would be interested if the former.
On a more serious note, did you install any of that individually to be able to comment on each parts effectiveness, or get it done all in 1 go? I would be interested if the former.
