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Old 26 November 2013, 07:26 PM
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Default bug eye wagon front subframe??

Is that what Its called almost u shaped around engine? Has 6 mounting points?
Old 26 November 2013, 07:32 PM
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correct
Old 26 November 2013, 07:34 PM
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Bin it. Not needed !
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Easily replaced? Dealer only part?
Old 26 November 2013, 07:35 PM
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Really not needed?
Old 26 November 2013, 07:50 PM
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I would strongly disagree with that, It's there for a reason and adds rigidity to the vehicle.. if it wasn't needed, it wouldn't be there.
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I took mine of last month due to rot, i know many others have taken theirs of to so it really isn't needed, it was put there to get a better encap safety rating or something like that.

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Originally Posted by 6VOLT
I would strongly disagree with that, It's there for a reason and adds rigidity to the vehicle.. if it wasn't needed, it wouldn't be there.
Off topic!!

But have you got those XXR's fitted yet?? I want to see some pics!!!
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Could I remove it and put a brace on?
Old 26 November 2013, 08:09 PM
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You could do but the braces aren't cheap, I really wouldn't bother mate I took mine of to pass the mot and it was fine. Doesn't make any difference at all to the handling IMHO
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Off topic!!

But have you got those XXR's fitted yet?? I want to see some pics!!!

Yes mate I have, i have had to grind the inner arches as i was getting rubbing due to my ride height. Pretty much all good now bar having to raise a few mm still.

I'll take a few pics tomorrow and post up in the evening.
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Originally Posted by 6VOLT
Yes mate I have, i have had to grind the inner arches as i was getting rubbing due to my ride height. Pretty much all good now bar having to raise a few mm still.

I'll take a few pics tomorrow and post up in the evening.
Old 29 November 2013, 08:24 AM
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Dealer or scrap yard only...

its not 'needed'... *but*
without it you will struggle to fit the under tray... making the engine bay dirty and possible effects on air flow under the car and temps.

get on contact with a scooby scrappy n get a decent one and then clean it up with a brush n get a can of waxoyl or dinitrol for it.
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Mine failed the mot as it was rusty, it can be removed though I bought a good second hand replacement for 40 quid.
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