lofty35

When i replaced my radiator last week i noticed the subframe was pretty rotten, i heard some people just take these off ?
Or should i replace it with another one?
Cheers
Lofty

wrxyz

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Unbolt it and throw it, I fitted an ebay chassis brace just for comfort.
Mine was shotgunned with rust

lofty35

cheers mate , mine has a chassis brace on already.

Dan wrx

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Yeah as wrxyz says, just bin it mate, I done mine a couple of months back due to rust and it passed the mot fine a couple of day later

Dan wrx

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As long as it is the u shape crash bar and not the actual sub frame of course.

Oranges

Yes, if something heavy falls on your head, you've taken off the wrong subframe...

Ps the undertray still fits once the frame is off.

the shreksta

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ditch the undertray aswell...........how are you meant to know if you have a oil/water leak

lofty35

ye its the horse shoe shape sub frame under the radiator, cheers chaps will bin it then.

tubbytommy

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ive not had one for 3 plus years now. its not the sub frame, its the crash protection.
the spec c doesnt have one from the factory

Cannon Fodder

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If it's the bar directly behind the front bumper you're referring to Tubby then yes the Spec C does have them albeit a much lighter tubular bar.

tubbytommy

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no not the bumper bar the u shaped large bit of metal just that goes around the front near the engine.


havent got a bumper bar either due to fmic

Cannon Fodder

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I can't remember categorically if they do or don't have them, I'll check some pics later but I don't think so.

In the case of FMIC fitment it's definitely APS, Hyperflow or Perrin which are best as the FMIC fitment includes a reinforced front bumper bar rather than the dismal ones on other brands.

Oranges

Well the dipstick and reservoirs could be a good starting place...

tubbytommy

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LDNSTi

Took mine off my blob about 4 years ago. Fitted a brace in its place and it's been fine ever since. I had to use the redundant alk spacers to fit the brace tho.

Maz

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I would have thought you'd notice a leak quicker without the tray. Residue on the floor of your drive or garage will be spotted sooner than inspecting the tray once every six months when you get the car serviced.

the shreksta

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so you open your bonnet and check the level everytime you drive off???

the shreksta

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well not according to a couple of members on here

Moley

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Do you get on your knees and check under the car everytime you drive off?

the shreksta

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no but when im walking to the car i can see the ground underneath the front end.

when i reverse from a parking space or off my drive and glance at the ground in front i would notice a leak then.

does this make sense to you???

Moley

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Not really. Looking at the front as you walk towards it you'll only see any leaks right at the front, and glancing as you drive off you'd only notice any big leak, which you'd probably notice if you'd left the undertray on.

I can see why you do it to a degree, but I wouldn't remove the undertray just for that purpose.

I'm sure a read on here a while ago that on a Newage the undertray was designed to help flow the air with the scoop and intercooler.

the shreksta

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not sure mate,mine was removed as it was falling to bits and missing clips

Oranges

Well this escalated quickly...

poolio74

Anchorman. Classic

uk_99

mine is also bad does any one have a link for a chasis brace replacement ?

uk_99

is this it? if not where does this mount
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-LOWE...item35c696795e

lofty35

Thats the one mate i have one on mine

uk_99

thanks , do you have any pics of it fitted?

lofty35

Afraid not mate

forgedmarco

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Hi mate I just removed my c frame how do I refit undertray now it's off? Cheers Marc