Front Subframe Full Restoration // INCREDIBLE RESULTS!!
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- čas přidán 8. 02. 2019
- With wear and corrosion being a thing I have to deal with on all of my cars, taking the time bring it all back to life is crucial; the steel subframe will rust, the control arms do the same, the aluminum power steering rack will oxidize, the rubber bushings will degrade, the power steering boots will dry up, and while we’re at it, an upgrade to all of this would be nice.
With my MINI engine and transmission now fully built and ready to be installed in the Mini, it would be a shame throwing those beautiful parts into a super rusty and neglected engine bay. For that reason, I spent more than a week working on this subframe, and awaited multiple orders from both ECS tuning and Amazon to get this all done.
You can find the products that were featured in this video below by clicking on the sponsored links below. By purchasing items below, it helps the channel operate and bring your more awesome content to you guys! Thank you for the support ❤️
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If you have any seriously stuck bolts, that PB blaster penetrating fluid and a torch will be your best friend. An Oxygen-Acetylene torch would be the best torch to purchase, however it is rather expensive compared to a smaller handheld MAP torch. The small one is better than nothing.
When replacing the bushings at the back of the control arm, they can replaced with fresh rubber bushings, or upgraded to the Alta Positive Steering Response System bushings. With these upgraded PSRS bushings installed in Position 1 (up and down), you will notice an increase of 1.5 degrees of caster which helps the steering wheel return to centre. With the bushings installed in Position 2, you will notice added caster similarly to position 1 (however only 0.75 degrees), however you will also get the added bonus of added anti-lift which preloads the suspension before the shocks compress; this is the position I have chosen for my bushings.
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///// TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS \\\\\
Control Arm Bracket and Stabilizer Anchor to Subframe (4) @ 122 ft. lbs
Subframe to Chassis Front Bolts (2) @ 74 ft. lbs
Subframe to Chassis Control Arm Bushing Carrier Bolts (2) @ 44 ft. lbs + Additional 90 degrees
Subframe to Chassis Rear Bolts (6) @ 74 ft. lbs
Steering Shaft Universal Joint Pinch Bolt to Steering Rack (1) @ 21 ft. lbs
Ride Height Sensor Bracket to Control Arm (1) @ 53 in. lbs
Subframe Extension & Steering Rack to Subframe (4) @ 74 ft. lbs
If you have any additional questions, feel free to send me an email at milanmastracci@gmail.com. Be sure to tag me on instagram @milmast with your projects. Thank you so much for watching!! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
One of the most underrated car channels on youtube. Good work my guy.
Thanks Wires!! I appreciate it :)
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I’m a fairly new car Diyr, decided to do the clutch on my teenage sons 2002 Cooper. I’ll be honest I’m following another CZcams video and hit a major wall when I discovered the video was a left hand drive car and I have a right hand drive. I’ve been stone walled for the last two hours as I couldn’t access the bolt and nut for the steering linkage. Thanks to your video - it was as simple as turning the wheel to gain better access. I feel pretty stupid to not put two and two together. Great video’s thanks for your help!
I really miss your videos Milan, so happy to see a new one. And a great job you did on the subframe
Milan knows more than most prof mechanics! The amount of tools he has - a pneumatic press? ! incredible! Learned so much watching this guy! Two Thumbs up!
Wow, the quality on your content is miles ahead from a lot of stuff on YT; and I appreciate how much detail you give in your description/links. So helpful!
one guy perfectly managing to fix /detail/ assemble a whole car on his own is really amazing
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If this had been a woman it would have said how amazing she was in the title, but a guy just gets the f... on with it,
I have a 09' JCW and you are a godsend. started "wheel steer" last week and have to we do suspension and this helps so much!
The sub frame looks great. But with your attention to detail I am surprised you did not paint the sway bar bushing clamps.
I was thinking the SAME thing! Dude all that work and you leave two little parts unpainted? WHY? Great work otherwise.
I love this channel super rewarding to watch this video. It really motivates me to get my baby looking good and restoring the subframe.
I missed these videos. Thank you for the uploads and the hard work you put into them. :)
Another great video!! Looks great man!! Keep up the good work and the great videos!!!
Cant wait for the next one!!
Thanks!
Incredible all parts taken out cleaned painted / restored what A passion after complete all back i think your car will life thousands years Nice job !!
Sick work, as always!!! Can’t wait for the finished product!
Looking forward to seeing you finishing the mini.. Can't wait to see the hp numbers.
Great video! Informative and well filmed! Have learned alot from your videos. Exactly what I'd like to do with my Mini JCW.
This man knows how to take care👌🏽 good job Milan!
Wow, looking amazing! It getting close to skid plate time for the hot mini build!!!
WOW - Just Wow, Keeps this up and I wont be able to bring my Mini around any longer...lol
Awesome video!!!! The results are insane!!! Gonna hopefully do my Maxima sometime this summer thanks for the motivation bro 💪💪💪
Totally can see your commitment to this car. Very beautiful work indeed.
Those control arms bushings are super nice !! Excellent job!
THIS GUY IS..........PHASE PROOF..........GREAT CONTENT MATE.........👍❤️🎬👏🏼
A great effort Milan, it looks awesome dude 👍👍👍👍 looking forward to seeing it with the motor in it 👍👍👍😜
This vid was awesome well done!! Having the proper tools and knowledge wins the battle before it even starts!
Not even stubborn bolts stand a chance
Fantastic job mate.. Looks great. Im going to doing a supercharger service on my R53 in the spring (driveway mechanic), but this has inspired me to refresh my subframe and refresh everything.
Very well done!! 🔥
Very well explained 👍
That subframe came out amazing! Nice work!
Amazing!🤘🏼 Demasiado amor para ese Mini!
Thanks brother!!
Amazing!! Love your videos!
I like the fact that you care enough to make your car's look clean after changing parts, far too many fellas just put the new parts on without cleaning around the replacement part, I do it ALL the time, I hate working on Dirty cars.
OCD at its finest ;)
Finaly the mini is back yep your work is Awesome keep it
Looks good. I used por15 on my truck frame recently and got a few runs cause it took forever to dry. I think ur right I’m gonna wait till it warms up before I paint car frame
OCD kicked in just partially this time :P
Big LIKE!! Keep on going Milan! Good job!
Nice Attention to Detail!!...Looks Amazing!,,Wish it was on my R53!
Digging the new video format on this one 👌
Nice job mate!!!
Really nice looking subframe setup there 👍
Incredible work
Wow great job nice 👍🏾
Nice work! I'm so glad I live in Texas and never really have to worry about all that rust!
Must be nice lol
Bangin' job fella
Por fin un vídeo tuyo, tú y fuzzy dice proyect se ponen de acuerdo para subirlos el mismo día jajaja
Great video man
a few years old now this video but still relevant. thanks dude
Glad it helped! Cheers 👊
Amazing bro !!!
Thanks 🔥
great job, its better than the factory work.
Looks great
Are you adding an extra beefy rear sway bar? because going stiffer in the front only adds a good push to a car that's already in need of more sway bar in the rear to balance it. I kept stock in front and still needed a big rear bar to make it handle more neutral. And the crash tube bolts - don't bother tightening until you get the front bumper bolted in - it will need some flex to line up the holes there, and the part that allows it are the two big bolts holding the crash tubes to the subframe.
Cool man
hope you had good ventilation doing the POR15. I did that to my R53 subframe two years ago, and wow does that stuff go to your head even with a fan blowing the fumes out of the area (open garage). Read the warning label on that can and be scared... but it sure works like a charm on rusty metal. Looks like the steering column is a piece of cake on the R56 - that was a bear to separate under the car on the older model. Rest looks very similar.
wow. this is impressive
Did this on my 02 cooper s all be bushings ball joints sway bar end links inner outer tie rod ends you name it. Used rustoluim spray paint thoe ! And ECS is the way too go !!!
I liked it a lot.
You are awesome. I like your channel👍
Yes the mini is back.
Wow, back to work on the Mini Cooper. Long time coming.
Dude where in the world have you been??? Please don’t leave us so long in between uploads. Great video by the way. Can’t wait to see this mini done. Keep up the grind.
Lol school has been keeping me busy! I will be done in April and will be back to my normal video production :) I can't wait either!!
I need to start this on my Corsa vxr nurbugring
Oh Milan is still alive. Good to know :P
this is why we subscribe! good video as always
Thanks Mike!! Love the comment ❤️
I the EPS electric power steering motor be remove with out taken the subframes out or engine out?
i would’ve painted the sub frame some bizarre color just because 💔
I had to use a 2 ft breaker bar with a 4ft extension tube to crack those ARB bolts!
Wow man. Serious props on that finished product! Turned out amazing! Wanna do mine next?
it'd be funny to show us of you sweeping and cleaning all the hard work while looking into the camera at the end of the video lol btw loved your dyi projects
Where did you buy the bushing tool kit that you used in your arbor press to remove and reinstall the new bushings?
Hey, did the Wink Mirror you installed in your mini blocks the sun light as well? Asking since you had to remove the sun visors.
Hey Milan, Could you have dropped the engine and transmission, still attached to the front sub frame ? Just curious if that might have been an option if you had known how much work the Mini required.
Man I'm happy we dont get all the salt here in Alberta, that cradle was horrible for how new the car is. Nice work!!
I remember you made videos about tool reviews. You have showed us that metal wire spiral, electric, warm-up-a-bolt type of thingy which is good for removing them, and safer than torch, why don't use it?
I don't have one of those.. One of those would have made it super easy to remove those stuck bolts.
nice video... what kind of press do you have?
Time and patience !!!
Milan the GOAT fam!!! 🐐
🙌🙌
Have a look at the Spoon Sports Rigid Collars for the subframe
looks good. you should have painted the swaybar holder thing
The centre of the subframe should be ... oh you just said it. Lol
Caution with using ecstuning. While they do offer kits with good prices, many of the components are cheap. I personally prefer kits from urotuning or europa parts for my GTI as the parts are oem or better quality. Love the way subframe came out though. That black and red look killer 👌
Nice one Milan. Did you post a video for the engine block restoration as well?
After following your mini fuel filter replacement videos, I am going to overhaul my subframe next week like this video. How did you do your steering rake? Love your work!
That's awesome! I wish you good luck :) I disassembled it as much as possible, masked off some areas, and then painted it silver.
Did you rebuild the steering rack? Potentially a video on that?
You are the best
What’s with the wall of tires? Do you drift?
Kinda early for once! Can't wait to watch it
Edit: Engrish
Do you have any torque specs or do your recommend just tights lol
Link to music at 1:14 and 7:36?
MJO23DAN Agreed 7:36 music link is needed 🔥
Did you have issues with the reinstall of the steering column to the rack?
It wasn't easy to align, but I wouldn't say I ran into problems.
I don’t understand why you aren’t at 1 mil already
You are 👍👍🔥
Hey man did you get new bolts for everything or can I just take the rust off them. If you got new ones did u go with oem or source the same bolts from somewhere else?
I sandblasted them, ground them down a bit with a wire wheel on a bench grinder, and then sprayed clear coat overtop to prevent them from rusting.
@@milanmastracci thanks, did you do anything for the bolt holes
Yeah nice but what about coding the steering angle sensor afterwards as you will get SZL errors galore
Are these Alta subframe bushings polyurethane or aluminium???
They are aluminum, with the counterpoint of the bushing being offset and made out of polyurethane.
12:14 should have gone with Powerflex bushes.
Love you bro
You didn't paint the swaybar brackets :O
Beautiful job except for the brackets on the sway bar but overall beautiful
Holy shit this is great!!! I undercoated my mini last Spring and it didn’t even last a year!! Any idea how long this is gonna last for a daily?
Hey Yehudi, it is completely dependant on prep. The better you prep, the longer whatever coating you apply will last. This POR15 is more durable compared to typical undercoatings. To make this coating last longer, you can apply some rubberized undercoating. I am content with this finish, but will relay back with the long term durability.
milanmastracci I grinded out my rear sub frame as much as I could before applying the rubberized undercoating and it didn’t last. Is it a good idea to apply some type of primer or black paint before applying the POR15?
How much was the total so far for this build?
Not a clue lol I'll figure it all out later :)
Sponsorship on this video? 🤔 looks amazing btw 👌👌👌
I'm down! Whatcha sending? ;)