Ep6 - Reinforcing the subframe chassis 323i E46
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- In this video I take on the dreaded subframe/chassis repair in my backyard.
Reinforcement kits:
www.strutbarworks.com
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:43 Subframe removal
4:58 Underbody coating removal
8:12 Realigning the detached mounting
10:22 Welding reinforcement plates
13:17 Sealing and finishing
14:00 Summary
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Mate this is one of the best videos i've seen on this process. I'm tempted to sell my e46 because i dont want to pay someone to do the job, but this video alone is convincing me to give it a crack myself. just need to find someone who can weld
Thank you so much. 🙏 that makes me happy to hear. It’s not as bad as it looks to get the rear out. I reckon I could do it in about 1/2 hour if I did it again, minus fuel tank. You could just hire a welder for a weekend and spend some time practicing on metal before. But if you remove it all and prep the surface it may be better to hire a fabricator to do it.
Watch videos from redish motorsport if you want to learn more.
Awesome video, thanks for all the tips!
Jesus Christ mate. I think you picked just the right moment, one more even and she would have shat that subframe out!
I’ve got a welded 3.15 in my coupe daily, only really do the odd wet skid but I will 100% be doing this before I start drifting in anger.
There’s a chap here in UK that does it inc poly bushes for £800!
Not worth me getting may hands dirty tbh.
Totally agree. a few more clutch kicks and it would have left the chat.
Yes.
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As a professional welder when I saw that you used mig outside I was crying
The wind did give me a bit of grief but it wasn’t too bad. Sorry I made you cry. Much love. 🥹🙏
@@BertusBuilds no problem I hope it holds, love the build tho
How is the reinforcemnt holding up
Solid as a rock now. Especially with the X Brace 😀
Could you in theory fix the back left one by cutting a hole through above in the floor and then putting plates between the bushing and the thing that holds it above that has been torn out? I saw someone do the same and then they didn’t have to remove the subframe, and they said it was much easier cuz u can reach the bushing bolt without removing the subframe
🙏thanks for the feedback. As long as there’s enough surface area of reinforced to the chassis in some way anything is possible. But if your going to do anything other than daily driving it I’d be reinforcing the whole lot.
@@BertusBuilds it’s going to be a drift car, exactly like yours lol, 323ci 2000, I’m thinking just to do this as a temporary fix, put a plat from above maybe one from below and maybe another one above that’s big to make sure it doesn’t rip out again, and then put the X bar since I’ll eventually need a full cage, or just a full cage eventually or if it breaks again, but you think some plates from above and maybe one from below will work for now while I’m still new to drifting?
@@BertusBuilds by that I mean like fully weld a wide plate in from above by cutting the floor out, to basically cover the whole area that was ripped out and then some more, then put a hole in it for the bolt to go through as a temporary fix until I get my cage or X bar
Any kind of repair/reinforcement will be batter than it broken or cracked. I just depends on how long it lasts. There are some kits that mainly brace from the boot/trunk side. I think one is called a Vince Bar
@@BertusBuilds yea I have heard of it, I saw you put a x bar in the back that connects to the struts, that should also work correct? Or I’ve seen some cages that are made to connect to all 4 mounts as well
I'll be doing this job on my E46 330i pretty soon. Not looking forward to it.
It’s not as bad as it seems. Better with a car lift though.
Easy to take the fuel tank off I still got over a quarter of a tank in mine
Super easy. 3 bolts hold it in. 2 fuel line in front and just unplug from the top. I had about a 1/4 tank when I did it.
@@BertusBuilds what about the fuel lines they have to be taken out too for welding? I want to completely refresh the underneath properly after my subframe reinforcements.
@@tolgac9975 No, just disconnect the fuel line and return line where they just start to bend up to go to the fuel tank, (2x hose clamps) Just blank off the exposed fuel lines or loop them to each other with some spare hose once the tank is out.
@@BertusBuilds ok thank you for the help I’ll give it a go as soon as I get a chance.
It's good if you have your own house with private parking