E46. E46 General. I got BMW to pay 100% of repair cost of Subframe ripping out! Jump to Latest
$8-$10k. Depends on what you do though. When you drop the rear subframe, great time to do bushings, etc. when you pull the oil pan and drop the front subframe, motor moo it’s, power steering lines, etc. If you take advantage that most of the labor is done already, you can spend more but get bang for the buck since you already paid for the labor.
BMW E46 Rear Subframe Failures. As advanced and solid as the E46 feels it has a major weakness in the rear suspension: the subframe rips away from the chassis. The subframe is bolted to the chassis at four points under the trunk floor. The attachment points where it gets bolted are spot welded to the sheet metal of the floor.
Catalog. Contact. Cart ( 0) This is a well known problem with the E46 chassis. In fact that was once a recall from BMW on the matter, but that has now expired. What happens is flexing of the rear subframe and body eventually crack and in extreme cases, pull out, the driver’s side rear mount or the passenger side front mount from the body. BMW
5 days ago · 4. 2000-2006 bmw m3 (e46) Known for its impressive engine, the E46 M3 has issues like early engine failure and chassis damage due to cracking rear sub-frame mounting points. Maintenance and
If you’re thinking of buying a E46 M3, you should be aware of the all too common subframe cracking issue that affected all E46’s. Motor Trend explains, “The suit originated in 2006 and claimed that defects in E46 3 Series models cause fractures in the rear-axle supports in the subframe. Symptoms include clunking from the rear and outright
The Redish Motorsport E46 V3 RACP Reinforcement Plate Kit consists of 12 individual plates, part numbered and tailored to specific locations on the E46's chassis: RMS-E46-RACP-001-V3. Qty.1. Located at the NSR RACP mounting location.
admin@brintechcustoms.com.au - Any accounts related enquiries, web enquiries and job applications. This reinforcement plate kit is designed to maximise the strength of an E46 chassis floor to prevent cracking around the four subframe mounting points. Our design allows maximum area coverage and creates a box section around the contours of the
Our ultimate E46 BMW M3 supercar killer rebuild continues as we do a DIY teardown repair of the rear subframe including:Bimmerworld Subframe Reinforcement: h
An E46 subframe reinforcement can cost around $1,000 in total. it all depends on which method you opt for and the kind of aftermarket components you decide to use. On the other hand, replacing the entire subframe can cost close to $5,000 , and that’s if you can even find a new subframe to buy.
Under the terms of a proposed class action settlement, class members may present their 1999-2006 Model Year BMW 3 Series vehicles to an authorized BMW dealership for inspection and, if needed, repair of the vehicle’s sub-frame. Class members may also be entitled to reimbursement of sub-frame repair expenses that they previously incurred.
DIY: Subframe "epoxy" Reinforcement. I had this idea researching subframe reinforcement, while my 325i auto is lower risk of cracks, I wanted to do something about it. Plates are off the table as 1: I don't have the money to pay a shop to do it and 2. I would be terrified of dropping the subframe in my garage, and I've done quite a bit of work
It is essential to fit the repair screws M12x1.5x115 with washers 37x2.5 (part number: 31 33 6 776 760)." I still had to lower the driverside even more because one of the front diff bracket bolts is blocked by the fuel tank. The repair bolts arent necessary but it helped suspend the subframe. Post 10 for diff bushing removal.
If the actual frame is bent, I don't think it costs $230 only. 8HP70Z Gearbox on E46 || M4 DCT on E46 Project || Low CR Built M54B30 Project || Mega Subframe Reinforcement DIY. TrippinBimmer Discussion starter. 6020 posts · Joined 2008. #12 · Jul 6, 2008.
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