going in for a subframe reinforcement

fugh understeer · Wed, Oct-20-2010, 08:35:57 PM

Well as a preventative measure im going in to tkx performance in long island for a reinforcement in a couple weeks as i gather the other bits i might want to get done as the car is up. First off i want to mention that their group buy price from a while back is still up. Car is a 02 with 61,xxx miles.
Now unto the questions
1) To anyone who had their subframe done at tkx, how was your experience?
2) What rear subframe mounts should i go with, Should i go with powerflex rtabs, should i do rear shock mounts and/or reinforcements, what diff bushings and should i replace the diff seals? What about the diff bolts how many are there and where can i get them?
3) i am also doing my guibo but transmission bushings are said to be fine but should i go aftermarket?
4)Finally about how much should it cost seperately in labor for rtabs, and the rest above?
Lurked for a while so im not a complete noob, thanks for any replies!

fugh understeer · Wed, Oct-27-2010, 06:03:34 AM

bump 77 views and no posts?

Ramp1 · Wed, Oct-27-2010, 01:08:54 PM

I am going to be doing the same in the spring (car is going away for the winter soon) and I will be sticking with stock bushings all around. I already have an OEM guibo and tranny mounts that I'm putting in.

Aftermarket bushings put more stress on everything else...since you are having the re-enforcement kit done you could go with stiffer ones for tighter handling but as you probably know you sacrifice ride comfort when you do that, so it's really a matter of personal preference weather you go with OEM or aftermarket.

I only do a few track days a year and the rest of the time I'm driving around on bumpy roads and streetcar tracks so that's why I am sticking with OEM.

RahilKhan · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 06:59:03 AM

goodluck

nofronts · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:17:00 PM

I had TKX do my sub frame reinforcement and every thing was great. I used the Turner kit because they stock it there so i didn't have to buy one separately and wait for shipping. They did the work for less then half my indy shop wanted and even fixed a few other things while the frame was out.

BHenderson · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:20:11 PM

If you don't mind me asking, how much will it run you to get the subframe reinforced?

nofronts · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:24:05 PM

When i went in the beginning of the summer it was only 700 + the Turner sub frame kit.

BHenderson · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:30:49 PM

That's pretty good. I need to get another quote on having it done on my car, but I think it was like ~$1000 just for the labor last time I checked.

nofronts · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:32:27 PM

This guy at TKX apparently has done hundreds of them and even had a group buy like a year ago so he has it down and can offer it for less.

BHenderson · Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:58:17 PM

Now if only someone in Austin would do a similar group buy...

Wed, Oct-20-2010, 08:35:57 PM	#1
fugh understeer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Reputation: 0	going in for a subframe reinforcement Well as a preventative measure im going in to tkx performance in long island for a reinforcement in a couple weeks as i gather the other bits i might want to get done as the car is up. First off i want to mention that their group buy price from a while back is still up. Car is a 02 with 61,xxx miles. Now unto the questions 1) To anyone who had their subframe done at tkx, how was your experience? 2) What rear subframe mounts should i go with, Should i go with powerflex rtabs, should i do rear shock mounts and/or reinforcements, what diff bushings and should i replace the diff seals? What about the diff bolts how many are there and where can i get them? 3) i am also doing my guibo but transmission bushings are said to be fine but should i go aftermarket? 4)Finally about how much should it cost seperately in labor for rtabs, and the rest above? Lurked for a while so im not a complete noob, thanks for any replies!

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:17:00 PM	#5
nofronts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 474 Reputation: 0 Location: Philadelphia	I had TKX do my sub frame reinforcement and every thing was great. I used the Turner kit because they stock it there so i didn't have to buy one separately and wait for shipping. They did the work for less then half my indy shop wanted and even fixed a few other things while the frame was out. __________________ 04 SMG Imola Red \| Black Cloth / Leather Interior \| Koni Yellow's \| Rouge RSM \| Power Flex RTAB \| JVT Headers \| Custom Performance CRT 400 Section 1 \| Turner Sub Frame Reinforcement \| Smoke Corners \| Kidney's & Gills Matte Black \| Angel Eyes \| CSL Diffuser \| CSL Boot Lid

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:20:11 PM	#6
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	If you don't mind me asking, how much will it run you to get the subframe reinforced? __________________

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:24:05 PM	#7
nofronts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 474 Reputation: 0 Location: Philadelphia	When i went in the beginning of the summer it was only 700 + the Turner sub frame kit. __________________ 04 SMG Imola Red \| Black Cloth / Leather Interior \| Koni Yellow's \| Rouge RSM \| Power Flex RTAB \| JVT Headers \| Custom Performance CRT 400 Section 1 \| Turner Sub Frame Reinforcement \| Smoke Corners \| Kidney's & Gills Matte Black \| Angel Eyes \| CSL Diffuser \| CSL Boot Lid

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:30:49 PM	#8
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	That's pretty good. I need to get another quote on having it done on my car, but I think it was like ~$1000 just for the labor last time I checked. __________________

Wed, Oct-27-2010, 06:03:34 AM	#2
fugh understeer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Reputation: 0	bump 77 views and no posts?

Wed, Oct-27-2010, 01:08:54 PM	#3
Ramp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 603 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 E46 '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Toronto	I am going to be doing the same in the spring (car is going away for the winter soon) and I will be sticking with stock bushings all around. I already have an OEM guibo and tranny mounts that I'm putting in. Aftermarket bushings put more stress on everything else...since you are having the re-enforcement kit done you could go with stiffer ones for tighter handling but as you probably know you sacrifice ride comfort when you do that, so it's really a matter of personal preference weather you go with OEM or aftermarket. I only do a few track days a year and the rest of the time I'm driving around on bumpy roads and streetcar tracks so that's why I am sticking with OEM.

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 06:59:03 AM	#4
RahilKhan e40sickm3 -- on e46fanatics. Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 289 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	goodluck

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:32:27 PM	#9
nofronts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 474 Reputation: 0 Location: Philadelphia	This guy at TKX apparently has done hundreds of them and even had a group buy like a year ago so he has it down and can offer it for less. __________________ 04 SMG Imola Red \| Black Cloth / Leather Interior \| Koni Yellow's \| Rouge RSM \| Power Flex RTAB \| JVT Headers \| Custom Performance CRT 400 Section 1 \| Turner Sub Frame Reinforcement \| Smoke Corners \| Kidney's & Gills Matte Black \| Angel Eyes \| CSL Diffuser \| CSL Boot Lid

Thu, Oct-28-2010, 01:58:17 PM	#10
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Now if only someone in Austin would do a similar group buy... __________________

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