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  • KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRolls
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    #366

    So found out someone replaced the subframe bushings with power flex??? They are soft enough to sink a nail into a bit. But the RTABs are another story.... 60be435c8c79872a49544accea562b97.jpg

    And there's your problem

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    Good news is the subframe is freely moving with the nuts loosened. So it should come out easy. Just need to disconnect rear lines, drop the exhaust and disconnect the drive shaft and the subframe should fall out. And then get promptly trashed

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    • B
      B
      B C
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      #367

      Did you just re-install the nut on the subframe bolt temporarily or is it actually missing the plate that bolts to the pinch weld?

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      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
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        #368

        Reinstalled temporarily so the subframe wouldn't fall on my face. Plates were removed before hand. They had some BS menards hardware that I had to snap out.

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          B C
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          #369

          You are about to find out that even with all subframe hardware removed the dang thing is stuck to the car by means of black magic.

          Having it fall out and hit you in the face would be preferable to some of the profanities you are about to invent while attempting to remove it

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          • EarlE
            EarlE
            Earl
            wrote on last edited by
            #370

            ^Johns came out with minimal struggle from what I recall. The one on the compact was cake too=P Just get a large 2x4 and put it between the car and subframe

            Then step on it to slowly work it off

            museum sig 2earl.jpg

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            • ClassEC
              ClassEC
              ClassE
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              #371

              Snap said:

              You are about to find out that even with all subframe hardware removed the dang thing is stuck to the car by means of black magic.Having it fall out and hit you in the face would be preferable to some of the profanities you are about to invent while attempting to remove it

              Mine almost fell out on me - didn't take hardly any effort to remove.

              Helped Josh drop his though and it didn't wanna come out. He ended up leaving stands just barely under it and letting the weight hang overnight, then used some force to remove.

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              • KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRolls
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                #372

                Mine fell out and crushed my fucking knuckles into my floor Jack lol

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                Now gonna remove rear sway and get everything cleaned up underneath the car and put some undercoating on the whole bottom. Will most likely por-15 the subframes & trailing arms.

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                • Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313
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                  #373

                  Getting it done! Nice work so far

                  You shouldnt listen to Brian, KBS rustseal is the way to go over por15 :P

                  CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #374

                    Bassboy3313 said:

                    Getting it done! Nice work so far

                    You shouldnt listen to Brian, KBS rustseal is the way to go over por15 :P

                    Is KBS cheaper or something?

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                    • Bassboy3313B
                      Bassboy3313B
                      Bassboy3313
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                      #375

                      I think so, but not 100% sure. I know you get it next day when you order it. Also can get it in different colors. It's like Franks red hot, I put that shit on everything!

                      CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #376

                        I used KBS Rust Seal underneath the compact per Daves recommendation=)

                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                        • patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1
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                          #377

                          I usually spray everything down with a nice salt water solution to help build immunity in the metals just like you would give a flu shot to a person.  It works wonders!

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                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
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                          • KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRolls
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #378

                            Sweet! I'll have to check out the KBS stuff

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
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                              #379

                              Earl what finish did you use? Or does it only come in satin/gloss etc.

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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
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                                #380

                                I used Satan black

                                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
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                                  #381

                                  Earl said:

                                  I used Satan black

                                  Is it a hammered finish? Or smooth depending on the surface? And did you brush it or spray it on?

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                                  • Bassboy3313B
                                    Bassboy3313B
                                    Bassboy3313
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                                    #382

                                    You can brush it or spray it on. I brush it on and its a smooth finish depending on surface. It self levels

                                    CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                    • EarlE
                                      EarlE
                                      Earl
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                                      #383

                                      Self levels like dave said=) I brushed it on

                                      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                      • KaiserRollsK
                                        KaiserRollsK
                                        KaiserRolls
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                                        #384

                                        Self levels against gravity?

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
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                                          #385

                                          Yup

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