Intrax suspension failure - Page 2

NZ_M3 · 09-06-2009, 06:00 AM

Thorney ... may I suggest that perhaps you can come up with a bolt in solution to help prevent the rear subframe mount tear (if that's at all possible) - I think you'll sell thousands of them

especially to the Yanks across the pond.

thegingerninja · 09-06-2009, 02:48 PM

Look at the photo again and read his post - it is a bolt in brace!

NZ_M3 · 10-06-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thegingerninja

Look at the photo again and read his post - it is a bolt in brace!

Read my reply again - I am refering to the rear diff subframe mount not the rear shock mount - 2 different weaknesses in the E46 chassis.

Thorney · 10-06-2009, 08:32 AM

All of our cages had diff mounts integral as well. Whilst I've heard of numerous suspension tower failures with coil overs I've not heard of any diff mount problems unless you run slicks where the extra lateral grip causes the issue.

NZ_M3 · 10-06-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorney

All of our cages had diff mounts integral as well. Whilst I've heard of numerous suspension tower failures with coil overs I've not heard of any diff mount problems unless you run slicks where the extra lateral grip causes the issue.

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...light=subframe

Thorney · 10-06-2009, 12:14 PM

AH, missed that. Heard of the US ones but was told that was primarily earlier cars and a US issue only (or certainly not as common in Europe for some reason?). Not seen a failure of that kind here yet and we get a few ring, track cars here.

thegingerninja · 10-06-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NZ_M3

Read my reply again - I am refering to the rear diff subframe mount not the rear shock mount - 2 different weaknesses in the E46 chassis.

Apologies - I'll get my coat...........

Nords · 24-06-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorney

Whilst its not right to say I told you so it does validate an opinion we have mentioned (and been criticised for) over an over again. Glad to hear he was OK. The chassis was not designed for a rear coil over, period.

We have designed this to address the issue should people not want to go for a full cage (the only alernative if you want to run rear coil overs)

You cant see from this picture but the brace/harness bar has a top plate that fits over the suspension tower and the suspension bolts to it directly. The lower portion bots directly to the chassis floor.

John, how much and does it need the boot carpet cut about?

Also, roughly how much labour (cost) to take the Intrax off and refit the std stuff?

Cheers...

Thorney · 24-06-2009, 06:22 AM

We can cut the bootlining so its in flaps so one removed they flap back into place.

About an hour to remove, 2 hours to fit new and 2 hours geo, so all up around £400 or so?

**shimmy** · 24-06-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorney

We can cut the bootlining so its in flaps so one removed they flap back into place.

About an hour to remove, 2 hours to fit new and 2 hours geo, so all up around £400 or so?

John

Does the KW Clubsport need the same thing?

10-06-2009, 08:32 AM	#14
Thorney S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 469 Casino cash: $3876	All of our cages had diff mounts integral as well. Whilst I've heard of numerous suspension tower failures with coil overs I've not heard of any diff mount problems unless you run slicks where the extra lateral grip causes the issue. __________________ http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk

10-06-2009, 12:14 PM	#16
Thorney S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 469 Casino cash: $3876	AH, missed that. Heard of the US ones but was told that was primarily earlier cars and a US issue only (or certainly not as common in Europe for some reason?). Not seen a failure of that kind here yet and we get a few ring, track cars here. __________________ http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk

24-06-2009, 06:22 AM	#19
Thorney S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 469 Casino cash: $3876	We can cut the bootlining so its in flaps so one removed they flap back into place. About an hour to remove, 2 hours to fit new and 2 hours geo, so all up around £400 or so? __________________ http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk

09-06-2009, 06:00 AM	#11
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Thorney ... may I suggest that perhaps you can come up with a bolt in solution to help prevent the rear subframe mount tear (if that's at all possible) - I think you'll sell thousands of them especially to the Yanks across the pond.

09-06-2009, 02:48 PM	#12
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Look at the photo again and read his post - it is a bolt in brace!