suspension subframe

[warne16v]

just got my front suspension subframe changed for 150quid off a vdub specialist its know much better round the twistys, didn't realise i was drivin such a death trap, the guy said under severe braking it cauld have gone anytime

has anyone else had to have it done?
if not check underneath you never know better safe then sorry ect

[Gambit]

mines been in & out of the car about 3 times this year what with steering racks, downpipes, anti-roll bars being fitted so im assuming its fine otherwise id like to think my mechanic would have mentioned it!!!

[Gambit]

guess who spoke to soon!! was up speaking to the mechanic at lunchtime about a vibration im getting thru the steering

and what does he say....

glad u reminded me, the N/S catching nut on the subframe has broke its welds so it cant be tightened!!

so its go in tomorrow to get it welded again!!

[Blue MK2]

Where is a subframe exactly?

[Gambit]

its wear the wishbone rears bolts into.

just on this subframe problem, i've done a bit more research into it, mainly on clubgti and it turns out this is a common problem on mk2's.

ill give you some more info on monday when i get the car back. ive got a feeling this is what has been causing my knocking noise in the front of the car which i orginally thought was engine mounts

[warne16v]

i origionally had mine plated to strenghen it up by some dodgy bloke trying to save me money but he then told me to get rid as it was now too strong and would not give in an accident therefor sending more shockwaves into the cabin.

but when i had it checked out by a vdud specialist he told me it  wasn't stong enough and that was why the car handled like a boat!

mine origionally had three small holes in it

[Gambit]

well i got mine welded today for ?40, car feels tighter obviously!

but the bloody vibration from the steering rack is still there

looks like its back to the garage on monday!

[rustynuts]

but the bloody vibration from the steering rack is still there

Could be a simple think like tracking out or wheels balancing weight has dropped off

[Gambit]

nope its defo a weird one as the vibration comes and goes, you can go a drive as i did yesterday without it occurring but after going round a corner this morning the noise suddenly re-appears, then disappears after a few more corners!

[Blue MK2]

i had that vibration.
When i got my tires changed the guy told me the front wheel was buckled and so he switched it over to the rear wheel.

Vibration gone