engine and drivetrain 02 Rear Sub-frame for E30 Diff DONE

[u3b3rg33k]

Is that because it'll push the wheelbase out? I do have overflares for the rear of my '02, I just haven't put them on yet.

It'd be nice to have disc brakes in the back anyways; then again, depending on how much wider it ends up being, it could limit wheel choice (and it's not like I don't already have '02 trailing arms).

[eugene_'02]

The e30 arms will increase the track width around 2". It would eat up all the extra space under your flares. If you wanted to stick with 7" wide wheels it would be fine, but then you'd need 25mm spacers on the front to match.

 

Edited December 26, 2016 by eugene_'02

[u3b3rg33k]

In that case I should avoid the e30 arms - If I want wider, I can use wider tires and (real) spacers / play with offsets.

[tinkwithanr]

If you were to go with the e30 rear trailing arms you might as well just adapt the whole e30 subframe to the stock '02 mounts. That would save you from needing custom half-shafts etc. That's the route I'm going, but I gotta say if I didn't have the fabrication abilities that I do I would be all over one of these. Great work as always!

[07GTIMYFAST]

I'm interested in what/how you modified the half shafts for this sub frame, Also interested in if you are doing another short run on them. I was going to fabricate my own but if a good option is available I would like to explore that route first.

Thanks,

Justin

[eugene_'02]

edited to remove info I now realize was wrong.

Edited December 26, 2016 by eugene_'02

[u3b3rg33k]

Just wanted to update you. I finally got my body shop guy to look at my '02, and he says it's a go for fixing up. I am now completely serious about one of these subframes.

[ColinK]

Rob,

Drooling over the beautiful work.

keep up the great work and contributing to the community.

[dumpedDAILY]

Still making them? Need it for an SR20 build... Hopefully I can grab one. Great work!

[creede]

Still making them? Need it for an SR20 build... Hopefully I can grab one. Great work!

Pretty sure he is. Mine is shipping any day now.

[M3M3]

how does the exhaust routing work with this subframe? just from the pics, it looks like the stock routing over the frame won't work as the space is used by the diff mounts? curious....would an under subframe system be needed? I have custom 2.5in exhaust that is dang close as it runs through stock route.

[2002haus]

Indeed Creede - your project is looking good!

Thank you for the feedback.

[2002haus]

Still making them? Need it for an SR20 build... Hopefully I can grab one. Great work!

Bern - replied to your email.

Thank you for the kind words.

[2002haus]

how does the exhaust routing work with this subframe? just from the pics, it looks like the stock routing over the frame won't work as the space is used by the diff mounts? curious....would an under subframe system be needed? I have custom 2.5in exhaust that is dang close as it runs through stock route.

Marshall if you look at Kris's pictures you will see where the mount area of the differential is designed to fit the up and over section of the exhaust. Thanks for asking.

[M3M3]

cool, thanks! i saw the angled section on the diff mount in kris's pics in his blog. have anyone put a 2.5in exhaust over it?

(planning future mods....;-))