Hey the mini subframe has a gap for the subframe mounts, the mini you have had rubber mounts between the subframe and the floor. If you’re solidly mounting the subframe and adding weight and power you’ll need to reinforce the toe board on the car otherwise there will be crack and failures in the sheet metal.
Very nice job. I'm doing close to same conversion with a d16w4. Are your lower arms moving smooth, because i see you welded outer the front tie bar mounts. Thats my problem at the moment the tie bar hit the oil pan if i fit the front to the original position. cheers
Great work so far, I have a d15 civic and they are solid! Mine has now done 115,000 miles and still strong as ever, I keep thinking what it would be like in my mini haha Wouldn't it be easier to just reinforce your old subframe than making it fit with the new one? Seems like you're having to re do work now. Good luck and keep at it, can't wait to see the finished product
Hey the mini subframe has a gap for the subframe mounts, the mini you have had rubber mounts between the subframe and the floor. If you’re solidly mounting the subframe and adding weight and power you’ll need to reinforce the toe board on the car otherwise there will be crack and failures in the sheet metal.
Great work, keep vids coming of you can.
Very nice job. I'm doing close to same conversion with a d16w4. Are your lower arms moving smooth, because i see you welded outer the front tie bar mounts. Thats my problem at the moment the tie bar hit the oil pan if i fit the front to the original position.
cheers
Great work so far, I have a d15 civic and they are solid! Mine has now done 115,000 miles and still strong as ever, I keep thinking what it would be like in my mini haha
Wouldn't it be easier to just reinforce your old subframe than making it fit with the new one? Seems like you're having to re do work now.
Good luck and keep at it, can't wait to see the finished product