6 replies to this topic

[Uncle Bobby B]

Hi all, 

Does anyone know what the reinforcement plate ideally looks like when reinforcing the subframe mounts on the toe board? I would like to solid mount my front subframe on my mini project but I am unsure how big it needs to be, what shape, gauge of the metal etc. 
How also do you prevent rust forming between the two plates?

 

Cheers

[Ethel]

I'm sure there's a topic with plenty of piccies. Try  doing a site: search of TMF with google

[sonikk4]

Try this one

 

http://www.theminifo...ounts-allround/

[Ethel]

...and

 

http://www.theminifo...or-solid-subby/

[Cooper Mac]

This is what I have just done with mine:

 

I ordered some 125 x 125 x 3mm Steel plate of eBay, and cut out the middle so that the solid mount would fit inside. I also had some 3 x 30mm strip that was welded to the bottom edge to bolt to the floor. This was the mounts tacked together for a trial fit on the car:

 

 

I then drilled some 8mm holes in the plate and then offered this up to drill through the floor:

 

 

When they were all painted and ready to assemble, the wax was removed from the toe board and everything was degreased and dried. I then used Tiger Seal between the mount and the Toe Board, and inside the car, I used some M8 x 50mm penny washers to help spread the load. These again had Tiger Seal on them to help keep the water out!

[Ethel]

Nice lateral thinking.

[Uncle Bobby B]

Thank you all this is perfect! I will make a start on them now!