Mk2 Subframe on a Mk1?

[Dave Brown]

Having just got around to sorting my subframe and cam belt etc my mechanic has taken the engine out to fit the subframe I bought last year only to tell me it's not the right one...great!

Therefore I am now looking for a decent MK1 subframe to replace the one I have.

Let me know if you can help or know someone who can, I was really looking forward to getting my car back on the road asap!

TIA

 

[ray]

if its a mk 2 sub frame shuv that in better handling

 

[Dave Brown]

But my mechanic said it doesn't fit...I have not been able to see it yet to figure out why not as I bought it as a MK1 subframe.

Will a MK2 subframe work? Can anyone help me with a MK1 subframe?

 

[Jamesv6]

Speak with davilamb as he had a MK2 subframe shipped to Hong Kong for his MK1

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10271

 

[ray]

talk to tim he has one

 

[Kett]

Mk II sub-frames will work and will sort out some of the "hairy" handling issues with the Mk I.
If you're in a position where you need a replacement, you'd have to be nuts not to convert.
You might want to post up in the "technical discussion" section rather than the "wanted" section. :wink:

 

[Jamesv6]

The all new singing and dancing technical discussion section.

 

[Dave Brown]

Is it just a direct swap or are there mods needed?

Does anyone have an image of the mk1 & mk2 subframe so I can compare to the one I have?

 

[Dave Brown]

Right just found out it is a MK2 subframe, I thought it was MK1...

Can someone give me a few ideas on what we need to do to make the MK2 subframe fit my MK1 please?

 

[Jamesv6]

Did davilamb not tell you what was needed?

 

[Dave Brown]

Sent him a message but nothing as yet, anyone else know?

 

[davilamb]

i havent get my subframe on yet
i m still missing a wheel here, so i aint gonna put it on just yet, maybe 2 more weeks after my new shiny wheels came

but from what i heard from scott, it is a direct bolt on, so i guess it is best to give scott a call
then he may able to help you sort it out the problems

 

[Kett]

MikeT?
There's a few other on here, who undoubtably will post up.

 

[TRW1]

Not heard of any issues, bolts straight on.
Why does he say it doesn't fit?

 

[davilamb]

i have talked to scott bout the longer trailing arm, its also a good upgrade
its just a pity i cant find a good pair

but he said i can just do the subframe along with no problems also

 

[Dave Brown]

So I don't need anything else? Hmmm why is my mechanic having trouble? Not been able to see it yet.

 

[Jamesv6]

Perhaps your mechanic should be Scott.