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[MiniMan96]

The reason I would worry about no subframe on a road going car - is rear end collision
 
the fuel tank would compress / split easier without the subframe providing horizontal bracing
 
but I love the simplicity of a beam as the loads are less

I Thought this exactly but as I had everything I just went with it.

[MiniMan96]

I've finally been able to upload some pics. Here are a few of the whole project as since I originally posted i haven't got any further due to working and the weather.

The old subframe
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Restored front subframe
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New Beam axle
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Inner wheel arch before chopping
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Rear coilovers which actually fit the original inner wheel arch so will only be strengthening what's already there.
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[mad mk1]

Here you go mate I did it out side my place under a tree lol. So it can be done.

Have a look at my page and I hope the pics help.

http://www.theminifo...1-turbo/page-16

Simon.

[MiniMan96]

Here you go mate I did it out side my place under a tree lol. So it can be done.
Have a look at my page and I hope the pics help.
http://www.theminifo...1-turbo/page-16
Simon.

Thanks, just had a look at your conversion and I must say very well done.
I does suck working on the drive.
Unfortunately KAD parts will break the bank for me haha but I have replaced all the old for new.

[MiniMan96]

I am also going with a few alloy parts.
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[MiniMan96]

Priming radius arms
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