Subframe gussets done. Once I switched to .030 wire it was easy peasy.

Redesigned three rotor subframe.

RH hydrolastic displacer in the subframe

Front subframe

Removed rear sub frame for cleaning and rebuilding.

PTFB Subframe Connectors plus main power wire running from the back

2020.04.18 Removing and patching up the subframe. Fixing a few rusty spots, and repaired the broken diff mount. Waiting now for subframe bushings and reassembly

Here's the 'stonechip' drying in the sun. Was going to remove the suspension components, but it managed to go on so well, I sprayed everything with it!

Full details of this restoration can be viewed at www.classiccarprojectshop.com

Removed Fenders March 6th. Had issues removing the park brake cables so gave up and headed out for some Village Grecque.

To change suspension bushes you have to drop the whole front subframe out !

Release retaining toggles to lock subframe in end position (1 of 4).

Success! Front subframe dropped out of the car.

engine bay, steering needs to be removed, subframe was stripped and clean

2020.04.21 Subframe paint and bushings

105 x 240sec subframes

The rig:

Skywatcher N150-750

ZWO ASI 294 MC PRO

ZWO EAF

Skywatcher EQ3 Pro

ZWO ASI 120 MC

60-240mm guide scope

Captured in N.I.N.A.

Guided with PHD2

Plate Solved with ASTAP

Stacked in DSS

Processed in Pixinsight & Photoshop CC & Astropanel 5.0

Bortle 7 Skies

Alex's RX-7 fits nicely under the subframe.

Alekshop solid subframe bushings BMW E9X M3

The Kensington underpass got a rainbow upgrade this summer to make it more interesting. What caught my eye was the way the rainbow and the shadow made a natural frame.

A good pic of the bracing

After I welded this in it proved too weak for the press. FAIL!

fairing halves assembled with subframe attached

Subframe welded up

this is a color matched metallic blue on a Yamaha R6r subframe, with a high durability clear coat

31 Dec 2014 - Sylvester Moon, OMC140+DMK21 combination of 6 subframes, Tielt Belgium

Subframe removed and ready for engine replacement.