E36 Reinforced Front Subframe

$950.00

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Powdercoat

Core

Add control arm reinforcement

Product variants

SKU: K0179-PBL-CEA-CAR

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Returns and Exchanges made easy!

Garagistic is committed to 100% customer satisfaction! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return your purchase within 30 days of the delivery date STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON ANY USED OR INSTALLED PARTS. Some items will be subject to a 20% restocking fee, as well as any order returned after 30 days. We do not accept returns on clearance items. All clearance items are final sale and the buyer is responsible for confirming fitment of any application outside of stock configuration. We do not accept returned customized or made-to-order items such as chassis mount shifters, supreme OEM shifters, driveshafts, wiring harnesses, engine mounting kits, roll bars etc (please contact us if you are unsure if you part falls under this category). All products we carry from other vendors such as NRG Innovations and LINK ECU are ineligible for return. We do not refund shipping costs. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any orders after 30 days. On returns authorized past 30 days from the delivery date, we reserve the right to give store credit instead of a refund (please reach out to confirm). We absolutely do not accept used or damaged items for return. It is your responsibility to make sure that returned items arrive to us in good condition please pack your items accordingly. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any items not authorized before hand. It is the customers responsibility to arrange return shipping for any items that are rejected through the return process.

We try and make the return process as easy as possible for you, here's how!

Instant Garagistic Credit - we give you store credit BEFORE you ship the item to be able to reorder before we even get your returned product!
See estimated refund right away! - Complete transparency for the whole process!
Print label to send back directly from Return/Exchange Center!

Our automated system will help with all your return and exchange requests. Our self-service returns center will pull your order information with your email or order number. Begin below at this link:

returns.garagistic.com

Because we are very small company with a limited amount of humans, the only way to return or exchange an item is through this system. Its VERY easy to use and will walk you through everything. You may call us if you need help with the system, however, we suggest you try before calling. When you call or email, we are dedicated to giving you as much help as you need. We don't mind the calls, we don't mind the e-mails, but please, please, please be aware that every phone call or email takes valuable time away from actually building and shipping the orders. There are only 8 guys working here and the fewer detailed updates we give, the faster we can ship orders, release more epic parts, and help with technical issues. Any extra love and patience you give us is an investment we'll put right into getting your parts and service needs.

Full Terms and Conditions that were agreed to on checkout:

https://www.garagistic.com/pages/terms-and-conditions

Delivery information

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Why is there a restocking fee?

Well the first reason is that it was in the terms and conditions on checkout. However there is a better reason. Honest companies charge restocking fees for a very simple reason: to keep costs (and thus prices for you) down when dealing with the return of items that are not defective. There are a lot of costs associated with processing an order. If you buy something and then return it, there is more costs to handle the return.

All returns must be thoroughly inspected when received back at the warehouse to ensure they are in 100% resalable condition. New packaging materials usually need to be utilized because it is typically only designed to be used two times (initial use and possible return shipment). Time and materials involved inspecting, repackaging and restocking are not insignificant. The bottom line is restocking fees help keep prices low for you!

For this reason we do not accept returns on any used or previously installed products. We will not sell used products to our customers who are expecting brand new Garagistic parts. At times we may have to charge a higher restocking fee on a return if the parts are damaged during the return shipping. It is your responsibility to ensure the safe arrival of the parts you are returning to us. Thanks!

E36 REINFORCED FRONT SUBFRAME

Description

Out of all the mods available for the E36, this is one of the most important modifications you should consider if you drive your car hard or plan on adding more power. The Garagistic reinforced front subframe arrives with a fresh coat of black military-spec powder coating, in addition to welded reinforcement plates that strengthen the engine mounts, and control arm ball joint mounts. Adding reinforcements is necessary to prevent the notorious cracking, bending, or breaking that e36 subframes are known for. Stock E36 subframes which are being used in a motor-swapped car, S54 to JZ, and anything in-between will eventually need to be reinforced to ensure the longevity of your vehicle; it’s simply a must-have if you are using stiffer or solid engine mounts. Stock E36 front subframes after 25 years have lived a pretty hard life. It is common for E36s to have filthy subframes with ripped motor mounts and weak mounting locations in the E36 world.

Oftentimes, the first modification E36 owners will do is reinforce their subframes; and forums are littered with issues regarding subframe warping and cracking on the engine mounting points accompanied by testimonials of just how much of a costly repair it can be. This holds especially true with motor-swapped E36s with heavier and more powerful engines (LS1, S5X, M60, turbo, etc). It's as "bolt up" as it gets! These are a must for tracked vehicles.

Features

Black Mil-Spec Powder Coat
Fits all E36s, Including M3
Reinforced engine mounts (including gusseted section)
Reinforced front control arm mounting points
Reinforces known weak points on the subframe
Inexpensive insurance against failure
Allows for safe use of solid/stiff motor mounts

Important Notes

We inspect all of our subframes for straightness and any obvious signs of damage before modification. The forces created from the flex in these old chassis under extreme driving conditions would often lead to the E36 eating its subframes, and the addition of stiffer suspension components and engine swaps in search of more power simply magnifies this effect. That being said, these 25-year-old+ chassis have some history so the subframe you receive may not be an exact fit for your car. E36 chassis' do flex quite a bit over time but they can also be made to fit your new subframe with some simple techniques. If you have an alignment issue with your new subframe, please reach out to us immediately. The longer you wait to install the subframe, the more difficult it becomes for us to provide you with adequate support.

CORE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

This is a core exchange program. You send your stock straight/rust-free subframe in, we add camber/toe adjustment brackets as well differential reinforcements and send it back! This is a bolt up way to get an adjustable subframe that has both camber and toe adjustment with eccentric hardware. Send us back your STRAIGHT/RUST-FREE core and we will refund you the core charge.

We can modify BMW E28, E30, E32, E34, E36 318ti, and Z3 rear subframes. By default these subframes come with the camber tabs welded so that the lowest point is where the factory hole is. That means you will only be able to dial out camber (90% of E30's need it like this).

Under certain circumstances or by customer request we can weld them so you can dial in even more negative camber. For toe we weld them centered. That means you will have .625 adjustment in both directions from factory. Again, this covers 90% of E30's. If you have an alignment sheet or need the adjustment only one way, let us know and we will accommodate you. We also offer as an added option trailing arm mounting point reinforcement gussets. These are recommended for wheel to wheel racers, drifters, and the hardest of track use where some contact or rough use is to be expected. They help to reinforce the pocket where the trailing arm mounts adding that additional support to strengthen them and prevent bending or breaking. Pictures of them installed can be found HERE These are spec E30 legal!

HOW LONG DOES THE MODIFICATION TAKE?

To ensure a quality and more durable part, we now powder coat all of our subframes at no additional cost. If you do not supply a core and we must source one, then add another week. So anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks depending on options. Supplying your subframe speeds the process along. You can use the box it comes in to ship your old subframe back. Your reworked subframe will come with our eccentric hardware. If you choose to send your core in to be worked, you will not be charged the core fee. If you will be sending in your core after you received the rework you will be charged the core fee. Once we receive your core we refund you within 7-9 days using the method you paid with (if within 30 days of receipt).

NOTE: WE PRESS IN OUR SUBFRAME BUSHINGS FREE OF CHARGE. If you add the bushings to your cart we can press them into the subframe at no extra cost.

CORE EXCHANGE OPTIONS

This will explain the core options. If you chose "I will supply my subframe upfront". You will not pay the core charge upfront. We will wait until we get your subframe which is why you are not charged. This option is the fastest. Supplying your subframe speeds the process along. If we must source a core then this adds a week to turn around time. Providing us with your core is the best way to ensure it is identical to what is on your car. While E30, and Z3 subframes are all functionally the same fit there are minor differences in abs routing tabs, exhaust hanger pick-up points, etc that we do not differentiate between. This is especially true with E30 M3 subframes.

All of the subframes we stock will work across the model cars that are listed here, but if we are not re-working your subframe expect that there may be some minor differences between what you receive and what is on your car. If you chose "I will return my subframe after", then you will be charged the $200 core fee upfront. This will also add a week to the turnaround time because we must source a core to modify for you. If you choose "I will not be sending in my core" then you will be charged the $200 core fee. This will also add a week to the turnaround time.

CORES MUST BE RETURNED IN 30 DAYS FOR A REFUND. ALL CORES RETURNED AFTER 30 DAYS ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR STORE CREDIT NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL CORES MUST BE IN OEM UN MODIFIED CONDITION, WE DO NOT ACCEPT PREVIOUSLY MODIFIED COMPONENTS FOR CORE. SERIOUS RUST ISSUES, MAJOR CRACKS, OR BENT SUBFRAMES ARE ALSO NOT ACCEPTED AS A CORE. SOME MINOR CRACKS MAY BE ACCEPTABLE PLEASE CONTACT US WITH PHOTOS FIRST.