172 Front Subframes...

[172bagss2]

Can anyone kindly confirm 100% whether or not a ph2 172 subframe will fit a ph1 172??

Much appreciated, Cheers, Paul.

 

[172bagss2]

Does anyone know?? :S

 

[edde]

Yep it does.

 

[ben_p]

nope they dont, check the PN

 

[edde]

O ye wait what sort of subframe are we on about?

 

[ben_p]

the main engine one, with the SR bolted to it

 

[172bagss2]

O ye wait what sort of subframe are we on about?

Hi Edde, it's the main subframe at the front end (not seat subframe)...

Cheers, Baggers.

 

[bmh.01]

Why don't they fit out of interest? Thought they were all the same.

 

[172bagss2]

Why don't they fit out of interest? Thought they were all the same.

I believe they're a slightly different size and it means a tiny difference in angle of the wishbones...

But not sure... :S

 

[SBV116]

Still looking then???........... No rush, only a few days!!!!

 

[172bagss2]

Still looking then???........... No rush, only a few days!!!!

LOL Don't be nervous Kev!! x

 

[SBV116]

^^ I am not nervous!!! Only got in at 5.15 :dapprove: , apparently andy has a phone call, we have a breakdown monday aswell!:dapprove: Overtime for you i think!!:rasp:

 

[172bagss2]

^^ I am not nervous!!! Only got in at 5.15 :dapprove: , apparently andy has a phone call, we have a breakdown monday aswell!:dapprove: Overtime for you i think!!:rasp:

Lol - oh well, there's always Tuesday!!

 

[SBV116]

I may go and tow the breakdown in tomorrow! make life easier for myself!!!!

 

[172bagss2]

I may go and tow the breakdown in tomorrow! make life easier for myself!!!!

Be careful of the glass if you use the horse-box!! :rasp:

 

[SBV116]

We should convert the horsebox into a 172 transporter! Be more use like that!!:evil:

 

[172bagss2]

We should convert the horsebox into a 172 transporter! Be more use like that!!:evil:

Mint! Birchdown Race-Support...

 

[SBV116]

Take a long while to get to croft at 50mph!!!!

 

[edde]

I've got a feeling there the same or near enough someone ages back fitted a one form a Mk2 phase 1 dci to a Mk2 phase 1 172.

Part numbers dopn't mean it defo dwon't fit since they were strenghtened on later cars.

 

[172bagss2]

I've got a feeling there the same or near enough someone ages back fitted a one form a Mk2 phase 1 dci to a Mk2 phase 1 172.

Part numbers dopn't mean it defo dwon't fit since they were strenghtened on later cars.

Thanks Edde. I have been told that a subframe from a 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 mk2 ph1 will fit a ph1 172, with a plate to strengthen it and holes drilled for the extra engine mount. I'm not keen on this option.

What I am considering is a ph2 172 subframe - to be fitted to my ph1 172... This will certainly be strong enough, it's just a question of whether it actually fits... I guess it's a case of 'suck it and see'... :S

 

[Penfold84]

I have a subframe from a 1.2 16v, its also a ph1.

It work fine, didnt need to drill any extra holes, i haven't bothered to strengthen it, but i was told from a guy who has had his fitted for 3 years and done over 60k.... he didnt say anything about strengthening it, just said it should be fine.