Front chasis corrosion

[AndrewBarbour]

Does anyone know the correct term regarding bits of the front chasis that has corroded so I know what to order to replace. Thanks

 

[Bluebeard]

You need a new subframe mate.
Buy a good secondhand one and send it to be shot blasted and powder coated and you’ll be fine for years.

 

[MarcB]

Thats from a Mk3 Clio and its not the subframe.

Its the Front Radiator Support.

 

[Louis]

You can buy them cheap from ECP but make sure the radiator bracket bit at the front is in the correct place.

 

[MarcB]

You can buy them cheap from ECP but make sure the radiator bracket bit at the front is in the correct place.

This is true as there is RS and NON RS

 

[jameswrx]

Done a good one last year, bloke wanted to come in and see it as seemed surprised at our recommendation to change it...

 

[Louis]

My brother did one where the customer supplied the part. Customer had it all powdercoated in preparation for going onto the car.
Came round to fitting and it was the incorrect one with the bracket in the wrong place so he had to cut and reweld it 🤔😂

 

[jameswrx]

Trouble is the s**t shield keeps things nice & wet in there.

It failed the MOT and we got a one, when he dropped it off for the work he told the girl in reception to ring when I start the work so he could come down and see why it needed doing when he’d not long bought it (people seem to think a recent second hand car purchase means it’s fine)

The amount of people that say that is baffling. “Hello mr. Smith, yeah your car needs XYZ”.... “What? But I’ve only just bought it!”

It could be a 15 year old shitter and people use that line all the time like we’re supposed to feel guilty about actually doing some maintenance the car’s neglected to have for years.

 

[MarcB]

@AndrewBarbour

Click this link and have a read.

** Front Radiator Support AKA Front Subframe ** PLEASE READ !!

** Front Radiator Support AKA Front Subframe ** I have just had mine replaced under warranty on a 11 year old Clio Mk3 197 (57 Plate) To get this done book into your local dealer for a Anti Corrosion warranty inspection for the part above. The dealer will take pictures & write a report and...

clio197.net

Mine was on the car 1 year and 1 month and it was starting to rust already.

 

[Dom_capper]

Mine is disintegrating badly, radiator is still held solid.

2012 car and the only rust on it really. Seems they are made of cheese.

I’ll change it when it gets worse. £70ish on eBay but seems they rust for fun.

 

[MarcB]

Guy called Josh Wheeler on the Facebook groups makes them.

Aluminium Radiator supports back in stock at WheelerMotorsport!
I've just got a new batch back from coating.
Direct fit radiator supports which will not rot and corrode away like standard and offer a nice weight saving.
7 currently in stock first come first served.
Usually £150 posted but I'll do 20% off the first 5 at £120 each delivered. What a steal!