A
subframe is a structural part of a larger frame or structure that provides support and stability. It is like a smaller frame within a bigger frame, which helps distribute weight or absorb forces in a specific area.
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The promise is all there with a new butch front end, a more aggressive body kit, chunks of carbon fibre, a huge rear wing for extra downforce, a new diffuser at the back, stiffer springs, a new
rear subframe with stiffer bushes, a tweaked active diff and a tweak of the stability control for more fun.
Major suspension components, including the coil springs and front and rear stabiliser bars, have been uprated, while the
front subframe mount has been adapted to a more flexible bush - type system which Hyundai says better isolates impact vibration and harshness.
The already sophisticated suspension of the A3 — with
aluminum subframes front and rear, triangulated lower lateral control arms at the front and four - link suspension at the rear — has been further refined.
Future modifications involve welding in
subframe connectors and adding a Mach 1 style chin spoiler.
Audi's car uses the same front and rear
steel subframes as the rest of the competitors, as specified by the regulations.
M division has also dispensed with rear bushings, with the M2's rear
axle subframe bolted directly to the structure.
The rear axle likewise has more negative camber, optimised elastokinematics and a new
subframe mounting for greater stability at the physical limits.
Land Rover did not neglect the SVR's suspension, modifying the air springs, Adaptive Dynamic damper settings, and rear
suspension subframe bushings for more athletic handling and direct steering.
We have special dedicated crossbars at the front
subframe for more responsive and direct steering.
Underneath, a new four - wheel independent suspension system is mounted
on subframes, which are mounted to the car.
The rear received an independent setup and a differential from a 2004 Mustang Cobra, modified with new bushings, Maximum's in - house coil - over kit,
new subframe connectors, and other goodies.
The front
subframe bushes and rear suspension mountings have been stiffened, as have the upper front shock absorber mountings.
Chassis tweaks are minor, but include a more
rigid subframe mount and higher wheel camber for the S 63 models, plus improvements made to the Magic Body Control system.
A front
aluminium subframe supports the engine by two mounting points, the steering rack and the lower suspension arms.
The manufacturer will offer two versions of equipment for S60 — Dynamic and Comfort — with different dampers and changes
in subframes.
The front suspension is also new and a new perimeter
subframe helps to stiffen the structure while reducing mass, providing a better foundation for more predictable wheel control that benefits handling, steering and ride.
With its stiff shell, smooth powertrains and extraordinary attention to acoustic management (including a secondary bulkhead and dual -
isolated subframe on all versions), the XF has outstanding NVH performance to match the best in class.
Fully independent
by subframe - mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas - filled shock absorbers.
The original Mustang front shock towers have been cut out and replaced with a new and
stiffer subframe with coilovers and tubular upper and lower control arms.
As in motorsports, a rear axle
subframe bolts directly to the chassis with no rubber bushings, improving control by reducing flex, and keeping the drive wheels on their proper path.
Fully
independent subframe - mounted MacPherson struts with coil spring, gas - filled shock absorbers and anti-roll stabiliser bar.
It now appears the Ford Windstar may suffer from rust - prone front
subframes as well, leading the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to intervene.
In her crash, Liu managed to destroy the front
subframe assembly and at least one of the DB9's front carbon ceramic brake rotors, among other precious Aston bits.
An independent suspension was selected front and rear, with
separate subframes for extra isolation.
Berndnaut Smilde Nimbus de Hallen, 2014 digital c - type print mounted on aluminium with
subframe Ed.
The car's fully rebuilt suspension has been upfitted with tubular control arms,
welded subframe connectors, small lowering blocks and large sway bars.
At the front, a new
perimeter subframe helps to stiffen the structure while reducing mass, providing a better foundation for more predictable wheel control that benefits handling, steering and ride.
That also means it has new rocker rails and quarter panels, as well as a fresh
subframe from Detroit Speed.
It says there's a 15 per cent increase in torsional stiffness thanks to an increased use of boron steel, laser welding and stiffer front
subframe attachment points.
Another hill looks something like a snail or a hot dog wrapped and baked in a croissant roll (
lower subframe on right).
Despite these similarities the suspension had been re-engineered: rear trailing arms had a tube framework structure like on the Shamal, and together with the limited slip differential were attached to the body via a newly designed
tubular subframe.
I think the engineering team has nailed this suspension system, which consists
of subframe - mounted struts and coil springs up front and a multi-link, double wishbone design with monotube dampeners in the rear.
The new lighter aluminum and steel front
subframe also uses a proprietary Honda friction - stir welding process.
I suppose if you want to look like a bit of a doorknob, not get let out of junctions, and in addition be shafted for insurance - all M - cars being part of the furniture on «UK's most stolen» lists every year, even 15 y / o ones with
cracked subframes - then yes, off to the classified with you!
The suspension is a double - wishbone mounted onto an all - aluminum
subframe at both ends, similar to Formula 1 cars.
We have installed Maximum
Motorsports subframe connectors to give this Fox plenty of platform rigidity.
The Sportage features a lightweight hydro -
formed subframe, with isolated front and rear suspensions, to help keep road noise out of the cabin.
A Detroit Speed aluminum frame and Quadralink as well as
reinforced subframes in the front and rear help the car manage its newfound power.
then you have to add in premature wear on timing chain guides, leaking valley pan gaskets,
subframes which rip out front AND rear, quick wearing bushings, control arms, and on and on... yep, got ta love that precise german engineering designed to keep the service department the backbone of every dealership.
While the front axle carrier and the crash box are made of carbon fiber, the rear
subframe complete with the engine and suspension mounts is aluminum.
Both front and rear suspension are mounted on steel
subframes designed to withstand knocks and bangs that are fairly common during off - roading.
Magna and Ford's carbon
fiber subframe prototype reduces mass by 34 percent compared to a stamp steel version.
The rack - and - pinion - equipped
subframe up front and four - link rear really helps the Camaro ride nice and carve corners.
In the front suspension the use of lightweight aluminium construction for components such as control arms, wheel carriers and axle
subframes saves 5kgs over a conventional steel design.
«In addition to spring, damper, and sway bar changes, the rear
subframe carries stiffer bushings and the engine mounts were changed to match,» Becker said.
The five - link front suspension can handle longitudinal and lateral forces separately; a firmly mounted
subframe ensures exceptional rigidity for the front section.