Instead, someone's transplanted the entire rear
subframe from an MG F roadster.
That also means it has new rocker rails and quarter panels, as well as a fresh
subframe from Detroit Speed.
We designed a new part on the top and for the bottom we adapted
the subframe from the Renault Kangoo.
Not exact matches
Front and rear
subframes, made
from aluminium, carry the drivetrain and suspension components.
The rear
subframe can handle the engine's 486 lb - ft of torque now that it is supported by a giant cross-tube and a couple metal reinforcement plates that hold the chassis bars together as load transfers to the rear differential, plucked
from a 4,000 - pound Camaro SS.
The engineers talk about all the places they've saved weight,
from the carbon - fiber drive shaft, roof, and trunk lid to aluminum control arms and axle
subframes.
Those claims are backed by the use of STI - tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs front and rear, the addition of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and
subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant upgrade
from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.
It now appears the Ford Windstar may suffer
from rust - prone front
subframes as well, leading the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to intervene.
There are other upgrades too, such as quicker steering lifted
from the 911 Turbo, a stronger rear
subframe, wider rear wheels, better front brakes, and stiffer shocks and springs.
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.
A new torque rod damper system added to the
subframe helps reduce rocking and isolate powertrain NVH
from the passenger compartment.
The front benefits
from an anti-roll bar and MacPherson struts in an isolated
subframe.
In addition, 9X1 works in combination with a wide variety of materials,
from all - steel, to aluminum spaceframe, to carbon - fiber tub with
subframes.
The rigid connection between the rear axle
subframe and the body — without the use of elastic rubber elements — is borrowed
from motor sport and serves to further improve wheel location and therefore directional stability.
Adapted
from the 911 Turbo, the electrically assisted steering is 10 percent quicker, while the brakes are upgraded (old Boxster S rotors for the 718 Boxster, 911 Carrera hardware for the S), and the chassis is tuned with larger pistons for the dampers, stiffer springs, larger antiroll bars, half - inch wider rear wheels, new tires and a strengthened rear
subframe.
Options: Am / Fm Stereo W / Cd / Mp3 Player - Inc: Auto - Store Fm Diversity Antenna Auxiliary Input Located Inside Center Console Dvd Changer Prep Premium High - Fidelity 16 - Speaker Sound System - Inc: Digital Sound Processing (Dsp)(2) Subwoofers Under Front Seats 600 - Watt Digital 9 - Channel Amplifier Hd Radio W / Multicast Fm Station Reception Entertainment Server 12 Gb Hard Drive W / Usb Port For Media Transfer Body - Color Roof Trim Strips Power 2 - Way Tilt / Slide Glass Moonroof W / Key - Off & One - Touch Operation Sunshade Wind Deflector Body - Color Bumpers W / Hydraulic Energy Absorbers & (Front Only) Compressible Elements Power Adjustable Power - Folding Heated Auto - Dimming Body - Color Side - View Mirrors - Inc: 2 - Position Memory Rh Automatic Tilt - Down In Reverse Illuminated Exterior Door Handles & Ground Illumination Intermittent Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers W / Adjustable & Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Wiping Interval Single - Wipe Control Windshield - Washer System W / Heated Washer Jets 19 X 8.5 V - Spoke Light Alloy Wheels (Style 426)- Inc: P245 / 45R19 Run - Flat All - Season Tires Led Fog Lights Automatic Trunk Lid Open / Close Xenon Rain - Sensing Adaptive Headlights - Inc: Dynamic Auto - Leveling Corona Headlight - Rings & Cornering Lights Retractable High - Intensity Headlight Washers Body - Color Exterior Door Handles Adaptive Brake Lights Pathway Lighting Feature Programmable Via Vehicle & Key Memory Power Soft - Close Automatic Doors Dual Cupholders Front & Rear Front Visors W / Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dynamic Cruise Control Expanded Check Control Vehicle Monitor System Power Windows - Inc: Key - Off Operation One - Touch Open / Close Anti-Trapping Feature Coded Driveaway Protection Ambiance Lighting In Front Rear & Door Panels Dual Illuminated Rear Vanity Mirrors Integrated Into Rear Cabin Roof Lining Vehicle & Key Memory Fully Finished Trunk Comfort Access Keyless Entry W / Multi-Function Remote Rear Center Armrest W / Storage Compartment Rear Window Defogger Auto - Dimming Rear - View Mirror 4 - Zone Automatic Climate Control - Inc: Draft - Free Vents Solar Sensor Automatic Recirculation Heat - At - Rest Feature Automatic Ventilation Electronic Analog Speedometer & Tachometer Anti-Theft Alarm System - Inc: Interior Motion Detector Owner's Manual Condition - Based Service Display W / Additional Functions Accessible Through Idrive System Central Power Locking System - Inc: Anti-Theft Feature Selective Unlocking Programmable Via Vehicle & Key Memory Nappa Leather Upholstery Black Panel Display W / Lcd Main & Trip Odometer Displays & Warning Indicators In Dial Faces Front & Rear Floor Mats Hard Drive - Based Navigation System - Inc: Voice - Command & Real Time Traffic Info Fineline High Gloss Wood Interior Trim Power Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Remote Trunk Release Heated Front Seats W / Fast Heating & Balance Control Front Console Compartment - Inc: Coinholder Illumination Multi-Contour 20 - Way Power Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 4 - Way Pwr Lumbar Support Articulated Upper Backrest Adjustable Backrest Width Adjustable Thigh Support Driver & Front Passenger Seat Memory Active Head Restraints W / Adjustable Side Support Integrated Universal Garage Door Opener Multi-Function Sports Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel - Inc: Audio Controls Phone Controls 2 - Position Memory Smokers Pkg Idrive System - Inc: On - Board Computer Controller (8) Programmable Memory Buttons 8 - Speed Automatic Transmission - Inc: Automatic & Manual Shift Modes Both W / Fully Synchronized Electronic Gear Changes Self - Leveling Air Spring Rear Suspension Rear Wheel Drive 4.4 - Liter Twinpower Turbo 32 - Valve 445 - Hp V - 8 Engine - Inc: Double - Vanos & Valvetronic Variable Valve Control High - Precision Direct Injection Dynamic Damping Control Driving Dynamics Control Front Multi-Link Double - Wishbone Aluminum Suspension Rear Multi-Link Integral - V Aluminum Suspension Brake Energy Regeneration To Convert Kinetic Energy Into Usable Electrical Pwr 4 - Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes W / Electronic Brake Proportioning Twin - Tube Gas - Pressure Shock Absorbers Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Variable - Assist Variable - Ratio Rack - & - Pinion Power Steering Auto Start - Stop Function Aluminum Front & Rear
Subframes Electromechanical Parking Brake ** Preliminary Standard Equipment ** Front - Seat Side - Impact Airbags 3 - Point Safety Belt System - Inc: Alr In All Passenger Positions Rear - View Camera Child Safety Rear Door Locks Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Threshold Dual - Stage Front Airbags W / Passenger Occupant Sensor Front & Rear Head Protection System (Hps) Corona Ring Integrated Daytime Running Lights Front & Rear Park Distance Control W / Graphic Display Emergency Interior Trunk Release Handle Front Safety Belt Automatic Pretensioners Acoustic Belt Warning Active Protection Bmw Assist W / Enhanced Bluetooth & Usb - Inc: (4) Years Of Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Request Enhanced Roadside Assistance Remote Door Unlock Stolen Vehicle Recovery Customer Relations Teleservice Mobile Office Features Myinfo Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch) On Rear Outboard Seats Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)- Inc: Brake Fade Compensation Start - Off Assistant Brake Drying Brake Stand - By Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc) Dynamic Brake Control Crash Sensor That Activates Battery Safety Terminal Disconnect Of Alternator Fuel Pump & Starter
From Battery Automatically Unlocks Doors Turns On Hazard & Interior Lights Tire Pressure Monitor Active Knee Protection
Engineers have updated the innovative suspension concepts
from prior models, developing optimised new designs for the «control blade» multilink rear suspension and the semi-isolated front and rear
subframes.
The rear
subframe with the engine mount and rear axle suspension points is made
from aluminum — another lightweight material with which Lamborghini has a great deal of experience.
The rear
subframe with the engine mount and rear axle suspension points is made
from aluminum - another lightweight material with which Lamborghini has a great deal of experience.
Improvements to the front suspension include an increased castor angle (
from 4.4 to 5.2 degrees) for greater straight - line stability, larger wheel bearings in a reinforced hub, and larger diameter bushes for the
subframe attachments.
Specially - tuned dampers have a longer rebound stroke to eliminate smaller vibrations
from poor road surfaces, while the rear
subframe is now mounted on isolated bushings to further improve the NVH performance of the suspension.
That means a 2.0 - litre engine producing over 350bhp, a six - speed sequential gearbox
from Xtrac, a retention of the base car's front - wheel drive layout, and front and rear
subframes made by RML.
All Grand Cherokees share the same hewn -
from - billet structure and all - wheel independent suspension mounted on alloy
subframes.
The chassis and body panels are all made
from carbonfibre, with the monocoque plus front and rear
subframes tipping the scales at just 105 kg.
The Vue is created
from a welded space frame with bolt - on front and rear
subframes.
Coupled with the car's lightweight chassis (just over 2,400 lbs thanks to a pair of aluminum
subframes connected by its carbon fiber tub) and stiff suspension system, the Alfa Romeo 4C presents drivers with the kind of immediacy that has all but disappeared
from the modern automotive landscape.
These components consist of an ultra-high-strength boron front beam to absorb initial impact force, boron «shotgun rails» that transfer impact forces in a diagonal path to the roof panel, and a decoupling engine cradle within the front
subframe to help prevent the powertrain
from interfering with the cabin.
The pivot, pivot carrier, and lower arm which links the wheel assembly to the engine
subframe are made
from aluminium, while ball joints are now employed between the pivot and pivot carrier to reduce the forces to which the steering axis is subjected.
BMW also took a page
from the motorsport realm by attaching the rear axle directly to the rear
subframe without the use of rubber bushings or grommets.
The rear axle drive unit is mounted to the
subframe by means of rubber isolators to block road and powertrain noise and vibration
from the passenger compartment.
The GT Speed model also benefits
from a solid - mounted front
subframe, while high - stiffness aluminium front uprights are common to both models.
The structure is completed with highly modified stampings sourced
from various suppliers, in - house tubular - steel
subframes and carbon - fiber composite superstructures.
Key suspension upgrades include a sophisticated new multi-link rear suspension and rigid rear
subframe; fluid - filled suspension bushings that greatly enhance ride quality while providing robust isolation
from road vibration; stabilizer bars with bonded bushing mounts for improved body control; dual - pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) that enhances steering feel, performance and comfort; and a Straight Driving Assist feature that reduces steering effort when driving on a sloped or crowned road.
Beneath its svelte exterior, the Senna boasts a chassis fashioned
from carbon fibre and an aluminium
subframe, codenamed Monocage III, with two years» worth of engineering and design behind it.
The rack - and - pinion steering and column are isolated
from the chassis (and therefore the oscillating suspension) by a front - perimeter
subframe with generous couplings at all points.
[28] Car and Driver road testers noted the Pacer's «smooth and quiet ride can probably be attributed to a front
subframe that isolates the passenger capsule
from engine, suspension and steering loads» making the car «eminently stable and controllable, with its rack - and - pinion steering and wide track.»
The S63 is fitted with an air suspension that adjusted
from comfort to sport, larger anti-roll bar, and a stiffer
subframe carrier.
The rigid connection between the rear axle
subframe and the body — without the use of elastic rubber elements — is borrowed
from motorsport and serves to further improve wheel location and therefore directional stability.
The front and rear axle, both of them mounted on
subframes, take the form of high - precision five - link constructions made extensively
from lightweight aluminum.
Like the integral rear axle, whose
subframes are bolted rigidly to the body, the double - wishbone front axle boasts specific kinematics and newly developed components made
from forged aluminium.
The new body is said to be 30 per cent stiffer — which should improve both on road performance and off road comfort — and uses aluminium
subframes and wishbones at the front and a mult - link setup at the back with an ew air - compressor allowing better performance and quicker responses
from the air suspension.
At the rear, the
subframe supporting the suspension has larger bushings to better isolate it
from the cabin and the larger shock absorbers are now mounted vertically behind the axle line, improving body control motion.
The chassis» rigidity provides an excellent mount for the front and rear double - wishbone suspensions - the most sophisticated designs ever
from Honda - both of which attach to aluminum
subframes.
The lower suspension arms are connected to the
subframe and to the body via hydraulic compliance bushings, providing the ideal combination of handling responsiveness and precision, along with maximum isolation
from road noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
The MX - 5 RF benefits
from its chassis made up of a rear and a front suspension
subframe and the monocoque, or single shell, unibody backbone frame construction.
It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more, Power front windows with one - touch up / down operation, Rear seat with fold - down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release, Service Interval Indicator with miles - to - service readout, Tilt / telescopic steering wheel column,3.0 - liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24 - valve inline turbocharged 300 - horsepower 6 - cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 - wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 - speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control, Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle),
subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter
from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure Monitor