pmptx

Anyone know of a shop in NE Tarrant who can fab a new mount and weld to the subframe?

I had the mount literally break the spot welds and separate from the subframe and need to figure out how to resolve without resorting to replacing the subframe.
At almost 2K to replace the subframe that will mean offloading the TL and getting a new car.
Would like to get this fixed ASAP.
Thanks all

disgruntlednut

Peter How did you manage to do that? Had you replaced the mounts before or still your originals?

NAiL05

I can prob get my friend to reweld your bracket if thats what broke. I dunno how much he charge but as I recall it is aluminum so whoever you take it too will need a tig.

trancemission

Did it look anything like this?

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

trancemission

If its similar take it to Kens Muffflers here at Love Field. Hes off NW Highway. Hes done all my exhaust work and he fixed that sway bar issue for me for like 50 bucks.

Talk to Gary. He probably wont remember me by name, just tell him the guy with gray Acura told me to come see you.

pmptx

Will look into it. Since it actually broke the mount, it will need to get fabbed and rewelded.

I am still in the stone ages and not on Facebook, can you post the image?

They are the mounts welded to the subframe-they were original. I think the 24mm RSB was more stress than the mount wanted after having it on for 5 or 6 (or 8) years.
The endlinks look fine it is the mount the bushings attach to that broke in half on the passenger side.

The funny part is that since it is a welded part I would have to replace the subfram to the tune of ~$2000 to go OEM replacement.

pmptx

Thanks if it just broke the welds I would think this could work, as it is I am looking for the fab/weld.

trancemission

Sorry Peter....this is what happened to me.

pmptx

Mine actually broke such that the 2 bolts holding the bushings on are still attached as are the welds to the subframe. Almost like the mount "tore" in half between the two parts.
So yours is "torn" aboput half of mine. Mine separated completely.

trancemission

Gary can fix it....it wont be pretty. Mine looks ugly as hell but that will be last damn thing that brakes on my car...

stellalegend

Where we meeting up today? And when?

trancemission

today? we're meetin tomorrow at Starbucks. I think you're thinking about next Saturday.

Thats Cars and Coffee, or actually, Camaros Corvettes and Mustangs and Coffee.

Rick_TL-S

I might be out for tomorrow. My mouth is still in pain & I can barely talk to anyone. IDK why I'm even going out tonight....

NAiL05

anybody going? speaking of which i spotted a lowered tl base with a spec kit driving on campbell with accord fogs and blacked out base wheels..

NAiL05

Bored and at inwood starbucks..prob be here for like 10 min or so

Rick_TL-S

In case you haven't seen it yet, E.

hondacuraguy

I guess this is my introductory post. Just picked up my '04 NBP TL on Thursday, and have been reading through the site for a few days. Native Texan, but have been in other Honda's/Acuras/Lexus before getting my TL. Look foward to learning more!

d-townhakuzo

Haven't seen my azine homies in a while. Anyone gunna be at Cars and Coffee? Also anyone (besides Nelson) have any insight on a cheap import to buy and make into a track car. I have 4 other friends interested and money in hand.

NAiL05

so your selling the acura? or are they ready to drop some cash on cars lol. It depends on what they want honestly.

trancemission

oh Ive seen it. you ridin with me?

trancemission

Hey Welcome


Congrats on the purchase....this site is fulll of information.

We're meeting up this Saturday after Cars and Coffee if you wanna drop by my place. If not, we meet up quite often so they'll be another time.

If you have any questions about that TL dont hesitate to ask.


Ethan

Rick_TL-S

What time do you want me to meet you? And at your place or the house?

d-townhakuzo

No definitely keeping the Acura. Just getting this as a side project since we all have some fair amount of knowledge in cars and want something to do over the summer. A friends dad owns a storage place and was willing to let us use one of his empty garages. Everyone wants an import, that's forsure. Now which one? We don't know. Looking for the most potential and also easy to work on. Maybe a S14 240? Maybe those datsun 240z's? (those old hatch looking ones) I'm not sure. It just has to be stick lol.

d-townhakuzo

If Rick can't make it for some reason, and the offer still stands...I'd like to ride in the lotus!

trancemission

meet me at the house since thats where we'll end up.

645

trancemission

where in the fuck have you been anyway?

trancemission

miata?

Rick_TL-S

Miata. Cheap, and an amazing beginner car for the track. Soon as my buddy buys his Scion, he'll be selling me his Miata for a couple grand.

And I will be there lol. Gave manager some BS story to get off.

NAiL05

Id go with this. Parts are cheap and abundant. I wouldnt mind an older trans am (mid to late 90s) but that might still be a little high. Little BMW 3 series are okay but I dont like how expensive they are to fix even though the older 3 series are cheaper. There is a lot out there but it all falls down to budget and what you want to use it for.

NAiL05

Just found out i might have sat off...ill see u guys there

d-townhakuzo

We're between a Miata or MR2 now

d-townhakuzo

Good question, just been roaming around the site.

Rick_TL-S

The MR2 will be good. However, it'll take longer to start being consistent with it on the track. Be a good car to learn the MR platform.

d-townhakuzo

You know of any junk yards or anything we can find one at? I'm looking at craigslist for some too.

Rick_TL-S

I'm heading to a meet tonight, actually, so I'll ask.

trancemission

Goin to get the car tomorrow....get ready Rickster

NAiL05

MR2 isnt too bad...they are however a bitch to work on. But if your looking for one I recommend finding a turbo one. Usually I would not look for one in a junkyard...might have some luck with craigslist. Engine work on that motor is not the most fun because of its placement.

Short story": MR2 - engine easy to work on, engine bitch to get too

Rick_TL-S

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't MR2s have a nasty habit sometimes of not being able to turn over? I spoke to an owner tonight who said to find a mint car & make sure the engine hadn't been run hard; his apparently had starter issues when he bought it.

NAiL05

Not that I have seen...but to find one in mint condition you will definitely be paying more than a miata. They sometimes have a hard start in colder weather...my friends old turbo had that but for the most part it started up fine.

hondacuraguy

So what is this Cars and Coffee thing? Is it a private/invite-only event?