Thanks for the info guys!
Excellent photos and info there MikkiJayne!! I'll pass that info on to my mechanic and make sure he's equipped to do the job! If he hasn't got the correct alignment pins please let me pay to
hire yours; if they'll help make the job go smoothly, they'll be worth their weight in gold.
As for the replacement subframe, I figured it might be worth looking for a used one in good condition. I contacted the forum sponsors and they had a suitable used one in stock (which they assure me is in good condition) .... ordered and on its way for £70! .... a damn sight cheaper than the £1500 for a new one!!
My plan is to get the used one cleaned up and repainted, perhaps even galvanised. It should be possible to get it like new, or maybe even better than new, for a lot less than the price of a new one.
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Mark
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2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl
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Cars Owned:
The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present)
(Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability)
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The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo
The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust