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Nov 26, 2003 | 06:41 AM

MFactor

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Do-Luck Aluminum Subframe

Anyone have any experience with this? Is it a direct bolt on after taking off the stock U subframe? How does it affect the radiator support?

I'm looking to replace mine because I dented my stock subframe and thinking about upgrading.

THANKS!

Nov 26, 2003 | 10:14 AM

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I don't have any experience with this unit. That being said, from the photo it looks similar to the cusco subframe unit, so you might be able to get some feedback from folks that have that unit or places that sell it (like vivid).

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Nov 26, 2003 | 10:36 AM

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btw, cross posting is very lame. The technical folks read both sites.

Nov 26, 2003 | 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by platypus
btw, cross posting is very lame. The technical folks read both sites.

BWA HAHAHAHA. I'll work on my "cool" factor just for you. I'm fairly new to the Subie thing. Originally a VW guy and there's basically just 1 forum for VW's which is VWVortex. I didn't know if I-club had its loyal fans that doesn't go to Nasioc. Wanted to harvest as much info as possible...ish all mate.

Nov 26, 2003 | 08:07 PM

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A little off topic but...

About how much is the weight savings?

and

About how much do these cost?

Nov 27, 2003 | 01:55 AM

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Do-Luk makes steel and aluminum versions...~$225- ~$475, IIRC.
I looked at them and when I get a bit of extra $$$ I may have to do the aluminum one...

EDIT: http://www.do-luck-usa.com/products.html?auto=GD8

Nov 27, 2003 | 07:06 AM

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Hmmm...I was quoted $375 for the steel one.

Nov 30, 2003 | 10:47 PM

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check with www.worldoneperformance.com

Dec 1, 2003 | 12:46 PM

gforced

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About how much is the weight savings?

WroldOne said the stock unit was about 45 lbs and the steel Do-Luck piece is about 6.5 lbs. Pretty significant weight savings.

Dec 1, 2003 | 02:20 PM

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The stock U-brace is NOT 45 pounds.
25, maybe, but not 45.

Dec 2, 2003 | 03:59 AM

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^^^

I'll second that. I mamanged to hold it up over my head and lock it back in place myself after my FSB install. No way that sucker weighs 45 pounds. Still, if the Do-Luck is only 6.5... that's nice. A little more stiffness would be nice, too.

Dec 2, 2003 | 12:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Uncle Scotty
The stock U-brace is NOT 45 pounds.
25, maybe, but not 45.

i agree after my FSB install. be careful it doesn't hit the family jewels. also i dented my subframe to with a jack... it won't hurt anything. but if you have $$$ to burn rock on!

eric