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| ruby914 |
  Feb 9 2013, 11:46 AM
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When I started my WRX914 ,I didn't want to modify the car to fit the WRX.
Before long I found myself cutting and welding quite a bit. Looking back, it will never be a stock 914 again. So why did I use the stock 914 X bar mounts? Like most, I am sure, because they are there. I was basing my decisions off a model for a kit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) They are great for plug and play but I have a welder. Seems they are not in the best location for the WRX motor. It seems to me that the rear suspension inboard ears (Inner console) are just about the best location to tie into. The Inner console would no longer be indirectly supporting the motor but directly supporting it reducing the load transferred to the tub. It seems this would stiffen the Inner console as well. When I originally did my "cradle" I did add a little extra tie-in to the ear but it is not taking the bulk of the load. I am thinking, if I reinforce the Inner console and tap my x member 100% into the Inner console, I can remove all other "cradle" tubing. Has any one else taken this route? Any thoughts why not? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) 
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ruby914 Suby cradle Feb 9 2013, 11:46 AM
ruby914 Tangerine has a kit that is a good start for this.... Feb 10 2013, 10:59 AM d914 others have created a u "cradle" connect... Feb 10 2013, 11:12 AM
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others have created a u "cradle" connec... Feb 10 2013, 12:16 PM ruby914 :hopper:
Not just Suby conversions , any convers... Feb 11 2013, 09:02 PM kg6dxn I would worry about the structural integrity. Pors... Feb 11 2013, 09:53 PM a914622 You pic is a little hard to see what you have goin... Feb 11 2013, 09:54 PM ruby914
I would worry about the structural integrity. Por... Feb 12 2013, 10:57 AM DBCooper My son broke the mounting ears off a 901 transmiss... Feb 12 2013, 11:41 AM ruby914
My son broke the mounting ears off a 901 transmis... Feb 12 2013, 01:28 PM DBCooper
BDC,
I have to go back and look at your build. Ma... Feb 12 2013, 02:34 PM d914 I also have a full cradle engine mount to tranny m... Feb 12 2013, 03:59 PM charliew One thing the stock suby has is the pitch mount or... Feb 16 2013, 02:51 PM  |
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