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Old 05-31-2021, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
Unless you had a 325xi, your front subframe was stamped steel.

If you want to see subframe failure check out this mess.
https://youtu.be/M7Eh3bu-S48
Whoa, that looks rough all right.

"... I assume that's important."

I can only imagine you're correct on the steel vs. alum. It's been over 10 years. Memory fails.
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