Refubrished subframes!

[A.S. Motorsport]

We've started a overhaul program for Quattroporte V and GranTurismo subframes.
These have a common serious rust issues (upper control arm buckets rot out) due to a design flaw and poor factory coating.

We have a number of frames in stock that we've blasted, inspected and repaired where needed then powder-coated so these are greatly improved.

At current we have in stock:

• Quattroporte V ZF
• GranTurismo

We're waiting on extra core frames to be refurbished for:

• Quattroporte V DuoSelect/F1 05-07

At the moment we don't yet have core frames for:

• Quattroporte V 2004 (small bushing control arm aka first production run)

What goes wrong with them?
Basically two issues pop up if used in wet climates, the first issue is nearly invisible until you remove them with MOT's here we usually notice the problem when we can just stick a screwdriver in the lower supports!

• Firstly the the upper-control arm mounts snuggle fit in the dents/pockets of the chassis rails
  • this traps dirt, mud, moister between the heavily coated chassis and the spray-painted frame just eating away over the years
• Secondly there is nearly no water drain points
  • Control arm buckets fill with water, salt, mud and it just sits there eating away
  • U profiled beams that attached the frame to the middle chassis rails trap dirt that does the same

 

[Bebs]

Excellent job. Good to know you carry these in stock.

 

[Gazcw]

Excellent work. Now all we need is hubs that can be refurbed.. get cracking.

 

[A.S. Motorsport]

Excellent work. Now all we need is hubs that can be refurbed.. get cracking.

Hub's actually we just stock the whole assemblies, we can replace the ABS sensors but haven't yet covered all variants yet of the sensor (there are quite a lot of output signal differences)

 

[Gazcw]

Hub's actually we just stock the whole assemblies, we can replace the ABS sensors but haven't yet covered all variants yet of the sensor (there are quite a lot of output signal differences)

That's interesting. I didn't think the sensors could be replaced. Another good news story if they can and last.

 

[A.S. Motorsport]

That's interesting. I didn't think the sensors could be replaced. Another good news story if they can and last.

We've done some testing it's so far quite OK although replacement you need to do it correctly in one go or you've ruined it

 

[rs48635]

good work on the subframes.
Interesting to hear that wheel bearing / ABS sensor can be repaired. Shame I left behind one unit at McGrath.

 

[marios kriticos]

Well , here is another subframe gone .
customer was very upset as the car is a 2015 model .
But he doesn’t wont to repair he is happy to sell as it is .

 

[SE_123]

Well , here is another subframe gone .
customer was very upset as the car is a 2015 model .
But he doesn’t wont to repair he is happy to sell as it is .

I'll buy the car

I smell a good discount...

 

[Gazcw]

I'll buy the car

I smell a good discount...

Followed by a huge bill.......

 

[Sam McGoo]

Well , here is another subframe gone .
customer was very upset as the car is a 2015 model .
But he doesn’t wont to repair he is happy to sell as it is .

That is absolutely shocking on a 2015 car! Wow.

 

[Scaf]

Well , here is another subframe gone .
customer was very upset as the car is a 2015 model .
But he doesn’t wont to repair he is happy to sell as it is .

Surely there has to be a back story to the car, previously flooded and recovered or such like.
That underside is truly shocking -

 

[philw696]

Shameful for a 6 year old car.
It's strange it hasn't been picked up sooner and had preventive maintenance done.

 

[Alan Surrey]

So sorry to see this.
Heartsore for the owner.
But how did it develop unnoticed? There must be lessons to be learned here.

 

[Chrisb2015]

Well , here is another subframe gone .
customer was very upset as the car is a 2015 model .
But he doesn’t wont to repair he is happy to sell as it is .

Would this be an MOT failure? What was the mileage?

 

[Gazcw]

So sorry to see this.
Heartsore for the owner.
But how did it develop unnoticed? There must be lessons to be learned here.

I would love to know whether this was a full MD service car. Spent its life by the sea or driven during Northern winters and lots of salt I imagine.

Nice of the owner to dump it on some poor unsuspecting newbie.

 

[philw696]

Would this be an MOT failure? What was the mileage?

Definitely a MOT failure.

 

[gb-gta]

Well , here is another subframe gone .
customer was very upset as the car is a 2015 model .
But he doesn’t wont to repair he is happy to sell as it is .

He should sell it to a Maserati main dealer if he’s going to sell it to anyone. Maybe they’ll think it’s fine, normal wear and tear……

 

[Gazcw]

He should sell it to a Maserati main dealer if he’s going to sell it to anyone. Maybe they’ll think it’s fine, normal wear and tear……

Have you been driving the car sir?
Yes!
Oh well in that case we couldn't possibly cover this under warranty.Fair wear and tear you see. You have had 6 goods years out of it.You should be pleased you got that long.

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

I wouldn't be surprised to hear that kind of response, unconscionable as it would be.