Audi B5 A4 front tubular subframe 5-gear

After a long CAD development based on a 3D scan of the OEM subframe, tested with CAD FEA (Finite Element Method) and road testing, you can now buy a brand new, rust-free subframe for the front of your Audi B5 A4 with 5-speed gearbox.

Utilizing the same T45 tubing found in WRC cars, our subframes provide increased stiffness and reduced weight . This additional design allows for improved access to the car's underbody. All factory parts are bolted to this unit, so no modifications are necessary.

Some cars that use a subframe are shown below.

Characteristics:
- 8.5 kg, that's a 7.5 kg (16 lb) savings over the OEM subframe
- T45 tubes (BS4T45 to BS4T100) imported from Great Britain and S355 sheets
- all elements welded using the TIG method
- delivered painted (powder coated) in black or on special order (50 euros) in any RAL color
- solid body mounts for increased stiffness and additional weight reduction
- can be used with OEM control arms
- Attaches to OEM bodywork and no other modifications are needed to fit the subframe

What's included:
- front subframe painted black
- printed installation instructions

Used in:
- Audi A4 B5 with 5-speed gearbox

T45 is a very unique seamless carbon based steel tube used in many applications across various industries. It is stronger than the Co-Mo 4130 inner tube also used in motorsport. It is widely used in the aerospace sector in equipment such as pilot and crew seats due to the materials ability to withstand high G-forces without cracking or breaking. This material is carbon manganese based and complies with full aerospace specifications set by British Standards.

Properties
Tensile strength: 700 – 900 MPa,
Efficiency 0.2% Minimum 620 MPa
Hardness test: 201 min – 262 max HB or 210 min – 275 max HV.

Note: Sold for off-road, track and racing applications only. We strongly recommend that the subframe be installed by a qualified and experienced workshop that knows what they are doing.



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