SincereHnic
01-30-2007, 10:47 PM
Can some tell me what size the torx screws are that connect the subframe to the frame?
04-06 R1 Subframe torx screws!SincereHnic 01-30-2007, 10:47 PM Can some tell me what size the torx screws are that connect the subframe to the frame? jonr 01-31-2007, 09:06 AM T-50 SincereHnic 01-31-2007, 09:32 AM Thanks! 1longR1 01-31-2007, 09:42 AM you will be surprised when you take them out... they are super lightweight... amazing they hold subframe on. ryongchoi 02-04-2007, 05:24 PM my guess is that they are light so that in the event the sub-frame is hit the torx bolts snap instead of the frame and rear frame absorbing all of the impact.......although the most recent crash i had did not prove this assertion.....nevertheless i still think that is why those bolts are so light......... fiveoh 02-04-2007, 07:40 PM my guess is that they are light so that in the event the sub-frame is hit the torx bolts snap instead of the frame and rear frame absorbing all of the impact.......although the most recent crash i had did not prove this assertion.....nevertheless i still think that is why those bolts are so light.........
Yup, they are aluminum bolts and shear off very easily to prevent frame /subframe damage. | |