F Type ear Subframe corrosion
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Having been able to look at the chassis braces after having her on the lift, while they are ok for the mot which she has just passed I would like to get them changed for new ones which should have been properly rust proofed to last for a lot longer so will find out next week the cost of this and wether there is any comeback on the warranty which may be hopeful but its worth asking .
Hi Steve I have a full set of cross braces which have been reconditioned ie shot blasted etched undersealed and painted bought a spare set and did exactly the same then swapped them over you could have them for what they stand me at £250 depending where your located cheers Tony
Tony , that is very kind of you as I've found out they are daft money to buy new and they aren't any better corrosion protected than they were originally and they haven't got any due to suppliers in EU being unable to make quantities at present so getting mine taken off and cleaned and treated and put back on . Its annoying to look underneath and see rusty chassis braces when everything else is nice and clean and aluminium . They should have made them out of alloy . Thanks again Tony , you obviously take a lot of care over your f type and won't stand for anything like this !
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I am planning on preparing and painting mine next spring , then applying lanogaurd underbody treatment been reading how good it is compared to waxyol
Took ,her into my local excellent garage this morning , all braces coming off to be Galvanised ! When these have been done then the rear box section A frame bracing under the bar brace is coming off- the rear exhaust section has to come off - and go to be Galvanised ! Looking forward to No Rust underneath. needs rubber washers where fixed to aluminium parts or further corrosion will result . Jaguar are guilty of not caring about this problem which they knew would happen , what about the customer !!!!!
Its very upsetting to have to do all this on such a stunning great Jaguar , reminds me of BL and the 70's , horrible thought .
Its very upsetting to have to do all this on such a stunning great Jaguar , reminds me of BL and the 70's , horrible thought .
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It's not just jaguar . BMW are notorious to deal with 
A lot less than getting new ones which at the moment are unattainable and they will last a lot longer ! Haven't got figures yet but it has to be done .
On the subject of BMW's , my z4mc had no steel bits underneath , just alloy so was nice and rust free , can't comment on other beemers .
On the subject of BMW's , my z4mc had no steel bits underneath , just alloy so was nice and rust free , can't comment on other beemers .
Not likely to get chipped in this case as they are thickly coated in galvanising solution and when finally I get the whole lot of braces including the rear A frame box section back they will be protected at every mot with waxoyl anyway . The price relates to the weight of the steel to be galvanised .
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Looks great Steve , I am going to treat mine by other painting or lanogurd or both in better weather
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Within 20 miles of Yarmouth , had it done at my local garage so they took the braces in and re fitted as you can't move the F while they are off obviously . Not had invoice yet and will include taking off , putting on , I know the big rear A frame cost £120 plus vat to galvanise which is much cheaper than buying another if you can get one and galvanising lasts a very long time with no maintenance .
Its maybe not the answer for every F owner but it gives Peace Of Mind !!