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Chassis Stiffening, should I? |
Woody |
Jan 3 2012, 04:28 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So I bought the 10 piece chassis kit and the trailing arm box kit and the car is prepped for install. My car has never had any rust issues and looking at the bare metal everything looks great. I can't find any cracks or any other irregularities. The car is autocrossed at least monthly and I am attempting to stiffen it up. I will fab up a inner ear brace as well and rollbar is in the works too. Well I started browsing and I guess some of you guys don't like the 10 piece kit. Should I just leave it off and stitch weld all the body seams instead? What about the trailing arm box kit? Am I going to be adding weight that isn't going to benefit anything?
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naro914 |
Jan 11 2012, 08:16 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
I've been running for years without any stiffening, and until about a month ago, I didn't see much need.
however....go to my thread on this subject. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=159595 I've now ordered Foley's raised rear suspension point kit which should hopefully fix all the cracking area issues. we're also going to tie the roll cage to the shock tower points and brace a few other areas. I hate adding the weight, but it beats having my suspension fall off mid corner. Keep in mind, this car runs track DE and Club Racing. Now has 330 hp, 12x16 and 11x16 wheels with full slicks, 375# springs, fully adjustable coil over suspension, and very stiff sway bars. It's an absolute blast to drive, but the 40 year old metal was not made to handle these stresses. Your results may vary... |
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