rallyman 0 Posted February 28, 2007 OK, Im doing up my 205 for some abuse in motorsport, I have the rear beam off to sort it at the moment, and have discovered that due to the state of the rear beam mounts (totally knakKered) that they have started to wear into the "U" section of the body where the mount bolt onto. I am re-enforcing/repairing this "U" section, with 1mm plate, will this affect the operation of the rear beam/handling ? , as the rear of the beam will be pushed lower. Has anyone welded here? Many Thanks Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inferno 1 Posted February 28, 2007 why not repair both sides? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted February 28, 2007 You mean so it's even Tom? that's what Michael would do and means i would've thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyman 0 Posted February 28, 2007 The front (2x bolts each side) are ok, the rears have looked much better, It is probably where the mounts have been shifting around too much and wearing the chassis. I spose I could add a strengthening plate there, but they look pretty sweet and I didnt want to mess with them as well as altering the ride height but then again, could do with more ground clearance for rallying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyman 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Oh, yes I would be doing both sides! Spose that wouldnt be to good for handling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted February 28, 2007 1mm of extra metal there would realistically be un-noticeable. My shell has welding here, most probably as a result of wear from old mounts like you have found. I am only down in Brentwood if you want to come have look see at my shell and get some ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyman 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Mmmm Many Thanks, might take you up on that. So you didnt notice any difference in the handling then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted February 28, 2007 I've no idea as it is still on axle stands waiting to be painted! Bearing in mind that the extra weight from carrying a passenger might well drop the car 20-30mm you are never going to notice the difference. Also bearing in mind you can reset the torsion bars to within a couple of mm, I really think you are worrying too much about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
