Kenno 3 2 Cars Posted March 8, 2007 Hi Im working on the 405 welding the bracket that holds the door on & while I have the welder out I thought I might as well do my own short shifter,, I have the l bracket off the car & just want to know if some one can send me links of pictures of the l bracket so I know where best to cut n butt?? please I have been l;ooking n searchin but alas cant find any pics , only found out bout 15m to cut off. Cheers. Will be back in a mo as still sorting out the door in the nice sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted March 8, 2007 www.205gti.com has a complete guide with pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted March 8, 2007 They're great - until the weld snaps (usually in the middle of nowhere).... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted March 8, 2007 Have a look through the pics in the link in my sig, i welded my own one up for my car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachy 0 Posted March 8, 2007 They're great - until the weld snaps (usually in the middle of nowhere).... and why would the weld snap if welded correctly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted March 9, 2007 and why would the weld snap if welded correctly? It wouldn't...If welded correctly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachy 0 Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) It wouldn't...If welded correctly! exactly i mean i assume many people here have many traits i am fortunate enough to be a mechanical engineer and have also done a lot of welding and a few courses at stubs in warrington (although im not coded) i also have the nice advantage of having decent welding gear at home (selco genesis 240) which will do dc stick/ and dc tig with slope up down pulse etc etc only thing it does not have unfortunatly is ac for alu welding (although i can dc mma alu). i just think its a bit harsh to assume it will snap because someone is going to weld it it will also mean future people who drag this thread up later (through the search function we preach) will assume it cant be done as it "will inevitably" snap etc i mean i can remember when i was a kid and i blew a hole in the piston of an old moped i used to shoot about fields in (before i got a decent crosser) now my father stripped the engine down, welded up the hole, ground the weld flat,rebuilt the engine and it ran fine for a year until i scrapped it. im not saying this is good practice at all but it worked perfectly fine. Edited March 9, 2007 by Malachy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malachy 0 Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) sorry if i seem a bit ranty but threads liek this do become gospal a few years down the line. plus its my time of the month regards andy Edited March 9, 2007 by Malachy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted March 9, 2007 The way I've done it before is described in this thread http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...02&hl=knock Cup of tea for Malachy please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenno 3 2 Cars Posted March 11, 2007 Cheers all, I did it n it feels much much better,& just got my new links to replace as well so should be well sweet. As from next wknd Im working on my 205s n 405 changing engines & front set up off a 309 to go on my white 1.6ish so if any one about & fancy givin a hand i will supply the tea & grub. Thanks all again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
