forms of making a stiffer chassis
11-30-03, 02:33 AM
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forms of making a stiffer chassis
just curious what can be done to making for a stiffer chassis
already know roll cage
and front/rear strut tower brace
but what else is there?
isn't there some sort of tie for the lower arms on the front of the susp as well?
also aware that for mustangs and camaro/firebirds they make sub-frame connectors could a set be made for the rx7 and would it make much difference?
and with the front/rear strut tower brace how much of a difference do they really make?
already know roll cage
and front/rear strut tower brace
but what else is there?
isn't there some sort of tie for the lower arms on the front of the susp as well?
also aware that for mustangs and camaro/firebirds they make sub-frame connectors could a set be made for the rx7 and would it make much difference?
and with the front/rear strut tower brace how much of a difference do they really make?
11-30-03, 03:00 AM
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I know that Cusco makes a lower arm bar, and so does Mazdaspeed does as well.
As far as subframe connectors, I am not sure. I know about these from Corksport.
And something else that is helpful for chassis stiffening, is seam welding.
As far as subframe connectors, I am not sure. I know about these from Corksport.
And something else that is helpful for chassis stiffening, is seam welding.
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11-30-03, 11:28 AM
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You could strip out the the whole car, fill the cars frame with polyurithane. That will stiffin it up about.... 45%!
or add a rollbar for about 15%
The front and rear Strut tower bars make a very large difference, enough to notice.
or add a rollbar for about 15%
The front and rear Strut tower bars make a very large difference, enough to notice.
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11-30-03, 11:11 PM
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You could strip out the the whole car, fill the cars frame with polyurithane. That will stiffin it up about.... 45%!
or add a rollbar for about 15%
The front and rear Strut tower bars make a very large difference, enough to notice.
You could strip out the the whole car, fill the cars frame with polyurithane. That will stiffin it up about.... 45%!
or add a rollbar for about 15%
The front and rear Strut tower bars make a very large difference, enough to notice.
12-01-03, 08:04 AM
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no the foam does not make the car heavier. My dad's had 2 Ferrari's. 348 targa without the foam in the frame and the 355f1 with the foam in the frame and it had zero body roll in the corners and handled like a dream. this summer I am looking into getting this done to my vert.
12-01-03, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by sub9lulu
does it make the car ... 45% heavier too ?
does it make the car ... 45% heavier too ?
12-01-03, 10:31 AM
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12-01-03, 05:40 PM
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Originally posted by j200pruf And something else that is helpful for chassis stiffening, is seam welding.
I dont think you want your car to limb around on three "legs"
Im sure spot welding is the word
12-05-03, 01:19 AM
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Originally posted by rxspeed87
ok if I was to try to make a set of sub frame connectors where would I try to put the mounting points?
ok if I was to try to make a set of sub frame connectors where would I try to put the mounting points?
The foam makes a HUGE difference to the car.
12-05-03, 01:24 AM
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Originally posted by scathcart
Subfrome connectors for mustangs run the entire length of the floorpan. Our subframe already does that, so its not necessary.
The foam makes a HUGE difference to the car.
Subfrome connectors for mustangs run the entire length of the floorpan. Our subframe already does that, so its not necessary.
The foam makes a HUGE difference to the car.
if so, how difficult/how much to have it done?
12-05-03, 01:28 AM
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Of course I have done it. I am the type to buy the 10 at once so that I can do it to others, and can't afford to miss out on a deal .
It wasn;t that hard. Remove sill plates, drill some slightly larger holes, mix foam, pour in, make sure car is on ground (wheels touching), wait to cure, then cut off excess.
That is the basic install, I installed it in a couple extra places
.It wasn;t that hard. Remove sill plates, drill some slightly larger holes, mix foam, pour in, make sure car is on ground (wheels touching), wait to cure, then cut off excess.
That is the basic install, I installed it in a couple extra places