Stage 2 ppp subframe

[Andy]

Is your ARB on the right way up?
Have you had the tracking done?!

[z3i]

Doesnt fit the other way does it? definitly the right way up, but will check lol
havnt had the tracking done but it drives pretty straight and the tyres dont wear unevenly under normal driving
Thanks

[Andy]

You can fit them upside down, but they do catch on stuff that way. I'd get your tracking checked.

[z3i]

Ok mate, will get it tracked this weekend and see what happens

[z3i]

Ok, so i finally got my car in a ramp after always being a bit suspicous of the near side lower arm, turns out its bent, so replaced it and had a complete geometry check and front toe alignment
all checks out fine with no big differences either side, so no more accident damage or bent chassis
but it still has the wierd lock to lock. Could it be the rack or damper?
im buying petes subframe maybe ill notice something when i fit that

[z3i]

[Jacque]

looks like you found it!

[z3i]

looks like you found it!

thats not the problem, replaced the bent arm and it still has funny lock to lock

[z3i]

Ok found some weird stuff today, when wiggling my steering wheel left and right it knocks, the same sound knock i get when i accelerate and brake, just one single knock, not multiple knocks
and anyway i was watching the bulk head and when i turning the steering wheel and the whole bulk head flexes!! Like really bad!! Im getting a bit worried now, i think its had a massive smash and cracked something serious!
Think the engine will have to come out and have a proper inspection

[Andy]

Mine used to do this badly. There was a rust hole in the bulkhead behind the brake servo... They still flex a bit even when in tip-top condition.

[z3i]

Mine used to do this badly. There was a rust hole in the bulkhead behind the brake servo... They still flex a bit even when in tip-top condition.

Thats music to my ears! i was really worried something was cracked from massive car accident or something
i think the bulk head is cracked where the pedal box/servo is like you said a few weeks ago as i keep splitting pedal boxes.
the car is off the road now so will get it welded up soon as
thanks mate

[JoeH]

Would that mean an upper strut brace between turrets would be beneficial handling wise?
Its just often they are engine bling items...

[z3i]

Would that mean an upper strut brace between turrets would be beneficial handling wise?
Its just often they are engine bling items...

with the amount mine is flexing, i highly recommend it!

drove my new polo today and its an absoloute death trap!! still itl doo for a few months whilst i sort mine

whilst driving it i noticed the clutch pedal is featherlight
as is the steering
i think my rack must be fudged as its sooo heavy compared and the genisis and its anihilated! though the genisis also deos the crazy lock to lock thing

[z3i]

Got my pedal box out today, no cracks i can see, a bit of rust but nothing to cause obvious problems








going to get the servo out tomorrow

where was the the whole exactly on yours andy? what do you recommend doing to mine? im picking up a mates welder tomorrow, should i reinforce it? and where?
thanks Taylor

[z3i]

is it worth stitch welding around that seam?