Jon Stewart Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I've had my 1991 chassis dropped at Arch for renovation and it needs more work than I envisaged.I've been told a brand new chassis might be more cost eefective but before I commit I would like to know what other parts I would need as part of the update.bruce thinks I will need new front dampers (my current wide track suspension will fit I'm told) and I wil need a new handbrake as mine is currently under the dash but other than that I'm at a loss.Has anyone gone through the same process and can advise on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2GBR Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Another Triggers broom then, Go for it as internal chassis rust is not what you wish to discover if involved in a road traffic accident of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted November 24, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted November 24, 2015 I have just been through the same process. I'll have a new car with 110,000 miles on the clock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks all.I'm clear on what i want on the new chassis with regards to bushes, diff strengthening, etc.It was more what other parts cannot be carried over. I'm hoping the suspension is a direct swap! Tim,No it isn't ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is an interesting thread. Following inspection by Bruce/Arch, what sort of issues can cause a chassis to be deemed beyond economical repair? Too many upgrades boxes ticked, damaged/bent tubes, tonnes of rust, lack of powder coat or protection...? I'd love to get this done and have a trackday-specific chassis with bare ally bodywork to shave some kilos and save a few £££ on the rebuild costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virden Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 A numpty question perhaps, but are there any external signs that one's chassis might be rusting from the inside? Mine is a 96 S3 with flaky powder coating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Lef Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Mmm sounds interesting - any idea of how much this would cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 To give you an idea of cost....In 2007/08 I took my 1993 chassis to Arch. The work included straightening out the rear basket and suppliy/fit a new spare wheel carrier (following rear end shunt). Bruce blasted and repowdercoated the whole chassis after adding propshaft hoops in the tunnel and strengthening the diff mounts. I also gave him everything else that could be newly powdercoated. The 7 was fitted will all new aluminium panels (interior and exterior) except the bonnet. from memory this was something like £2,500. See here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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