chassis reinforcement

[steve_k]

evening folks, thought i'd post this here as there a bit more traffic. (hope the team don't mind.

right, looking for advise & opinions on reinforcement of the e30 rear end.

basically i'm looking at getting this trailing arm reinforcement kit \/\/\/\/\/\/\/

https://srs-concept.com/product/e30-tra ... tions=1764

whats folks thoughts on it?

already reinforced the from end (subframe, engine mounts & arb mounts all done, fixed strut brace).

no moving towards the rear of the car, already got the rear suspension tops done (weld on plates & strut brace) & the rear arb mounts on the trailing arms done.

thing is the above kit looks (to me anyway) to be good value,
has anyone used it & have experience of it?

the car will be used for a few track days but also a lot of roads use so i want to make it as stiff/strong as possible with out going over the top (roll cage),

also, does anyone know where i can get the plates that sit between the inner wings & the front turrets? normally found on a cabby i think.

so, whats folks thoughts?/opinions &/or advise??

[martauto]

Hell fire Steve !!!

I have no idea what you are saying but I`m sure you are in the right place mate.

Mart.

[steve_k]

Hell fire Steve !!!

I have no idea what you are saying but I`m sure you are in the right place mate.

Mart.

Cheers mart,

Just looking into stiffening the chassis & trying to eliminate the flex it has.

[HRH-squidlips_III]

theres a shop on ebay called eyptec they sell quite a few e30 parts parts your after are 30 quid delivered comes from germany though so another day or so in postage time brought some parts off them before was well impressed with the quality

[steve_k]

cheers dude, i'll have a look.

[martauto]

The "team " dont mind mate.lol.
What do you think this will bring to everyday driving Steve, just curious mate.

Mart.

[steve_k]

The "team " dont mind mate.lol.
What do you think this will bring to everyday driving Steve, just curious mate.

Mart.

glad the "team" don't mind

the point i'll be hoping it makes is a stiffer chassis, which (if i'm correct) while make for a slightly sharper handling car which quicker turn in, couple this with the work i've done on the suspension & the upcoming e46 purple tag steering rack.

thing is i'm trying to get a stiffer chassis as the car will see a few track days a year.

[HRH-squidlips_III]

in a similar situation to you refreshed suspension and 067 rack going in soon and would like to do the occasional track day
i have no chassis reinforcement at the mo could you let me know if it makes a difference
also do you have a lsd and if so is it worth the money to do

regards dan

[DanThe]

If your going rallying I could understand it, but for road car its a waste of time IMO

[DanThe]

I have been meaning to set a gopro up underneath my track car to see any movement of the rear arms under hard cornering on track as it happens

[steve_k]

i forgot to mention that if i do decide to go for this kit/down this route it wont go straight on the car,

i've got a spare m3 rear beam & 325i trailing arms in the shed, i would be building it on that to see how it all looked & then take it from there,

as i said the front end (subframe) is already done & on the car & the rear already has the "strengthening" plates in the rear top mounts.

as for rallying, spoke to my (ex)father in law who rallies a road legal mk1 golf (different to an e30 i know) & he's done similar to that car & he sadi ti can & does make a difference to the handling & he's far from gentle on his cars.

like i said at the start just looking for opinions.

[steve_k]

I have been meaning to set a gopro up underneath my track car to see any movement of the rear arms under hard cornering on track as it happens

i wouldn't mind seeing that