So I went out Sunday with some of the Area52 lot and Jonovlov for a bit of mischief.



Thanks jon for the pics




Unfortunately, I ran out of skill:




Hmm, that's no good:






Ahh, that's why. Good news is, A52 has a portamig which means this can be unbent:


Also:










Just waiting on some parts now but all in all, it's not too bad. Should be seeing some more drifts soon

ouch... you can hammer the upper doorhinge back into place, just have to remove the door for it. had to do it recently on my new 360.
and check the tie rod mounting, it may be bent back due to the impact; that will screw your alignment up big time

FFS sake dude, I know you said you'd hit it hard but that's split the seam on the inner arch to inner wing!?! Is the A pillar as bent as it looks too!

Take some diagonals, rear spring hangers to where the subframe is bolted to the chassis rails. You don't want to spend squillions on her if she's banananananana'd.

EDIT: Just seen Anjo's post, yes, measure that too. Take the diagonals, if they arn't the same then... erm... think more.

Yeah the tie rod mounting was totally fine! Surprised by that. As for the door hinges, ok so I just hammer them forwards? Is it that simple?

Chris_C wrote:FFS sake dude, I know you said you'd hit it hard but that's split the seam on the inner arch to inner wing!?! Is the A pillar as bent as it looks too!

Ah, I can see what you're looking at. No, it's just the angle of the camera. The inner arch/wing has only separated at the top. The A pillar is ok, if it has bent it's not really that much.

I'll so some diagonals but as far as I can see it's as straight as before.

You need better handbrake, or much more engine power, plowing straight with RWD car is not cool man, that should be left to FWD guys, With RWD you should end wrapped against pole or seriously deforming rear section and misplacing axle

Good that there was no injury, cars can be put back together, humans are bit more complicated stuff

Jesus! Didn't think the wishbones were THAT weak. I plated mine underneath but seems its mainly bent where it is more of a box. That radius arm too!

Glad your ok and the car's not too bad. hope it's sorted soon

DUUUUUDDEE!! I knew the radius arm was bent, but not by THAT much. Blimey. Still, really glad it's all fixable. So long as it's straightish, it'll be fine for more drifting at least. No worries about the pics, I'll email you the originals if you want.

I reckon next time AT LEAST 40 PSI in the rears and you'll be fine. I remember you saying they were pretty low in pressure when you swapped them over. Live and learn eh?

30psi on the fronts and 40 on the rears? I'm selling the alloys because I've decided they're too rare for me to look after properly. So I'll be rocking the steels for a while.

Yeah, that's what I run. You might need a tad more because of the power, try 50 and see how it feels, then let some air out if you feel it's too tail happy.

Wise decision on the wheels. Steels and cheapo skid rims will do the job fine!

Aye, think Ali used to run something like 50psi in the rears when drifting with a GLT on standard power. Solution - the addition of a turbo

You make it sound so easy Steve

Sorry I know it's a pain! Although your 2.3 swap is probably the best idea for a carbed car. Can't ya keep the wheels for pimping around on? I wasn't convinced at first but since you've lowered the car they look really good on it

Yeah, they're great wheels but I wouldn't feel honest keeping them.

I'm not in such a bad money situation as I was a week ago so if the buyer I've got pulls out I might keep them and stick to the original plan of paint and polish. I *could* really use that money for my holiday though.

You tit Need a tie rod? I have one kicking about.

Those wheels must be cursed.

cheers

James