Re: G60 in a MK1, reinforcing

[Mario Estevez <mestevez@logistix.com>]

Where in the door panels did you have plates welded? I have reinforced
my scirocco
with a lower subframe complete from Autotech. Upper bar as well. I also
reinforced
the frame inside the car by welding 3/4 inch tubular steel  across the
front to increase the structural integrity inside. I also have a rear
triangulated bar. The feeling over pot holes and bumbs and stress is
night and day compared to stock. What else can I do besides a cage?


Thanks in advance


SuperMario

Ken Buck wrote:

> I am on my third MK1 body in four years due to rust and toooo much
> power (if there is such a thing).  My first to split at the door
> channels.  The windshield is held in by a gasket, not glued like most
> cars.  Over time the gasket cracks and water leaks down into the
> window frame, rusting through and leaking down into the door
> channels.  Both of my bodies let loose, the first one was while
> drivng,(YEEE  HAAA!!!!).  The car basically split in two at the
> firewall.  When the second body started to flex at the firewall, I
> replaced it yet again.  My now third body went directly from the
> boneyard to a body shop.  I had plates welded into the door channels
> and new rocker pannels welded in.  I would recommend the same for
> you.
>
> Also. both front stress bars will be a MUST with the G60.
>
> Ken Buck
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> DSP 79 VW Scirocco
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