MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: Scrubadub on November 16, 2012, 03:45:57 pm

Title: Chassis notch
Post by: Scrubadub on November 16, 2012, 03:45:57 pm

Need to perform above mod as going air ride.
Anyone done it? Just wanted to know what size tubing to weld in as read conflicting views.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: rich83 on November 16, 2012, 03:49:09 pm

Are you sure you will need to do this? The mk5 has a massive notch anyway!

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: Scrubadub on November 16, 2012, 03:52:37 pm

From what I've read stateside, to "lay frame" the driverside will need a notch.
Seen people using 2.5" outer diameter tubing but just wanted tried and tested answer

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: rich83 on November 16, 2012, 03:57:43 pm

I would try and avoid it at all costs.

1... insurance complications.
2... chassis rigidity.... you will weaken the crumple zone making it less effective
3... re-sale? who will by a cars that has had the chassis leg chopped into.

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: chrisr763 on November 16, 2012, 05:06:23 pm

I know the likes of Plush automotive do this modification as part of the cost when installing air ride to a mk5.

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: Scrubadub on November 16, 2012, 09:49:40 pm

I read aslong as the tubing thick enough you will not affect the rigidity of the chassis rail. If anything could make it stronger

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: Scrubadub on November 16, 2012, 09:49:55 pm

I read aslong as the tubing thick enough you will not affect the rigidity of the chassis rail. If anything could make it stronger

Title: Re: Chassis notch
Post by: rich83 on November 16, 2012, 09:59:18 pm

Quote from: Scrubadub on November 16, 2012, 09:49:55 pm

I read aslong as the tubing thick enough you will not affect the rigidity of the chassis rail. If anything could make it stronger

It wont make it stronger... whoever told you that is wrong.