Corse I rear suspension failure

[hollytree]

LuckY I took today to check things over before driving to Stoneleigh tomorrow.
Rear right upper wishbone rear weld has failed/ripper.
The front mount weld is also damaged and allows the mounting tube to move left to right.
This allows the wheel twists and the damper spring then makes contact with the wishbone. Obviously the toe in goes all over the shop.
Anyone haD similar problems and how did they fix them?
Anyone know a good mobile welder in St Albans as engine will have to come out?
Anyone know any dimensions so I can make sure any welding is back in the right position.
Craig said something about beefing up Corse I rear mounts but I assume mine had been done?

Thanks
Steve

[turbonutter]

Yet another corse I failiure....

This has been covered a few times on here, or the old site. Yours has not been modified, See below how my chassis was modified by Arthur before I bought the car, as it failed 8 years ago..





I am not saying that this is the best way to do it, but this has worked for 8 years, including a few with the turbo engine... I did have to re-do one side, as when the strengthening had been done, the pivot tube was in my opinion not corectly aligned. I dont have any dimensions, but the tube should be parallel to & in line with the lower chassis rail, so horizontal & pointing straight forwards

[hollytree]

Neil
Thanks.
Just need to find someone to do it, a I can't weld!!
Regards
Steve

[hollytree]

Neil
I will buy some steel and start making plates like yours. What thickness please?
Ta
Steve

[Strat Fan]

Here's a couple of pics of one I did about 8 years ago. I used an extra tube to brace the bracket & then filleted it inside & out with 3mm plates. This was on a Thema 8.32/Ferrari version of the chassis.

[hollytree]

Here's a couple of pics of one I did about 8 years ago. I used an extra tube to brace the bracket & then filleted it inside & out with 3mm plates. This was on a Thema 8.32/Ferrari version of the chassis.

Craig
Thanks
As I am taking the engine out, should I switch to one of your cable gear change setups?. Do you do 5 speed to fit the Corse tub?

Regards
Steve