1992 fd3s chassis stiffening/refresh

Signal 2 · 06-28-2011, 03:45 PM

*The creaking sounds you hear may just be suspension, not chassis. Jack the car up again and exam the door, hood and hatch gaps. If they don't change significantly, stiffening is probably not needed.
*Remove and inspect your Power Plant Frame (PPF) for any signs of fatigue or cracking, especially around the mounting points. IMO, that would be the place to begin reinforcment.

I don't track my car. Only the occasional autocross. I do know there are some commercially produced bracing kits available. But I also know guys that track their cars frequently and don't seem to need them.

yzf-r1 · 07-05-2011, 10:48 PM

First things first: check the powerplant frame (as already mentioned) and replace all the bushings with polyurethane

06-28-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	The creaking sounds you hear may just be suspension, not chassis. Jack the car up again and exam the door, hood and hatch gaps. If they don't change significantly, stiffening is probably not needed. Remove and inspect your Power Plant Frame (PPF) for any signs of fatigue or cracking, especially around the mounting points. IMO, that would be the place to begin reinforcment. I don't track my car. Only the occasional autocross. I do know there are some commercially produced bracing kits available. But I also know guys that track their cars frequently and don't seem to need them. __________________ Jim VR R1 FD Last edited by Signal 2; 06-28-2011 at 03:59 PM.

07-05-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
yzf-r1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	First things first: check the powerplant frame (as already mentioned) and replace all the bushings with polyurethane