my b230fk into a 360 build thread, winter refresh!
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
yea i mean the bit that goes under the engine with the wish bones bolted to it (dont know if thats the rite term? im not brilliant with cars and obvs not trained lol)
i was thinking i would like a longer wheelbase, now ive got it
the reason
going to need a new one of those lol,
dai what sorta price am i looking for to poly bush the front end?
cheers
i was thinking i would like a longer wheelbase, now ive got it
the reason
going to need a new one of those lol,
dai what sorta price am i looking for to poly bush the front end?
cheers
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Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
Holy mother of god! eh? you what? How did you manage that? looks bad dude, best check the chassis is still straight?wiganer31 wrote:
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Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
I'd call it a front suspension crossmember, Volvo describe it as "Front axle member". Horse for courses.wiganer31 wrote:yea i mean the bit that goes under the engine with the wish bones bolted to it
Brutal damage btw.
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
i dont really know what happened lol, i span and kept me foot in it so i ended up faceing the rite way again, stopped set a few cars past, came to the next corner and it just wanted to steer towards the wall and there was some strange noises coming from the front, and they wasnt little ones because as i was driveing threw the pits/car park every ones heads turned lol, suppose its my own fault for being a twat and keeping my foot in it,
mac i need one of those lol, yea i havent brought my self to go out and have a look how bad it is,
thomas the chassis looked ok at the time but will find out when i strip it all down
if anyone has that part what ever its called lol let me know
cheers
mac i need one of those lol, yea i havent brought my self to go out and have a look how bad it is,
thomas the chassis looked ok at the time but will find out when i strip it all down
if anyone has that part what ever its called lol let me know
cheers
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
That's weird dude, maybe it just got too rusty and failed. I always keep my foot planted. The only time I didn't I hit a kerb
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
yea i think it was a combo of abit of rust and some hard driveing, not to worry it will be fixed asap and gives me an excuse to poly bush the front end,
had a look at the damage today and took the subframe off
i will be takeing the welder to the new one to make sure this dosent happen again
cheers
had a look at the damage today and took the subframe off
i will be takeing the welder to the new one to make sure this dosent happen again
cheers
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
Hmm, I'm thinking you have damaged it previously on something hard. Spinning should not bother it much unless its really rotted.
Having said that I've always thought those things are too weak, just jacking it up on there (as you do) bends the thing, and often permanently. Strenthening is recommended for harsh use.
Someone needs to make a jig, so we can fab new ones. Also really need the original drawings.
Having said that I've always thought those things are too weak, just jacking it up on there (as you do) bends the thing, and often permanently. Strenthening is recommended for harsh use.
Someone needs to make a jig, so we can fab new ones. Also really need the original drawings.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
i havent damaged it before that im aware of but could have been done by a previous owner, or like said could just be a combo of years or driveing and rust, suppose something will give eventually,
would be good if someone could start makeing parts for the 300's as there really starting to get hard to find,
going to make sure that when i find one that it will be stronger than it was, even if its just welding up the seams
would be good if someone could start makeing parts for the 300's as there really starting to get hard to find,
going to make sure that when i find one that it will be stronger than it was, even if its just welding up the seams
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
just unbolted the wish bones and they look in pretty good shape luckly so i can make a start on boxing them and makeing them look pretty
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
I've thought this too, dunno if I have the skills to do it thoughRide_on wrote:Someone needs to make a jig, so we can fab new ones. Also really need the original drawings.
Atchi, Miniswift on here, Is going to be giving me adjustable camber on my x-member and he might have some ideas on re-manufacture
Wishbones and Radus arms might be worth making Jigs for too
'88 360 +T LSD - sold
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
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Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
it's better to bend a subframe/wishbone then a chassis rail, and if you redesign the subframe etc to uber strengthe the chassis rails are the next weak point..
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
Agreed, but need to retain the original strength after corrosion somehow, difficult to do accurately though. I still think some modification in the right area would help to stop jacking changing the geometry, but so as not to ruin the chassis in a crash.volvodspec wrote:it's better to bend a subframe/wishbone then a chassis rail, and if you redesign the subframe etc to uber strengthe the chassis rails are the next weak point..
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
volvodspec wrote:it's better to bend a subframe/wishbone then a chassis rail, and if you redesign the subframe etc to uber strengthe the chassis rails are the next weak point..
yea true, not going to go to ott but like said there not that strong to start with and with rot there gonna be pretty weak, i mean i only span and mine whent so i think abit of extra strength would help
cheers
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
not touched the car for a while now since it broke, gonna get it sorted now though as there's a few drift days comeing up that i want to go to, i picked up a crossmember off someone on here the other wee, started makeing it stronger the otherday, welded the front seams up and added 4 supports around were it whent last time so hopefully shouldnt have thaat problem again, ther welding is very shitty looking mainly due to my very shakey hands but its strong and been well tested so it isnt a problem
only pics i have, will get it fitted to the car soon, need to find someone to trailer the car to events for me now incase it ever brakes again so i dont have to wait for brake down
only pics i have, will get it fitted to the car soon, need to find someone to trailer the car to events for me now incase it ever brakes again so i dont have to wait for brake down
Re: my b230fk into a 360 build thread, update?
Nice work mate!!
'88 360 +T LSD - sold
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4