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Body Flex #46413 10/23/01 11:09 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12 L Loxter OP Junior Member
OP Loxter Junior Member L Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12	I've noticed that when I pull into a driveway with a small curb, the SVT makes some flexing noises through the roof. What's the best way to reduce this kind of flex?

Re: Body Flex #46414 10/23/01 11:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 97 Livonia, MI S SVT power Member
SVT power Member S Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 97 Livonia, MI	I don't know but I have them same problem when I back out of mdrive way on an angle. I can what sounds like the leather between the back seats rubbing. If u find a solution let me know by e-mailing me @ shsflyguy@yahoo.com Thanks '99 SVT, Black,Tinted 30% in front,limo in the back 3, Pioneer 8400MP, Pioneer 3-way 6x8's, clear front corners and a custom SVT banner. It's ready to smoke the competition! #291 of 2760, Shsflyguy@yahoo.com

Re: Body Flex #46415 10/24/01 12:44 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 332 Montreal B BlacknBlue Moderator
BlacknBlue Moderator B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 332 Montreal	Mine sounds like the whole car is twisting - the sounds seem to be coming fromh the roof in the area of the sunroof. Don't know how to reduce it. Black E1

Re: Body Flex #46416 10/24/01 01:00 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA T Terry Haines Member
Terry Haines Member T Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA	Most rally/track cars using 'stoc' bodies have 'total seam' welds Vs spot weld to improve stiffness.Big job,strip down to the shell! V6 MTX 'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!" 'Its only nuts & bolts!' 'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....! Haines Motor Sports Inc, Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning' SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'... Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk ..don't talk about it DO IT !!!

Re: Body Flex #46417 10/24/01 04:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 661 somewhere over the rainbow... B Bradness Member
Bradness Member B Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 661 somewhere over the rainbow...	Terry: You forgot to mention acid-dipping the body also. You'll need to take some weight out after adding all that extra weld! On a more serious note... The CDW27 platform is pretty rigid to begin with. Of course it can always be made better. Very best mod for rigidity is a full rollcage WELDED in. Next best is to start adding chassis reinforcing pieces, always welded in place. No. 1 is a rear STB, then a proper X style frame connector, and lastly a front STB. For maximum effectiveness, all frame stiffening pieces must be welded in place! Bolts and/or nuts loosen up and eventually tear out. I've "been there, done that"! Technical Director/Co-Owner Performance Fords-check out our new throttle body service 95 SE with lots of custom 1 off mods. All design, fabrication and installation by owner.

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