would welding rear dampers make handling better?

1. samclose Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 billingham Posts: 141 Saxo flat arch vtr engine 206

   #1 26th July 2010, 23:41

   me and a few friends had a thought and wondered if welding the rear dampers would it affect the handling in a good way or a bad way
   thanks
2. Furioman Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2004 Denny United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 666 Ford focus 2.0 Saxo VTS

   #2 26th July 2010, 23:43

   bad way the car would have no rear suspension the back end would fly out on corners and it would be bumpy as hell
3. samclose Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 billingham Posts: 141 Saxo flat arch vtr engine 206

   #3 26th July 2010, 23:47

   ah oh well ill just have to buy some new sporty ones then
4. PhillipM Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Rotherham Posts: 82

   #4 27th July 2010, 00:42

   I think you and your friends ought to stop sharing that one brain cell between you before you kill someone!
5. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

   #5 27th July 2010, 01:37

   id recommend purchasing ones for the job rather than welding them solid buddy. rigid car wont be fun
6. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #6 27th July 2010, 09:39

   lol, i think you and your friends need to stop thinking if thats the ideas you come up with lol
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 27th July 2010, 10:11

   Just weld the front and rear dampers up (somehow)
8. pteflint L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 blackhall Posts: 81 previously owned a silver saxo vtr mk1, now own as

   #8 27th July 2010, 13:23

   a would hate to think a was driving it with welded shocks,a rekkon ya would be wheelchair bound after a trip round the backroads
9. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #9 27th July 2010, 13:24

   You'll only see a benefit if you're aiming at a 10 second 1/4 mile in your 1.0
10. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #10 27th July 2010, 13:31

    Is this a joke???
11. carlf1986 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 flintshire Posts: 613

    #11 27th July 2010, 13:34

    Go the whole way and take ya front springs off and cut them in half and then put them back on.
12. Juggyluggs Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2010 Moke's Master!!! Posts: 3434 Ibiza Formula Sport Yammy yzf r6

    #12 27th July 2010, 13:39

    no you should take the springs out let the car sit on the dampers then let all the stuff out of the dampers then weld them shut should be nice and low and handle like a supercar
    
    obviosuly im massively taking the piss
13. numineez L-plater Joined: Oct 2007 manchester Posts: 70 mk1 saxo vts,mg zr

    #13 27th July 2010, 13:58

    why the hell would someone come on here and ask a question like that.
    you should have your hands removed and never be-able to touch a car.wait its another ive crashed my car thread and i dont know why.
14. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

    #14 27th July 2010, 14:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by samclose me and a few friends had a thought and wondered if welding the rear dampers would it affect the handling in a good way or a bad way thanks

    Sig worthy
15. user_29002 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 fife Posts: 1089 306 / vtr / merc / VTS!!

    #15 27th July 2010, 14:30

    it'l handle like a go-kart mate who needs springs or shocks anyway? only poofs..
16. tipvts Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 244 saxo vts 106 gti c5

    #16 27th July 2010, 14:34

    next stop a&e
17. BullockXR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Shields Posts: 421 peugeot 106 1.1 xr, peugeot 106 1.6 xsi, peugeot 3

    #17 27th July 2010, 14:41

    legendary lmfao
18. user_25706 Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Taunton, Somerset Posts: 1182 Millenium Falcon

    #18 27th July 2010, 14:59

    LOL!! What would you hoping to accomplish by doing this? I'm supposing you want a firmer setup "becuz thatz wat f1 carz use init". Obviously no - it isn't a good thing to weld the dampers, which I think you know anyway and are just being a prat.
    
    If you don't understand that welding dampers is a bad thing, then I suggest you step away from the computer before the trail of dribble leaving the corner of your mouths pools on the keyboard circuit and creates an electrical surge... retard
19. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #19 27th July 2010, 15:01

    just remove the dampers all together - will handle 100 times better but ride might be a bit bouncy + don't get airborne as the front springs might detach from the spring cups i JOKE !!
20. mardiGRANT Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Ghetto spec HQ Posts: 412 Saxo vtrS/ nissan 200sx s13

    #20 27th July 2010, 20:12

    seriously? some people scare te fuck out of me.
21. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #21 27th July 2010, 21:03

    sik idea homes!!! Would bare pass mot!!
22. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #22 27th July 2010, 21:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by samclose me and a few friends had a thought and wondered if welding the rear dampers would it affect the handling in a good way or a bad way thanks

    would fucking ruin the handling of a car!
    would step out like fuck when hard braking to....
    
    Do some reading up on what dampers do and you'll realise how they alter the characteristics of a car
23. Robbie-Flat-Arch Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire

    #23 27th July 2010, 21:11

    i do love this thread some odd questions are asked on saxp but this is the greatest. for the amount of money you will spend fixing all the things you break by doing it mate it would be cheaper to but some uprated shocks adjustable ones and tighten them up
24. user_38238 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Gillingham or Coventry Posts: 188 Mk2 VTR Suzuki Bandit 600 Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD

    #24 27th July 2010, 22:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J222JRA Is this a joke???

    Apparently not. Surely ppl like this shouldn't be allowed to own a car?!
25. pteflint L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 blackhall Posts: 81 previously owned a silver saxo vtr mk1, now own as

    #25 27th July 2010, 22:48

    lmfao oh theres some real numptys out there
26. Baxtavts Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 9 Mk2 Vts

    #26 30th July 2010, 13:52

    Welding what? Nutters! The men in white jackets are looking for you lads!
27. donnypaul L-plater Joined: May 2010 Goldthorpe Posts: 93 Saxo VTR mk 2

    #27 31st July 2010, 13:03

    barmy, just do it and let me have a scrag of ur car bet it dont come back in 1 piece erm erm i wont either