Supporting Vendor
so, we have all seen the pictures of torn up trunk floors and the horror stories of clunks and carnage. but what do you look for in your car? how do you know when its coming before it gets horrible?
well here is what it looks like when it starts. Thanks to Randy i have started a preemptive strike on it, while i save for the kit. While i can weld i am probably not the best at it since i was never taught i just kinda started welding.
anyway here you go. . .
This first picture shows a spot weld that has popped through.
As you can see in this pic tic tac toe 3 in a row.
this is the beginning of separation of the trunk floor and the driver side frame rail.
A little bit of fix action going on. per Randy i was to lift the subframe to allow the spot welds to go back to where they should have been. then i was to re weld them i also welded the cracks that had formed form the trunk floor and the frame rail.
Cleaned up and temp painted until i can get the proper kit to install in my car from randy forbes.
Last edited by 2kredz3; 05-30-2012 at 10:16 PM.
Member
2K, you rock. I am proud of you because you will try to do anything. You also end up doing a great job. I bet this holds for a long time. We will test it out this sunday.
Priapism Sufferer
good thing you caught it before this... take care of the lady!
then take care of your gf!
Last edited by rocknroad; 10-24-2008 at 10:20 PM.
.
Supporting Vendor
Thanks jack, sometimes i wish i could do stuff like that all the time
Supporting Vendor
yes, that is exactly the kind of horror i am talking about. lolOriginally Posted by rocknroad
good thing you caught it before this... take care of the lady!
then take care of your gf!
HELP ME CHANGE USERNAME!
I like a guy that is not afraid to tackle anything. Hats off to you.
Member
"... a ring for the little lady..."
Oh great, I'll never get a check now!
But, congratulations anyway
Priapism Sufferer
"... a ring for the little lady..."
Oh great, I'll never get a check now!
But, congratulations anyway
.
Supporting Vendor
do u already know her"... a ring for the little lady..."
Oh great, I'll never get a check now!
But, congratulations anyway
btw, are those welds okay randy?
i know you know her. . .
Member
Time for the three rings of marriage.
The engagement ring
The Wedding ring
The suffering
Member
Time for the three rings of marriage.
The engagement ring
The Wedding ring
The suffering
Priapism Sufferer
um, no suffering for him in this regard. This I know.
.
Supporting Vendor
mmm, red heads are kwel!
Driver
MAS Member #6
1997 Z3 2.8L Montreal Blue/Beige Ext. Leather.Hybrid Legatia L6 - Arc Audio 4150 XXK,Hybrid Legatia L1 Pro - Arc Audio KS300.4Image Dynamics ID8 - Arc Audio KS300.4Eclipse CD7100
Member
good work on preventative measures! Now pics of the gf or ban.
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no resource left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense which is paramount to all positive forms of government, and which against the usurpations of the national rulers may be exerted with infinitely better prospect of success than against those of the rulers of an individual State. In a single State, if the persons intrusted with supreme power become usurpers, the different parcels, subdivisions, or districts of which it consists, having no distinct government in each, can take no regular measures for defense. The citizens must rush tumultuously to arms, without concert, without system, without resource; except in their courage and despair.” – Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 28
Supporting Vendor
i dunno if she would like that
____________
Good job man. Like others have said, you deserve much respect here for the projects you take on by yourself and take the time for pics and write ups.
-Joe
Supporting Vendor
Such kind words
Member
ditto on what's been said, nice job catching it soon and good luck with it holding together!
Member
nice work 2kredz3
Member
Are you bringing the GF out on the drive tomorrow, or does she avoid all the gear head talk as much as possible HA.
Member
BMW CCA Member
Great write up and pictures! Was there any noticeable damage underneath the trunk floor/differential mount? If so, by any chance do you have pictures?
Member
Wow, it's great to see someone who has the courage to tackle any job.
Great job on the welds too!
Seriously, I really appreciate all of your write-ups. And the courage is slightly contagious and extremely helpful for me. I hope that holds for long time as I know how much the ring can hurt your wallet. I got jealous of the ring my girl got so I bought the M as an engagement gift to myself. That REALLY hurt.
BTW - what's "cold" for you down there? 50?
Supporting Vendor
thanks, if i could say something that everyone would put on the calendar to check every month it would be the trunk floor. it is much easier to look under the carpet then get under the car and i noticed the 1" crack under the car first go figure.
Thank you
she wouldnt miss it for anything. she even rescheduled her group project so she could come. she graduates in dec from SPSU with her degree in civil engineering
tomorrow i will try and get under the car and get a few pics of the repairs i did on the under side since i still have to paint them
Thank you for your kind wordsWow, it's great to see someone who has the courage to tackle any job.
Great job on the welds too!
Seriously, I really appreciate all of your write-ups. And the courage is slightly contagious and extremely helpful for me. I hope that holds for long time as I know how much the ring can hurt your wallet. I got jealous of the ring my girl got so I bought the M as an engagement gift to myself. That REALLY hurt.
BTW - what's "cold" for you down there? 50?
everyones positive thoughts encourage me to post more of what i do, lol. you guys have only seen the major stuff
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks