Help with 1400 SS

[jason90]

Took the car out on the track today, midway through the 2nd session I had to come in as it felt like a had a flat rear tyre

The car seemed very loose at the back and was almost steering from the rear if that makes sense

The rear left wheel has moved forward and in on its self, I've got the car up on axle stands but nothing obvious is loose,

Hopefully someone will know what Im on about and let me know what the problem is

Thanks

Edited by jason90 on Friday 22 February 14:33

[rubystone]

cracked de dion tube?

[h_____]

As he said!

[jason90]

Thanks for that, assuming it is the dedeion tube how easy it is to replace? And whilst Im doing that is there anything else worthwhile replacing

[ewenm]

Things to check - de-dion tube, rear a-frames and rose joints IIRC but I'm with the others on the de-dion tube as primary suspect.

[jason90]

Yep its the tube that is cracked, thanks for the advice

[thinfourth2]

Top tip if replacing it yourself

Do make sure you have enough room in the garage to get it out before removing the car wheels. As when done in a narrow garage you can easily end up in the situation where you have a car with no rear suspension and a tube that won't come out due to a wall being in the way. You choices are move the car or knock the wall down

[jason90]

thinfourth2 said:

Top tip if replacing it yourself

Do make sure you have enough room in the garage to get it out before removing the car wheels. As when done in a narrow garage you can easily end up in the situation where you have a car with no rear suspension and a tube that won't come out due to a wall being in the way. You choices are move the car or knock the wall down

Yes that would be a bit of a bummer, luckily I'll be doing it in a double garage, just need to get the enw tube out to Dubai

[Incorrigible]

jason90 said:

just need to get the enw tube out to Dubai

Can you not get it welded. got to be cheaper than air freight

[jason90]

Incorrigible said:

jason90 said:

just need to get the enw tube out to Dubai

Can you not get it welded. got to be cheaper than air freight

The tube is bent as well, and I dont think I'd like the idea of getting it welded by the monkeys over here

[rubystone]

You need to talk to Mike Biddle, he lives in Dubai and may be able to help you with the de dion...he posted (I think) on a PH thread re RS Performance (the Caterham one on general gassing...)consequently you should be able to pm him thru PH