Coil overs shocks

[effvee]

I was going to use the stock lengths. I thought by using steel I would be able to mod the coil overs more in line. Question is the 944 trailing arms holding up pretty good?

[spannermanager]

There are no question marks over the Porsche or VW a arm strength, steel or alloy, but again, the steel arms are more versatile for fabricating a decent double sheer lower shock mount as Dave has done on his rally replica, we all minimise the increased loads on them for racing by lateral thinking and tying the drive train down solid, the shock mount problem remains open to individual interpretation for your own requirement, the 6 cyl Subaru drivetrain will be well into the diminishing returns area with weight and complexity, drive shaft angles have already been compromised and it breaks my own KISS and lightweight rules, it's almost worth giving up on the rear engine layout and mid engining the whole deal, but I can't imagine the agenda for the project anyway other than a good road touring car, as it's easy for a 300 hp four banger rear engine VW motor in an 800kg Beetle to be an unbeatable missile that will out brake and out turn 400 hp in an 1100 kg build, at least as far as track use is concerned.

[graham]

Spanners what are your views on the possibility's of designing and welding a double sheer mount onto the ali arms ? I know ali is difficult to weld but it is possible by the right person.Has anyone ever tried welding anything onto a Porsche arm ( I would imagine the casting is pretty good ? )

When my car goes off to have the gearbox cradle fabricated I want to add double sheer top mounts off the cage so whilst I am at it I may as well sort the bottom mount's out if its doable ?? the thought of shock mount bolts letting go is worrying to say the least.

Also Spanners what would YOU choose for coil overs with the scooby 4 cyl engine,no T.B's and uniball ? i.e. lengths,widths,lb's etc.(if I have to have the top mounts raised into inside the car then so be it, I am just interested in getting it set up as best as possible )

Lots of questions I know but your thoughts are always appreciated