Share your impressions after Engman install, Inner long kit !! Options

[drive-ability]

I was hoping to get some opinions on the Engman inner long kit. We know its designed to stiffen up the center section but how does the car feel after the install. Can you feel a difference in the chassis? Sometimes I think its hard to measure a difference or judge performance because theres a built in bias when you buy and install something like this..

[jd74914]

Why would your door gaps change if you are careful to keep them set using a brace and then weld slowly enough not to really put heat into the metal. I think the only cars that warp are those whose owners just pull out the welder and do it all in a short time. If you let it cool between every few sections of welds you shouldn't have a problem, right?

[andys]

Why would your door gaps change if you are careful to keep them set using a brace and then weld slowly enough not to really put heat into the metal. I think the only cars that warp are those whose owners just pull out the welder and do it all in a short time. If you let it cool between every few sections of welds you shouldn't have a problem, right?

Jim,

It is my understanding from those that have purportedly installed the Engman kit, that door gap changes are/can be an issue. Since I don't know and have no first hand experience, I thought I'd ask those that have installed it.

Though I understand your logic, anything welded (that re-melts and solidifies) is prone to change/shrinkage/warping. As with anything, it's a matter of degree. I agree that carefully managing the heat input and sequencing is a really good idea. If I do the install I will use a TIG welder, as I don't own a MIG. TIG welding at all those odd and difficult angles is something I'm not looking forward to.....My back hurts just thinking about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Andys