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Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Piller Cracking HELP URGENT!!!! » Post Reply
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Kenni |
posted on 26th Jun 03 at 10:21 |
It only fails the MOT unless its cracked up to a certan degree, eg Cracked up to the rear window rubber. | |
leafgreencorsa |
posted on 26th Jun 03 at 06:31 |
Not sure on the use of a strut brace - it may make the problem worse. One of the things about the Corsa B is that the chassis/body is not very stiff at the front. This is why (much though I liked mine) they don't corner as well as they could. You can stiffen the front end (for example with a strut brace) but then this can alter the stresses in the body shell and you could make the b-pillar cracking more likely. The stiffer the car is (lowered, stiffer suspension etc) and the more grip/performance you give (engine mods, fatter wheels & tyres) then the greater the chance of a problem. It's like anything though, you'll get heavily modified cars that never give a problem and others that are bog standard with cracked pillars. It's your choice. | |
SRi_m00k |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 17:47 |
jesus i didnt realise it was an mot fails!! | |
Corsa^Dan |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 15:59 |
also... would a strutbrace solve it ?? | |
and-m |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 12:10 |
Mine never failed MOT...the guy never even looked inside my car. Its a council place so I had to do all the light/brake tests while I was in the car :) | |
stuyw |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 12:07 |
yes m8 its got to be welded, but depends on how bad crack is, if its slight then u will get away with it for MOT | |
Corsa^Dan |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 12:00 |
hm ok i will give it a try, if not u say its gotta be welded? | |
leafgreencorsa |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 11:35 |
I've heard of people having the work done FOC but it depends on the car and dealer. If it never sees a dealer and is heavily modded then they might not be so keen. I'd try it first and see how you get on. | |
Corsa^Dan |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 11:19 |
so vauxhall could discount onit then? | |
leafgreencorsa |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 10:54 |
Cracks on B pillar (where pillar joins rear wing behind door) on 3dr Corsa B is an MOT fail point. If you are friendly with your local Vauxhall dealer possible that Vauxhall may cover all/some of the cost as it's a known fault. Think you need metal welding in to reinforce the area. | |
Corsa^Dan |
posted on 25th Jun 03 at 10:49 |
ytour prob gonan tell me too search, but i need help now!! |