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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The F.Man" data-source="post: 70136" data-attributes="member: 913">unless you have an automotive engineering background, now is the time to shut up. When you keep quiet, no one can accuse you of being stupid - chinese proverb.points to keep in mind when in discussion on foaming: -chassis / body flex. By your logic, the more flexible/softer the chassis, the better handling the car 'cos the entire chaissis acts as a suspension component??? so that your "real" suspension dont have to work so hard???? This must be the most amazing "fact" i've ever heard. If that's the case why do they always try to make the convertible versions as stiff as the coupe versions at the expense of weight and god forbid - safe crumple zones??the suspension mounting points are also one of the strongest points in a car - have a look at yours. They're reinforced and doubly welded. Perhaps you meant the mounting bushes??I think you are mistaking body flex (which is what foaming aims to reduce) for the safety-related crumple zones.   And please do not feel compelled to reply to this. Remember the proverb.</blockquote>