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Posted by: ruby914 Dec 31 2012, 01:08 AM

I recall a discussion about cracks in front wheel wells, just over the radiator exhaust openings. I know my opening is small but if this is a flex and stress point I would like to reinforce the area.
I cut some doublers for the area marked in yellow but before I weld them in I would like to see where the fenders were cracking again.
Anyone recall seeing this?


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Posted by: scotty b Dec 31 2012, 07:17 AM

they crack at the corners of the cuts when people make 90* cuts. Make your edges nice and round, and as you said, I would definitely make a double/outilned edge outof some 18 gauge and make the edge thicker.



Now...tell us about that ductwork Me likey

Posted by: Gint Dec 31 2012, 07:18 AM

And radiator/fan. Gotta be a suby you're working on?

Posted by: scotty b Dec 31 2012, 07:30 AM

Well I just went through your thread on NARP. Nice work on the shroud. I've been dabbling with a one off fiberglass bumper so I guess a fan shroud wil be next for me.

Mike and others

http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=5431

Posted by: ruby914 Dec 31 2012, 12:32 PM

Yes Scooty all corners are rounded and the doubler will go on the far side. I think I should bend the edge of the doubler to give it a small lip and add rigidity. My plan is to tie it in to the fire wall and the horizontal shelf in the front trunk. I am sure what I have will do the trick.

One of these days I hope to revisit the idea of moving the coolant lines from the bottom center to inside the rocker panels. For one, I think, I could be using smaller ID rubber lines. Then, I keep my eye out for a new path to the forward rocker panel. I found this photo that may work but it is at that stress point again.

I see you found my NARP thread. Now my eyes are on what you're up to.




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Posted by: Andyrew Dec 31 2012, 12:40 PM

LOVE that duct work. Thats what I plan on doing when the Audi engine gets installed.

Posted by: NORD Dec 31 2012, 01:05 PM

For the hose penatrations, just weld in a tubing sleeve for each hose.

Posted by: ruby914 Dec 31 2012, 03:14 PM

Excellent!
Sometimes it is just that easy
Thanks.

Posted by: ruby914 Dec 31 2012, 03:23 PM

Thank you and it is nice to see that Audi come together, looking good.