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| tygaboy |
 Jul 17 2017, 09:50 AM
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I'm working on the installation of my pedal cluster (Tiltons) and I could greatly improve the ergonomics if I could shift them left.
'Cept there's that bit of chassis in the way... pictured below. Any reason I couldn't remove the whole thing? I figure I could fab up some reinforcement but I wanted to ask if anyone has info on the potential impact if I lose this section of material? Thanks in advance for any help. Attached image(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Jul 17 2017, 10:48 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
It's actually a hollow channel that runs all the way to the front trunk.
It reinforces the front half of the pan and follows the curve of the steering rack cavity. If you cut it, you probably want to add some strength back in there somehow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| tygaboy |
Jul 17 2017, 11:10 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,314 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 17 2017, 09:48 AM)  It's actually a hollow channel that runs all the way to the front trunk. It reinforces the front half of the pan and follows the curve of the steering rack cavity. If you cut it, you probably want to add some strength back in there somehow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy - thanks! I'm confident I can work something that will add back support. I just wanted to see if there may be something special about that area and that I don't create some sort of additional problem. Tony - Yep, I was pouring over pics I have of your car wondering "well, he made it work without moving it... do I really need to?" Yes, it turns out, I really do! Thanks boys! Gotta run... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
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tygaboy Any issues if I remove this part of the chassis? Jul 17 2017, 09:50 AM
Cracker Cut it out and add something stronger...I fought w... Jul 17 2017, 11:10 AM Curbandgutter That piece is critical and transfers the load from... Jul 17 2017, 11:41 AM
stownsen914 Another option ... you could do even more cutting ... Jul 17 2017, 02:12 PM Curbandgutter
Another option ... you could do even more cutting... Jul 17 2017, 03:52 PM whitetwinturbo :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: Jul 17 2017, 09:14 PM |
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