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| Matt914MI |
 Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Zeeland, MI Member No.: 260 Region Association: None  |
Alright guys, I'm finally getting more of the rusted through floorpan cut out, but I need to know it this piece is structurally significant.
(IMG:http://mcchicken.homeip.net:2080/pics/2003-04-26/CNXT0009.JPG) It's almost rusted through, and I'd like to cut it out, but I don't know. If it is important, can I weld in some tubing a little in front of it and cut out what's there? All I know is that this is a huge project, and I'm really sick of scraping out all that tar shit. |
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| Zeke |
Apr 26 2003, 10:47 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
As you already can see, it holds the seat adjustment ratchet, so it is important for that alone. I left the ones in my race car because I bolted the race seat to it. If it weren't there, the front of the seat would deflect the floor pan in hard acceleration and braking situations. Other than the comfort and safety of the seats, I don't think it does anything for the chasis as a whole.
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Matt914MI Is this piece structurally important? Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
rick 918-S I would think without the cross member the floor p... Apr 26 2003, 10:54 PM Gint I don't think that cross piece has any structu... Apr 26 2003, 11:31 PM SirAndy nope, we take them out on all the race cars to mou... Apr 27 2003, 12:42 AM Brad Roberts The piece is more for side impact protection than ... Apr 27 2003, 01:01 AM Matt914MI Thanks guys. I figured it wasn't too importan... Apr 27 2003, 10:49 AM Curvie Roadlover MAtt,
Where in MI are you located? Apr 27 2003, 11:25 AM Lawrence914-6 If you're going to cut it out, make sure you m... Apr 27 2003, 11:28 AM brant Brad,
I had this piece cut out on my club racer ... Apr 27 2003, 12:39 PM
Matt914MI Well, it's cut out now, along with most of the... Apr 27 2003, 06:19 PM |
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