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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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| Curbandgutter |
Jul 17 2017, 11:41 AM
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That piece is critical and transfers the load from the longs to the strut tower. It is a major structural component. If you take it out, then the load path will be through the inside fender wall and it will weaken your car. However, if you decide to take it out, you will need to provide something in its place that will transfer that load. You may be able to provide a strut that will transfer the load from the long where your front hoop is welded to the long and then straight up to the strut tower. Also, you will need to insure that the added strut will be able to transfer the load trough a shear connection and not a tube butt welded to a convenient flat spot on your strut tower. It is difficult to transfer loads from tube struts into a sheet metal body. I see people do it all the time but It doesn't mean that it is really transferring 100% of the load.
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| stownsen914 |
Jul 17 2017, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
Another option ... you could do even more cutting and welding and do hanging pedals instead of floor mounted ...
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tygaboy Any issues if I remove this part of the chassis? Jul 17 2017, 09:50 AM
SirAndy It's actually a hollow channel that runs all t... Jul 17 2017, 10:48 AM
tygaboy
It's actually a hollow channel that runs all ... Jul 17 2017, 11:10 AM Cracker Cut it out and add something stronger...I fought w... Jul 17 2017, 11:10 AM 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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