Seam Welding - integrity question
06-22-2007, 06:07 PM
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Before I say which side of the boat I'm on, I first wanted to see if first - have any of you done this, and second what are your opinions or thoughts on this?
If you have no clue what I'm asking about, thats fine - I'm just looking for anybody who has done this on an FC (I know people who have done this on MX-5s which has spawned a debate, lol)
If you have no clue what I'm asking about, thats fine - I'm just looking for anybody who has done this on an FC (I know people who have done this on MX-5s which has spawned a debate, lol)
06-22-2007, 06:27 PM
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Why are you seam welding?
Does the appropriate sanctioning body allow it?
Its a PAIN IN THE ***
How are you going to ensure you dont "tweak" the unibody?
Most Seam welding was done in "spec" car BIG $$$$ Series with factory support after the chassis was acid dipped to reduce the weight
Does the appropriate sanctioning body allow it?
Its a PAIN IN THE ***
How are you going to ensure you dont "tweak" the unibody?
Most Seam welding was done in "spec" car BIG $$$$ Series with factory support after the chassis was acid dipped to reduce the weight
06-22-2007, 06:33 PM
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There are ways to ensure you don't tweak the unibody - it actually hasn't happened on the MX-5s that were done (possibly because there is less there, dunno)
I didnt say I was actually going to do it, but the sanctioning body allows this modification in an open class - so I'm looking into it. I wont be able to acid dip as I'm too far along to go back now unless I enjoy smoking cubans I lit w/ $100 bills, lol..
I'm on the fence in the debate which is why i was curious if anybody has done it... I was thinking of at least doing the front clip since it seems to be the weakest area. I could add bracing to the floor behind the drivers seat as well. That in conjunction with the 8pt cage and door bars should be plenty strong.
Keep the questions/comments coming though.. I'm curious...
I didnt say I was actually going to do it, but the sanctioning body allows this modification in an open class - so I'm looking into it. I wont be able to acid dip as I'm too far along to go back now unless I enjoy smoking cubans I lit w/ $100 bills, lol..
I'm on the fence in the debate which is why i was curious if anybody has done it... I was thinking of at least doing the front clip since it seems to be the weakest area. I could add bracing to the floor behind the drivers seat as well. That in conjunction with the 8pt cage and door bars should be plenty strong.
Keep the questions/comments coming though.. I'm curious...
06-22-2007, 06:50 PM
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No kidding... I've had my time with that crap.
My biggest hurdle is getting it setup on a frame jig... My uncle thinks I can do the front clip just fine without having the car setup on a jig...
However, I cant do the firewall since it's already painted, but I mainly wanted to focus on the inner fenders, strut mount area, door and rockers... the rest will be fine IMHO...
My biggest hurdle is getting it setup on a frame jig... My uncle thinks I can do the front clip just fine without having the car setup on a jig...
However, I cant do the firewall since it's already painted, but I mainly wanted to focus on the inner fenders, strut mount area, door and rockers... the rest will be fine IMHO...
