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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Done a bit on my shell today hoping to put some more strength in.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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is that one contiouns weld?
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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No its not continuous if it was it would be bent like a banana
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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No its not continuous if it was it would be bent like a banana
that is what i was goin to say
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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I did mine too, all round the rear arch tubs and turrets, all round the front turrets too.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Does your car feel stiff as a nun?
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Does your car feel stiff as a nun?
Not driven it yet! It's got hardcore front/rear Strut braces too, along with a 6-point cage.

It's going to feel different.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kidsRS
Does your car feel stiff as a nun?


i like it
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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I dont my front chassis legs, bulkhead to inner wings and rear strut turrets, probably wont notice it, but every little helps the old dog's
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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i done all of mine front end,i dont know if u will feel the difference???
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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i stitch welded parts of my front end
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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il be up at the weekend mate......
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Last edited by Micky; Apr 17, 2009 at 12:44 AM. Reason: Typing error/bad spelling!!
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Micky
I didnt do mine when building my trackcar,but do have a OMP 6 point cage and rear strut braces.Car is much stiffer,can open and close the doors with the car jacked up!!So the lads who are seam welding their RST's will be adding a bit more.Not 100% needed,but not a waste of time either.Regards,Micky
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