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Old 18-02-2006, 01:34 PM
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Will this take out much of the strength of the shell if i remove this?

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Old 18-02-2006, 01:47 PM
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out of interest what advatage would this make to the car?



weight reduction?
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a small amount of weight yes, but imo thats not why hes doing it, i know i wouldnt
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Dont worry why im doing it....

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anything is posible
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i know a guy that removed hes to fit a battery tray for 4 yellowtops............

works well too
Old 18-02-2006, 02:25 PM
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Mine has been romoved and is all smooth and nice in the boot lol

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there you go
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But your has extra strengthening
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Ner ner ner ner
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Mine has been plated over and then braced from underneath.
You'd be suprised on how much the wheel well weighs and it looks pukka!
Its just your knackered if you get a puncture!

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I carry tyre weld just in case lol

Does look so much nicer from behind
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Cheers Paul, I wont be on the road much, just track mainly...

So getting a puncture isnt a problem


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