can you weld one to the other?

or would the lower melting point of the ally not aget the steel hot enough to adhere

im thinking about replacing the boot / rear seat floor and would like to use ally just to save weight

would there be much difference in weight? probably 5' foot square ish

 

It cannot be done.

 

poooo

i didnt think so but thought i would check

back to the drawing board then


with a full weld in cage, how structual is the floor?

 

How about looking into a bonded and riveted Aluminium structure? That might be a viable option.

 

o dear. in me head i have another idea and that ones not be cheap


carbon floor maybe? fully moulded to suit tanks, battery etc

think i will be better off with steel

financially anyway

 

Very, considering its welded to it via the chassis plates.

 

now that sounds like a bloody plan

 

lont time no speack tony

hope your well

yeah i kinda of realised this aswell as i pressed submit, its pics of your 16i that has put theses thoughts into my head

but

i think im thinking about space framing it, need a slap around the head i think!!!! need to just finish it

 

I cut it out for the tank and battery etc but replaced it back with steel for a reason.

Space framing a chassis with box section and carbon floor will add more weight than what it removes I guess.

Just get it done and use it

Otherwise its getting to be an expensive ornament

 

The highlight of the CMT® process is without doubt its ability to join steel and aluminum.


http://www.fronius.com/cps/rde/xchg/.../3022_2886.htm

 

they keep trying to get me to try this welder but i'm scared to go near it! cause i'll end up with one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPwfrvHtPUY

 

When R U getting 1 AG???

 

its too fast for you anyway!

 

miby for me but am sure you'll manage.

 

gus
if your cage was tied into all the mounting points on your shell it would be easier