190 replies to this topic

[techieboy]

My enlarged hole ( ) doesn't affect the fold in the slightest.

[chris_uk]

Oh my word.. Im not going to bolt anything across! Im going to do sweet fcuk all to mine. I havent even covered my hole ive just left it open. If i get hit hard enough to crease that part of the tub its not going to go back on the road.

[The Batman]

There is already a hole there so surely the integrity of the chassis is already compromised?

[techieboy]

Just gotta hope the GT uprights have the same failure mode as the original crash tested items. They might turn into guided missiles, targeted at the passenger compartment. ETA: You make a valid point about hacking things about Scuffers but I doubt very much that widening that existing hole by a couple of centimeters has done anything to the integrity of that very thin bulkhead. It's presumably why the shear panel was added in the first place as there's no real strength there. Sorry, couldn't resist. I'll STFU now.

Edited by techieboy, 10 April 2013 - 04:09 PM.

[JG]

I'm a structural engineer (Beng (Hons) and Ceng if you want the letters) and i can certify that it will make no discernable difference if you enlarge that hole slightly. I could show you how that analysis is calculated, but tales of terrible crashes and folded chassis are far more headline grabbing It might work with the seloc guys, but it doesn't fly here.

[The Batman]

Gt uprights... Oooh now there is something that has something interesting about them

[techieboy]

Don't tell me. The North Koreans have attached them to the end of a Scud missile pointing at downtown Seoul and the South Koreans are evacuating as a result. Damn. You made me post again. I was all set to go to bed then.

[The Batman]

I'm surprised? You made a none angry post Hope for you yet!

[NickB787]

if your too lazy to take the tank out to change the pump, then that's your lookout.

Anyway, I am sure some of you will ignore me and carry on.... Not my problem.

Scuffers I respect that you know your stuff however please post here with some level respect for other people.

I made a post about this because I wished to hear all sides before I make an informed decision. When I speak to people as a professional, I do so with the aim to pass on information in such a way that they will make informed decisions as to what is the best course of action in a specific situation given all revenant information. People WILL alway be willing learn new things when an idea is explained to them, not just told what to do but why you should do it (fully understand).

I am not too lazy to take the tank out and I won't just ignore you and carry one, I will however get informed information from other professionals and then make an informed decision.

just because lotus say drop the tank though doesn't mean you might not be able to change the pump from above without enlarging the hole.

[chris_uk]

I'm a structural engineer (Beng (Hons) and Ceng if you want the letters) and i can certify that it will make no discernable difference if you enlarge that hole slightly.

I could show you how that analysis is calculated, but tales of terrible crashes and folded chassis are far more headline grabbing

It might work with the seloc guys, but it doesn't fly here.

ah, analysis...but that means fcuk all.. have you got the lap times to prove it..

[Bargi]

I'm a structural engineer (Beng (Hons) and Ceng if you want the letters) and i can certify that it will make no discernable difference if you enlarge that hole slightly.

I could show you how that analysis is calculated, but tales of terrible crashes and folded chassis are far more headline grabbing thumbsup/>

It might work with the seloc guys, but it doesn't fly here.

ah, analysis...but that means fcuk all.. have you got the lap times to prove it..

[nicollow]

Im going to ignore and carry on... Whats the best way to enlarge the hole, a Dremel?

[Dunk]

Im going to ignore and carry on...

Whats the best way to enlarge the hole, a Dremel?

Cold chisel

[Scuffers]

I'm a structural engineer (Beng (Hons) and Ceng if you want the letters) and i can certify that it will make no discernable difference if you enlarge that hole slightly.

I could show you how that analysis is calculated, but tales of terrible crashes and folded chassis are far more headline grabbing thumbsup/>

It might work with the seloc guys, but it doesn't fly here.

If thats true, i suggest you might want to look again at it.

[VIX]

Whats the best way to enlarge the hole, a Dremel?

Possibly an angle grinder ...

http://www.vx220.org...lacement-guide/

[The Batman]

I'm a structural engineer (Beng (Hons) and Ceng if you want the letters) and i can certify that it will make no discernable difference if you enlarge that hole slightly.

I could show you how that analysis is calculated, but tales of terrible crashes and folded chassis are far more headline grabbing thumbsup/>

It might work with the seloc guys, but it doesn't fly here.

If thats true, i suggest you might want to look again at it.

Where's your data analysis Proving that it does compromise then?

Also while you are at it where is your data analysis proving that bending a rear wish bone so that it doesn't hit the wheel is a viable option when fitting the gt hubs.

Funny how it doesn't mention that on the site.

[Scuffers]

Oh do shut the fcuk up

[The Batman]

Awwww did I touch a nerve?

[chris_uk]

where the fcuk is that popcorn smiley!!

[Scuffers]

Awwww did I touch a nerve?

not Really, Just Getting Tired Of Your attitude...

Makes fcuk All odds To Me If You Want To Trash Your Cars Chassis, Go Ahead And Cut It.