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On Probation
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launceston tas
Registered:
March 2005
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chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 11:27
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hello fellow toymoders, i recently cut the roof off my ke70.i was just wondering how i would go about strengthening the chassis so it wont sag. i know i should've done this before i cut the roof off but i rushed into it without thinking. any help or photos would be much appreciated.
cheers, Lloyd
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 11:34
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dear god man!
i hope you dont have an accident in that thing.
a 6 point cage might help you. try things like cross braces across the floor
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 11:56
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Consult an engineer before your car folds in half! 
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 12:52
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just support the centre of the car with skateboards,they are cheap.light and you can still drift as they dont get too much traction.If you tend to carry large loads you should put about 6 across the centre of the car.
If you require advice re the correct adhesives etc just email the guys making engine mounts with silastic.They are sure to know the right gear. Cheers.Pete.
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Banned user
Location:
ADELAIDE - The Drift City
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 12:56
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lol the car will last about a week at most before the chassis folds in the middle... seen it happen a few times now from mates of mine who do dodgy back yard chops with no thoughts about it.
you are going to need some serious undercar bracing to assist in chassis strength
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 14:58
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Go to your local oval, grab some goalposts, and start building...
Otherwise, get the car going full steam ahead over the biggest speedhumps you can find, 4 of your fattest mates sitting in it. Then try to explain that to the copper when you get done for your car being too low 
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Location:
Launceston
Registered:
March 2005
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 15:06
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this wont be a road car, but fuck it would be good to do one properly.
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Banned by his request
Location:
moved to tamworth
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Sun, 05 June 2005 21:21
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let me guess your going to fit a 2j aswell! id have thought you would have found out first, what has to be done like a main loop etc before you cut the roof.could always use the roof and shape it into a massive spoiler.
mick
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On Probation
Location:
launceston tas
Registered:
March 2005
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Fri, 10 June 2005 08:23
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Board:
Bored:
Bord
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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Fri, 10 June 2005 10:01
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LOL
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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Fri, 10 June 2005 10:02
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another expression regarding "board" is coming to mind... 
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On Probation
Location:
North East NSW
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Fri, 10 June 2005 10:22
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On Probation
Location:
launceston tas
Registered:
March 2005
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Fri, 10 June 2005 12:08
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shut up its not my fault. oh well back on topic how would you guys go about doing this.
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Registered:
June 2004
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Re: chassis strengthening
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Fri, 10 June 2005 12:23
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strenghthen the sides of the transmision and driveshaft tunnel, this is the backbone of the body. replace or add to the sides of the tunnel, something like extra flat bar(100mm or more).
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