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Gallagher

22-06-2007 10:19

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Originally Posted by sjampoo

you did put something underneath that plate that seals off the 'spare-wheel-tyre-removed-round-thingy' didn't you?

The 'spare-wheel-cup' gives the rear (some/alot) of stiffness,. and it's attached to the rear panel, and mid-section traverse. But more important: Without any further strengthening, in case off a crash with a rear-impact (pole, car, tree) in the rear.. you won't believe how easy the rear will bend inward.

I understand, but I dont agree :) there will be a well made in the plate to fit the battery into.. this will attached to the rear panel andr the mid-section traverse.. but the metal used for the spare wheel cup, was a sorry excuse of metal (probably 0,75mm), whilst I am using 1,5mm steel.. hard as hell :)

sjampoo

22-06-2007 13:26

.8 is standard car-sheet-metal.

The shape of 'things' should give it it's strength. The funny shapes in the bottom wheren't there just for fun :)

If you'r using thinker metal ofcourse, you won't need that kind of strenghtening, and while your putting in a (battery?) well, with attachments towards the rear panel and mid section traverse, I don't foresee any problems. :)

Way to go!

Gallagher

22-06-2007 14:03

I know all the shapes and bends are there to give it its strength, but in a collision it would not have been worth much.. the worst thing now is that the bottow of the rear plate is not attached to anything in the center, so it a bit "wobly" :)

Gallagher

23-07-2007 12:45

well, the battery tray is complete.. became fucking good :)

Gallagher

15-08-2007 19:32

the last pictures of my polo before being put away before the winter.. sandblasted and ground coat is on.. looking forward til next summer.

Gallagher

29-09-2007 18:12

Got something in the mail from wiechers.de today :) I just love german perfectionism..

Berserker

29-09-2007 19:44

That's one great looking cage, steel or alu???

Gallagher

29-09-2007 21:04

steel of course.. with TÜv.. It not only meant for show, was hoping that it would save if i went off of the track someday :)

Berserker

29-09-2007 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gallagher

steel of course.. with TÜv.. It not only meant for show, was hoping that it would save if i went off of the track someday :)

I know, I would also only buy steel, but most people use it for show, already didn't think u would..

Gallagher

07-01-2008 18:28

well, some things have happened.. not too much, but just enough :)

I'll let let pictures do the talking :) Well, I have to tell you that the front wings are glassfiber.. to reduce some weight in the front..