has anyone done it?? i know it helps with making the chassis stiffer but is it worth it i have a friend that already said he would do it for free im just trying to decide if it will be worth it and sense my car is down getting a engine built i have alot of time before its done so yea what do u guys think?
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Tarmac_GR_STI
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FOR FREE?!!! Nice.
I wonder how much this would cost to get done?...
EDIT: HEY!
<----That's BS!
I was on here way before Dec
I wonder how much this would cost to get done?...
EDIT: HEY!
<----That's BS!
I was on here way before Dec
Tarmac was here on the ooooooold forum.
Ah I remember the old site, lol. Wow we have come along way boys!
what info do you want??? tips and ticks??? its pretty self explanitory... you just add welds to the existing welds that hold you chassis sections together making your chassis stiffer stronger and less likely to rip apart and get thrown everywhere when in the case of an accident...
here is a great example... your welds can vary from just spot welding to doing a full bead... and the more places you have welded the stronger it is...
examples for the different uses of the welds
most rally cars use spot welds around 2-3'' long and about 3-4'' apart to allow some flex in the shell... and being exposed to rough roads and harsh elements the little bit of chassis flex helps prevent damage that can be caused by sudden pot hole impacts flight time hot to sudden cold from water and other things
most pavement queens use full beads to make the chassis as stiff as possible because there isn't a need for the chassis to be able flex since most tracks are smooth and free of debris
Thanks Bubba for the info.
I heard that also, but don't know anyone that every did it.
yea he doesn't so last night he was teaching me how to do it ahha so far i got the fender wells done and a lil in the trunk
Tarmac_GR_STI
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It was back in like Sep or something like that.
I'd really like to do this seam welding, but I don't really have access to any of the tools needed!
Anyone local that could help me?
Tarmac_GR_STI
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Yeah, that would be sweet.
Turbineguy
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Just for trivia sake the reason cars are not sold seam welded in the US is due to federal law. They have to be spot welded in order to meet federal crash standards for crumple zones and such. The spot welding allows the car to crumple more. Personaly I say weld every inch of that shit and give me a 5 point.
Tarmac_GR_STI
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So, should I seam weld every inch or 2 inches? The car will be turned into a weekend warrior, I'll be getting a second car in the near future, so I can do whatever I feel is necessary to make it the ultimate machine!
Tarmac_GR_STI
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But, is that Ideal for racing or rally applications? Doing full welds?
I mean, doesn't there need to be a tad bit of flex for bumpy roads if I decided to take it on gravel roads? Like 1 inch seam welds that are 3-4 inches apart (maybe 2 inches). Or something like that.
I mean, doesn't there need to be a tad bit of flex for bumpy roads if I decided to take it on gravel roads? Like 1 inch seam welds that are 3-4 inches apart (maybe 2 inches). Or something like that.
On Fuj's car the only things that will have flex are the tires and coilovers. :lol:
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