ttklsr
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| posted on 21/3/15 at 07:08 PM |
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Plates CP24 (are they needed?)
I am about to complete my chassis as per Gibbs' book but have 2-off plates CP24 left. They are either not discussed in the book or I missed that
bit. I found an old thread on this forum which suggested that plates CP24 should be welded in between BR1 and BR8 and between BR2 and BR9. To be
honest there is little space under the suspension brackets. In addition, I welded 5 mm thick plates for the ZETEC mounts. So my question is whether
plates CP24 are really needed?
I would appreciate your opinions on the subject.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 22/3/15 at 09:11 AM |
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Mmm, looks like I missed them as well!! As you say, you've got the suspension brackets welded across that location, and then the engine mounts
go across them as well. I can't see what else they would add?
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ashg
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| posted on 22/3/15 at 03:23 PM |
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they are there so you can weld the suspension brackets on all four corners, they ideally need to be there. these cars take a beating when driven
fast on the road and i have seen poorly placed/supported suspension brackets rip off a chassis tube many many times
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
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JoelP
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| posted on 22/3/15 at 05:37 PM |
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Just to agree that suspension can fail in everyday use. My rear trailing arms snapped on a bumpy road. It's easier to beef it up now than
when the car is fully dressed. Or in a ditch.
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ttklsr
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| posted on 24/3/15 at 10:05 PM |
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Thanks a lot guys for your advice. You are right, Joel, it is not a problem so strengthen the brackets now. I will weld those plates in.
One more questions though. Ash, what do you mean when you say "all four corners"? I can see only two corners.
Thanks,
Tom.
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