Sparks
Junior
1999 1.8 donor
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Post by Sparks on Jan 9, 2017 19:28:48 GMT
So, I have a pile of bits...   I have cut ready for the Banana on the top control arm and I have trimmed the edge of the subframe where it can also catch... (Not my image) Anything else I should trim or cut before getting the powder coat done?  |
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Post by mikeeyboy on Jan 9, 2017 19:54:00 GMT
All I can think of is the front sub frame lips as well. Definitely cut them before powder coat if you can, it gives you more options for filing and tidying them up.
If you have a mk2 donor you need to modify the U shaped rear subframe brace, so this would be better done before powder coating.
Cheers
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Sparks
Junior
1999 1.8 donor
Posts: 58
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Post by Sparks on Jan 9, 2017 19:55:04 GMT
Ahh!
What needs changing on the U brace?
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Post by mikeeyboy on Jan 9, 2017 19:59:24 GMT
If you look in my build thread there's a good explanation as it caught me out.
I just saw that you bought an Exocet so I assume it isn't the very latest chassis so you might be ok. Check the photos on my build thread to see the tab and where the u bracket goes
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Post by mikeeyboy on Jan 9, 2017 20:00:53 GMT
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Sparks
Junior
1999 1.8 donor
Posts: 58
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Post by Sparks on Jan 9, 2017 20:01:00 GMT
Cheers. I'm presuming it needs cutting to this...  |
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Post by h20boynz on Jan 9, 2017 20:01:30 GMT
You have to cut the first section off both arms.
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Post by mikeeyboy on Jan 9, 2017 20:02:07 GMT
Yup and then just drill a hole in each tab on your chassis to bolt it to
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Sparks
Junior
1999 1.8 donor
Posts: 58
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Post by Sparks on Jan 9, 2017 20:03:45 GMT
Cool, that was a great save, I'd be gutted to hack up the Powdercoat!
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Sparks
Junior
1999 1.8 donor
Posts: 58
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Post by Sparks on Jan 13, 2017 15:32:28 GMT
Okay, so all off for blasting/antirust dip/coating been quoted £150-200 so not too bad.
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Post by greg on Jan 13, 2017 17:30:12 GMT
Are you running fenders? Unless they've been updated, you have to drill the hubs for the mounts.
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Sparks
Junior
1999 1.8 donor
Posts: 58
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Post by Sparks on Jan 13, 2017 17:47:20 GMT
Are you running fenders? Unless they've been updated, you have to drill the hubs for the mounts. I was planning to buy the updated version as there is one missing anyway Save |
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