Colnago_Man
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 11:45 AM |
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Indy Floor
I've just attached my floor sheet to the chassis and now I'am wondering if I should have cut out the piece infront of the transmissions
tunnel. I'am building a BEC so according to MK the bit can stay in. But now I've flipped over the chassis the front edge of the floor
looks like a guillotine!
There is a sharp edge running across the middle of the car, If I ran over someone I could quite easily chop their head off!
Would a simple bit of U-channel across it suffice. Is it okay for SVA as it is? Is there a requirement for radius parts under the car?
Thanks all...
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ewan
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 11:51 AM |
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If you have a look at www.p4nts.co.uk it has a picture of the floor that Steve did, depending on which engine you are using you might not need to cut
the hole out.
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 11:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Colnago_Man
There is a sharp edge running across the middle of the car, If I ran over someone I could quite easily chop their head off!
Well it would teach them for getting in front of your car. Dont worry about it - the blood will come off with the pressure washer anyway 
sorry - couldnt resist.
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stevec
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 12:03 PM |
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If someone got that far under your car I dont think there would be that much left.
Steve.
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BenB
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 12:16 PM |
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Oh I don't know, I think there would be lots of bits left 
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StevieB
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 12:56 PM |
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It's fine where it is - I imagine it adds a bit of strength.
If anyone gets run over, the engine sump will do a good enough job of ruining their day before the floorpan does!
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 01:11 PM |
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I think that in terms of vehicle safety it is asumed if you actually end up underneath a car there is not a lot that can be done to help!
I left mine in (CEC) but then a few months down the line found I needed to get at the speedo drive or something so ended up cutting it out with a
jigsaw.
[Edited on 5/10/07 by matt_claydon]
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iank
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| posted on 5/10/07 at 01:18 PM |
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The floor can have razor blades and fishhooks welded to it and should still pass sva according to the rules.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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