Am presently working on a card template for the side panels. After much fiddling, I've managed to make suitable apertures for the wishbones and track rods. All this time-consuming fiddling has given rise to a question.

Do I go for the one-piece side-panel, or the as-per-book 2-piece version?

What did other builders achieve on this area of the build?
And how?

TIA

[Edited on 29/10/04 by Dick Axtell]

I didn't go as far as the nosecone, I stopped at the fu section, westy style. It lets the air flow through the radiator better and is easier for maintenance if you need to get to the rack etc. I did mine in 2 pieces as it was more economical, but I'm doing it in 1 next time.

Yep, didn't bother going all the way, just up to rear wishbone mounts (fu1/2 tubes i think)

Makes access easier to rack, be a bitch to do anything otherwise.

it gets a bit hot under the bonnet so best have as much air flow as poss

Same here went up to FU's then made a smaller panel to cover the wishbone area.
Cheers,
Bob

Same as above took mine to the FU tubes, believe it's the same as MK build them.

ATB Dan

side panel outside


side panel inside

Mine go right up to the nosecone (earlier MK) and no probs with overheating. To gain access to the rack (which must be rare) just take the nosecone off.

Guys,

Many thanks for the +ve feedback.
Scutter, those pics are very useful.

Glad to be of help

ATB Dan.