Post #1
Does anyone know of a reinforcement that can be fitted to the shell where the front struts affix?I am a bit concerned that given the agressive surface of the forest stages the existing fixings may not be adequate
Thanks
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 gtylerroberts@manx.net
Regular  Location: Ramsey Registered: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 102 Status: Offline |
I am a bit concerned that given the agressive surface of the forest stages the existing fixings may not be adequate Thanks |
 Posted 1st Nov 2010 at 22:45
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Weld a plate under the strut tops?________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 1st Nov 2010 at 23:00
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midlife
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
Post #3
The strut top skin thickness is 3mm, you could weld a plate over the top if your worried about it. TBH I'd put a strut brace on it & consider extending the roll cage to the strut tops. ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!! Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker  Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 1st Nov 2010 at 23:44
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gtylerroberts@manx.net
Regular Location: Ramsey Registered: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 102 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Thanks guys,I have a strut brace that I was adding anyway. just not sure how much abuse a 3mm top would take. Does anyone here have a forest spec 306 rally car that could advise? |
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Posted 2nd Nov 2010 at 04:09
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Not a lot, I've bowed mine on the daily before!________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 2nd Nov 2010 at 05:05
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #6
205's run with 3mm or 4mm plate welded ontop usually.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 2nd Nov 2010 at 23:27
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jonnie205
Seasoned Pro Location: Bicester Registered: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 4,146 Status: Offline |
Post #7
weld a top plate on, pretty essential realy, continuous seam weld the outer seam and also drill holes in the plate and plug weld into the top mount, then use a strut brace |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2010 at 00:07
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Time to get agricultural on it's ass mate...________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2010 at 22:13
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