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We put the fuel cell in yesterday. Were pretty much decided about the fill cap on top of the trunk deck. Had everything measured and ready to cut.
However, we were not happy with how close this put the fuel cell to the back of the car. Definite rear end collision hazard for racing. Might not have passed tech.
So .... Fuel cell got pushed way forward between the tires, pretty much over the rear axle. Made it much better for safety, and also weight distribution. The only gotcha was this puts the filler cap inside the rear window, which is obviously not good. :devil: However, who says the rear window has to stay like it is? We'll just fab a new frame that makes the rear window more vertical, between the two rear pillars, anchored by the metal deck. Very cool I think. More on that later.
And finally we had a new addition to the shop yesterday. Combination metal brake, bender, roller, shear, notcher who knows what else. It might even make coffee.
Within 5 minutes of having it at the shop, Rob made this stuff. Kid with a new toy. :devil:
"And then we broke the car. Again."Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"
Whats the make and model of your sheet metal tool? Thats a great combination. I just got a bead roller and it certainly opens up new fabrication doors.
However, who says the rear window has to stay like it is? We'll just fab a new frame that makes the rear window more vertical, between the two rear pillars, anchored by the metal deck. Very cool I think. More on that later.
I strongly suggest to not do this, because you will mess up the aerodynamics :)
And since this will be a racecar I think you would like the aero to be as good as possible, right?
This is why bmw motorsport put new c pillars with a slighter angle on the e30 m3 .
"Mess up the aerodynamics"? Are you kidding? The E30 is a damn flying brick. It has aero like a barn door. :devil: Pretty sure my window mod is the least of its worries.
Last edited by dvallis; 03-08-2017, 08:55 AM.
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"And then we broke the car. Again."Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"
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