donut Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 I'm after some advice from anyone that's had this work done before - I'll be getting new side and rear panels fitted to my 1998 1.8 SS in a couple of weeks at Arch. I'm already getting Watts linkage mounts fitted while the car's stripped but is there any other chassis mod's that I should consider having done at the same time? Martin C7 MPR Monte Carlo blue, Cycle Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix.klauser Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 If they're not already there... you could consider all of the bosses to attach an SLR cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted November 9, 2002 Author Share Posted November 9, 2002 Thanks Felix but can the SLR cage be used with windscreen and hood as I use the car daily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix.klauser Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 removal of the spare wheel carrier? powder coating of engine bay and scuttle area? removable/second scuttle for aeroscreen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Get the diff mounts checked. With big power cars they are prone to cracking and pulling out of the chassis. This may not be a problem on your later car and maybe not with your engine but worth a look. Arch know all about the problem and have a series of mods to strengthen them. Race tubes in the floor? Not sure how much they help but while it's apart..... Do you use the inertia reel belts or high mount rear anti roll bar? If not then get the boxes for the belts cut out, as they're part of seat belt regs they're big and strong (so heavy). Are you on cycle wings? If so there are lots of redundant brackets for the clam shells. Hmmm perhaps getting a bit carried away here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Some transverse flat section so you can bolt the bloody seats to it without the bottom of the car sagging after 1000miles. And you can do away with those alloy U things underneath then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 Thanks a lot guys , plenty for me now to consider. Martin C7 MPR Monte Carlo blue, Cycle Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 6pt belt mounts? (The two on the floor) HOOPY 500 kg R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 Thanks Hoopy. I'm changing harnessses so I'll give this some thought. Martin C7 MPR Monte Carlo blue, Cycle Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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