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SCHWARTZ
18-10-2011, 19:25
whats the best/easyest way to fit a bolt in cage? do i make up plates weld them to the car and bolt the cage to them, or just drill through the floor and make up a plate for the underneath of the floor and bolt to that?

philg
18-10-2011, 20:37
Make plates up, weld them in from the top, dummy fit cage and mark, then remove cage, drill holes then put it all together. I started fitting my rear section and tightened 3/4 of the way then fitted the other mounts the same. I then stated to tighten the bolts up for the cage bit by bit, then nipped everything right up

SCHWARTZ
18-10-2011, 21:10
thats what i was thinking, only prob will be getting someone else to weld the plates in.

Kris M
18-10-2011, 22:34
Ideally, the plates want to be L shaped so that they not only weld to the floor but also up the inside of the inner sill aswell. Alot less likely for the cage to punch a hole through the floor that way :)

Tony Walker
18-10-2011, 22:39
inner sill is pretty much just glued to the floorpan so welded floor and sill is a must for any kind of strength!

SCHWARTZ
19-10-2011, 08:31
Right o L shaped brackets it is then. Cheers for the advice fellas. Any other tips? Or more importantly anyone good at welding/fitting cages local to the wallington area?:D

philg
19-10-2011, 08:37
Get ready with some water or a fire extinguisher, my car nearly went up :scared:

Matt@CodeRedMotorsports
19-10-2011, 08:38
I'm near brands hatch...... You're Croydon way no?