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I welded a shallow channel brace across the top of the 1303 seat hump and then bolted that down to the heater channel. This carries the front seat mounts but also provides an additional cross member to stiffen the floor pan to provide greater torsional ridigity. I also added a brace between the 'A' pillars just below the dash that is bolted in to improve the upper shell rigidity. Its also got the usual front strut brace.
I have just about worked out how to fit a K Cup brace whilst still retaining the heat exchangers. Its not going to be the best layout but the adds some extra rear end stiffness.
The front I was considering cross bracing to the panel infront of the wheel well but I need access to the spare wheel and I need to incorporate space for an oil cooler and ducting (dry sump).
You will notice that I have not included a roll cage as the bug is primarily for the road and iI have already compromised it by effectively turning it into a three seater with no room behind the drivers seat due to the Alfa bench rear seat. I think there is enough metal in the shell its just that it doesn't distribute it effectively so needs stiffening more locally.
Clive
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August 10th 2011, 12:27
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