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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 11:00:52am
Anyone got any good advice for fitting A Panels? The welding doesnt bother me but ive never done the folding over bit before and i dont wanna dent/wreck them |
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 6274 Posts Member #: 509 Post Whore Isle of Man |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 12:48:26pm
is the wing in place? "Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 12:54:17pm
nope gonna be flip front |
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6274 Posts Member #: 509 Post Whore Isle of Man |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 12:57:20pm
in that cas it doesnt matter all that much, just concentrate on getting the door gap right "Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"
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 6549 Posts Member #: 1149 #1 Basshunter Fan Force Racing ICT Dept Manager Miglia Turbo Am frum Yokshyer tha noes! |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 01:09:25pm
door gap as above. Sounds obvious but keep opening the door. 1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 01:09:42pm
With regards to the folding over, I have done one with some basic tools, and one with the correct tool. The correct tool was so much easier, with much less cursing, and folded it over much tighter Edited by minimole23 on 3rd Jul, 2008. On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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6549 Posts Member #: 1149 #1 Basshunter Fan Force Racing ICT Dept Manager Miglia Turbo Am frum Yokshyer tha noes! |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 01:17:13pm
A Hammer and Pillow for me! 1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 01:18:34pm
thanks for the info, may look into the tool if it dont cost a fortune. Getting there, just a panels and mk1 light plates then ready to prep
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 02:52:09pm
On 3rd Jul, 2008 webba said:
thanks for the info, may look into the tool if it dont cost a fortune. Getting there, just a panels and mk1 light plates then ready to prep I may be able to lend you one if my mate didn't take it back, I'll have a look On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 03:07:33pm
cheers mate, would happily pay for insured post either way. Just out of interest whats the name of the proper tool. just to check costs anyway
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 03:08:53pm
is this one?
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 03:15:36pm
this is the one I have
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 03:22:24pm
On 3rd Jul, 2008 Rob Gavin said:
this is the one I have http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/...kin-edging-tool made the job easy nowts cheap, suppose i could buy one, use it then flog it on ebay as 'Brand New' and get £100 for it lol |
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 7265 Posts Member #: 1268 The Boom Boom speaker Police! Essex |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 03:33:18pm
Don't you mean 'bran' new? lol!
In the 13's at last!.. Just |
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 03:41:54pm
On 3rd Jul, 2008 theoneeyedlizard said:
Don't you mean 'bran' new? lol! aye fair point! lol, might just list it as a penum chanber and get 5x the price |
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103 Posts Member #: 2314 Advanced Member cumbria |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 05:54:39pm
Yes use a door skinning tool to fold the a panell also before you fully crimp the A panell round use a seallant/adhesive in between. This not only adds strength but stops water getting in because this is the very reason your A panells rot as they were not sealled from factory. Most importantly put a small weld on the very top of the A panell at its thinnest point. This should be at the top corner that is nearest the door. This is very important because without this weld your paint will crack where the A panell meats the car body at the top. All top mini body shops will tell you the same. |
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487 Posts Member #: 1495 Senior Member |
3rd Jul, 2008 at 08:47:14pm
thanks for all the help. Ill let you know how I get on. |
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