removing rear pocket problems???
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Hi guys
I started to remove my rear pockets at the weekend just about cut out the o/s pocket but had to stop due to crappy weather but just veiwed a previous post about having to weld in box section to support shell from twisting because of the strenght given to b pillars by the pockets, my question is do you think Its to late to stop any damage???? The shell its self is a complete bare shell on flat boarded stand that covers the whole floor area, I have a 6 point cage but have not fitted yet, sorry for the essay but am streesing!! Bloody search button

Mike

you literally just need to weld a triangular plate in between the b pillar and sill, cut the bins out then weld the plate in - easy. Someone on here even did a plate with a nice swaged hole in but can't remember who is was. looked smart though. :)

It won't be a problem. But if you were thinking of using your car for hillclimbs then the pockets now need to be retained. I've had to weld mine back in.

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It was longy that did the swaged hole...flash git! lol

I really wouldn't worry about the strength issue. Im not convinced that they are structural at all tbh.

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Cheers for clearing that up chaps and different opinions, was toying with idea of hillclimbing but that long ways away yet mate cheers for the heads up with the bins

hmm, ive had mine out for over a year now, doing track days and drag racing etc. and the shell is the same. but now that i know this info, its better safe than sorry.

I've recently just cut out my bins, and will be doing the small gusset to try and help with strength.

Does it make that much difference?

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Those flimsy pockets will do fuck all towards the structure of the shell. Theyre only held in by a few spotwelds and are flexible if you wiggle them with your hand, if they were stressed parts they would not be flexible at all.
I cut mine out donkeys years ago and have suffered no ill effects

I seriously doubt it!

My thoughts exactly...^^^^^^^

When you look at where they join to the shell and the angle at which they could possibly give structural strength, then twist the bin with your hands in that direction, you will see how easy it is to twist them and realise they could give no strength what so ever!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

However, welding a triangular plate in would make it even stiffer. Why not?

Like TMF are bright enough to know lol

I seriously doubt it!

Adding weight, bad idea

I seriously doubt it!

You could always add a couple of holes if you felt the need Paul.

I've removed mine, no problems without extra support.

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