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| Author: | USAJon [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | definitive answer on removing inner fender wells |
why do a lot of gofast cars do this? all answers welcome. |
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| Author: | 1974duster kev [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:42 pm ] |
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They use the extra room for headers on most of the v8 cars I've seen Kev |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:37 am ] |
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More room and a little weight savings, especially if the car is caged. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:11 am ] |
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Less weight on the front , ease of access to engine, suspension etc. More design freedom to mount / locate components etc. Greg |
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| Author: | USAJon [ Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:10 am ] |
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is this OK for street use? issues ? |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:54 am ] |
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That's a lot of structure to remove. It's not just along for the ride. Unless you plan on running a roll cage with tubes extended to the subframe in front of the suspension mounting points I would keep them. They also keep the engine compartment much cleaner. |
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| Author: | Old6rodder [ Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:29 pm ] |
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Yep, on "unibody" cars they're structural components. When removed, they need to be replaced with something performing the equivalent work. Hell, even the bolt-on fenders add a small structural function to this style engineering. |
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