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b16crex 04-15-2005 09:02 PM
can i cut this off?
 
is it ok to chop this off and make room for my radiator, will it mess up anything??? I have a full race traction bar but still not enough clearance to mount eg radiator... >:(
TY
http://img155.echo.cx/img155/9576/mvc020s9cs.jpg

SpankedYA! 04-15-2005 09:03 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
If the traction bar is enough support then yes you can. You will need to secure each side though.

HMT-Admin 04-15-2005 09:09 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
it looks like the radiator fits fine?

whiterice 04-15-2005 09:09 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
are you going to use the bumper support? if so then you should be ok.

b16crex 04-15-2005 09:16 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
the radiator fits there but i have a turbo manifold and turbo that doesnt like its positioning... im just curious if the traction bar will give it enough support with that peice off>

b16crex 04-15-2005 09:17 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Originally Posted by whiterice
are you going to use the bumper support? if so then you should be ok.
yeah, i will be using the bumper support

whiterice 04-15-2005 09:19 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
i mean i dont see the bumper support bolted on the front. with that bolted, and the traction bar, you dont need that lower radiator support.
what about the upper radiator support? you using that also?

b16crex 04-15-2005 09:26 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Originally Posted by whiterice
i mean i dont see the bumper support bolted on the front. with that bolted, and the traction bar, you dont need that lower radiator support.
what about the upper radiator support? you using that also?
i dont have the bumper support on the front right now, cause im routing the charge pipes, but it will be used. I wontl be using the upper radiator support. I think im going to have to fab something off of the traction bar and mount the radiator at a slight angle cause the manifold gets in the way

juli0_bustamante 04-18-2005 07:26 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Originally Posted by b16crex
Originally Posted by whiterice
i mean i dont see the bumper support bolted on the front. with that bolted, and the traction bar, you dont need that lower radiator support.
what about the upper radiator support? you using that also?
i dont have the bumper support on the front right now, cause im routing the charge pipes, but it will be used. I wontl be using the upper radiator support. I think im going to have to fab something off of the traction bar and mount the radiator at a slight angle cause the manifold gets in the way
wow good luck with that. looks scary to me. but if you have the tractoin bars then i guess you should be Ok. I guess thats why RENR's car always swerved a bit from side to side.

i dont wanna cut anything more off my car. its already been hacked up pretty good.

Semnos 04-19-2005 08:05 AM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
I'm cutting mine of and weld a narrow steel tube in it's place. the tube will be lighter and smaller...so I can make a bracket for my VTi radiator and let it sit lower, cause now I have to angle that tin

Cray91 04-20-2005 04:29 AM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Where does the hood connect? or are you running pins?

I think that you should be fine if you have the old bumper support in there. The traction bar will offer more support than the lower crossmember did.

b16crex 04-21-2005 02:21 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
8< WOOHOO!!

http://img161.echo.cx/img161/8844/mvc001s5te.jpg

bumblezc 04-21-2005 05:32 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Originally Posted by Semnos
I'm cutting mine of and weld a narrow steel tube in it's place. the tube will be lighter and smaller...so I can make a bracket for my VTi radiator and let it sit lower, cause now I have to angle that tin
Cutting it and making a custom rad mount would be a good Idea, I might have a look at this.

b16crex 04-21-2005 06:42 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Originally Posted by bumblezc
Originally Posted by Semnos
I'm cutting mine of and weld a narrow steel tube in it's place. the tube will be lighter and smaller...so I can make a bracket for my VTi radiator and let it sit lower, cause now I have to angle that tin
Cutting it and making a custom rad mount would be a good Idea, I might have a look at this.
yeh i want to make a set of brakets on the crossmember so i can slant the radiator, maybe then i will have room for a air filter.

BLACKSI 04-22-2005 01:31 AM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
http://www.draglab.com/hmt/Beau/setup.jpg

i got no problems with out my lower rad support

Beau

b16crex 04-22-2005 04:53 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
beau, your manifold is the shiznit!! WOOT

Paul99EX 04-22-2005 07:48 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Beau, your car is just red-goddamn-diculous! makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside everytime i see it ;)

BLACKSI 04-23-2005 03:24 AM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
thanks guys

Beau

bumblezc 04-27-2005 11:39 AM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
Beau I think it's time for an updated Picture Gallery of you Race car!

hotrex 04-27-2005 12:34 PM
Re: can i cut this off?
 
b18crex that s alis old crx right?? take some pics of the whole car, i wanna see what shape its in now.


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