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Transmission tunnel bottom
MadMaxx - 25/1/15 at 03:46 PM

It seems that a detachable alu pannel on the bottom of the transmission tunnel is quite uncommon despite a teorethical gain on drag force and a cleaner area. Is there any reason?

The only one seen is on Adithorp's car.

The same on engine bay. Am I wrongh?


coozer - 25/1/15 at 03:50 PM

A panel right across helps strengthen the floor. No need for a removal panel is there?


rdodger - 25/1/15 at 04:14 PM

I have one piece floor and removable tunnel top.

If I did it again I would make removable panels in the tunnel sides to aid access to the diff bolts. I think Caterham have this?


Andybarbet - 25/1/15 at 04:24 PM

My Luego chassis has welded in steel floor under driver & passenger, is it worth me making a panel to fit underneath to close in the tunnel ?


Dopdog - 25/1/15 at 06:32 PM

on my fury I have fixed floor under the seat and then all of the other panels unbolt. I have the engine bay and tunnel filled in as well


paulc - 9/2/15 at 08:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rdodger
I have one piece floor and removable tunnel top.

If I did it again I would make removable panels in the tunnel sides to aid access to the diff bolts. I think Caterham have this?



Been thinking about this for mine. Access looks tight once the panels are on.


40inches - 10/2/15 at 08:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by paulc
quote:
Originally posted by rdodger
I have one piece floor and removable tunnel top.

If I did it again I would make removable panels in the tunnel sides to aid access to the diff bolts. I think Caterham have this?



Been thinking about this for mine. Access looks tight once the panels are on.


Removable side panels are a must. In my opinion
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