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Old 17th April 2015, 08:40   #5
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Originally Posted by axsaxoman View Post
no slam panel has no strength and is often replaced with other things --as in c2 rally car --std front panel is palstic --so was repalced with alloy unit to allow better fitment of large rad etc
slam panel is not strong for another reason --so it will allow one side only to fold up in a corner accident and not spin the car as easy whilst absorbing the impact
i would leave the lower ox section though just change everything aove it --or replace that with a storng tube
Yes, it is the upper panel I am meaning, which attaches to the wing tops and lower section.

I'm dropping a panel off in the next few days for a fab shop to make the first attempt.
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