CVAR agrees with Jack completely. No problem with the regs and not a bad idea
at all.
Harold Pace
CVAR Vehicle Regulations
In a message dated 2/17/99 4:34:10 PM, JWoesvra@aol.com wrote:
>
>THIS IS A COMMON "Period" MODIFICATION AND IS CERTAINLY ALLOWED AND
>ENCOURAGED BY US AT SVRA. If there are clubs out there that would not allow
>this procedure so be it. Seam welding was done on the factory Minis, Jaguar
>sedans, Cortinas, you name it. It vastly extends the useful life of a racing
>uni-body. Any of us who have seem metal fatigue cracks in well used race cars
>knows this. You should also reinforce any point where the suspension attaches
>to the body.
>
><<by doing this you might
> accidentally concentrate a lot of forces into one place and cause a real
> failure over time........>>
>
>This is true if done improperly. Use proper welding procedures or a good
>professional.
>
>
>Jack Woehrle
>SVRA Technical Director
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