Re: P6 V8, £550 runner!!
If you're not already aware there are legal implications in the UK with modifying the monocoque of a car (I found out long after I started so I've carried on and will deal with it all later
) but I'm sure 'massaging' the d-post area will be acceptable in the eyes of VOSA because it should be classed as a non-stuctural part of the bodyshell. There is a lot of information clarifying what's OK and what's not over on The ACE (Association of Car Enthusiasts) website if you trawl through it. They often deal with cars that have fallen foul of the rules on modifying and given assistance on re-registering the cars so that they are legal once again.
Anyway, boring disclaimer bit over :wink: , I found the whole d-post area a nightmare. Being a large curved, double skinned area, it was constantly springing back, and when I eventually welded it in place, I got loads of distortion and it tried to pull itself back in. At some point in the future I plan to drill out the spot welds, and make a complete new d-post for each side of similar dimensions to what I already have, but a much improved more 'professional' looking modification to the bodyshell.
I like the plan of inducing some 'rake', it should go well with the lines of the car. One of the failings of the standard design I think is the excessive front wheel to arch gap. My rover has a nice rake to it, and the front and rear bumpers now sit at the same height. I think from memory the rear springs in the front put the front suspension very close to the bumpstops. Definately something to try for yourself, if anything to test the look for yourself of the change in ride height without having to spend money.
DamianZ28 said:Hi Guys,
Yep the trusty grinder with 1mm cutting disc will be put into action for the inner rear D-posts, I saw your modification Simon, was it a 'PIA' or fairly straight forward, I wont be lowering the rear suspension , I will lower the front a little, will try your trick of usuing rear springs as 1" is enough to acheive the look I'm after..
Right just need a couple months of work & lock myself in my garage
If you're not already aware there are legal implications in the UK with modifying the monocoque of a car (I found out long after I started so I've carried on and will deal with it all later
) but I'm sure 'massaging' the d-post area will be acceptable in the eyes of VOSA because it should be classed as a non-stuctural part of the bodyshell. There is a lot of information clarifying what's OK and what's not over on The ACE (Association of Car Enthusiasts) website if you trawl through it. They often deal with cars that have fallen foul of the rules on modifying and given assistance on re-registering the cars so that they are legal once again.Anyway, boring disclaimer bit over :wink: , I found the whole d-post area a nightmare. Being a large curved, double skinned area, it was constantly springing back, and when I eventually welded it in place, I got loads of distortion and it tried to pull itself back in. At some point in the future I plan to drill out the spot welds, and make a complete new d-post for each side of similar dimensions to what I already have, but a much improved more 'professional' looking modification to the bodyshell.
I like the plan of inducing some 'rake', it should go well with the lines of the car. One of the failings of the standard design I think is the excessive front wheel to arch gap. My rover has a nice rake to it, and the front and rear bumpers now sit at the same height. I think from memory the rear springs in the front put the front suspension very close to the bumpstops. Definately something to try for yourself, if anything to test the look for yourself of the change in ride height without having to spend money.
