Seam welding and gusset work in progress






before


fuel cell goes here

 

entire crossmember seam welded

 

I apologize for my ignorance, but what is the benefit of seam welding if your seams aren't failing? Already there is no movement between the parts/surfaces. For example, that crossmember is already as solidly attached as need be.

 

increased torsional rigidity

seam welds also replace the squishy caulk holding your flexy flyer together,
gaps filled with goo are closed and welded in process

think Viagra

STIFFY gets the job done better.....remember those days

 

See I didn't think there was any real movement possible in the seams as they are (unless it was some old rusted sedan), but I guess I was wrong. I had felt that the only way, or at least a much more effective way, to add stiffness would be to add diagonals and gussets, thereby increasing the "spacial" size and rigidity of various joined parts. But it adds a lot of weight also. Can/will you weld the doors shut? That would make a difference. Nevermind, getting in and out would be near impossible without major reconstructive surgery.

Anyway, your body is looking real stiff . Hope it will hold up to the crashes better.

 

All those seem welding but can you pick the right gear? LOL

And hurry up, next race is in 1 month

 

OK! Can you say PWNED?

Seam welding is mad jdm yo. Does it come with free boba?

#1 fan Yu May Kimee Waai Soh Loong

 

what comes after 3, hmmm...2, no dammit 5, crap..arrrrghhhhhh

yeah, prob should't waste time painting, mess it up anyway

clock is ticking

#1 san: posted expressly for YOO

 

Paint weighs more than rust?