Softtop removal- does it affect rigidity?

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Jul 25, 2010 | 02:49 PM

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cenix

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Originally Posted by MAD828,Jul 25 2010, 02:29 PM

My car is not for road trips or daily driving it's for track days.

if that's the case, you should just get a solid roll cage welded or bolted in. it will be more effective than the cr brace.

Jul 25, 2010 | 03:56 PM

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Zoomie

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It's a big jump between adding an OEM hardtop and brace or going balls out with a full custom cage.

OP, let us all know if that CR brace can be fitted. I suspect you are going to have to fab some brackets

Jul 25, 2010 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomie,Jul 25 2010, 03:56 PM

It's a big jump between adding an OEM hardtop and brace or going balls out with a full custom cage.

op stated his car is for track only. what makes a cage (ie. harddog) balls out? seems like the most sensible thing to do.

Jul 26, 2010 | 07:49 AM

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takeshi

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Originally Posted by SpitfireS,Jul 25 2010, 12:52 PM

RacerXI Posted on Jul 25 2010, 05:46 PM

Wouldn't a thin aluminum shell be stronger than ... air?

Yes but that wasn't the question. The HT isn't structural and it has no effect on body rigidity.

With your reasoning, the tonneau cover would increase rigidity since it's stronger than air.