Arun Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 if i was to weld the boot shut, remove the hinges and all locks etc. and smooth it in; would there be gains other than making it look smoother?like possibly making it stiffer? less body flex?or weight saving?also can anyone think of any cons? (other than the obvious lack of acess)it would also get rid of that annoying squeak from the hinges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig247 Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 why? doubt you would save much weight by loosing the hinges youl probably gain with the amount of welding/bodyfiller that youl have to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Arun have you been looking at a certain magenta Vauxhall corsa? Its a nice mod if done properly and the rest of the car done to match but youll add a lot of weight id imagine as it would need welding solid or the filler skim would crack as soon as you went round a bend, as i say the car would have to be pretty mental to carry it offwayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 if i was to weld the boot shut, remove the hinges and all locks etc. and smooth it in; would there be gains other than making it look smoother?like possibly making it stiffer? less body flex?or weight saving?also can anyone think of any cons? (other than the obvious lack of acess)it would also get rid of that annoying squeak from the hingesits lighter to leave it as is, the welding needed and plating would weigh as much as the bootlid itself if done properly. It would however make the shell stiffer but probably crack the glass too, fit a cage to stiffen it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> wtf style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Its only a lupo, why does it need to be stiffer style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />Wont make getting to the spare wheel easy either style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Edited May 22, 2006 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub-love Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 IMO it would look stupid! You would still have a gap round the lights and bumper! Plus you would have no access to the boot other than through the front doors!Plus if you got hit in the ass, would take the roof with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 also make your car a lot harder to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Beat me to it Pete!! Edited May 22, 2006 by mike_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Posted May 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 hmm, i did think of it just for looks, was really just wondering if there were any big flaws/downsides to the idealike thisif you got hit in the ass, would take the roof with it!or thisit would look stupid!probably not the best idea then.wayne- i had forgoton about that corsa- the metal flake one with the jag headlights?not particularly my taste but i did like the idea of the petrol cap hidden behind the rear lightok, so this definetly aint happening, cheers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Beat me to it Pete!!And me. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Glad you decided against it Arun. It would be about as sensible as putting money on Crouch to win the Golden Boot at the World Cup. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXXXtreme arosa Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 isnt it also illegal??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 isnt it also illegal???NO. only illegal if it has rear seats that need access through the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Would also be a bit of a C-nut trying to change the tail light bulbs style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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