Despite the extreme conditions in the R-Box workshop, we were able to finalize the tube construction around the rear axle. The heat gun had to make over time but despite the smell and noise we really could appreciate the yellow demon this time.
The cage completely ready now and at this point our welding guy can start.
Only a few tubes are missing but these will be mounted at a later stage.
We need to do some measurements first at the diff side and more over they are very easy to access.
It's 11th of january, almost midnight. The start for a long shopping weekend in the UK. Luc , Bart and myself leave for Calais together with our long shopping list.
There is still a lot of grinding and milling to do despite the fact that all tubes are bent and laser cut at the factory. Especially the junctions where multiple tubes are connected to each other consume a lot of time and patience. The only way to do this is using a pneumatic grinding tool and check bit by bit until it fits perfectly.
Slowly but surely it starts to look as a cage.
In the meantime Carl nested himself in the trunk for a few hours, armed with a welding torch and a few pillows to ensure some comfort.
As a result, the suspension supports are in place now. Overall it gives a solid impression, so we are happy. On the exterior side (wheel guard) we have welded a small plate to drain water and mud. All with all this took some time, but now we can continue on the roll cage.
Our aim is to finish this before the New Year.
