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Old 30th August 2011, 02:22 PM
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i want to make my chassis to have a wider interior to make it more comfortable for everyday use, how hard would this be and what would i have to do??
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Old 30th August 2011, 02:36 PM
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The limiting factor of the chassis is the length of the rear half shafts. If you have lobro bolt on shafts you could put spacers between the flange and the CV joints making the shafts longer. Another option is to put 2" wheel spacers on or find 10-15mm off set rims. I have a 46" waist and I fit the standard width chassis although I have narrowed the back of the tunnel by 40mm. I have standard escort SI seats that I have cut the seat base side bolsters down by 2" each side on and they fit treat.
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Old 30th August 2011, 11:12 PM
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Luego do a large 7 it's about the size of an oil tanker mind you and looks completely pants and looks like it handles the same as a tanker too
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Old 30th August 2011, 11:33 PM
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Question 46"

Sorry to be picky Phil but you must have meant chest size. -----Didn't you

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Old 31st August 2011, 02:15 PM
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No I defo have 46" waist band and a 52" chest and yes I fit in the standard chassis with a little space to spare.
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Old 31st August 2011, 09:32 PM
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If your chest size is bigger than your waist size then all I can say is

Sorry Mr.Eagle -----Sir!
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No I defo have 46" waist band and a 52" chest and yes I fit in the standard chassis with a little space to spare.

Crikey phil how many PSI are you running at????????

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It's not my fault I'm not naturally aspirated....... I'm force fed!
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