Attachning GRP rear tube

[voucht]

Hi, me again :)

Another question about fitting the bodywork : the rear tube. I have a GRP rear tube, and a book chassis, which means that I have the 2 round section tube RP1 and RP2. For now, I have attached the lower edge of the rear tube under RP1.

Do I have to attach it to RP2 (the top tube) as well, or will the lower attach point on RP1 + the 3 or 4 attach points I will fit on D11 rail in the same time as the rear wheel arch will be enough to hold the rear tube?

I don't like the idea of having visible bolt heads on top of the rear tube, but if there is no other way...

How did you guys who fitted a GRP rear tube attached it?

Thanks a lot.

[Stot]

I don't have any of the round tubing at the rear of my car, the rear tub is bolted around the wheel arches and underside bottom and is secured nicely.

Cheers
Stot

[rpjg1975]

The were plans floating about for the alterations for the rear end. As far as I can remember the rear tubes are replaced with a couple of diagonals and a horizontal bar at the bottom....but don't quote me on it!

Russ

[rpjg1975]

http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5890&highlight=Grp+conversion

Just found it. There's a link that doesn't work because it is ssc website but further down there is a PDF document showing the dimensions etc

Hope that helps

Russ

[Stot]

http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5890&highlight=Grp+conversion

Just found it. There's a link that doesn't work because it is ssc website but further down there is a PDF document showing the dimensions etc

Hope that helps

Russ

Yeah thats what I have, its in the saturn build guide.

Cheers
Stot

[voucht]

Thank you for the replies. It is a very good news for me :)

Well, it looks like I have to put back the rear suspension together, because I will spend my week-end fitting the rear wings to finish the job!

Thanks a lot for the help.