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Vw polo H22..!!
Re: Vw polo H22..!!
It's about practicality and strength really the engine is to be mounted to the one on the right of course so made it longer so I can add some extra bits
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not sure i would have welded them to the shock towers i would have strengthend the wing rails and welded to them give you a crumple zone that would leave the majority of the shell straight
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Re: Vw polo H22..!!
This is the plan but I'm unsure on the hoop below yet depends on clearance
Might be a tad OTT but I'd prefer that lol
Engine mounting side

Gearbox

I also made the gearbox side shorter so the induction pipe will go past
Might be a tad OTT but I'd prefer that lol
Engine mounting side

Gearbox

I also made the gearbox side shorter so the induction pipe will go past
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looks like your building a tank lol 

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Re: Vw polo H22..!!
Haha no just making it safe and strong plus this was it will pass the MOT lol..
I'd prefer to go OTT the tubing is not that weighty tbf
Soon will be a 8-10point cage
I'd prefer to go OTT the tubing is not that weighty tbf
Soon will be a 8-10point cage

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Your building it out of Lego ?
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