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Nobby
12-02-11, 10:59 PM
Ive been given some 2x2 box sectio to weld in the rear of my nova but ive onyl ever seen scaffold tube style what do you reckon yay or nay?
MK1_Ben
12-02-11, 11:33 PM
Nay.

I believe cylindrical tubing has more strength/distributes the load more evenly which is why it's used (not to mention it looks better).

Not for certain though, only going from what I've been told :)
Nobby
12-02-11, 11:34 PM
Nay.

I believe cylindrical tubing has more strength/distributes the load more evenly which is why it's used (not to mention it looks better).

Not for certain though, only going from what I've been told :)

ye mate thats my thinking aswell:thumb:
Bubba
12-02-11, 11:45 PM
...its a nova...not a wrc uber zipzap rally car...
Nobby
13-02-11, 01:00 AM
...its a nova...not a wrc uber zipzap rally car...

and? lol
Bubba
13-02-11, 01:21 AM
and? lol

i dont think the strength difference between tube and box section will make a monumental difference lol

i think the only difference would be looks not performance
Benn
13-02-11, 10:52 AM
The box sess will be strong than the turrets. So just weld it in. Just wont look as nice.
calibra-keith
13-02-11, 06:32 PM
good enough for the autograss lot for strength (depending on SWG/wall thickness) just wont look that good if its your daily
L14MNP
13-02-11, 11:08 PM
^ Yep. Cages are fine when made from box. It just looks crap.
conad
15-02-11, 05:08 PM
why weld it in? make some plates and bolt it in, if you dont like the shs then you can change it.