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turbophil · 06-21-2009, 03:47 PM

Looks like she's coming together quite well

Perhaps I'm being picky, but why the hollow core rivets? I know you're confident about the adhesive, but if you're going to the trouble of riveting (which is a VERY good idea), why not use a solid core pop rivets since they're WAAAAY stronger in sheer

Best,

TP

06-21-2009, 03:47 PM	#40 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Looks like she's coming together quite well Perhaps I'm being picky, but why the hollow core rivets? I know you're confident about the adhesive, but if you're going to the trouble of riveting (which is a VERY good idea), why not use a solid core pop rivets since they're WAAAAY stronger in sheer Best, TP __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*