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bigman · 30th October 2005, 23:50

This looks awful. Must be one of the worst bodge ups ever.

X-Machine · 31st October 2005, 04:48

Seen this one.It was done by the 'one and only' DC in 2003.

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varun_patra · 31st October 2005, 04:55

i had seen this car a number of times !! but i spotted the car long back.

lucky_lee · 31st October 2005, 22:15

Removing the roof of ANY type of vehicle will result in a compromise in structural rigidity.
The problem is heightened in vehicles with a longer wheelbase as compared to those with a shorter one.
This problem can be adressed with underbody reinforcements and other measures which obviously would depend on individual cases.
Bad choice of modification i say....

v1p3r · 2nd November 2005, 00:23

I'd still disagree. Yes, the windscreen has slightly less rigidity, but that's it.

Stratos, your example of convertible vs coupe is with respect to modern monocoques, where the roof is an integral part of the structure. Not so with this type of design. The torsion and stress is mostly on the chassis, which is a separate unit. There will be SOME loss of rigidity to the body, but it's pretty minimal.

n_aditya · 2nd November 2005, 20:10

eeeeeeks.....

some people just have no taste....

what an ugly piece of s#^t.....

The Wolf · 2nd November 2005, 21:52

hey hey hey guys...I wouldnt really call this a master piece but it isnt all that bad looking actualy!!! The front looks a little too big, thats the only ill effect. A good set of bull bars should do justice. Talking about the structural rigidity, very minimal as this isnt a monocoque construction. Handling wouldnt be affected as long as the rear weight is balanced out either by strut adjustments or extra load or else the front will be too heavy and the whole car will move like a badminton shuttle...

P.S: The A pillar has to be connected to the B pillar or God save the windscreen!!!!! If the car turtles the winshield frame will sit a garland on the driver and other front passenger!!!!LOL...

30th October 2005, 23:50	#16
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	This looks awful. Must be one of the worst bodge ups ever.
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31st October 2005, 04:48	#17
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Seen this one.It was done by the 'one and only' DC in 2003. X
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31st October 2005, 04:55	#18
varun_patra BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 469 Thanked: 5 Times	i had seen this car a number of times !! but i spotted the car long back.
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31st October 2005, 22:15	#19
lucky_lee BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: hyderabad Posts: 25 Thanked: 0 Times	Removing the roof of ANY type of vehicle will result in a compromise in structural rigidity. The problem is heightened in vehicles with a longer wheelbase as compared to those with a shorter one. This problem can be adressed with underbody reinforcements and other measures which obviously would depend on individual cases. Bad choice of modification i say....
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2nd November 2005, 00:23	#20
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I'd still disagree. Yes, the windscreen has slightly less rigidity, but that's it. Stratos, your example of convertible vs coupe is with respect to modern monocoques, where the roof is an integral part of the structure. Not so with this type of design. The torsion and stress is mostly on the chassis, which is a separate unit. There will be SOME loss of rigidity to the body, but it's pretty minimal.
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2nd November 2005, 20:10	#21
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	eeeeeeks..... some people just have no taste.... what an ugly piece of s#^t..... Last edited by n_aditya : 2nd November 2005 at 20:12.
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2nd November 2005, 21:52	#22
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	hey hey hey guys...I wouldnt really call this a master piece but it isnt all that bad looking actualy!!! The front looks a little too big, thats the only ill effect. A good set of bull bars should do justice. Talking about the structural rigidity, very minimal as this isnt a monocoque construction. Handling wouldnt be affected as long as the rear weight is balanced out either by strut adjustments or extra load or else the front will be too heavy and the whole car will move like a badminton shuttle... P.S: The A pillar has to be connected to the B pillar or God save the windscreen!!!!! If the car turtles the winshield frame will sit a garland on the driver and other front passenger!!!!LOL... Last edited by The Wolf : 2nd November 2005 at 22:03.
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