I read that there special nails that are used...I'm just wondering if that's the best option, from everyone' experience, or do I need to go find these nails?
Thanks, N.
Body-to-pan seal...
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Body-to-pan seal...
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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I dont use the stock seal as it likes to leak and collect water. I use the type of foam that is sold at hard ware shops. it is about 10mm thick and has adhesive like a sticker on one side. It looks like double sided tape except thicker. no need to use nails and it seals extremely well . I have done at least 5 cars this way (for you purists once the body is installed it even bulges like the stock seal and looks factory.
BTW those nails are called Tacks and can be had from an old school shoe repaires or carpenter.\
Armand
BTW those nails are called Tacks and can be had from an old school shoe repaires or carpenter.\
Armand
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Re: Body-to-pan seal...
So jy soek 'n spyker?Merlin wrote:I read that there special nails that are used...I'm just wondering if that's the best option, from everyone' experience, or do I need to go find these nails?
Thanks, N.
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Thanks guys.
I had the option of 3 versions from the store [online], and went with OEM (most expensive).
Spend once, get the best.
N.
I had the option of 3 versions from the store [online], and went with OEM (most expensive).
Spend once, get the best.
N.
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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I have also used the stock type seal with sealant all way round on both faces of the seal, use only a little not too much needed. I also found that the seal fits better after sitting in the sun for a few hours as it becomes more flexible, it also helps if you enlarge the holes a little prior to fitting, and make sure they line up on the pan prior to dropping the body on.
For what it's worth, ignorance has no limits ......
