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Originally Posted by churchx
VerusEric: i wonder how much (if cut few ribs) that structure is important, and to what extent cutting it reduces rigidity of hood, and if it's worth or not to think of some additional strenghtening in some way (eg. installing something across/behind louvers, to restore/add rigidity), if large vents are installed? Or maybe large vents should be designed in way, that at places where they cut across ribs, there is some extra material/brace/something alike?
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I honestly cannot answer any of those questions. I have no idea. OE designed the underhood structure to crumple in a specific way and modifying that underhood structure likely changes how it will act in a crash.
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Originally Posted by jflogerzi
in that video. Do you guys have the measurements that were used so I can replicate the exact placement.
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I'm sure Clay can get you some measurements if you need some. It took us about 4 hours to do; mostly because Clay was nervous. Double and triple check the measurements and you should be golden
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