Looks like I might just go with a weld in. Depending on what the under body looks like at the pinch rail. Depends on how extensive the final machining will be, which will be based on the intracacies of the underbody.
This is a simple tube with the ends capped, slots cut in and vertical bracing...
First off, I like your parts. (I will probably end up using them on my car.) I like this part in particular, because it is more wide than your competitor. It will distribute the weight over a greater surface area. Yours would have been my first choice, except for one thing. When you boxed...
If it takes more than a few hours of R&D for this part, they are in the wrong business. (20 years in Engineering, tells me this.) This isn't rocket science, no FEA was necessary and there are no tight tolerances.
Time? A day to do.it myself. having what I want is more important.
Love the idea. However, for a couple pieces of tube steel that bolt to the chassis they seem expensive. I can buy the materials for a lot less than $100 and make them myself. Has anyone else done this ?
I was thinking 1.5X3X.12 rectangle tube with solid inserts at the bolting points. Just...
I'm only 5'-11", but perfer to sit upright. Won't buy a car with a sun roof, for this reason. I'm going to remove the rear view mirror and put a rear view camera and monitor in. It will sit on the dash and I whould still be able to see the hood over top of the monitor. I can't see crap past...