At the NY drive event we were told that with or without the checker plating, the fenders are the same (there is no strengthening) and can hold 150kg. That might not be the case in UK/EU but we were told the NA wings were strong.
I was thinking/hoping the same thing. Perhaps the 3mm of steel tread is the 'strengthening' that they refer to. As in, of itself it adds a certain amount of strength to the wing - giving a combined SWL of 150kg.At the NY drive event we were told that with or without the checker plating, the fenders are the same (there is no strengthening) and can hold 150kg. That might not be the case in UK/EU but we were told the NA wings were strong.
YesTks DaveB. You reading that as no more extra internal strengthening over ROW specs and that the extra 60kg is given by the 3mm chequering?
I’d be checking that. (Pardon the pun)At the NY drive event we were told that with or without the checker plating, the fenders are the same (there is no strengthening) and can hold 150kg. That might not be the case in UK/EU but we were told the NA wings were strong.
Every country has laws and rules others find crazyNo offense, but the idea that it might be illegal to add checker plate or an anti-skid panel top of the fender on a car I own seems nuts to an American.
It might
I'm not sure why adding chequer plate would be illegal in UK either.No offense, but the idea that it might be illegal to add checker plate or an anti-skid panel top of the fender on a car I own seems nuts to an American.
It might
I'm not sure why adding chequer plate would be illegal in UK either.
My understanding is it's difficult/near impossible (without spending huge sums) to get type approval for a new vehicle to market - but this does not stop the adding of chequer plate as an aftermarket option.
The situation with the front winch is similar.
Thank you! Would be interesting to see comparable non-EU pics at some point.I chucked an offcut of some rubber coin matting on a wing and I think it does look like it would compliment the overall looks:
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So in terms of looking at the wing and any reinforcement UK models have, then it's worth looking at the 5 bolts down each wing inner edge (under bonnet):
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They seem to not only reinforce the weaker inner edge but also run right angle "pier" supports down to the lower surface:
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Whilst you can press down and feel deflection in the midspot of the wing, both edges are firm.
Some 3mm chequer plate, or other suitable robust material would probably take out all of that central deflection; but without it I don't think there's a problem, weight-wise, sitting on the wing.
One point of note if drilling through the wing tops is that on the left side (as per photos above) runs the large electrical cable attached to the remote positive terminal; and on the right side runs a similar diameter coolant hose linking the low(?) pressure header tank to the radiator.
I chucked an offcut of some rubber coin matting on a wing and I think it does look like it would compliment the overall looks:
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So in terms of looking at the wing and any reinforcement UK models have, then it's worth looking at the 5 bolts down each wing inner edge (under bonnet):
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They seem to not only reinforce the weaker inner edge but also run right angle "pier" supports down to the lower surface:
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Whilst you can press down and feel deflection in the midspot of the wing, both edges are firm.
Some 3mm chequer plate, or other suitable robust material would probably take out all of that central deflection; but without it I don't think there's a problem, weight-wise, sitting on the wing.
One point of note if drilling through the wing tops is that on the left side (as per photos above) runs the large electrical cable attached to the remote positive terminal; and on the right side runs a similar diameter coolant hose linking the low(?) pressure header tank to the radiator.
The checker plate is aluminium so use aluminium rivetsMissed this post on Friday. Excellent pictures and just what I was after. Noted cable/hose placement. Still undecided how to afix the chequer plate. Rivet or other. Concerned about rust etc.
Rivets would appear to be simple, but I do think they are ugly and should really be used only were absolutely required, i.e. blind holes.Still undecided how to afix the chequer plate. Rivet or other. Concerned about rust etc.
I saw that too and got nervous for two reasons.An interesting note from the NA configurer - the checker plates are listed as a dealer install. I assumed they were a factory fit.
Couldn't agree more - especially point 2!!!I saw that too and got nervous for two reasons.
Pros are we could purchase and install ourselves if you wanted to drill and rivet your 90k car lol.
- They could charge us a lot for install.
- They could mess it up.