fire wall

[kirk10]

any body advise me on how to fit a fire wall

or has any 1 got any pics of theres

can you buy them or do you have to fabricate 1 your self

[meXEco]

I made my own-pretty easy if you take your time with bits of cardboard first to get the right shape over rear tubs etc. Is it turreted-mine is so was a bit trickier but still well do-able. Especially as they cost £50 ish for a bit of alloy. My first was an offcut of alloy from local steel suppliers-cost less than a tenner i think-used the bit of card behind rear seat which was a perfect fit (no turrets on this one) Riveted in and sealed around edges with seam sealer. Mornings work. Just done another over turrets in steel-again an offcut for less than £10-bit more work and had this one seam welded in for strength.

 

DIY it mate.

[kirk10]

ok chears any pics mate

think i will make 1 out of steel and weld it in place like you say

what gauge steel sheet did you use

[meXEco]

I'll try and get some in morning-if i can remember my photobucket log-in lol!!

 

Dont know the gauge-was thicker than bodywork steel anyways.

[escort new boy]

my Dad didnt really put it in for fire reasons he put his in so he didnt have to look at the backs of the seat when he opened the boot

[over_head_cam]

I reckon aluminum would be a better material as it's a lot lighter, and easy to work. Like meXEco said, cardboard templates and patience

[meXEco]

Pics (hopefully)

 

First one in alloy (Mk2 RS2000)

 

 

 

 

2nd in steel (Mk1 with turrets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last shot shows where i had to 'relieve' the area to allow the rear shock bush and washer to sit-could have done something else/better but it'll do.

 

 

Hope that helps a bit mate.

[kirk10]

do you brace the 2 turrets then behind the fire wall yes

[meXEco]

Dont think its really necessary but i had a bit of tube lying around so my welder friend added it for me-which was nice. I'd imagine it would help though yes.