Chassis modifications to fit warped body

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    • June 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM #316
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      The right side of my Mazda is warped inward by a couple of mm where the body meets the chassis in front of the left rear tire.  I’m going to try some gentle heat on the body to straighten it, but if that doesn’t work am I allowed to file down the chassis at that point to get the clearance necessary to achieve body float?

    • June 26, 2011 at 8:22 PM #1400
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      Keymaster

      Spread the body with a toothpick, applied heat with a blow dryer, let cool, and all seems well.  Smile

    • June 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM #1406
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      Participant

      Good info, Brian!  I need to do that on my McLaren body.

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