Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted October 17, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted October 17, 2018 I’m in the process of match fitting my old half doors to my ‘new’ Caterham, but have encountered a problem. During the process I have had to fit some new studs/poppers etc but when drilling a new hole just above the end of the exhaust and level with an existing fitting I seem to be drilling into part of the chassis – see pic. This surprised me given how close it is to the existing stud and at the same level.So what are my options? Can I/should I drill into the chassis to fit the rivet or do something else?ThanksNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 17, 2018 Leadership Team Share Posted October 17, 2018 There's a diagonal chassis tube where you're drilling but it's square in profile so as long as you're not near the edge of the tube you should be okay drilling into it. By choice I wouldn't though ... what's wrong with the popper base that's already there???Stu.http://www.superse7ens.co.uk/images/SLR/Stripdown/IMG_0224.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted October 17, 2018 Author Area Representative Share Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks Stu.Using the existing popper base isn't possible as the half door is out of alignment elsewhere then - I'll have to have a re-think...BTW - are you still managing the Superlight R register? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 17, 2018 Leadership Team Share Posted October 17, 2018 I am but I have an issue doing the uploads due to some security changes at the ISP so it's not been updated for a while. I have an ex-owner locally who is very good with the techie side of things so I'm planning to get him on it.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted October 17, 2018 Author Area Representative Share Posted October 17, 2018 Ah I see - just can't wait to get that awful old pic of my car updated!CheersNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted October 17, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted October 17, 2018 I think I would remove all the existing poppers from the half doors and fit them to match whatever is on the car rather than try the other way round. The old holes on the doors won't be as noticeable as the new extra poppers on the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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