Anyone ever cut out their spare tire well??

[cjthor]

Hey guys,
Ive been seriously thinkin about cutting out my tire well and then I got to thinkin about cutting out the entire rear behind the gas tank and welding in a piece of 1/8th plate steel and insetting my NOS tank and battery. I figure if I weld it to the frame that it should be just as structurally sound as OE but what do you all think? I now have a plasma cutter and want to play!!

[Tyler17rose]

That would save alot of weight! I say go for it!

[Custommx3]

its not enough metal to matter, and if u cut it out and filled the hole, u may save 1 lb.

[monstar-mx-3]

On Hot Rod TV, they did that with a Charges. Just put a sheet metal and put a fuelcell in the trunk to save on weight. It looked really easy to do. Just need a plasma cutter or a really good saw.

[cjthor]

Well I dont think I will be saving much weight as I am using 1/8 plate steel and making a battery box too. I might even add a few pounds. Also with putting in the roll cage I think my car is going to be about 125 pounds heavier or so... but hey.....more boost cures that problem!!

[C-MX-DA3]

i had cut my spare tire well to fit the my custom dual exhaust.

[monty73741]

i would cut it out & then make a box for a fuel cell and a batter box that would look bad ***

[marshmallow15]

what about trying to fit your battery and bottle in the spare tire well itself? i kinda agree that you won't save much weight and you'd still risk frame structure anyway.

[Gro Harlem]

Hey Jarid....don't want to sound like a ****, but it would be nice if you could update the 14 people who have sent you money, about what is going on with the CF hood groupbuy? You haven't cashed my check yet, so i trust ya and everything, but it'd be nice if you posted an update in the GB thread about what is going on with it?<p>I'm not the only one wondering. I talked to Jevon who lives near me too and he was getting pissed about the whole situation. I'm not...i just want to know whats up.

[atlantamx3]

yeah, Speaking of the CF Hood GB-- If you are still looking for a 15th-- I have cash in hand and will send it ASAP if I can get in on the GB.<p>PLease let me know how much-- OEM Style<p>perry@atlantamx3.com .. thanks<p>What is the turn around time_?? I would like it before NOPI in September-- is that possible???<p>
PLEASE LET ME KNOW-- EMAIL ME!!!!

[Krist B.]

i know this isnt a topic for CF hood groupbuy, but i saw some people said about it. also, i wanna know what's going on. i sent money order to u long time ago, but i've never got a word from u.
btw, i just sent u an email about my new address and tel. i hope u get it.
p.s. pls give us some update
krist b.

[cjthor]

http://www.mx-3.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=12&t=000030

[atlantamx3]

Hey Jarid--<p> Can I send it to you VIA Paypal?? I dont mind paying the service fees and stuff-- but it is not convenient for me to go to the post office and get a money order and fill out all the paperwork for certified mail and blah blah blah.<p>
Any estimates on when we should get our hood if can pay you this weekend???