Welding Subframe Connectors Question?

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May 17, 2004 | 10:42 PM

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Welding Subframe Connectors Question?

Hey guys i am going to be welding in my connectors here within the next week or so and was just wondering if anyone has welded them in without pulling up the carpet and if they had any problems doing this.

May 17, 2004 | 11:25 PM

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I welded my bmr boxed sfc's w/ my carpet on no problems, just keep your eye on the carpet though.

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May 18, 2004 | 02:15 AM

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Agreed, just make sure it's not getting too hot inside the car. I welded my boxed BMR's with no issues.

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May 18, 2004 | 06:55 AM

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Stitch weld them in. Shouldn't be a problem

May 18, 2004 | 04:45 PM

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SLP's here, no carpet problems, stich welded as mitchntx said.

May 18, 2004 | 10:21 PM

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You really shouldn't be welding a continuious bead long enough to start the carpet/padding on fire anyway.You're dealing with relatively thing sheetmetal. Extreme heat will warp and/or permanently weaken the metal.

If welded as Mitch originally suggested there should be no problem.

1.5 to 2 inches at a time move from one area to another to limit hot spotting.