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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Friend told me, if i do not remove the carpet, the carpet will catch on fire due to the welding heat from welding in the sub frame connectors??? is this true?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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it MIGHT.

some people throw a wet towel on it.

i prefer to take the 2mins and remove the edge trim.. then set damp towels UNDER the carpet/wires.

reduces the chance that you'll melt something.
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Originally Posted by MrDude_1
it MIGHT.

some people throw a wet towel on it.

i prefer to take the 2mins and remove the edge trim.. then set damp towels UNDER the carpet/wires.

reduces the chance that you'll melt something.
true that. i guess i just remove the kick panel and the back seat and just throw wet towels there?
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Yes, it can catch on fire. I took my time with mine plus did some cooling with a spray bottle and it worked fine. Also won't hurt to have a set of eyes on the interior just to make sure. I have seen the results of someone welding the SFC by themselves, just going to town with the welder and didn't relize the interior was on fire. Not a pretty sight.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Yes, it can catch on fire. I took my time with mine plus did some cooling with a spray bottle and it worked fine. Also won't hurt to have a set of eyes on the interior just to make sure. I have seen the results of someone welding the SFC by themselves, just going to town with the welder and didn't relize the interior was on fire. Not a pretty sight.
haha. yeah my friend is going to weld them in for me, i guess ill be the interior patrol
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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I did notice my carpet was getting warm so I pulled it back. It didn't get that hot that it would catch, but better safe then sorry.
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