For those who've removed the footwell bracing.....

[len_beach]

The strip that runs from the pedals back towards the seat. How the hell do you remove it?!

I tried my spot weld drill which didn't even make a dent, ground a couple of welds, still nothing.

I have a 6mm spot weld drill so I think this may be a bit small. Any other thoughts?

 

[BIGASH]

You need a 10mm bit for it and it really is a horrible job! Took a lot of hours

 

[m1k3172ff]

y are you doing this may i ask

 

[len_beach]

You need a 10mm bit for it and it really is a horrible job! Took a lot of hours

I thought it might Ash. Wish I never started!

I'm doing it as it's a pointless lump of steel and my car is a bare bones track car. I wouldn't bother though if you're
Wondering!

 

[BIGASH]

I got my 10mm one from Wurth in Bradford and is much better than all the others I've tried

 

[len_beach]

My 6mm is Wurth. Tough as old boots. I stuck a hole in the boot floor on my first go. Oops!

 

[hilldawg172]

Any idea of the weight of the bracing? Im all out of weight saving ideas.

 

[BIGASH]

My 6mm is Wurth. Tough as old boots. I stuck a hole in the boot floor on my first go. Oops!

Yes they are impressive, lol I did the same in a few places but welded them back up

Any idea of the weight of the bracing? Im all out of weight saving ideas.

I have got it still on my scrap pile so I will try and weigh it tomorrow if I remember. It's surprisingly heavy! I've been weighing lots of bits today and the biggest killer on the Clio is the doors they are crazy heavy!

 

[len_beach]

I took 2kg out today just in seat and panel brackets from the rear.