Skid plate material - 5052 vs 6061

So, if we were to add some ridges running front to rear, should they just be small square, u-channel, or angle laid to make a V?
Is the welding of the material negate the benefit of added rigidity?

Can either material be bent with a sheet metal brake?

---

Grant Hughes



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/17/2013 05:12PM by NoCoast.

Quote
Doivi Clarkinen

Quote
Cosworth

Quote
Doivi Clarkinen
I dunno about all this talk of welding on a skidplate.

Not all cars are created equal.

Here's one from Subaru S12 World Car

Yes, and I bet that is a whole lot lighter and a whole lot more expensive then the one pictured above. But club level guys have to make their skidplate and their car last for a whole lot more than one or two events so compromises are acceptable. Different horses for different courses as they say.

That was just an example for welds on skid plates. I for example have 2 strips welded longitudinal for added stiffness. Some people add sidewalls others do other things, it just depends on the need.

Dave, Are you building me something similar for the Volvo? Can't wait to see it.... When can I stop by your shop and check out the progress?

---

Arno

"Sideways get you there Faster"



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/17/2013 05:45PM by Project328is.