I'm currently attaching the roll cage to various points on the unibody.
VARA allows this in my class C-Sedan, although in BMW CCA doing this to my cage moved me up from "prepared" class to "modified" class. I would never be competitive in mod. class. But I only plan on racing with VARA so.....
the seam welding and these "ties" will considerable help with the overall torsional rigidity of the chassis.........I hope!
I needed some practice with the TIG anyways.....
I do have to say welding "out of position" is extremely challenging.... this time I was hanging over the door bars essentially looking upside down at the project and welding on a vertical surface!!
a torch operated control would be preferable in these extreme out of position TIG welds. It becomes a challenge to operate the foot control in some positions....
even so........my welds were acceptable. I know they might not look great, but I am confident I got good penetration.
I learned some things doing the right side, now on the other side I hope to see better welds!
after adding a couple more tubes on the cage, I'll be ready for BONDO! then primer.....
not sure how much difference this all going to make but hey I felt like welding something!