A secret peep-hole ;-).
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Self-explanatory really :-D.
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The next step was to offer up the rear engine bay into the shell...
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..which gave us an idea of what else needs to be cut out.
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Most of the inner arch and rear chasis legs removed.
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Another image showing the profile of rear chasis legs.
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The engine bay, now strengthened both by subframe and a Sparco strut brace, could be further cut up.
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It fitted snugly into the rear of the car.
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Just shows that the proverb "measure three times, cut once" is a wise one :-).
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The new rear floor and suspension turret tops are level with the front ones, if case you were wondering.
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An imaginare wheel centered in the rear arches... everything aligned nicely.
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The arches themselves are modyfied mk1 Golf ones, done a long time ago to comply with the race regulations (to cover the wheels).
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With everything aligned and checked...
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...it was time to call it a day.
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Next day a little birdie was watching over us... I just hope it doesn't *sing* about our project :-D.
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The first thing to do was to install the C-pillar part of the roll cage, to keep the rear end from deforming.
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