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skyl4rk · 05-13-2009, 09:37 PM

Tapering both horizontally and vertically will add some strength to the structure when the parts are fastened together. Putting a curve in flat panels and then attaching them makes them stiff.

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skyl4rk Coasting Down the Peak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: M I C H I G A N Posts: 514 Toyauto Pickup - '94 Toyota Pickup 2WD 90 day: 36.32 mpg (US) Versa Base - '09 Versa Sedan 1.6 Base Team Nissan 90 day: 41.69 mpg (US) Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 35 Posts	Tapering both horizontally and vertically will add some strength to the structure when the parts are fastened together. Putting a curve in flat panels and then attaching them makes them stiff. __________________ Nissan Versa Aeromods