C6 2005 Vert ripped open rocker panel.

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,

They may, it really depends on the angle of impact.

Allthebest, c4c5

[froggy47]

Originally Posted by Sparki

Do you think the frame rails sold by "Elite" would have prevented this ? Anyone have the new ones from "Elite" ??

Thanks - sorry to see the damage.

I don't like the way the jack pad sticks out (down) on those frame rails. Sure to get caught on something.

In any event I doubt a frame rail would have prevented ALL the damage as it goes up pretty high on the rocker.

[Sparki]

Originally Posted by froggy47

I don't like the way the jack pad sticks out (down) on those frame rails. Sure to get caught on something.

In any event I doubt a frame rail would have prevented ALL the damage as it goes up pretty high on the rocker.

The pads don't stick down - the entire rail assembly is one thickness - 5/8" . They run the length of the frame under the passenger compartment and have pads that extend out into the jacking area provided. They look pretty good to me but I have not seen or heard of anyone using them.

The rocker panel sure is a poor design.

Thks

[c4c5specialist]

hi there,

I have mounted them on a few vehicles, and the principle is sound.

Just depends on the angle of impact if they will help you or not.

Allthebest, c4c5

[Sparki]

The newer style (one piece) look great but oddly I have yet to hear of anyone installing them ??

[froggy47]

Originally Posted by Sparki

The pads don't stick down - the entire rail assembly is one thickness - 5/8" . They run the length of the frame under the passenger compartment and have pads that extend out into the jacking area provided. They look pretty good to me but I have not seen or heard of anyone using them.

The rocker panel sure is a poor design.

Thks

I should have said stick out rather than down. I have some old style frame rails, just a strip of alum about 1 inch wide & about 5/16 inch thick. When I run over a speed bump the car sort of glides/slides over with no damage (except some sacrificial alum left behind)

With the built in jack pad I could see the additional friction point causing the car to get "high centered" like a 4x4 in the desert.

Just my thoughts, I prefer the old style for speed bumps. It is handy to have the jack pad there when you need it, but I see a possible problem as described above.

I keep 4 jack pads in a bag in the trunk for when needed.
:)

[NORTY]

Originally Posted by froggy47

causing the car to get "high centered" like a 4x4 in the desert.



:)

Something tells me there are going to be BIG CHANGES with desert racing with regards to spectators...

[tomc8at]

Originally Posted by c4c5specialist

hi there,

I have mounted them on a few vehicles, and the principle is sound.

Just depends on the angle of impact if they will help you or not.

Allthebest, c4c5

Hi Paul, would you like to install another set?
-Tom

[Sparki]

Elite notes just 30 minutes - 4 sheet metal screws - hardest part is getting it in the air. Would like to see real photos of them installed.

[c4c5specialist]

Originally Posted by tomc8at

Hi Paul, would you like to install another set?
-Tom

If you would like, sure.

Allthebest, c4c5