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Title: 5dr question.....
Post by: [han] on 11 June 2005, 16:14

ok... when u open the front doors on a five door, there is an indentation i think it's two bumps, if u sit on the drivers seat and look to your right it will be about eyelevel... what the he11 are they???? it's been puzzling me since i got the car.

hope some genius/clever clogs boffin can help....  :undecided:

Title: Re: 5dr question.....
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 12 June 2005, 23:56

not too why, they are there on a 3 door too. think it might be something to do with structural integrity rather than something to do with the door itself.

Title: Re: 5dr question.....
Post by: sellers on 13 June 2005, 01:18

its a j reg so is it not side impact protection?

Title: Re: 5dr question.....
Post by: [han] on 13 June 2005, 14:28

a what what sellers!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Title: Re: 5dr question.....
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 13 June 2005, 23:44

SIP would have to consist of bars going across the inside of the door though mate.

I think the dents are to provide a minimalistic spring like action if the car was to ever end up on its roof. (believe me its possible  :embarassed:) basically its a half figure of 8 chopped down the middle on the B pillar, as i said as far as i am aware it provides a structural "strong point" on the safety cage around the driver.

Title: Re: 5dr question.....
Post by: [han] on 14 June 2005, 20:08

clever clogs