Frame Savers
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Frame Savers
I fitted the rocker rail protectors from A&A Corvette. They went on fairly easily and its a good snug fit.
I've just started on the frame savers. Drilling the skid bar to take the bolt is proving quite a job. That metal is hard
I think my little drill is struggling. Has anyone else had similar problems or do I just need to grit my teeth and press on? 
I've just started on the frame savers. Drilling the skid bar to take the bolt is proving quite a job. That metal is hard
I think my little drill is struggling. Has anyone else had similar problems or do I just need to grit my teeth and press on?
Drifting
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I used a 18 volt Dewalt drill and a titanium drill bit. But I started to drill the hole with a smaller bit first before drilling with the correct size diameter bit stated on their instruction. Had no problem.
Last edited by 1FUNVTT; Dec 30, 2005 at 05:38 PM.
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Originally Posted by 1FUNVTT
I used a 18 volt Dewalt drill and a titanium drill bit. But I started to drill the hole with a smaller bit first before drilling with the correct size diameter bit stated on their instruction. Had not problem.
Racer
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St. Jude Donor '10
1. car is off the ground
2. with a hammer and punch put a depression for one of the holes
3. using a good electric drill (forward speed) and a small bit drill a pilot hole
4. drill with the proper size bit
5. attach the plate but leave the bolt loose
6. repeat #2-4
my guess is you have a bad bit or a drill not appropriate for the job.
2. with a hammer and punch put a depression for one of the holes
3. using a good electric drill (forward speed) and a small bit drill a pilot hole
4. drill with the proper size bit
5. attach the plate but leave the bolt loose
6. repeat #2-4
my guess is you have a bad bit or a drill not appropriate for the job.
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Originally Posted by VRROOOM2
You should try using the end with the flutes... If you use the solid end, it may take a while...
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Hmmm I bet it's getting hot, huh?
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Hmmm I bet it's getting hot, huh?
Its amazing what a more powerful drill and a pilot hole will do. I suspect my half watt black and decker just wasn't up to it
10 minutes and they're fitted. Just hope I don't need to use them now
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Thanks to DeeCee for asking the question and for all the inputs - my set of frame savers and frame rails are on the work table waiting to get the car on the lift. Know I know exactly what to do - including using the sharp end of the drill bit. I only have a hand powered drill, but that should work as long as I have a sharp bit, right?
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '10
fantastic!
save the cordless for drilling into soft wood around the house! always buy the best power tools you can afford. for power tools (gas, electric, air) you always want to have a power reserve.
save the cordless for drilling into soft wood around the house! always buy the best power tools you can afford. for power tools (gas, electric, air) you always want to have a power reserve.
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Originally Posted by sdef
fantastic!
save the cordless for drilling into soft wood around the house! always buy the best power tools you can afford. for power tools (gas, electric, air) you always want to have a power reserve.
save the cordless for drilling into soft wood around the house! always buy the best power tools you can afford. for power tools (gas, electric, air) you always want to have a power reserve.
Last edited by DeeGee; Dec 30, 2005 at 06:20 PM.