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E88 Complete Vehicle
The bodyshell is fully galvanized and composed of a variety of steel grades. High-tensile
steels and specially designed bracing concepts ensure the bodyshell is extremely rigid
and stable.
Rigidity is increased with the use of a convertible-specific bracing package that reinforces
the front section and trunk area in combination with a specially design sill/rocker beam
component.
The front section bracing system links are connected using 4 special brackets incorporat-
ed into the bodyshell and a mounting fixture on the front axle carrier.
The front axle carrier and front section components are bridged providing additional rigidi-
ty to the frame rails. Three pairs of brace struts are combined to create a spatial frame-
work which provides optimum bracing for the front section, while adding minimum weight
to the vehicle.
Index Explanation Index Explanation
1
Support beam
5
Main brace mounting
2
Shock tower brace
6
Front section brace
3
Left front axle brace
7
Shock tower brace threaded connection
4
Right front axle brace
Front section bracing/reinforcement configuration
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