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Title: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: alan2938 on July 28, 2011, 18:53:53: I assume that the tunnel, which is situated in the middle of the rear floor is for the exhaust system?

It's a pity that the floor cannot be flat, and the exhaust pipes some how re routed.
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: eye30 on July 28, 2011, 19:35:22: Quote from: alan2938 on July 28, 2011, 18:53:53
I assume that the tunnel, which is situated in the middle of the rear floor is for the exhaust system?

It's a pity that the floor cannot be flat, and the exhaust pipes some how re routed.

I agree it would be great to have a flat rear floor but next time you are getting into your car take a quick look underneath to settle your curiosity.
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: bumpkin on July 28, 2011, 20:21:03: The ix20 has a flat rear floor :whistler: :whistler: :whistler:
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: baroudeur on November 17, 2011, 15:09:53: Quote from: alan2938 on July 28, 2011, 18:53:53
I assume that the tunnel, which is situated in the middle of the rear floor is for the exhaust system?

It's a pity that the floor cannot be flat, and the exhaust pipes some how re routed.

The tunnel adds a large amount of strength to the floor pan.

Sorry for the late reply. New member catching up on earlier threads.
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: diablo on November 18, 2011, 05:32:11: I'd never noticed that their was a tunnel actually. :-[ Have to have a look tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: Ultralights on December 13, 2011, 00:07:23: the tunnel in the floor provides strength, and adds to the rigidity of the vehicle. a flat floor will flex and bend far more easily than one with a curve in it.
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: stochastic on December 13, 2011, 02:45:04: Also, if you have a fragile bag that might slide around in the boot, the floor of one of the rear seats is a nice size to contain the item without it getting hurt. :goodjob:
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: FatBoy on December 13, 2011, 04:21:16: Quote from: stochastic on December 13, 2011, 02:45:04
Also, if you have a fragile bag that might slide around in the boot, the floor of one of the rear seats is a nice size to contain the item without it getting hurt. :goodjob:

The hatch has bag handles (one either side of the hatch space). :whistler:

I agree with what others have said, it is more about strengthening the floor pan by putting a "tunnel" in it, than a place to route the exhaust pipe. Try it with a bit of paper (i.e. make it look like the floor plan with a tunnel, then try and bend it).
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: tla on December 13, 2011, 05:00:57: Quote from: FatBoy on December 13, 2011, 04:21:16
Quote from: stochastic on December 13, 2011, 02:45:04
Also, if you have a fragile bag that might slide around in the boot, the floor of one of the rear seats is a nice size to contain the item without it getting hurt. :goodjob:

The hatch has bag handles (one either side of the hatch space). :whistler:

I agree with what others have said, it is more about strengthening the floor pan by putting a "tunnel" in it, than a place to route the exhaust pipe. Try it with a bit of paper (i.e. make it look like the floor plan with a tunnel, then try and bend it).

Corrugated cardboard and roofing work using the same principle.
Title: Re: Tunnel - floor of rear seats
Post by: stochastic on December 14, 2011, 00:59:42: Quote from: FatBoy on December 13, 2011, 04:21:16
The hatch has bag handles (one either side of the hatch space). :whistler:

Wow, I totally had not noticed those there before! Nice little feature.

--- stochastic smacks his forehead ---