I turned my attention (and power tools) back to the shell:
My aim has been the same since I started these more serious mods, to save weight, improve performance (within reason) and maintain the look.
To that end, every single area needs to be looked at, assessed and then modified. Time to give the boot, erm the boot! Boot floor to be precise....
Going...
Gone!
I've got the replacement material, have cleaned and painted the cuts for now and will detail it's completion when I get round to it. For the moment any water getting in should be able to get back out