#1: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:50 am ---- i have changed windows to lexan (rear to do as yet)
removed
AC
spare wheel
all interior
air bags
sound proofing
rear wiper and motor
rear number plate lights
number plates
boot latch
bonnet latch
window motors
heater matrix
front fogs
arch liners
trimmed
door inners
wiring
rad cowl
lugs bolts and rear seat mounts
what else can be done im thinking of putting the bonnet on 4 pins and removing the hinges also maybe cut the underside of the bonnet down
changing the power steering to electric when i get itbs,
also thought about the boot and when changing the glass might bolt that shut or put it on pins
at the moment ive lost 168kgs not including the spare also go tthe mounts for the spare to remove as yet (anyone know how much they weigh so i can add it on)my aim is 200kgs but thinking its going to be difficult now there is nothing left lol Last edited by usher on Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:05 am; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:56 am ---- Don't put the bonnet on pins. The front is Ok but if you replace the hinges if you have a crash the pins can break and the bonnet can end up through the screen and in your face.
#3: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:00 am ---- very very good point lol ill skip that step
#4: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:08 am ---- Have you considered looking for lighter wheels. This could save you upto 4 or 5 kg per corner depending on what you have on already.
#5: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:17 am ---- yeah some 15" pro race are on the cards
guess skinning the boot would save a bit more
#6: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:25 am ---- Lightened flywheel too. Both static and dynamic weight advantage of having that lightened.
#7: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:28 am ---- Fiberlass Bonnet, Boot, Doors, Front Wings
#8: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:33 am ---- where from i have seaeched and cant find them,
flywheel will be done with the clutch when it goes
another thought you think it would be possible to have the dash in without the metal steering wheel mount that goes across the car
#9: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:45 am ---- I no people don't like Ecosse but they do fibre glass doors boot and bonnet.
If I rember correctly:
Doors 300 EACH
Bonnet 200
Boot 200.
Have you replaced the rear boot window with perspecs.
A friend I no has done this on his 205 and the boot is soooooo light.
#10: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:02 am ---- for them prices they can stay there lol ill definatly be changing the rear glass and maybe some trimming
#11: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:16 am ---- Go on a diet.
#12: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:29 am ---- That's what I thought you would say I'm sure someone will do them cheeper.
Have you got a roll cage?
#13: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:46 am ---- cage will be added but with it been custom made ill be trying to keep it light
and i am on a diet already my passangers tho there not
they might get left in the pits on the day haha
#14: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:15 am ---- Sounds good. What kind of cage are you going for?
#15: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:18 am ---- hoop over seats diagonals to the back and front through the bulk head to struts
#16: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:07 pm ---- There is a carbon fibre bonnet on eBay ATM mate it's not in perfect conditions but has bonnet pins I think the lads asking £150 for it
#17: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:31 pm ---- Lol I only just searched this morning must have missed it.
#18: Re: what else can be done to save weight Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:59 pm ---- There's two on there now
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