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Weight Reduction
#21
Posted 01 April 2011 - 09:04 PM
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#22
Posted 01 April 2011 - 09:05 PM
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#23
Posted 01 April 2011 - 09:15 PM
Weight reduction is ok and all but it's not everything, you will go faster on track if you feel comfortable and secure. On the other hand you may go slower in a lighter car if you do not feel at one with it, or the new noises make you more aware of the thrashing you are giving it, not a prob for everyone of course
My cateham was sub 500 kg with over 275bhp, and it was mega..... Even when it hit the armco and I ripped both wheels off it racing an r1 !!!
But it was still truly amazing in grip and feel, like riding a bike so much feedback.
You can go silly light but you need so much more doing to make it work I agree
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Posted 01 April 2011 - 09:51 PM
#26
Posted 04 April 2011 - 05:55 AM
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 08:43 AM
#28
Posted 04 April 2011 - 10:35 AM
Here's a random idea that doesn't seem to be acted on that much. The paint on a formula 1 car is 3kg's. They strip it a repaint to remove stone chips rather than over the top it. Has anyone considered stripping the paint, wash priming rather than using high build and then going for a single colour (ie activator in colour) rather than basecoat and clear? This must be worth a few kg on a VX sized car.
I'd guess it would be 4.5L of paint per layer of primer/paint/lacquer, so lets assume 1KG per Litre... fair bit saved just going for the primer and one coat like you say. Plus saved cash too
#29
Posted 04 April 2011 - 10:47 AM
Here's a random idea that doesn't seem to be acted on that much. The paint on a formula 1 car is 3kg's. They strip it a repaint to remove stone chips rather than over the top it. Has anyone considered stripping the paint, wash priming rather than using high build and then going for a single colour (ie activator in colour) rather than basecoat and clear? This must be worth a few kg on a VX sized car.
I'd guess it would be 4.5L of paint per layer of primer/paint/lacquer, so lets assume 1KG per Litre... fair bit saved just going for the primer and one coat like you say. Plus saved cash too
or you could just have it primer coloured like slindy
#30
Posted 04 April 2011 - 11:49 AM
Here's a random idea that doesn't seem to be acted on that much. The paint on a formula 1 car is 3kg's. They strip it a repaint to remove stone chips rather than over the top it. Has anyone considered stripping the paint, wash priming rather than using high build and then going for a single colour (ie activator in colour) rather than basecoat and clear? This must be worth a few kg on a VX sized car.
I'd guess it would be 4.5L of paint per layer of primer/paint/lacquer, so lets assume 1KG per Litre... fair bit saved just going for the primer and one coat like you say. Plus saved cash too
or you could just have it primer coloured like slindy
fcuk primer.... just go bare or maybe just an ultra thin coat of clear epoxy
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#31
Posted 04 April 2011 - 11:50 AM
Here's a random idea that doesn't seem to be acted on that much. The paint on a formula 1 car is 3kg's. They strip it a repaint to remove stone chips rather than over the top it. Has anyone considered stripping the paint, wash priming rather than using high build and then going for a single colour (ie activator in colour) rather than basecoat and clear? This must be worth a few kg on a VX sized car.
I'd guess it would be 4.5L of paint per layer of primer/paint/lacquer, so lets assume 1KG per Litre... fair bit saved just going for the primer and one coat like you say. Plus saved cash too
or you could just have it primer coloured like slindy
fcuk primer.... just go bare or maybe just an ultra thin coat of clear epoxy
admire the weave!
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#32
Posted 04 April 2011 - 01:19 PM
Or vinyl wrap an unpainted car ?
Here's a random idea that doesn't seem to be acted on that much. The paint on a formula 1 car is 3kg's. They strip it a repaint to remove stone chips rather than over the top it. Has anyone considered stripping the paint, wash priming rather than using high build and then going for a single colour (ie activator in colour) rather than basecoat and clear? This must be worth a few kg on a VX sized car.
I'd guess it would be 4.5L of paint per layer of primer/paint/lacquer, so lets assume 1KG per Litre... fair bit saved just going for the primer and one coat like you say. Plus saved cash too
or you could just have it primer coloured like slindy
fcuk primer.... just go bare or maybe just an ultra thin coat of clear epoxy
admire the weave!
#33
Posted 04 April 2011 - 01:27 PM
I think your carbon trim and sound proofing weights are a bit exaggerated to be honest....
I would love a set of your subframes though!!!
Joe,
I weighed ever bit I removed, the rear bulkhead sticky was over 3/4 kg , let alone the foam.
Boot carpet and soundproofing too
There was 224 grams of sticky goo and filler below my drivers sill alone.
Rear speakers gone
I have removed everything but the plAstic bulkhead and thats going now..... But the car is a toy not for transport, so we can live with the added, very nice noise.....
Stereo is going, sorted the bluetooth apple Thingy, that's another 2 kg
Watch this space for subframes.........
I have found a source .....looking at £30 each....
Simon What bluetooth thingy have you used?
I've been looking for a radio in a box I can bolt under the dash with just an iPod/MP3 connection. And just a display and controller on the dash.
My thinking is...less atractive to theives and more space for guages.
Also interested in your seat frames at £30
Doug
#34
Posted 04 April 2011 - 03:29 PM
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#35
Posted 04 April 2011 - 07:54 PM
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 09:30 PM
#37
Posted 05 April 2011 - 11:28 AM
#38
Posted 05 April 2011 - 07:05 PM
Have a look on my website: https://sites.google...6-weight-saving
Boot carpet and foam really only 0.3kg, thought it'd be more.
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