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[rob999]

Simon, just ask Joe how fast his VX is at this moment in time

[Crabash]

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

[Simonk0_0]

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

[Crabash]

Yeah what I mean is a seat that weighs 10kg and fits you well is better than a seat that weighs nothing but makes you ache. For example.

[Nev]

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[chris]

Today, I have saved 98,5 kg net, on the OEM weight of my car (after 8 years of efforts) (including a swap of M32 6 speeds gearbox which is 5 kg heavier than the M23) My target for the future is to reach 800 kg with a full fuel tank the average rate per saved kg is about 160 Euro . http://www.garage111....php?f=33&t=105

[FLD]

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.

[slindborg]

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

[siztenboots]

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

[slindborg]

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

[siztenboots]

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!

[soupdragon]

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!

Or vinyl wrap an unpainted car ?

[soupdragon]

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

[jakepeg]

Chuck the fat bird out?

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

when i win 90m on the lotto i'm going to make clams out of CF

[Simonk0_0]

Doug A jam box jawbone Thingy Still trialling it at the moment Good so far Si

[davemate]

Heater out would probably save you a lot. Plastic rocker cover is a cheap one. Lightened flywheel, ali bell disks, lighter wheels (rotational mass), lightened roll bar cover, fog lights out, balance shaft delete, smaller alternator, airbag removal, replace glass, change from cast manifold, remove washer jets, titanium wheel bolts, replace undertrays with ply, get circumcised, get a hair cut, give blood, clip toe nails....

[VXT Tim]

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.