193 replies to this topic

[soupdragon]

Last ultra light piece, the right end engine mounting made in one piece of extra hard aluminium 7075, oversized compared to oem
Result is minus 0,84kg at a strategic place !
I have some clones so if interested, email me.

Definitely interested but that looks quality = many $ ?

[Simonk0_0]

what have you done to the heater system ??? not sure what the white "turbine" thing is si

[rapidos]

Heating system has basically been removed, so the white fan ventils the ''hot'' air from the front bay to the inside.

[SteveA]

Is that front towing eye a one off custom made thing? If not where can I get one as my clam is coming off soon and I wouldn't mind getting rid of the rusting OEM one. Cheers Steve

[rapidos]

Hi Steve. This piece is also home made 5mm 8cm diameter alloy, saving another 0.32kg compared to oem. I could provide you one but it will take time to build as I am involved in many other custom parts and more... If interested, email me please.

[SteveA]

Sounds good, PM sent

[rapidos]

Now in place...

[forgotmepassword]

This is a great read. Some serious commitment, skill and craftsmanship gone into this. Top work fella.

[rapidos]

Thanks Forgotter !
First test on chassis for my new rear light body :

A LOT of air !

The exhaust pipe will be side located.

I am going now to create the carbon pieces that will support both the rear body and the rear wing. What height should I use according to you ?

[VXT Tim]

Just been watching your videos. The gt3rs vid is brilliant, press acclaimed best road/track car ever and your car appears quicker. Good job

[rob999]

Although my VX didn't come with one of those women; who do I write to?!

[2.2_na]

I received a nice package today; my titanium anodized screws !
5 times stronger than steel, 40% lighter !
Really nice stuf, and incredibly...light !

Where dio you get these from? How much?

[rapidos]

Too much for you PM sent.

[smiley]

Where dio you get these from? How much?

Talk to Jimmy: http://www.vx220.org...ium-wheel-bolts

[rapidos]

The five layers of carbon fiber are weighting 460g , from top to bottom :
- structural carbon fiber
- reinforced carbon fiber
- carbon/kevlar fiber

Definitive height of the rear wing :

[rapidos]

Straight out of the moulds :

[zx9rjason]

Just ssen this thread and the car...... absolutely stunning!!! LOVE it! Good luck with the project.

Good work. You still using OEM seat sub frames?

No, aluminium ones.

[rapidos]

Thanks mate !

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

I've been on your website loads over the years, and I think I mailed you about your Ti bolts last year too. I have been on a similar weight shedding mission, but on a far smaller scale!!! I am interested in alot of your mods though as I am racing next year and need to shed more weight!!!! regs mean I have to fit a full cage so that's screwed it up so I'd appreciate some help!! What low cost mods have yielded the best losses???? Would you be interested in recreating your lightweight subframe spoiler mounts??

[VXT Tim]

Any idea how much the front fog lights weigh and how much say brake cooling pipes weigh?