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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
19th Dec, 2013 at 02:53:13pm
Ahh mate this is where your going wrong :)
On 19th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
for two!! Yes i moved to the darkside |
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 2094 Posts Member #: 9894 Post Whore Dorking |
19th Dec, 2013 at 04:29:45pm
You could get 2-3KG of the front with some of Carls upper arms. |
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 1434 Posts Member #: 8466 Post Whore Mansfield |
19th Dec, 2013 at 04:52:25pm
I've had a look on your build thread and there's not really much information. Where is all the Carbon from? Any more info on your engine spec? Done all the work yourself? Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph |
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 202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
19th Dec, 2013 at 07:41:49pm
Some carbon is from Curley carbon fibre, arc angels and a company in America has made some of it, the majority of the work has been done by endaf Owens? At Owens fabrication, mini magazine have done the shoot and write up and will be featured in February, lee
On 19th Dec, 2013 alaskanow0 said:
I've had a look on your build thread and there's not really much information. Where is all the Carbon from? Any more info on your engine spec? Done all the work yourself? more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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 656 Posts Member #: 1917 AKA chargedzetec Milton Keynes |
19th Dec, 2013 at 09:47:38pm
So it's wet layup carbon/fibreglass then? Not that lightweight then?? This is FORD country, on a quiet day you can hear Vauxhalls rusting. |
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 538 Posts Member #: 9393 Use the search function before buying stuff from me... stoke on trent |
19th Dec, 2013 at 11:48:33pm
You paid 1800 for two seats? |
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 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
20th Dec, 2013 at 12:05:39am
£900 and 3.2kg too much is you ask me On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
20th Dec, 2013 at 08:27:57am
I wondered when you were going to say something Steve,lol.
On 19th Dec, 2013 steve w said:
So it's wet layup carbon/fibreglass then? Not that lightweight then?? |
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656 Posts Member #: 1917 AKA chargedzetec Milton Keynes |
20th Dec, 2013 at 10:08:43am
On 20th Dec, 2013 fastcarl said:
I wondered when you were going to say something Steve,lol. I remember the bonnet you made for Simon on here , he popped in to my place on his way back from you and the item in question was as stiff as steel and weighted nothing, but then again it should shouldn't it,lol On 19th Dec, 2013 steve w said: So it's wet layup carbon/fibreglass then? Not that lightweight then?? This is FORD country, on a quiet day you can hear Vauxhalls rusting. |
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 5417 Posts Member #: 6181 Double hard bastard brookwood woking |
20th Dec, 2013 at 10:12:23am
I have some of Mr Carls drive shafts, and I am very happy with them! I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf
On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up. |
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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
20th Dec, 2013 at 11:16:30am
On 20th Dec, 2013 madmk1 said:
I had some of Mr Carls shaft, and I am very happy! Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph
On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination, talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry. |
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 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
20th Dec, 2013 at 11:21:18am
Wet layup carbon is lighter than steel, but, at the end of the day it's just a pretty looking fibreglass. The proper lightweight stuff has no shine to it whatsoever. On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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656 Posts Member #: 1917 AKA chargedzetec Milton Keynes |
20th Dec, 2013 at 11:41:55am
On 20th Dec, 2013 Carlzilla said:
The proper lightweight stuff has no shine to it whatsoever. This is FORD country, on a quiet day you can hear Vauxhalls rusting. |
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3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
20th Dec, 2013 at 12:11:19pm
Apologies, but probably all of the dry stuff I have seen on various cars has been almost matte in sheen, perhaps satin at the most. Nothing like what 'show carbon' looks like. On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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656 Posts Member #: 1917 AKA chargedzetec Milton Keynes |
20th Dec, 2013 at 01:43:39pm
Show carbon is normally heavily lacquered.
This is FORD country, on a quiet day you can hear Vauxhalls rusting. |
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Forum Mod  5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
20th Dec, 2013 at 06:59:23pm
On 20th Dec, 2013 Carlzilla said:
at the end of the day it's just a pretty looking fibreglass. I wouldnt say pretty, maybe chavvy fast n furious I seriously doubt it! |
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5417 Posts Member #: 6181 Double hard bastard brookwood woking |
20th Dec, 2013 at 07:23:02pm
On 16th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
She currently weights 465kg and I'm starting too run out of ideas:( Hi mate, I hope I don't sound like a dick in this post. But how have you got it so light? As you still have both sub frames? Also a full cage? And I am sure them wheels are not that light? The Eng still looks full fat under there. Have you had it on some real scales ? ? Now before you think I am having a go, I have been looking at weight saving so much over the last 2years! And you only have to look at my build page to see how much work I have done to get mine down. Thanks simon. Edited by madmk1 on 20th Dec, 2013. I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf
On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up. |
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 1043 Posts Member #: 10424 Post Whore Swansea boyo! |
20th Dec, 2013 at 07:24:30pm
All that geniune carbon fibre init.
On 20th Dec, 2013 madmk1 said:
On 16th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
She currently weights 465kg and I'm starting too run out of ideas:( Hi mate, I hope I don't sound like a dick in this post. But how have you got it so light? As you still have both sub frames? Also a full cage? And I am sure them wheels are not that light? Have you had it on some real scales ? ? Now before you think I am having a go, I have been looking at weight saving so much over the last 2years! And you only have to look at my build page to see how much work I have done to get mine down. Thanks simon. They don't die, they just get faster! |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
20th Dec, 2013 at 07:42:08pm
On 20th Dec, 2013 madmk1 said:
On 16th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
She currently weights 465kg and I'm starting too run out of ideas:( Hi mate, I hope I don't sound like a dick in this post. But how have you got it so light? As you still have both sub frames? Also a full cage? And I am sure them wheels are not that light? The Eng still looks full fat under there. Have you had it on some real scales ? ? Now before you think I am having a go, I have been looking at weight saving so much over the last 2years! And you only have to look at my build page to see how much work I have done to get mine down. Thanks simon. more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
20th Dec, 2013 at 07:48:35pm
You drilled holes in a rollcage? I am at a loss for words. If you have an accident and you have that and it breaks, it's going to cause more harm than good. Mayaswell remove it, do the weight loss you're trying to achieve and your own safety a favour. On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
20th Dec, 2013 at 07:57:02pm
I can't remove the roll cage the shell has massive flex because I have cut of the roof and removed the boot floor and replace with carbon fibre, next year I will have a custom cage which endaf recons will be lighter than the safety devices. more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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5417 Posts Member #: 6181 Double hard bastard brookwood woking |
20th Dec, 2013 at 08:08:46pm
I remember seeing the updates that endaf was posting on his FB as he was working on the car. I get what your saying about the plastic doors, but your cage is the same as mine. Apart from I have not compromised the safety of the cage by drilling it! WTF that's the maddest thing I have ever seen on here!
On 20th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
Hi mate, I know how much you have done I have read your build thread all 63pages, my car is not just a quick build either it's taken 3in a half years, I had it weighed at my local weight bridge so not sure if that exact to the kg but 465kg is what I got! Not a full cage either, but if you compare your steel to carbon fibre mate there is a massive difference, for example I have saved 30kg with carbon doors with have no locks, doors cards or even handles, with force racing hinges, also I have even drilled holes in the cage before fitting!haha I know the whole point of a cage is for safety but I just wanted to get as light as I possible could! Cheers On 20th Dec, 2013 madmk1 said: On 16th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
She currently weights 465kg and I'm starting too run out of ideas:( Hi mate, I hope I don't sound like a dick in this post. But how have you got it so light? As you still have both sub frames? Also a full cage? And I am sure them wheels are not that light? The Eng still looks full fat under there. Have you had it on some real scales ? ? Now before you think I am having a go, I have been looking at weight saving so much over the last 2years! And you only have to look at my build page to see how much work I have done to get mine down. Thanks simon. I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf
On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up. |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
20th Dec, 2013 at 08:12:27pm
Only a few little holes down the side mate!Jesus..anyone would think its a death trap, I'm not doing any track days till I have a custom cage build by endaf, so this year will just be show&shine and maybe concourse, What would you do too save more weight then?lee.
On 20th Dec, 2013 madmk1 said:
I remember seeing the updates that endaf was posting on his FB as he was working on the car. I get what your saying about the plastic doors, but your cage is the same as mine. Apart from I have not compromised the safety of the cage by drilling it! WTF that's the maddest thing I have ever seen on here! When you said you have run out of ideas, I can see loads of weight you could lose out of that car! On 20th Dec, 2013 F415dda said: Hi mate, I know how much you have done I have read your build thread all 63pages, my car is not just a quick build either it's taken 3in a half years, I had it weighed at my local weight bridge so not sure if that exact to the kg but 465kg is what I got! Not a full cage either, but if you compare your steel to carbon fibre mate there is a massive difference, for example I have saved 30kg with carbon doors with have no locks, doors cards or even handles, with force racing hinges, also I have even drilled holes in the cage before fitting!haha I know the whole point of a cage is for safety but I just wanted to get as light as I possible could! Cheers On 20th Dec, 2013 madmk1 said: On 16th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
She currently weights 465kg and I'm starting too run out of ideas:( Hi mate, I hope I don't sound like a dick in this post. But how have you got it so light? As you still have both sub frames? Also a full cage? And I am sure them wheels are not that light? The Eng still looks full fat under there. Have you had it on some real scales ? ? Now before you think I am having a go, I have been looking at weight saving so much over the last 2years! And you only have to look at my build page to see how much work I have done to get mine down. Thanks simon. more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
20th Dec, 2013 at 08:17:01pm
i have seen 5 or 6 lighted front subframes and i guess you could get a good few kg out of yours
On 20th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
Only a few little holes down the side mate!Jesus..anyone would think its a death trap, I'm not doing any track days till I have a custom cage build by endaf, so this year will just be show&shine and maybe concourse, What would you do too save more weight then?lee. et Yes i moved to the darkside |
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 412 Posts Member #: 9766 Senior Member Warwickshire |
20th Dec, 2013 at 08:18:50pm
Get it on some propr scales :) had mine weighed on brake rollers and it said it was 435 .. Actually weighs 485 with fuel.
Avon 2010 class c 3rd
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