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 202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
16th Dec, 2013 at 03:43:42pm
Aiming too get the mini down too 400kg, do titanium drive shafts save much weight?cheers lee more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
16th Dec, 2013 at 03:56:21pm
400kg? That's some serious weight loss you're going to need, a bare shell I heard is around 170kg, and an a series engine is roughly 130 to 150kg, then there's everything else. Good luck lol 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. |
16th Dec, 2013 at 04:19:56pm
She currently weights 465kg and I'm starting too run out of ideas:( more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
16th Dec, 2013 at 04:32:12pm
Think of it as trying to lose an average weight person, that's still a lot to lose, have a very good look at paul wigintons build thread for ideas, you may find you'll have to start looking at pulling the engine apart to save some weight if you haven't done already 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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4304 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
16th Dec, 2013 at 04:33:20pm
Message fastcarl. He'll know. On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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 328 Posts Member #: 9107 Senior Member Devon |
16th Dec, 2013 at 05:33:30pm
I have seen what's already been done, titanium drive shafts sounds like a good idea but there can't be much left to go at ! Lol |
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
16th Dec, 2013 at 06:04:41pm
back drilled ti bolts through out would save you more than a set of ti shafts, both combined would be a decent couple kg chunk out your 65kg target Yes i moved to the darkside |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
16th Dec, 2013 at 06:25:38pm
Cheers guys, does fastcarl own force racing? more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
16th Dec, 2013 at 06:36:11pm
Yes
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 1425 Posts Member #: 9199 Post Whore Lancashire |
16th Dec, 2013 at 06:41:35pm
according to Force Racing website the titanium shafts are 40% lighter than standard ones. What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
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 12307 Posts Member #: 565 Carlos Fandango Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex |
16th Dec, 2013 at 06:42:26pm
If I was looking to get the weight down that far I would be looking at front engine bike conversions, On 28th Aug, 2011 Kean said:
At the risk of being sigged... Joe, do you have a photo of your tool? http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...9064&lastpost=1 https://joe1977.imgbb.com/ |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
16th Dec, 2013 at 06:45:31pm
Thanks guys! more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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 538 Posts Member #: 9393 Use the search function before buying stuff from me... stoke on trent |
17th Dec, 2013 at 01:27:20pm
Just from a quick look at your motor.
Edited by dev 11 on 17th Dec, 2013. |
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
17th Dec, 2013 at 01:56:12pm
Outside n of the box, drill and flare boot inner surround, cf doors, no interior, lighter seats harnesses ect, ti subframes, bike engine, light weight shifter rod, cut down bolts, re-wire car, lighten the lights, it gets pitty but if you have a goal then achive it, simples Drives
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336 Posts Member #: 9941 Senior Member Derby |
17th Dec, 2013 at 05:16:46pm
Cut that old fuel tank strap mount off is a free starting point lol |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
17th Dec, 2013 at 06:35:59pm
On 17th Dec, 2013 dev 11 said:
Just from a quick look at your motor. 1. Loose the big wiper motor go for a small single wiper motor 2.more holes in the subby 3. Carbon bulkhead blank plate 4. Carbon headlamp rings 5. Titanium top arms 6. Smaller lighter wheels? 7. Alloy hubs and drive flanges more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
17th Dec, 2013 at 06:42:26pm
Also I have Genuine carbon fibre doors, Genuin carbon fibre roof skin , genuine carbon fibre 1 piece bootlid, genuine carbon fibre 1piece front end, genuine carbon fibre smooth bootlid, genuine carbon fibre arches, full stripped out, genuine carbon fibre dashboard, fibreglass custom made seats, Force racing hinges ,compomotive lightweight wheels,lightened front subframe, lightened rear subframe with a custom wiring loom made by jimmster, polycarbonate windows,rear seats and bin removed, lightweight fuel tank, Kad 4 pot calipers, Titanium top arms, minifins,lightweight hubs, Light weight alternator, lightweight starter motor,Retro sport billet alloy pedal,carbon fibre rocker cover,removed inner wings the list goes on and on mate! Edited by F415dda on 17th Dec, 2013. more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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538 Posts Member #: 9393 Use the search function before buying stuff from me... stoke on trent |
17th Dec, 2013 at 06:51:48pm
Get some new pics on then lol
On 17th Dec, 2013 F415dda said:
Already have carbon blanking plate, titanium top arms and alloy hubs and flanges mate!! I have also ordered carbon fibre rings but the wheels are only 5kg each so not exactly that heavy! Cheers lee On 17th Dec, 2013 dev 11 said: Just from a quick look at your motor. 1. Loose the big wiper motor go for a small single wiper motor 2.more holes in the subby 3. Carbon bulkhead blank plate 4. Carbon headlamp rings 5. Titanium top arms 6. Smaller lighter wheels? 7. Alloy hubs and drive flanges |
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
17th Dec, 2013 at 06:53:41pm
Go on my build thread then mate there are pictures up there
On 17th Dec, 2013 dev 11 said:
Get some new pics on then lol On 17th Dec, 2013 F415dda said: Already have carbon blanking plate, titanium top arms and alloy hubs and flanges mate!! I have also ordered carbon fibre rings but the wheels are only 5kg each so not exactly that heavy! Cheers lee On 17th Dec, 2013 dev 11 said: Just from a quick look at your motor. 1. Loose the big wiper motor go for a small single wiper motor 2.more holes in the subby 3. Carbon bulkhead blank plate 4. Carbon headlamp rings 5. Titanium top arms 6. Smaller lighter wheels? 7. Alloy hubs and drive flanges more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
17th Dec, 2013 at 07:37:47pm
6.4kg saving changing to some of carls slr5 wheels.
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
17th Dec, 2013 at 08:06:06pm
That's an idea then! I'm ordering the titanium drive shafts after Christmas! Tubular subframe would be idea but is mega bucks!! more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
17th Dec, 2013 at 08:32:24pm
why mega bucks? paul w made his own! you could just semi tubular it with t45 or cds. mini13 did it iirc saved 6alot of weight Drives
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202 Posts Member #: 10595 Senior Member Pembrokeshire,Wales. |
17th Dec, 2013 at 08:39:11pm
I wouldn't make my own mate! I'm not skilled enough for that!! I would love the force racing one but can't afford at the moment! more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi
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 1767 Posts Member #: 9165 Previously josh4444 Australia, brisbane |
18th Dec, 2013 at 08:32:41am
if i was worried about weight id pull the car down to nothing make the shell as light as possible then seriously think about absolutely every item that makes it back on and how it could be lighter or better yet not exist at all
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 2054 Posts Member #: 452 Post Whore Chester, UK |
18th Dec, 2013 at 09:08:56am
On 17th Dec, 2013 Paul R said:
why mega bucks? paul w made his own! you could just semi tubular it with t45 or cds. mini13 did it iirc saved 6alot of weight the way you say "paul w made his own" like its a piss easy.... you forget to mention that paul w is this dude! 
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