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 1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
16th Feb, 2012 at 10:33:15pm
I was discussing getting some FB or Carbon doors with my house mate for the main reason that they wont rust away and will save a bit of weight as well. Only my house mate tells me that as the mini will be regularly used they will probably crack and break through normal use and will eb a waste of time and money?
On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
16th Feb, 2012 at 10:58:14pm
On 16th Feb, 2012 Craigie-B said:
they will probably crack and break through normal use and will eb a waste of time and money? ive heard this too, dont know about you but my steel doors have cracked and so have the 2 other doors i bought its a common fault on the steel ones, cant imagine the fibreglass being any better Yes i moved to the darkside |
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1083 Posts Member #: 8932 Post Whore |
16th Feb, 2012 at 11:16:32pm
I don't like the fit on any fibre doors ive seen, so i can't imagine them being very water proof, so unless its a garaged car and not used much for road use i wouldn't bother, especially as you will have to have fixed windows for them too.
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 1648 Posts Member #: 9038 Post Whore Carlisle, Cumbria |
17th Feb, 2012 at 08:19:48am
I think when it comes round to mine, il use aluminium skins with Perspex windows. And cut down the insides to further reduce weight. |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Feb, 2012 at 08:43:35am
I had a sit in Jimster's car a few years back. He had f.g. doors on and they where a bit floppy for my liking. I would expect they would be draughty too. On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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 580 Posts Member #: 9580 Post Whore Surrey |
17th Feb, 2012 at 08:54:09am
I used carbon skins from weezel in side and out (fookin expensive). I conjuction with poly carb windows and some metal trimming they are light, leak and you can unlock the car by opening the window and sticking your hand through the window. Never need to worry about losing my keys ever again |
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181 Posts Member #: 9072 Advanced Member Jersey, Channel Islands |
17th Feb, 2012 at 08:57:04am
Don't forget about the safety side of things.
Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary, now that's what'll get ya! |
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580 Posts Member #: 9580 Post Whore Surrey |
17th Feb, 2012 at 08:59:49am
I did just that the weekend. Recon the door bars were heavier than the weight saved. Oh well, kept me busy for an hour :( |
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Site Admin  15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
17th Feb, 2012 at 09:25:57am
On 17th Feb, 2012 fasteddie84 said:
By fitting FG or CF doors, you are taking away a lot of protection so best to have door bars fitted in case of a side on impact. Yes the GRP doors are flimsy, but if you think a standard steel Mini door offers any form of side impact protection whatsoever, I think you are mistaken. The late MPI door with side impact bar are probably the best of a bad bunch.
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
17th Feb, 2012 at 10:22:08am
Ok ill probably go for the aluminium skins then, I kinda wanted to avoidmthe whole rust issue in future, will just have to keep an eye on the frames On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
17th Feb, 2012 at 10:34:58am
I drilled masses of holes in the bottom of my door, it's quite thick steel there so it's a fair place to save weight, and helps air out the door/adds drainage. Have a look at the my door in my build thread, I reckon fitting electric windows saves weight over winders and keeps the windows usable. 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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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Feb, 2012 at 10:38:54am
On 17th Feb, 2012 Carlzilla said:
I reckon fitting electric windows saves weight over winders and keeps the windows usable. It does. I have alu skins, electric windows, and plastic windows. loads lighter. On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
17th Feb, 2012 at 10:43:21am
That's what I'm gonna be using except steel skins because they're too good to change. The door I've cut/drilled already feels significantly lighter than a bare door so I'm happy with that :)
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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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
17th Feb, 2012 at 02:44:40pm
On 17th Feb, 2012 apbellamy said:
On 17th Feb, 2012 Carlzilla said:
I reckon fitting electric windows saves weight over winders and keeps the windows usable. It does. I have alu skins, electric windows, and plastic windows. loads lighter. I wanted to install electric windows anyway because I thought they were cool  but if there lighter then it should be a good shout.
Thanks for the ideas guys I think ill go aly skin, drill holes in the bottom to help drainage etc and leccy windows. Apbellamy did you just replace the glass with a sheet of perspex? Does it work okay and does it not get scratched easy going up and down??? Cheers guys!!! On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Feb, 2012 at 02:45:45pm
my windows are from palstics for performance group buy a while back. not fitted... On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
17th Feb, 2012 at 03:19:31pm
ahh okay :) I'll contact them when I get round to the aesthetic side of my build and see what htey have to offer :) On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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 834 Posts Member #: 2017 Post Whore Warwick. |
17th Feb, 2012 at 03:30:42pm
I still think my steel doors, completly cut out and Perspex windows felt heavy, never satisfied I guess! David. |
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 684 Posts Member #: 9590 Post Whore Derby |
17th Feb, 2012 at 04:03:51pm
Ive got some Carbon ones on the way, 1.4kg each without the perspex Matt W
On 14th Mar, 2012 mw3 said:
Got a nice big delivery from Carl at Force Racing today. |
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9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
17th Feb, 2012 at 04:17:20pm
On 17th Feb, 2012 mw3 said:
Ive got some Carbon ones on the way, 1.4kg each without the perspex i bet my glass window weighs more than that 
Yes i moved to the darkside |
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 8297 Posts Member #: 408 Turbo Love Palace Fool Aylesbury |
17th Feb, 2012 at 05:55:44pm
On 17th Feb, 2012 mw3 said:
Ive got some Carbon ones on the way, 1.4kg each without the perspex You'll have to show us how they fit. Im not sure if I'd want to paint them! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-Fabri..._homepage_panel
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684 Posts Member #: 9590 Post Whore Derby |
17th Feb, 2012 at 06:11:35pm
There Carbon weezel ones, all the stuff hes done for me so far is great. I think thell be just as good. Trying them on with no paint to start off with Matt W
On 14th Mar, 2012 mw3 said:
Got a nice big delivery from Carl at Force Racing today. |
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3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
17th Feb, 2012 at 06:22:57pm
My mate has some fg doors, the fit is great but they're wobbly as fook and I would not want that on a roadgoing car. Especially small sliding windows in the summer, he was driving about at mitp with his door held open to keep himself cool inbetween runs. Might be okay if you had a folding sunroof but that defeats the object of weight saving! 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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1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
17th Feb, 2012 at 06:33:35pm
Yee see my car is my daily drive atm so I dont think they would be ideal fornme On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
17th Feb, 2012 at 06:44:55pm
If mine was a weekend toy it'd be worth it, but too much of a pain if it's a daily unfortunately! 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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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
17th Feb, 2012 at 07:15:01pm
There are two types of GRP doors. The ones that nost people by for track/racing cars and those for road cars.
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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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