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 1424 Posts Member #: 2810 Formally spanner181187 Dublin, Ireland |
27th Jun, 2009 at 03:56:23pm
Wow, that's one ugly beast ! On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:
I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse  On 30th Apr, 2010 Rod S said:
Gary's description is best |
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 1346 Posts Member #: 2340 Post Whore Dublin Ireland |
27th Jun, 2009 at 04:10:51pm
Jim you obviously have never seen back to the future, a flux capacitor it the way forward imo :)
On 26th Jun, 2009 Jimster said:
On 26th Jun, 2009 best_stig said:
How good are you at push starting? that saves a starter motor and a battery. Dont need an alternator, can have a shorter fanbelt then. But seriously, isnt weight saving more noticeable when its rotating or unsprung? you do need either a battery or alternator, something has to power the spark On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:
I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers. ______________________________________________________ |
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326 Posts Member #: 1323 Senior Member |
27th Jun, 2009 at 11:09:24pm
On 25th Jun, 2009 apbellamy said:
Dilling circular wholes is fine. The circle is a very strong shape. I dill square wholes -- you get rid of more material :) |
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547 Posts Member #: 2928 Post Whore peterborough |
29th Jun, 2009 at 12:36:49am
is there much difference in weight between carbon fibre and fibreglass when it comes to 1 piece fronts, roof skins and doors
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 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
29th Jun, 2009 at 08:27:56am
On 29th Jun, 2009 just_jack said:
is there much difference in weight between carbon fibre and fibreglass when it comes to 1 piece fronts, roof skins and doors also 3mm and 4 mm polycarb windows, rear bulkhead can any weight be taken from there, most ppl i have spoken yo say dont touch it, it'll seriously affect vehicle rigidity i was talking to the guy with the blue sprint looking mini at mitp last year (it was parked near the don and the twinnie), im sure he said that weighed up at 410kgs jack |
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20 Posts Member #: 2989 Member |
1st Jul, 2009 at 12:56:09pm
ok were can i find plexiglas windows?
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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
1st Jul, 2009 at 01:04:49pm
On 29th Jun, 2009 just_jack said:
is there much difference in weight between carbon fibre and fibreglass when it comes to 1 piece fronts, roof skins and doors also 3mm and 4 mm polycarb windows, rear bulkhead can any weight be taken from there, most ppl i have spoken yo say dont touch it, it'll seriously affect vehicle rigidity i was talking to the guy with the blue sprint looking mini at mitp last year (it was parked near the don and the twinnie), im sure he said that weighed up at 410kgs jack For panels, there is no weight advantage using CF rather than GRP. If you were making a structure, then CF could be made lighter. Most CF stuff you can buy is generally GRP with CF as the outer layer as I understand. The rear bulkhead is a funny thing. I would have no worries removing it from the the arches up and then putting a brace across the C pillar and covering in Alloy. 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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69 Posts Member #: 2974 Advanced Member |
3rd Jul, 2009 at 02:29:01am
if any of you guys would learn about "light" study Colin Chapmans cars 8-) in the BBC series THE POWER AND THE GLORY, there is a interwiev with one of his mechanics, once he was working on a formula 1 car, and Chapman asked what he was doing??? just fitting some parts to the car, the mechanic replied--- no way those washers are going for a ride on MY race car---take them off.
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Site Admin  15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
3rd Jul, 2009 at 07:36:28am
The real weight savers are things like a Titanium front subframe, weight 11lb. Drilling out towerbolts saves a bit, but throwing them in the bin saves a lot more.
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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4314 Posts Member #: 700 Formerly British Open Classic The West Country |
3rd Jul, 2009 at 09:02:43am
Working in aerospace helps, I remember a couple of years back geting a component hogged out of Magnesium and Aluminum was deemed too heavy.
On 26th Jun, 2009 robert said:
i''ll drive it !!!
On 25th Jun, 2009 Rob H said: As Tom says you have to look at every thing and ask how can this be made lighter, or is it even needed. Hopefully the Maguire of death will be finished in time for Avon, no idea what it weighs but when we moved the rolling shell to the barn the two of us lifted it on an off the trailer. EDIT: I take that back, hopefully it won't be finished as my balls are no where near big enough to drive it. Sorry but if anyone is going to go down it a blaze of glory it will be me. On 27th Jun, 2009 carl talbot said:
On 25th Jun, 2009 apbellamy said:
Dilling circular wholes is fine. The circle is a very strong shape. I dill square wholes -- you get rid of more material :) I reckon triangles are the way ahead, strong tessellate with minimum wasted space between the holes. Isambard Kingdom Brunel said:
Nothing is impossible if you are an Engineer |
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4018 Posts Member #: 1757 Back to Fucking Tool status Swindon |
3rd Jul, 2009 at 11:44:14am
carbon weezle do full carbon filber fronts no fg in them what so ever same with there bonnets ect, very impressive imo and so so very light Drives
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 232 Posts Member #: 1197 Senior Member Dublin Ireland |
3rd Jul, 2009 at 12:32:20pm
On 3rd Jul, 2009 Paul R said:
carbon weezle do full carbon filber fronts no fg in them what so ever same with there bonnets ect, very impressive imo and so so very light
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 1849 Posts Member #: 672 The oversills police Oslo, Norway |
3rd Jul, 2009 at 12:39:42pm
the quality and fit of the carbon weezel products seem top notch, but I have heard that they use a very weak resin to glue it together, resulting in parts which is not especially strong. Am I right? |
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 453 Posts Member #: 6449 Senior Member Brisbane, Australia |
4th Jul, 2009 at 01:34:55pm
Thisd be pretty light
In boost we trust |
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603 Posts Member #: 1938 Post Whore near Dundee |
4th Jul, 2009 at 06:08:37pm
is that the *goodbye porkpie* mini? |
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 3692 Posts Member #: 1833 Formally mini_majic Auckland, New Zealand |
5th Jul, 2009 at 11:45:49am
If i were you, i would leave it standard.
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453 Posts Member #: 6449 Senior Member Brisbane, Australia |
5th Jul, 2009 at 02:00:57pm
Yes it is actually. Not seen it but it looks like a good movie.
On 4th Jul, 2009 commander said:
is that the *goodbye porkpie* mini? In boost we trust |
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20 Posts Member #: 2989 Member |
11th Jul, 2010 at 09:45:13am
quick update. the clubman weight is 640kg with full tank of gas. without me in it.
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1391 Posts Member #: 1686 Post Whore Oxford |
11th Jul, 2010 at 11:44:37am
Ben! Your products could be lighter and stronger still. I say this because i presume your still faffing about with wet layup`s.
On 19th Feb, 2011 Miniwilliams said:
OMG Robert that's a big one |
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61 Posts Member #: 8970 Advanced Member shropshire |
12th Jul, 2010 at 05:52:40pm
hi there i asked pritty much this question not so long ago and since then i remember reading a book by david vizard how to modify your mini so i looked on ebay and won a copy i now there was a lot of info in there anyone else used this for ref |
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then its rusty in the boot floor. so that saves a bit :)
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