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rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 18 mar 2009 7:35

Thanks Pipo. I am not an ingeneer, and I do agree on hotter air intake would result in small loose of energy during combustion. But as the air flowmeter is before the return pipe, I don't think it would make a difference in balancing the mixing fuel/air. But it is definitely giving some nasty oil dust deposit inside the all pipes for sure.
Does any of you has a breather catch can fitted on your Speedster ?

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 18 mar 2009 15:12

Today I cooked... More than 3000 euros in the hoven !

So I could take away the glass and understand how it was made. Now I know where I could possibly gain weight.
I could swap the plexiglass with polycarbonate...

There is around 0.5kg to gain on the light structure itself. I will do a test next winter.

If anyody has one broken front light (LEFT AND RIGHT), please let me know as I need one to work on the mould.

Now I need the correct glue to refix everything properly.

allen · Bericht door **allen** » 18 mar 2009 15:15

At what temperature and for how long did you grill your lights?

Want to open up a spare rear light.

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 18 mar 2009 17:24

70°C 25 minutes, but I had to bring back one light 2 times in to finish the process, but didn't want to take any risk, so I assume 80°C would be perfect.

12Esc · Bericht door **12Esc** » 18 mar 2009 20:41

This is becoming a weird discussion...

Exmantaa · Bericht door **Exmantaa** » 18 mar 2009 20:45

Maybe interesting for you?
http://www.speedsterclub.nl/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3231

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 19 mar 2009 6:42

Exmantaa schreef:Maybe interesting for you?
http://www.speedsterclub.nl/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3231

Thanks ! Already on the list...

allen · Bericht door **allen** » 19 mar 2009 8:33

Thanks, I'll give it a try at 75 degrees than...

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 19 mar 2009 11:35

Inboard fire extinguisher is now fully ready to use....

I even tested it to learn how it was running, PER-FECT !

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 20 mar 2009 15:43

Seat back in place ! It starts looking like a car again...

Small game... What is it ?

Herman · Bericht door **Herman** » 20 mar 2009 17:04

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rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 20 mar 2009 19:21

Herman schreef:Interior looks great!

OK, first guess:

It is Lexan, can read that, about half the size of a side window (looking at the weight).
I think it will be used as a glas replacement on your front lights.
Don't know how your're gonna shape it though.
Knowing you a little, I think you will know how to do it

Did you see this project? Amazing approach, like yours.
http://www.hofmanns.co.uk/content/index.asp?id=76
Former GT3 driver, car's now 823kg, started at 995kg.
Project made me think of our cars, but Chris's budget seems less restricted. I hope to meet him on april 17th at Donington Park track day (LoT). Any change you can make it there as well?

Good analize Herman, but no. It's not for the front... I know Chris Randall's project. I am surprised to see those weight figures so low so fast. I assume the gear box is much more lighter !
There is NO chance for me to be ready for April. I am still fighting for Spa 4th of May...

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 21 mar 2009 20:09

It's alive !

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Its-alive_642130.htm

Dominique · Bericht door **Dominique** » 21 mar 2009 22:20

rapidos schreef:

I've recently changed my gear knob for an other one, and was surprised to find that the oem one is massive aluminium.

I've guestimated the weight to be around 180grams.
I'm sure you can find lighter ones on e-bay and this might be the saving that will bring your car sub 800kg.

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 22 mar 2009 7:10

Thanks Dominique. I heard that this change results in a worst filling when changing gear... "less precision". But it's a good point for sure ! Thanks !