rapidos

BelgianRally · Bericht door **BelgianRally** » 08 jan 2011 19:01

nice modifications!! Looking forward to see your solution for the head lights

Herman · Bericht door **Herman** » 10 jan 2011 16:52

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rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 11 jan 2011 11:12

Thanks Herman

I first intended to fix it as you say but it seems its already very well and steady in place, so I think I will make a try on track.
The gain is very close to 5kg per side.
I am now below 800kg...with still a lot of ideas !

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 18 jan 2011 14:47

The rear fake lights are now finished. They look real till 2 meters from the car where you realize something is wrong.
Weight saving : -1.88kg
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aKra · Bericht door **aKra** » 18 jan 2011 18:53

Very nice!

Smiley · Bericht door **Smiley** » 18 jan 2011 19:20

Do tracks allow a car that has no brake lights? (other then the middle one)

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 18 jan 2011 20:50

Yes, but my car will have (light) lights ! 3 brake lights and 2 turning lights. Safety first.

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 20 jan 2011 10:28

Ready for the black and yellow stripping :
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rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 29 jan 2011 7:54

Here you can see the final result, with all functional lights on:
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Smiley · Bericht door **Smiley** » 29 jan 2011 10:01

That sure is lightweight.
Are those motorbike lights you're using?
Will the led strip be used for signal or brake light?

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 29 jan 2011 11:39

Bike road approved super flashy lights for position and brake, and orange led for turning, very flashy too compared to oem...

Herman · Bericht door **Herman** » 03 feb 2011 7:16

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rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 03 feb 2011 15:03

I have it in mind but not yet at that stage. Do you know one that could fit the Z20LET ? It has to be a race part to be really light as it is an expensive item...?
Rear of the car finished now :
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I now start the front.

Smiley · Bericht door **Smiley** » 03 feb 2011 15:19

rapidos schreef:I now start the front.

Just the lights i asume, as i can't imagine there's much to be gained from a custom front clam.
(other then putting in those cheese graiters, getting some more suction)
Maybe widening the foglicht holes to catch more wind to cool the brakes?

When is your first trackday scheduled for this year?

rapidos · Bericht door **rapidos** » 03 feb 2011 16:26

I am building the front light mould and I should be able to build the glassfiber shapes next week.
I also started to work on the front splitter mould that will include the front under tray and some theoretical down force improvements (ground effect).
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I expect between 4kg on the front clam itself, but I am still looking for a crashed one to work on...
I stopped cooling the front brake, too dangerous at high speed as it gives inconsistent brake respond.
First track days on 12-13 th of March.
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