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Geplaatst: 18 mar 2009 7:35
door rapidos
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 ?
Geplaatst: 18 mar 2009 15:12
door rapidos
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.
Geplaatst: 18 mar 2009 15:15
door allen
At what temperature and for how long did you grill your lights?
Want to open up a spare rear light.

Geplaatst: 18 mar 2009 17:24
door rapidos
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.
Geplaatst: 18 mar 2009 20:41
door 12Esc
This is becoming a weird discussion...

Geplaatst: 18 mar 2009 20:45
door Exmantaa
Geplaatst: 19 mar 2009 6:42
door rapidos
Thanks ! Already on the list...

Geplaatst: 19 mar 2009 8:33
door allen
Thanks, I'll give it a try at 75 degrees than...

Geplaatst: 19 mar 2009 11:35
door rapidos
Inboard fire extinguisher is now fully ready to use....

I even tested it to learn how it was running, PER-FECT !
Geplaatst: 20 mar 2009 15:43
door rapidos
Seat back in place ! It starts looking like a car again...

Small game... What is it ?

Geplaatst: 20 mar 2009 17:04
door Herman
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Geplaatst: 20 mar 2009 19:21
door rapidos
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...
Geplaatst: 21 mar 2009 20:09
door rapidos
Geplaatst: 21 mar 2009 22:20
door Dominique
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.

Geplaatst: 22 mar 2009 7:10
door rapidos
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 !
