Robin
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broster has decided to make my car lighter again, so theres a few bits coming off tomorrow
also, the seat mounts will be adjusted so the seats lean back a tad, not bolt upright
and my slight starting problem will also be rectified, hopefully
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Graeme
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wots coming off it?
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Jake
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via angle grinder?
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Robin
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somehting heavy, which i dont really need anymore, and will need even less when i get a cage
and probably some little bits like brackets, clips, wiring and stuff
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Graeme
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u taking the roof off ur car!
now that is proper weight loss!! 
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Robin
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no, bonnet
and doors
removing the engine would save a bit of weight, and then i'd just push it down hills and hope i get up the other side
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mav
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going to blow away  
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Robin
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my target weight is 850kg with a full tank
which means somewhere i've gotta lose 47kg, i reckon i can do it with the things i have planned in the near future
then i will tie it down if i park in a windy place
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mav
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whats left inside?still got 2 seats....? get rid of one, no passengers
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Robin
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aircon is coming out, heater will be out next year, perspex windows on order, need a heated front screen and a perspex rear one
removing the passenger seat upsets the superb balance of the car
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mav
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loads of plans then.....you drive it everyday yeah?
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Robin
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yeah, thats why the heater is staying til the summer, when i should be able to afford a winter banger to keep me warm on the way to work
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mav
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oh righto....
going to be good, you ans JR having a comp for the lightest
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Robin
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i've got no chance
i'm keeping the whole dash
its just a little competition between me teddy and broster really, i was the first with no headlining
but teddy has no boot lifters 
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corsa120
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lol u not fittin any glass-fibre/carbon bodywork i.e bonnet, boot, wings theres ur 47 kg's approx
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Mattb
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
somehting heavy, which i dont really need anymore, and will need even less when i get a cage
and probably some little bits like brackets, clips, wiring and stuff
door strengthening bars??
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loo_goblin
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do u legally have to have bumpers?
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Mattb
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you dont legaly have to have headlights
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loo_goblin
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well thats sorted then.
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corsa120
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front yeh but whats point if u doin that might aswell just strip it completely lol
id remove grills etc in place of mesh if its lighter and get un-painted ones is amazing how much paint weighs u no 1 ltr of paint = 1kg, same goes for primer and lacquer so u looking at 2kg's in paint per bumpa, thats primer/paint/lacquer added together not just basecoat
[Edited on 24-09-2005 by corsa120]
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Robin
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right....
bumpers will remain for aerodynamic purposes
mesh weighs more than grille
paint is also staying
headlights are a legal requirement actually, if you dont have them, the police can ban you
fiberglass bonnet may be on the cards
and the bootlid can be made as light as a fiberglass one with the help of mr grinder
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corsa120
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ummm angle grinder sounds to me like a bodge no offence, but spend the money do it proper, all im saying is things like paint add up to alot, bit like counting the pennies in ur jar looks like there 50p but there 20 quid
what brakes u running rob, v6 weigh ton that wont help, get ate ones or spend 500 quid on hi-spec setup all alloy easy 15kg too, see ive lost u 50-70 in 20 mins ha ha  
[Edited on 24-09-2005 by corsa120]
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Robin
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the brakes are a compromise i'm willing to put up with, the stopping power is so good, the weight is not a problem to me for their effectiveness
angle grinder is a bodge, but its cheaper than a fiberglass boot which will rattle and crack
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corsa120
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not if its a good boot, dont see lotus's falling aprt when u follow one
hell why not chop of front/rear towing rings
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Robin
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i'm only gonna take off the bits i dont need carl... stop being silly now
[Edited on 24-09-2005 by robmarriott]
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