by chrisP » Wed 24.08.2016, 11:16
Hi Jon, no shop opening, but if you need any parts made drop me a line, when I get some free time I could make them.
Hi Candles, I am concentrating on the front end, after having the car resprayed, you could see it sink on its springs as I added all the parts back on. Each headlight assembly including motor and brackets weigh in at nearly 5kg, so that where I am looking to reduce. If you haven't done it already removing the precat and replacing with stainless steel item saves 5-6kg. I forgot to add, I have made a new undertray as well the first layer is diolen, which is very abrasion resistant. and got rid of the metal chicken wire from the front bumper...
I use perma-grit tools to cut and shape the parts, they work very well and cut reasonably quickly.
I'm sure I am not going to save a massive amount of weight, but it is nice to make the components to a better quality than when they came out of the factory
Chris
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- A panel, half the weight and stronger
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- Front undertray - difficult to see I know
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