David[RL] Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) hey all I will try update this thread as I build my ke70, it's a racecar I intend to use in a class called special saloon and the rules is somewhat similar as the old gr.5 I once had an old thread but I want a fresh start as this no longer is a "track car" I will use the 4A-GE blacktop, and for chassis I aim for lowest possible weight, I will try my best to be around 700kg included driver + fuel engine is moved approx 20cm further to the rear, pedalbox and driver seat is also moved approx 20cm and the car is lowered approx 20cm, roof height is 120cm ( stock 140cm ) right now the rolling chassis weight 386kg which I think is a bit to heavy so I'm currently drilling alot of holes to save some weight.. not much but everything helps please note the bathroom weights for corner weighting the car.. Edited September 11, 2012 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 lol that awesome weighting it with bathroom scales looks sweet as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bLinded_ Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I want your workshop! Looks good so far. I can remember reading your old thread but that was a long time ago. Will be looking forward to updates :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchy Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Sweet looking ride, will be good to follow & see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeAE71 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'm going to be keeping a close eye on this, what a wicked base to start with in a 2 door 70. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing your progress :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David[RL] Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I bought some aluminium sheets this week ( 0.75mm ) so I made some templates I also mounted the steering column ( the tape construction is only temporary :P ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 looks good, you must of saved heaps of weight there are so many holes in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingparts Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 waiting for more pic ,bump . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David[RL] Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 waiting for more pic ,bump . LOL? this is not a salesthread or something you can bump like that, I don't build this car to entertain you if you don't have something useful to say, don't say it more pictures won't come before I've taken them, and that won't happen before I've done progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Mate i just came a little it in my pants when i first saw the photos of you 2DR *E7*........................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvaneddy Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 quick question are you bracing ne of the front quater area and pillars as such, or are you just hopeing that your roll cage will add stiffness as wont having all those holes make the car more likely to flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David[RL] Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 quick question are you bracing ne of the front quater area and pillars as such, or are you just hopeing that your roll cage will add stiffness as wont having all those holes make the car more likely to flex the rollcage is stiff enough to carry all the suspension pickups etc drilling holes won't make the chassis very much weaker if you leave enough metal around the holes I will make some more bracing around the front strut tops, probably a triangle out of 25x2mm piping or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666westy999 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 do you have a rough budget worked out for this car??? or a cost calcualtion so far? or is it build and buy as you go? just interested... chaars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David[RL] Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) do you have a rough budget worked out for this car??? or a cost calcualtion so far? or is it build and buy as you go?just interested... chaars I don't have a budget for this car, I simply use all I can afford if I knew how much I've used ( or if someone else know) I might been put in a psychiatric hospital hehe I've used well over a year so far and it won't be finished before April 2010 Edited May 17, 2009 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David[RL] Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 fibreglass parts is being made.. hood weight 4kg ( stock 14kg ) trunk weight 2kg ( stock 9kg ) that's 17kg weight reduction an old picture and with the engine in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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