Dalyz Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 nice man never seen that driving about but if I do it will be a blur, props overall man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 update on what i been up to last week nice man never seen that driving about but if I do it will be a blur, props overall man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GTnomez Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 what you could do i cut out the boot well and replace it with some metal sheeting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 I had thought about this but didnt want to start cutting into the structure of the car, im worried it may effect the stiffness of the car so im gonna leave that alone. Loads of other easier areas to weight save, so gonna do those first.what you could do i cut out the boot well and replace it with some metal sheeting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GTnomez Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I dont think that would affect the structure of the car as its just the bootwell.I seen it done in many track scooby type ra's and something i might do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steed Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 remove the sound deadening material form the behind the firewall if there is any, there often is. polycarbonate windows perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 rip the dash out all together and get under neath an pull all the heat shields off too, some carbon goodies would be perfect also.keep up the good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 new race batt in compression resultsrip the dash out all together and get under neath an pull all the heat shields off too, some carbon goodies would be perfect also.keep up the good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 really enjoying this thread mate keep up the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SR17 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looking good mate. Was surely going sweet on the track at japfest! Keep up the good workadam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Awsome mate, really good compression results thats a healthy motor!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan507 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 nice, another thing to bare in mind is weight distribution. blace the weight out, move some of the stuff to the boot - battery, washer bottle, cooling fuilds..ect ect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Yeah i'll strip it out first to what im happy with, then ill take it down to get it corner weighted again to see what the weight disribution is like. I think you can transfer it diagonally across the car by adjusting the coilovers.Still got plenty more to do yet before that though!nice, another thing to bare in mind is weight distribution. blace the weight out, move some of the stuff to the boot - battery, washer bottle, cooling fuilds..ect ect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky@Race-Tech Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Nice work on the weight saving.We are trying to get our civic sub 700kg's. (a bit more extereme)However, all the race batteries I saw were round about the 6kg mark, a normal small battery is around 7kgs.What is the CCA on the battery you've got? looks like a bike battery which surely won't be enough?Edit, just seen it says on the battery. I'd be very wary about using that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Its already been tested by another member so its cool, I also updated the car blog with more info on tyres and brake pads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Updated log on outcome of TraxIts already been tested by another member so its cool, I also updated the car blog with more info on tyres and brake pads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I am taking the engine out this Sunday!! wahoo Updated log on outcome of Trax Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 good luck pal hope ya get it all sorted!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan507 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've just put my Advans on witch have those tyres on there great, still need to try them in the dry though.what else are you planning to do to save weight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Best of luck, wanna see this tearing up the tracks again next summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I been sittin on this one since it happend as i havent been motivated, but with the wiff of track season coming back up, im starting to get on the case. I labled all the engine bay pipes up last week so gonna start taking it apart Sunday.I am gonna take this out, take a quick look at the crank and see if its scored or not, if it is im not gonna mess around repairing it and taking a risk. I break the engine, turbo the lot and sell it. I have got another complete engine lined up for £600 which includes all the turbo, everything.So i can just drop it straight in without messing around.THIS TIME THOUGH I LEARNED MY LESSON, if your gonna rag it on track the following is a must!Uprated dials showing, oil pressure, oil temp, accurate water temp and warning indicators, my engine spun a bearing as my car didnt tell me it was overheating! completly missed the dial on the dash, its just not obvious enough when i was concentrating racing.and the holy oil cooler!! Once thats all back in I reckon the next weight saving areas are going to beStart cutting out boot and door skinsPoly Carb WindowsAluminum fuel tank (will save 10kg just from this)momo steering wheel rather than the heavy steel one I could go on forever lolLets get the engine back in first, there are loads of good bits on mine still, so if anyone wants to buy a new turbo, no play tight as a nut and no smoke. Rocer cover, head, block, alternator, inlet manifold etcBest of luck, wanna see this tearing up the tracks again next summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletMad Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Someone on here is currently preducing an insanely light tailgate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Good to see you havent given up on this mate Sounds good, I got my oil cooler kit from cj performance on here, highly recommend one See you on the track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 get yourself on track at japfest matejapfest 2 was a pleasure to watch you thraping round every single track session lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 i like this alot!keep up with it taggy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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