Hi DV - A couple of years ago during the initial build of my TR3 I started
to keep track of the weight savings that I could get just from the addition
of aluminum/alloy bolt-on parts. The current total is close to 118 lbs with
88 from the front of the car. All fenders, hood, trunk lid, and spare tire
cover have remained steel. The table is quite long but if you would like a
copy I would be glad to send it to you.
None of the added parts have failed or had any issue in 2 years of use.
Barry.
From: Fot [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of D V via Fot
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 2:51 PM
To: FOT
Subject: Re: [Fot] New Years Resolution: weight loss
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the 1584# is for a 1500 and 1432# for
earlier spits.
Driver losing 20 is definitely on the list.
I am curious about all the alum parts suggestions and 1-if there is that
much difference in weight and 2-would I be sacrificing any reliability?
One thing that is an unknown and on my list to investigate is alum flywheel.
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On Jan 9, 2017, at 3:39 PM, John Styduhar <johnstydo at gmail.com> wrote:
Anything you can get that is made out of aluminum. My 5 would be radiator,
water pump housing, water pump, belt pulleys, alloy front hubs.
On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 11:31 AM, D V via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
This is just one of many resolutions but thought I would seek some advice
here. I have a pretty well prepared spit racer that would like to shed some
pounds for the new year.
He went on a diet in 2015 and lost about 60 lbs from his rear with the
removal of some extraneous steel and going from a standard battery to a
light weight Braille racing battery.
Currently he weighs 1578 lbs with no fuel. Corner weights in the following
format of FL/FR RL/RR are 450/449 and 341/338.
The thought is to focus on his front this year. He already has a mini
alternator and high torque starter (not sure the starter is any savings).
What would be your top 5 things to review/address?
Thanks!
Derek
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