[DeTomaso] A lighter car.

[Julian Kift]

Goran,
 
Some great work, as I'm finding out after the holidays every pound weight reduction counts :>)
 
Interesting approach with the a-arm bolts, but what stops your sleeves from floating inside the bushing? I would have expected the sleeving tube to be full length? I'm assuming the new bolts are Titanium and that's where most of the weight saving comes from?

 

Julian
 
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:08:54 +0100
> From: hemipanter at hemipanter.se
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] A lighter car.
> 
> A lighter car. I have been making a lighter oilpan as you may allredy have
> noticed, 6,4p.
> I checked the valve covers that was made from cast aluminium and they
> weighted an amazing 22p!!! I could hardly sleep then. So I ordered new
> one that is 7p. De belt pulley was to heavy so i drilled them a bit.
> http://www.hemipanter.se/Lighter%20car%202.jpg
> The fire wall bulk head was to heavy so this new one is only 4,4 p with
> insulation and bolts.
> http://www.hemipanter.se/Lighter%20car%201.jpg
> http://www.hemipanter.se/Lighter%20car%203.jpg
> 
> The original bolts for the upper A-arms are to heavy, 1,8 p for the 8 of
> them. These new one is only 0,6p for the 8.
> http://www.hemipanter.se/Lighter%20car%204.jpg
> 
> Right now I am down to a car that is som 66p lighter than last summer yet
> more comfortable and quiter. Hope for some more improvements.
> Goran
> 
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