Track day hero

Replied by Diesel Destroyer on topic Track day hero

Posted 11 years 7 months ago #112784

David Aiketgate wrote: You could brace the subframes above the floor pan.:shrug:


Seam welding improves the stiffness of the subframes..

For a TF bracing the towers would be a great idea..

The F doesnt gain anything from bracing between the spheres.. but between the shocks deffo :broon:

Ive welded my cross member onto the front subframe.. rather than bolting..

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Replied by Diesel Destroyer on topic Track day hero

Posted 11 years 7 months ago #112785

andy1970h wrote: How much difference do the doors make?

Does welding them shut make any difference?


This would hugely stiffen up the body shell.. but would make nearly as difficult to get in and out of as an Elise :bust:

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Replied by andy1970h on topic Track day hero

Posted 11 years 7 months ago #112788
Just need to leave the roof down :)

Could also save a load of weight with no door hinges or locks.

Back with front wheel drive and 181HP at the wheels :)

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Replied by Ozzy on topic Track day hero

Posted 11 years 7 months ago #112799

andy1970h wrote: Just need to leave the roof down :)

Could also save a load of weight with no door hinges or locks.


better off welding in a cage, welding the body to it, and use GRP doors as "place holders" :)

much lighter... the 2 doors on the F/TF weights the same as an elise front clam, rear clam, roof, sills and doors!!! lol!
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Replied by MaddAussie on topic Track day hero

Posted 11 years 7 months ago #112812
I did see some Carbon fiber F doors on ebay a couple of years ago...

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