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« Reply #180 on: May 02, 2009, 02:20:43 am »
Why not inflate the tires with Helium and make the whole car lighter !?!
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« Reply #181 on: May 02, 2009, 03:17:30 am »
Quote from: Bruce on April 13, 2009, 00:07:51 am
Quote from: Pas on May 11, 2008, 00:03:05 am
My homage to Mark and the SSB was to get a pair of those cheap,plastic,Rossi headlights,shocking quality but very light Smiley
I spent quite a bit of time BSing with Mark about lightweight stuff.  I think he'd be all over this part (123g):
Anyone know what the stock one weighs?
Does anybody know what a stock glass headlight lens weighs?  Does anyone know where to buy these plastic headlight lenses?
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« Reply #182 on: May 02, 2009, 03:22:58 am »
Not VW, but you get the point.
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« Reply #183 on: May 02, 2009, 10:17:11 am »
Have just started to save weight on my bug, the cheapest and easiest way seems ot put myself on a diet.  Therefore no coke or chocolate for me until i reach my target weight and save 15kg!
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« Reply #184 on: May 16, 2009, 11:36:55 am »
Quote from: Bruce on May 02, 2009, 03:17:30 am
Quote from: Bruce on April 13, 2009, 00:07:51 am
Quote from: Pas on May 11, 2008, 00:03:05 am
My homage to Mark and the SSB was to get a pair of those cheap,plastic,Rossi headlights,shocking quality but very light Smiley
I spent quite a bit of time BSing with Mark about lightweight stuff.  I think he'd be all over this part (123g):
Anyone know what the stock one weighs?
Does anybody know what a stock glass headlight lens weighs?  Does anyone know where to buy these plastic headlight lenses?

I would like to get my hands on a pair of those Cool
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« Reply #185 on: May 16, 2009, 12:22:14 pm »
Quote from: Bruce on May 02, 2009, 03:17:30 am
Quote from: Bruce on April 13, 2009, 00:07:51 am
Quote from: Pas on May 11, 2008, 00:03:05 am
My homage to Mark and the SSB was to get a pair of those cheap,plastic,Rossi headlights,shocking quality but very light Smiley
I spent quite a bit of time BSing with Mark about lightweight stuff.  I think he'd be all over this part (123g):
Anyone know what the stock one weighs?
Does anybody know what a stock glass headlight lens weighs?  Does anyone know where to buy these plastic headlight lenses?

500g Grin
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« Reply #186 on: May 16, 2009, 12:51:09 pm »
Quote from: benssp on May 16, 2009, 12:22:14 pm
Quote from: Bruce on May 02, 2009, 03:17:30 am
Quote from: Bruce on April 13, 2009, 00:07:51 am
Quote from: Pas on May 11, 2008, 00:03:05 am
My homage to Mark and the SSB was to get a pair of those cheap,plastic,Rossi headlights,shocking quality but very light Smiley
I spent quite a bit of time BSing with Mark about lightweight stuff.  I think he'd be all over this part (123g):
Anyone know what the stock one weighs?
Does anybody know what a stock glass headlight lens weighs?  Does anyone know where to buy these plastic headlight lenses?

500g Grin

See, now I want a pair even more Grin
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« Reply #187 on: May 17, 2009, 05:25:28 am »
Quote from: Pas on May 16, 2009, 12:51:09 pm
Quote from: benssp on May 16, 2009, 12:22:14 pm
Quote from: Bruce on May 02, 2009, 03:17:30 am
Quote from: Bruce on April 13, 2009, 00:07:51 am
Quote from: Pas on May 11, 2008, 00:03:05 am
My homage to Mark and the SSB was to get a pair of those cheap,plastic,Rossi headlights,shocking quality but very light Smiley
I spent quite a bit of time BSing with Mark about lightweight stuff.  I think he'd be all over this part (123g):
Anyone know what the stock one weighs?
Does anybody know what a stock glass headlight lens weighs?  Does anyone know where to buy these plastic headlight lenses?

500g Grin

See,now I want a pair even more Grin
I know where you can get a pair of plastic lenses in French yellow.  LMK and I'll set it up. 
Are the yellow headlights still legal in France?
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« Reply #188 on: May 17, 2009, 20:44:19 pm »
Quote from: Bruce on May 17, 2009, 05:25:28 am
Quote from: Pas on May 16, 2009, 12:51:09 pm
Quote from: benssp on May 16, 2009, 12:22:14 pm
Quote from: Bruce on May 02, 2009, 03:17:30 am
Quote from: Bruce on April 13, 2009, 00:07:51 am
Quote from: Pas on May 11, 2008, 00:03:05 am
My homage to Mark and the SSB was to get a pair of those cheap,plastic,Rossi headlights,shocking quality but very light Smiley
I spent quite a bit of time BSing with Mark about lightweight stuff.  I think he'd be all over this part (123g):
Anyone know what the stock one weighs?
Does anybody know what a stock glass headlight lens weighs?  Does anyone know where to buy these plastic headlight lenses?

500g Grin

See,now I want a pair even more Grin
I know where you can get a pair of plastic lenses in French yellow.  LMK and I'll set it up. 
Are the yellow headlights still legal in France?

Hey Bruce

Many thanks for the offer.

Unfortunately I live in the UK,where you cant use yellow lenses Sad,I am after some clear one's like yourself.

I will give you a shout if I manage to source some clear lenses over here Wink
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« Reply #189 on: June 03, 2009, 10:49:36 am »
I saw this thread on the samba about plastic lenses and thought people hire might bee interested..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=359759
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« Reply #190 on: June 06, 2009, 17:07:25 pm »
Quote from: eugene on June 03, 2009, 10:49:36 am
I saw this thread on the samba about plastic lenses and thought people hire might bee interested..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=359759



These look very promising,gonna keep my eye on this to see if they go into production.
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« Reply #191 on: June 18, 2009, 17:36:14 pm »
start with a late car and buy some carbon stuff by remmele-motorsport Smiley
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« Reply #192 on: June 18, 2009, 19:49:01 pm »
Quote from: volkskris on June 18, 2009, 17:36:14 pm
start with a late car and buy some carbon stuff by remmele-motorsport Smiley

Will you please stop the cursing! Grin

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« Reply #193 on: June 18, 2009, 20:51:37 pm »
Quote from: tikimadness on June 18, 2009, 19:49:01 pm
Quote from: volkskris on June 18, 2009, 17:36:14 pm
start with a late car and buy some carbon stuff by remmele-motorsport Smiley

Will you please stop the cursing! Grin

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« Reply #194 on: June 21, 2009, 17:06:53 pm »
I was looking at the trans filler plug a few days ago and noticed a couple of variations.
The one on the right should be lighter, right?  Nope, on the other side, the hex socket is deeper on the middle one.  Also, I've always observed the plug is longer than it needs to be, extending past the inner wall, with some still sticking out the outside.
So a few minutes on the grinder gets you the left one.
Right one : 32g
Middle : 28g
Left one: 18g
Not much, but every bit helps.
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« Reply #195 on: June 21, 2009, 18:59:43 pm »
Quote from: eugene on June 03, 2009, 10:49:36 am
I saw this thread on the samba about plastic lenses and thought people hire might bee interested..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=359759


I believe Simon at Paintbox ( 01376-573463) is producing these but maybe Phil can confirm this.  Bernie
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« Reply #196 on: June 23, 2009, 14:46:36 pm »
Yes the plastic lenses are currently being manufactured and will be available for purchase soon.

Here's my latest pillar drill exploits.  Weight before = 473gm.  Weight after = 247gm.  Total saving for 2 hinges = 452gm = near enough a pound off.

There's more to drill out of them but I'll bang 'em on for a bit just to check operation.

Cheers
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« Reply #197 on: June 23, 2009, 17:26:13 pm »
Looks good, great idea! Smiley Why not drill much larger holes though? To retain strength you could dimple die them.
Do you have a goal weight in mind?
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« Reply #198 on: June 23, 2009, 18:04:23 pm »
Yes very much I am aiming for sub 600kg 1320lb.  Was weighed last week at 1,333lb.  Which is now 1,332lb!  So am looking for another 12lb to hit my mark.

Found another 2lb in changing the Berg sump to an EMPI one - don't have precise figures for that yet but that leaves me 10lb.

Cheers
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« Reply #199 on: June 24, 2009, 19:39:37 pm »
Quote from: Bernard Newbury on June 21, 2009, 18:59:43 pm
Quote from: eugene on June 03, 2009, 10:49:36 am
I saw this thread on the samba about plastic lenses and thought people hire might bee interested..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=359759


I believe Simon at Paintbox ( 01376-573463) is producing these but maybe Phil can confirm this.  Bernie

Is there anbody who can bring a set for me to EBI3?

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« Reply #200 on: June 24, 2009, 21:01:02 pm »
hello,

phil your idea is very cool, another part to save weight is the linkage. build my one on in alloy, the heaviest parts are the bearings, but it works great. my car is a street-car but i really like to save some weight.

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« Reply #201 on: June 27, 2009, 04:32:39 am »
Quote from: Phil West on June 23, 2009, 14:46:36 pm
Here's my latest pillar drill exploits.  Weight before = 473gm.  Weight after = 247gm.  Total saving for 2 hinges = 452gm = near enough a pound off.

There's more to drill out of them but I'll bang 'em on for a bit just to check operation.
Have you drilled holes in the hood prop linkage bits?
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« Reply #202 on: June 27, 2009, 06:34:29 am »
Quote from: Bruce on June 27, 2009, 04:32:39 am
Quote from: Phil West on June 23, 2009, 14:46:36 pm
Here's my latest pillar drill exploits.  Weight before = 473gm.  Weight after = 247gm.  Total saving for 2 hinges = 452gm = near enough a pound off.

There's more to drill out of them but I'll bang 'em on for a bit just to check operation.
Have you drilled holes in the hood prop linkage bits?

yes
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« Reply #203 on: June 27, 2009, 06:35:11 am »
Quote from: Bruce on June 21, 2009, 17:06:53 pm
I was looking at the trans filler plug a few days ago and noticed a couple of variations.
The one on the right should be lighter, right?  Nope, on the other side, the hex socket is deeper on the middle one.  Also, I've always observed the plug is longer than it needs to be, extending past the inner wall, with some still sticking out the outside.
So a few minutes on the grinder gets you the left one.
Right one : 32g
Middle : 28g
Left one: 18g
Not much, but every bit helps.




Mine are the hollow ones
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« Reply #204 on: June 27, 2009, 06:36:42 am »
Quote from: dirk zeyen on June 24, 2009, 21:01:02 pm
hello,

phil your idea is very cool, another part to save weight is the linkage. build my one on in alloy, the heaviest parts are the bearings, but it works great. my car is a street-car but i really like to save some weight.

dirk
I drilled mine.  I'd like to get Ti tube to make my own....
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« Reply #205 on: June 27, 2009, 11:28:29 am »
I was watching something about F1 the other day - How about making your header from "INKANEL" F1 exhaust tubing VERY LIGHT, A Bitch to work though apparently  Smiley
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« Reply #206 on: June 27, 2009, 18:05:07 pm »
Why can't you make a muffler from aluminium?
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« Reply #207 on: June 29, 2009, 13:17:16 pm »
40gm saved.  Cheers Phil
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« Reply #208 on: June 29, 2009, 14:19:28 pm »
Phil, the edges of the holes look rather sharp - how about counter-sinking them? Gets rid of a stress riser (not that round holes have stress risers, but you know what I mean!), removes sharp edges and also loses a bit more material!  Wink
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« Reply #209 on: June 29, 2009, 14:26:38 pm »
sorry mate no can do.  Once the workshop reaches 40C / 104F  - I'm outta there!
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