Carbon Fibre Light Blocks!
Discussion
Thanks for that, I wonder what it would like if they housed the lights completely around the sides e.g. so that the cabon fibre or something went all the way around the sides inclusing the lenses (if regulations allowed) agreed they are not the most attractive lights but I can live with them...
On my first r500 I was supposed to get the special alluminium rear light blocks.
I never did however, despite being promised them when the car had passed its IVA, when cc said they would fit them.
I think the excuse back then was production difficulties, so I ended up buying some of the carbon fibre ones instead.
Thing is you never really notice them, or even miss them either.
So much so as when I sold my white R500 I had intended to remove them, mostly due to the cost, but could not be bothered, and just left them on when I sold it.
Not even bothered getting them for the new r500, and won't bother now either.
Each to their own though, so bash your cash on them if you want to.
I think it would be better to spend money on braking, performance and handing options first personally, but each to their own!
I never did however, despite being promised them when the car had passed its IVA, when cc said they would fit them.
I think the excuse back then was production difficulties, so I ended up buying some of the carbon fibre ones instead.
Thing is you never really notice them, or even miss them either.
So much so as when I sold my white R500 I had intended to remove them, mostly due to the cost, but could not be bothered, and just left them on when I sold it.
Not even bothered getting them for the new r500, and won't bother now either.
Each to their own though, so bash your cash on them if you want to.
I think it would be better to spend money on braking, performance and handing options first personally, but each to their own!
BraddersCat7 said:
Weight saving being the key to a Seven, the best investment to my mind in terms of Cash/Weight ratio has got to be a light weight battery. Either a AGM or LiPo. AGM is next on my list when the Banner goes.
All this carbon stuff IMO is for the Max Power guys.
Bradders.
I would be inclined to agree.All this carbon stuff IMO is for the Max Power guys.
Bradders.
However I also bought a powervamp lightweight battery and mount for my r500 at last years stoneleigh show.
But as it was not an easy and smart solution to fit, once again it has sat in the garage unused for 12 months.
I concluded I could save a lot more all up weight by going on a diet myself! (Another thing I have not got around too!
)Recently I looked in to a having a custom made carbon cam belt cover to replace the K-series plastic one I have. Stupid I know, but one off, different and some engine compartment bling that no one can see 
And yes its specification was to be lighter at any cost, otherwise not accepted. My seriously consider it when it come to engine refresh / rebuild time in the future.
And yes its specification was to be lighter at any cost, otherwise not accepted. My seriously consider it when it come to engine refresh / rebuild time in the future.nigelpugh7 said:
I concluded I could save a lot more all up weight by going on a diet myself! (Another thing I have not got around too! )
Nigel try leaving your wallet at home, dragging those gold ingots around has to be somewhat tiresome and heavy )
I'm with you Nige, losing a few pounds myself will be cheaper and better for me with the added bonus of improving the power to weight ratio
Token Jock said:
Nigel try leaving your wallet at home, dragging those gold ingots around has to be somewhat tiresome and heavy
I'm with you Nige, losing a few pounds myself will be cheaper and better for me with the added bonus of improving the power to weight ratio
John, I would like to agree, but most of those recently acquired shiny gold ingots are now all converted into paying off the mortgage!!I'm with you Nige, losing a few pounds myself will be cheaper and better for me with the added bonus of improving the power to weight ratio
At least it means i can now think about what other frivolous purchases I can make!! ( clue its another separate section on PH!! )
nigelpugh7 said:
I concluded I could save a lot more all up weight by going on a diet myself! (Another thing I have not got around too! )
I have gone from weighing 98kg and struggling to get in and out of, to a featherweight 77kg over a 18 month period and now being able to jump in and out and when thinking about it the car does feels more responsive, easier and more wanting to accelerate. Agree best power to weight ratio improvement, and the money saved on buying food can be spent on more carbon goodies as well! )Ult-Jim said:
I have gone from weighing 98kg and struggling to get in and out of, to a featherweight 77kg over a 18 month period and now being able to jump in and out and when thinking about it the car does feels more responsive, easier and more wanting to accelerate. Agree best power to weight ratio improvement, and the money saved on buying food can be spent on more carbon goodies as well!
Ah yes, I still havn't decided upon the significance of carrying a spare tyre... er mine or the cars 
I must confess however, that I have recently been told about a fellow who is using a carbon cloth that also has a titanium weave in it.
I thought this would look rather nice on my aloominum car, so I will be contacting the fellow to see if he will make me some light blocks, indicator pods, and headlamp shells.
I am a tart you see
I thought this would look rather nice on my aloominum car, so I will be contacting the fellow to see if he will make me some light blocks, indicator pods, and headlamp shells.
I am a tart you see
Zagster said:
Ah yes, I still havn't decided upon the significance of carrying a spare tyre... er mine or the cars
Not many people seem to have them, and generally it seems people are getting rid of them. You run the risk of lightening the front end, which Seven can well do without. Mind you try explaining weight balance to the missus when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere ;-)Having said that I think they look great on a "classic" look Seven, a "prisoner" with Minilites and lots of chrome, but then we are into the realms of dynamics versus looks. You know where I lie with that one.
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