Lewis Hamilton (Vol. 2)
Discussion
Eau301 said:
For optimum safety the bags need replacing every 9 years, bespoke alloy tanks is the way to go.
Until you crash.Life of bag tanks is 5 years plus 2 more after inspection and testing, thats the FIA time limit.
In reality they can last many decades.
You'll be looking about £10k for new tanks.
Eau301 said:
MarkwG said:
And the bag tanks, I believe, which tends to grow the bill quite a bit... £20-30k. Then there's the WYIT stuff. I'm sure he'll find the cash somehow, though.
For optimum safety the bags need replacing every 9 years, bespoke alloy tanks is the way to go.richhead said:
Eau301 said:
MarkwG said:
And the bag tanks, I believe, which tends to grow the bill quite a bit... £20-30k. Then there's the WYIT stuff. I'm sure he'll find the cash somehow, though.
For optimum safety the bags need replacing every 9 years, bespoke alloy tanks is the way to go.McLaren MSO now offer F1 owners a replacement alloy tank instead of the bag tanks as a fit and forget option.
732NM said:
Eau301 said:
For optimum safety the bags need replacing every 9 years, bespoke alloy tanks is the way to go.
Until you crash.Life of bag tanks is 5 years plus 2 more after inspection and testing, thats the FIA time limit.
In reality they can last many decades.
You'll be looking about £10k for new tanks.
On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
thegreenhell said:
US market F40s all had alloy tanks because the bag tanks weren't legal there, so they already have a homologated design ready to use.
McLaren MSO now offer F1 owners a replacement alloy tank instead of the bag tanks as a fit and forget option.
I didnt know that, every day is a school day, i would always prefer a bag over an alloy tank, alloy tanks dont do well in a crash.McLaren MSO now offer F1 owners a replacement alloy tank instead of the bag tanks as a fit and forget option.
paulguitar said:
Eau301 said:
Lots of Ferrari fans on PH 
The Cavallino is always a must when in town
I ve been told to go to the place where the Ferrari folks eat. I think it s called Montana. The Cavallino is always a must when in town
Eau301 said:
paulguitar said:
Eau301 said:
Lots of Ferrari fans on PH
The Cavallino is always a must when in town
I ve been told to go to the place where the Ferrari folks eat. I think it s called Montana. The Cavallino is always a must when in town
Clockwork Cupcake said:
I'm guessing you don't watch Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics then. It's amazing how many peanuts one ends up needing.
In fairness they do seem to use the slowest most expensive people available, it's like they are trying to get the most outrageous bill possible.Eau301 said:
For racing yes.
On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
I've been specifying and installing bag tanks in cars for decades, someone's pulling someone's pants down.On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
PhilAsia said:
Nova Gyna said:
PhilAsia said:
Got no spaghetti on it for a start... 
I thought it was funny, Phil 
Thanks Nova Gyna! It was a culmination of my life's work up 'til that point, but I've had to move on...NB It's in the bag now..!
732NM said:
Eau301 said:
For racing yes.
On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
I've been specifying and installing bag tanks in cars for decades, someone's pulling someone's pants down.On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
personally I'd prefer bespoke alloy if not racing, while also escaping the FIA claw
732NM said:
Eau301 said:
For racing yes.
On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
I've been specifying and installing bag tanks in cars for decades, someone's pulling someone's pants down.On the road you have a greater risk from perished bags springing a leak.
Last time I was at Bell Sport they had just done alloy tanks install.
£22k for new bags, plus labour.
Pretty sure a UK-based motorsport specialist could probably do one for half price or less.
Byker28i said:
Indeed
Sod not driving it. I'd be finding excuses to head out to the shops every ten minutes. The long way around.Forget about any residual value, the happiness factor from using it should more than cover that!
(that's partly why my VX220 clicked over to 90,000 miles this morning)
sanguinary said:
Sod not driving it. I'd be finding excuses to head out to the shops every ten minutes. The long way around.
Forget about any residual value, the happiness factor from using it should more than cover that!
(that's partly why my VX220 clicked over to 90,000 miles this morning)
I can't understand why he won't drive it because of the ultra low miles, it's not as if residuals are something he needs to worry about! In any case, I'm sure the increase in value due to it being Lewis Hamilton's F40 will far outweigh any diminution caused by a few thousand miles on the clock. Forget about any residual value, the happiness factor from using it should more than cover that!
(that's partly why my VX220 clicked over to 90,000 miles this morning)
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