Who has the lowest weight ULTIMA ?
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Hi folks,
I am thinking about building another canam, and am very much tempted to create a much lighter version of it. Is there anybody that tried to strip off as much as possible ? I am thinking about the low wind screen and putting one tank only, slightly larger than the factory one with a built in pump which will save me a lot of lines and components in the fuel system. Another heavy part of the car are the discs, I think you can save a lot there with ceramic or carbon ?
So who can offer the car with lowest weight and how did you do it ?
I am thinking about building another canam, and am very much tempted to create a much lighter version of it. Is there anybody that tried to strip off as much as possible ? I am thinking about the low wind screen and putting one tank only, slightly larger than the factory one with a built in pump which will save me a lot of lines and components in the fuel system. Another heavy part of the car are the discs, I think you can save a lot there with ceramic or carbon ?
So who can offer the car with lowest weight and how did you do it ?
I was under the impression the factory state a sbc engined Gtr is 990 kg, so how much does an LS version weigh as surely a alloy blocked engine will save some weight?
And again the Audi engines what do they weigh?
Like kyles mine will be as light as his soon as the engine and box will be out.
Dom
And again the Audi engines what do they weigh?
Like kyles mine will be as light as his soon as the engine and box will be out.
Dom
My old GTR (storer's) was 948kg on the scales at Mallory Park, Stewards did tell me the scales weren't checked reguarly though so probably wrong.
However mine didn't have a full roll cage, had an alloy LT5 motor, lighter wheels and minimal bits n bobs... probably had no water or oil in either
However mine didn't have a full roll cage, had an alloy LT5 motor, lighter wheels and minimal bits n bobs... probably had no water or oil in either
deadscoob said:
This is what Stuart posted:
"Active rear aero, 700hp, 920kg and wind tunnel proven diffuser/flat floor/dive planes."
Perhaps it was 970kg with Steves biscuits in it?
i think steve told me it was 970? but like you say those chocy digestives are heavy "Active rear aero, 700hp, 920kg and wind tunnel proven diffuser/flat floor/dive planes."
Perhaps it was 970kg with Steves biscuits in it?
do you still want some LS3 info?
deadscoob said:
This is what Stuart posted:
"Active rear aero, 700hp, 920kg and wind tunnel proven diffuser/flat floor/dive planes."
Perhaps it was 970kg with Steves biscuits in it?
980kg with some fuel. Without going to lightweight carbon body panels its really difficult to see anywhere that worthwhile savings can be made; even the standard wheels are quite reasonable."Active rear aero, 700hp, 920kg and wind tunnel proven diffuser/flat floor/dive planes."
Perhaps it was 970kg with Steves biscuits in it?
We reckon 920kg for best track use by removing aircon, handbrake mech, hydraulic rise kit and passenger seat. I'm happy to leave it as a civilised road car at present.
The necessity for coffee and choc digestives when working on cars extends down into West Sussex as well..
TuxMan said:
my old Can-am went through SVA with the tester in it at 970kg , he told me he weighed 90kg . so 880 all up full with fuel .
that makes your car 180 kgs lighter than my one (i corner weighed mine) with a similar spec??? I know the SVA scales weigh a little light but surelly they cant be that different? Gassing Station | Ultima | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff