Black and Orange Track ZS - winter weight saving
Well over the past few nights I’ve been chiselling away at the sound insulation that’s stuck to the floor pan of the ZS (neighbours must think I’m mental). I’ve been surprised how easily it comes of and to be honest I was expecting it to be a complete nightmare hence why it’s never been done until now. I am also surprised the sheer quantity of the stuff when it’s all bagged up, I bet there could be 6-8kg of the stuff when it’s all out, I’m bagging up what I can and will weigh it all once out, just for curiosity really.
The next plan is to sand the final bits smooth and spray the pan black than fit the ½ cage which at this moment will be orange. After this its cut out the webbing sections of the rear doors boot and bonnet to hopefully save a few more kg along with some poly carb rear windows. Only problem I can see is the weather :no:. The final plan for winter is getting the light fly installed with a potential torsion diff ready for the good weather this year. Rob |
Sounds like you have been busy, you going to RWYB???
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Not as busy as I'd like due to sub zero temps. Whats RWYB?
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iirc i removed 13 kilos from my hatch.
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The more stubborn bits can be tackled by covering with a rag soaked in tar/glue remover, next day just wipe away. |
It's proberbly easier to lift the insulation when it's sub zero as it is brittle.
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Any further weight saving to be had? Want to keep it road legal. |
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battery to rear, air con and heaters - fit a fan or heated screen - massive saving. srs ecu/unit/bags & wiring can be removed, if the mot thing comes back, just rewire back of dash to light srs light. |
no thats just sound proofing removal.
battery to boot will add weight because of the cables length, just do what i did and get a varley redtop 25 battery, weighs less than half the o.e battery. |
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